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FIRST DEMONSTRATION IN SUTTON FOR DECADES AS CROWDS CLASH OVER FLAGS
By Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporter
SUTTON’S TOWN centre witnessed its first major demonstration in decades over the weekend, as anti-fascist campaigners faced off with Union and St George’s flag wavers.
Despite some heated exchanges, no arrests were made, and participants on both sides said the day was largely calm and respectful – however the build-up has seen the town divided by a bitter row that’s also led to a live music venue being shut by vandalism.
Many told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) they were not used to seeing demonstrations of this kind in Sutton. The protest on Saturday (September 6) capped a turbulent fortnight in the town centre, marked by disagreements over flags on the streets and divisive debates on local social media.
Around 30 to 40 Union and St George’s flag wavers marched down the high street, passing a larger anti-fascist group gathered behind a police cordon. Among those taking part were Sandy and John, a husband and wife who attended with their family in support of the Union flags raised across the borough.
Sandy told the LDRS: “We heard there was a march going on. We thought it was a march for the British flags, but it is obviously not. It’s to do with the refugees.
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“My son and his missus are in a one-bed flat with three kids, and they can’t get moved. They say it is a ten-year waiting list, but they come over, and they get everything.”
Both said the flag gave them “a voice” while John added: “The situation has to change, it can’t stay the same. At the end of the day, we are sick and tired of the British government not treating people fairly.”
From the other side of the police cordon, Tommy Oliver of Sutton Friends of Palestine explained why he opposed the flag displays. Oliver said: “We know that the flags are being used as a dog whistle. People of colour and refugees feel threatened by them.
“This is the first demonstration in Sutton like this for decades. We want the far-right to expect strong opposition from us if they come here.”
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are welcome here” rang out from the antifascist side, answered by flag supporters who replaced “refugees” with “British flags”. Although the protest was mostly peaceful, Tommy told the LDRS that one marcher allegedly tried to snatch a sign from an antifascist demonstrator. “It was a bit worrying,” he said.
Hackbridge Labour councillor Dave Tchil, part of the anti-fascist crowd organised by Stand Up to Racism Sutton, told the LDRS: “We represent the breadth of Sutton, the average person. It makes me sad that we are at a point where we have to fight this vision that has been presented by outsiders.
“They are stirring up problems around here. We are a diverse community of people who want to live well together.”
The LDRS also spotted Sutton and Cheam MP Luke Taylor behind the anti-fascist cordon later in the day. The Lib Dem MP said: “On the whole, people have been respectful and they have made their points clear.
“This is the first time in a long time we have seen this kind of thing here. Today it has been quite eventful, that is the problem with the flag thing.”
The protest followed weeks of heated discussion online, where residents traded insults and arguments over the topic of flag raising. Beyond the town centre, Union flags and St George’s crosses have also appeared across other parts of the borough, sometimes painted onto walls and white surfaces.
Tensions escalated when Hannah White, co-owner of grassroots music venue The Sound Lounge, said she was verbally abused by a group of men putting up flags outside her premises on August 29. The incident was reported to the police.
In response, Miss White invited residents to bring flags of all nations and LGBTQ+ banners to decorate the venue, calling for “peace and love and diversity”.
She also met with Billy Cooper, a local organiser of the flag movement, who said his aim was to “take the fear out of the Union flag”.
The following evening, Hannah and her husband Keiron discovered the venue’s windows had been smashed. A fundraiser to cover repairs quickly raised £40,000 in just two days.
“As ever, people showing up for us has
Sutton
blown us away,” the owners said. The venue remains closed until further notice, with the owners admitting that they will employ security to man the doors when it reopens.
Ahead of the weekend, Council Leader Barry Lewis issued a statement urging calm.
“Over the past week, you may have seen the Union Flag appearing on lampposts across many of our high streets. The Union Flag is a symbol of our civic pride and unity –something I experienced at the many events
I attended. It’s great that so many people want to fly them to celebrate Sutton and our country.”
He went on to say: “Some residents have also been in touch with me because seeing the flags in places where they wouldn’t expect to see them has made them feel uneasy.
“For all these reasons, we are taking unauthorised flags down. Whatever you may be doing this weekend, please do it with pride, unity, respect, tolerance and compassion for all those who live in our amazing borough.”
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flags demonstration - no arrests were made, and participants on both sides said the day was largely calm and respectful. Inset: MP Luke Taylor Credit: Richard Mead
BACK TO PECKHAM: FORMER PUPILS OF THOMAS CALTON SCHOOL WILL REUNITE THIS SEPTEMBER
By Evie Flynn
FORMER PUPILS of Thomas Calton School in Peckham will gather for a special reunion on Saturday 20 September, from 2pm to 6pm, at the old upper school on Choumert Road near Rye Lane.
The event is being organised by Barry Winters and fellow ex-Caltonians, who came together last year to host their first reunion. The committee includes Barry, Alvin Brown, Yvonne Jackson and Ian (Squashy) Swoish, who all attended the school between 1971-1979.
The afternoon will include quizzes, games, food and refreshments, a tour of the old school, and live entertainment from south London stand-up comedian Junior Booker, who will be joined by a support act.
Thomas Calton had a lower school for ages 11 to 13 on Adys Road in East Dulwich, which is now home to St John’s & St Clement’s C of E Primary School. Students then moved to the upper
school, on Choumert Road, between the ages of 14 to 16. Alumni include Chris Eubank Snr, before it was said he was expelled from the upper school.
The school closed in the late 1980s due to falling pupil numbers at the time. However, the lower building is still a school today and the upper school building is now the Thomas Calton Centre, an adult education centre.
The idea for a reunion grew when Barry decided to get in touch with his former secondary school classmates, including his old best friend, Ian ‘Squashy’ Swoish. The pair met up and reminisced about “the good old bad days at Thomas Calton”, floating the idea of a reunion.
Despite living in Sidcup now, Barry’s job as a surveyor means he covers much of South East London, so he often returns to Peckham. He had a job near Rye Lane last year, just round the corner from the upper school, and decided to take a trip to “the old place”.
The staff at the education centre were thrilled with his proposition for a reunion. Inspired, he decided to bring Caltonian’s back together.
At the funeral of former pupil David Watt, who sadly passed away in 2024, aged 63, Squashy helped to set the reunion in motion, connecting with other ex-Caltonians at the wake, inspiring them to “to go back to the old school and meet up with some of the old crowd.”
The first reunion was a great success, with 60 attendees from differing years and classes. This year, Barry, Alvin, Yvonne and Squashy, who attended the school at the same time, have formed a dedicated committee, each taking on a different role to make the day a success.
“Last time we had Caltonians going back to the ‘60s, we’re from the ‘70s and there were some from the ‘80s before the school was closed down,” Barry told us.
Reminiscing on his school days, Barry recalls an interesting school trip to the London Stock Exchange as part of
a Thames Television (which was part ITV) programme called This Week. The episode focused on teachers’ pay and on their teacher Chris Eastwood.
Barry recalls watching the trading on the floor from the glass gallery, eating his packed lunch crisps on the steps of the Royal Exchange and being filmed in the classroom.
The ex-pupils now have a buzzing WhatsApp group and Facebook group and many live all over the world, from Spain to Jamaica and Australia.
“We want everyone who is able to to come for an afternoon of fun and mirth, to refresh memories and rekindle old friendships regardless of what year or class
they were in.
“Bring your stories. Bring your laughs. Bring your Thomas Calton pride. Let’s make this reunion one to remember.”
Date: Saturday 20 September Time: 2-6pm
Location: The Thomas Calton Centre, Choumert Road / Alpha St, SE15 4NX
Tickets: £23 early bird price, £25 on the day. The ticket price goes towards venue hire, food and drink and entertainment. How to pay: Please contact Yvonne Jackson https://www.facebook.com/ groups/271154936238285/
The Thomas Calton reunion committee. Left to right: Alvin Brown, Yvonne Jackson, Barry Winters and Ian Swoish.
The Thomas Calton reunion in July 2024
By Issy Clarke
A 16-YEAR-OLD and two 17-year-olds have been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez Moralez on the Old Kent Road on August 27.
Last week police broke the news that 17-year-old Yeray tragically died of his wounds in hospital on Wednesday (September 3) after he was stabbed on the Old Kent Road the week before.
One of his suspected killers, aged just 15-years-old, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday (September 1). Given the death of Yeray, officers charged the youngster, who cannot be named because of his age, with murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon on Thursday (4 September). He was due to appear in the Old Bailey on Monday.
Three more teenagers have since been charged with his murder and are due to appear in Bromley Magistrates Court today (Monday, 8 September).
The 16-year-old was arrested on Friday, 5 September and charged with murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon on Saturday, 6 September.
On Sunday, 7 September the two 17-year-olds were arrested and charged with murder and grievous bodily harm.
None of them can be named for legal reasons relating to their age.
Police and the London Ambulance service were called to the scene to reports of a stabbing and found two
THREE MORE TEENAGERS HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING OLD KENT ROAD STABBING
boys, both aged 17, with stab wounds.
One of the boys Yeray SanchezMorales was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition but sadly died a week later.
The second victim was taken to hospital where his injuries were deemed non life-changing or threatening. He has since been discharged.
happened outside a busy McDonalds on Old Kent Road to come forward, including anyone who was driving and may have dash cam footage.
Police are still appealing for witnesses to the incident, which
Footage or information can be uploaded to a dedicated appeal site.
Alternatively, information can be shared with police by calling 101 quoting CAD 8387/27AUG.
If you wish to remain anonymous, please speak with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
17 year old Yeray Sanchez-Morales (Left) died of his wounds in hospital The incident took place outside McDonalds on the Old Kent Road
By Evie Flynn
MAMA2MAMA, A Woolwich-based baby bank, is relocating to a brandnew community space this autumn.
The new hub features a cafe, soft-play area, remote working desks and a toy and book library, designed to support families in crisis and bring the wider community together.
Founded on Mother’s Day in 2021, Mama2Mama began as a response to a growing crisis facing families in South East London.
Operating much like a food bank, but for babies, Mama2Mama collects new and pre-loved essentials for children aged 0–7. Donations come from locals businesses, and corporate partners, before being redistributed to parents who need them most.
Mama2Mama was born out of lockdown when founder and CEO, Zuzana Fratrikova, saw the desperate need for essentials: “I would watch nappies, formula, and clothes just fly off the shelves and straight into the community,” she recalls of her early volunteering days. That urgency became the seed of Mama2Mama.
The Mama2Mama team are in the process of relocating to a larger space on Pett Street, just off Church Street in Woolwich. They will be closed throughout September to organise the move, re-opening in October to unveil their brand new space, equipped with a cafe, soft play area and workspace.
Mama2Mama’s support goes beyond clothes and nappies. The team at Mama2Mama work in close partnership with parents, to create long-term support plans. This includes referrals to parenting programmes, targeted family support services, employability and advice and health services.
Zuzana describes Woolwich as a “diverse and resilient” community, but one facing real challenges: child poverty, overcrowding and the cost-of-living crisis.
“There is a powerful sense of solidarity in Woolwich. People genuinely look out for each other,” Zuzana explains. “That spirit of generosity and resilience is what makes Woolwich so special and why Mama2Mama is proud to call it home.”
The demand for Mama2Mama’s services has surged by 150% in the past year, with many families coming from households where both parents are working full-time.
Like many grassroots charities, sustaining funding is a constant challenge. They also rely on a patchwork of grants, small donations and social enterprise from their cafe to stay afloat.
Every cup of coffee or slice of cake
HELP BABY BANK BOOM
Woolwich’s Mama2Mama is expnading to a new hub with cafe and soft-play area
Zuzana Fratrikova, CEO and founder of Mama2Mama
bought in the cafe directly funds its services.
“If you’re a coffee drinker, swapping just one Starbucks or Costa a week for a coffee with us makes a real difference,” Zuzana explains.
Volunteers also play a vital role. The team is always looking for people with hard skills in finance, marketing, or policy, alongside those who can give time to sort and distribute baby essentials.
Looking ahead, Zuzana hopes the new space will serve to establish
Mama2Mama as a vital community hub. She looks to combine the practical support with a welcoming social space through the cafe and soft play area.
The new hub in Pett Street will create a welcoming space where families can feel dignity rather than stigma.
Zuzana is also interested in developing a sustainable “circular economy” structure that can be scaled to other areas of London, where clothes and essential supplies are re-used.
From 2026, plans include running
activities for vulnerable families, from children’s fitness sessions to the charity’s first fully-funded American Football Academy.
“At its heart,” Zuzana says, “Mama2Mama will always be about dignity, community, and ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life.”
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Donate items: From October, the new hub will accept donations of baby clothes (0–7 years), nappies, toiletries, and equipment.
Visit the café: Every purchase supports the charity’s work.
Volunteer skills: Finance, marketing, or policy expertise are especially needed.
Spread the word: The more people who know about Mama2Mama, the more families can be reached.
New address (open from 1 October): 1A Pett Street, London, SE18 5BH www.mama2mama.org.uk
To get in touch with the team: info@mama2mama.org.uk
Abandoned boozer could be given a new lease of life
By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter
A FORMER South London pub which has been closed for eight years could be given a new lease of life along with a new 28-bedroom hotel.
Applicant, KAZ Hotels has submitted a planning application to redevelop Mawbey Arms in Oval and reopen it to the public once again.
The Victorian pub on Mawbey Street closed in 2017 and since then has remained vacant. The pub has been described as a “sole 19th century survivor” located in the middle of a 1970s housing estate.
The council’s planning applications
committee has been recommended to approve of the plans at a meeting this week.
According to planning documents, the upper floors of the pub were previously used for residential purposes and there was also a pub garden, which has fallen into disrepair and is overgrown.
Under the plans, the pub would be restored within the existing building while the back of it is set to be demolished.
The hotel would be built in the form of an extension which would be located at the back and side of the pub.
Four of the 28 hotel rooms are set to be accessible and all of the rooms would have en-suites.
KAZ Hotels does not believe the pub would not be able to run solely on its own
again as it previously suffered from poor turnover and profits prior to its 2017 closure.
Planning officers said: “The proposed hotel use would facilitate the reprovision and enhancement of the public house as part of the scheme, making both uses viable.
“As such, the hotel use is required as part of the proposal to enable the re-use of the public house. However the public house use would remain open to the public and would not be solely for hotel guests.”
During the public consultation, letters were sent out ot 27 neighbouring properties however no one responded.
Lambeth Council’s planning applications committee will ultimately decide on the plans this week.
A CGI drawing showing how Mawbey Arms could look if plans to redevelop it along with a 28-bedroom hotel are approved this week Credit: Lambeth Council.
COULD THESE MODULAR HOMES BE A SHORTTERM SOLUTION TO THE HOUSING CRISIS?
By Kumail Jaffer
Local Democracy Reporter
LONDON IS at the centre of the UK’s homelessness crisis, with an estimated 183,000 people – one in every 50 Londoners, including one in 21 children – living in temporary accommodation.
Local authorities with an obligation to shelter the 73,000 households who don’t have a stable roof over their heads are collectively spending £114million a month on hostels, hotels and B&Bs due to a shortage of suitable accommodation.
To combat this growing problem, City Hall has approved the rollout of modular homes – effectively like flat pack homes that are made in sections in factories then transported to be put together on site – with the first to be delivered in Havering later this year.
Developed alongside Wates Residential and Rollalong, the quickly and cheaply built housing units are seen as an “immediate relief” while officials look for a long-term solution to London’s homelessness problem.
WHAT ARE THESE HOMES?
A prototype will go on tour across the UK after being installed in less than two hours outside City Hall in late August.
Realistically, each modular home will take 70 days to build and install. They are relocatable, meaning councils can, in theory, adapt to their temporary accommodation need as demand fluctuates.
While there is no immediate information about the cost of building and installing the homes – Wates were contacted for comment – Rollalong say that local authorities “can recoup their investment within three to five years and save up to £63,500 per household per year compared to existing temporary housing”.
Each property includes a fully fitted kitchen with a dishwasher, washer-dryer and fridge-freezer, and a bathroom with a fully sized bath. The home has a 60year lifespan, with residents expected to live there for up to six years before the unit is moved to another available site. They will likely be used on vacant
brownfield land owned by the Greater London Authority until that plot is developed on.
WHY ARE THEY NEEDED?
Approximately 90,000 additional social homes need to be built every year over the next decade in England to address the housing crisis. Between 2022 and 2023, just 9,500 were built.
Research from London Councils showed the capital’s boroughs are currently spending £4million a day on various forms of accommodation.
Officials say that while the Mayor has already launched programmes to boost affordable housing across London, traditional construction takes time and current housing stock cannot meet this demand.
Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing, said: “We all recognise we’ve got a housing crisis in London, and for people who are homeless and living in temporary accommodation, they are at the absolute sharpest end of this.
“One of the key solutions is building the homes that we need, and in
particular, social rented homes. And we also need interim solutions as well, while we build the social rented homes that we desperately need. That’s why solutions like this are so vital.”
LONG TERM SOLUTION OR A STICKING PLASTER FOR LONDON’S HOUSING FAILURE?
City Hall is keen to stress that this is no more than an interim solution while officials scramble to speed up the delivery of genuinely affordable housing.
A source told the LDRS: “These homes are not a replacement for investing in long-term housing, but they provide a practical, high-quality solution in the short term for the hundreds of thousands of households that immediately need accommodation.
“By working with local authorities to use available land, we can ensure these homes are placed in the communities that need them – close to schools, jobs, and support networks – and transform the lives of families in need as we continue to build a better, fairer London for all.”
As well as renters being “priced out” in all 32 boroughs of London, recent figures showed developers only started building 347 affordable homes from April to June.
“Long term, we have to be building the high-quality, affordable, particularly social, homes that are needed to address the housing crisis,” Mr Copley said last month. “But in the meantime, we do need temporary solutions like this.”
Pip Prongué, Executive Managing Director of Wates Residential, said the houses were “safe, warm and located where families need them most – close to schools, jobs and support networks”. However, experts have warned that the proliferation of modular homes could be risky if City Hall fails to back it up with significant investment in social housebuilding. They also urged officials to hold developers to account if they fail to deliver suitable accommodation.
Dr Mel Nowicki, Associate Professor of Urban Geography at Oxford Brookes University, told the LDRS: ‘”In London, more than one in 23 children are homeless, living in cramped, poor quality
temporary accommodation for months, years, sometimes entire childhoods. In this context modular homes can be an important source of comfort and respite for people experiencing the trauma of homelessness.
“As temporary accommodation becomes more common and long term, modular homes need to be built to the highest standards, and built to last.
Some modular units I’ve researched have been branded as ‘pop-up’, i.e. can be moved across different locations, but in the end were not robust enough for this to happen.
“Others have claimed to have 60year life spans but have deteriorated significantly in less than 10.
“Ultimately, we should be careful about referring to any form of temporary accommodation, modular or otherwise, as a solution to London’s housing crisis. The only true solutions will come from bold decision-making at the national government level, including significant social housebuilding, investment in local authorities, and more compassionate welfare policies such as increasing LHA [Local Housing Allowance] rates and scrapping the two-child benefit cap.”
IDEA IS ‘A STICKING PLASTER’
Housing researcher Ella Harris added that City Hall needs to roll out a plan for where residents will go after a few years in the modular homes.
“Solutions like this can never be viable long term if there isn’t appropriate, genuinely affordable housing for people to move into from temporary accommodation,” she said. “Without proper investment in council housing
and interventions like rent caps, better temporary accommodation can only ever be a sticking plaster.”
Maggie Rafalowicz, the director of Campbell Tickell, a consultancy firm which set up a national Temporary Accommodation Network, agreed that “the real solution to the temporary accommodation crisis is to increase the supply of affordable housing”.
She added: “In the meantime, we need to do as much as possible to provide quality housing for homeless households – avoiding costly nighty paid accommodation such as hotels and
hostels and poor quality private rented homes.
"Apart from the crippling costs, the impact on families’ health and wellbeing and children’s educational attainment is devastating.
“Modular homes are part of the solution – they can provide good quality and energy efficient homes and can be designed for family use.
“Modular units built off site can be lowered onto small sites that would otherwise not be developed or for meanwhile use on, for example, large phased developments. Flexibility by
THE FACTS:
• 73,000 households in London living in temporary accommodation
• 1 in 50 Londoners living in temporary accommodation
• 1 in 21 children living in temporary accommodation
• £114million collectively spent by London boroughs per month on temporary accommodation
planning departments and access to grant funding would make it easier and quicker to provide more such homes.”
Whether it is part of the solution to
fixing a long-term crisis or simply a stopgap to buy the Mayor more time to lift affordable housing figures, officials will be keeping a keen eye on results in Havering and its 18-home trial.
Greg Hurst, of the Centre for Homelessness Impact, said it was simply a case of waiting for the initial results for City Hall before committing to rolling it out en masse.
“As with so many interventions in homelessness, modular housing has not been subjected to independent evaluation and so there is no rigorous evidence of its effectiveness,” he warned.
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Children's bedroom
COUNCILLORS SET TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR A NEW OVERGROUND STATION BY MILLWALL FOOTBALL GROUND
By Ruby Gregory
Local Democracy Reporter
LEWISHAM COUNCIL will discuss using funding from developments built within the borough to help plug a funding gap for a new London Overground station by Millwall football ground.
At a meeting this week, Lewisham Council’s Cabinet members are set to approve the use of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funds to help support the delivery of Surrey Canal station.
The station, which would be located between Queens Road Peckham and Surrey Quays on the Windrush line, by Millwall Football stadium was first proposed when the Overground line was extended to Clapham Junction in the early 2010s.
Last year we reported on how Millwall FC has hailed “exciting” plans to build a new London Overground station and 3,500 homes near The Den.
Club executives see the New Bermondsey plan, led by developer Renewal, as central to the club’s future success.
The £1.9 billion scheme has been in place since January 2022 but Lewisham Council approved a revised version on July 31, 2024.
Surrey Canal station has been dubbed “critical” to unlocking the full
housing potential in the area, as well as improving connectivity for future residents and existing residents.
SCIL allows local authorities to raise funds from developers who are undertaking projects in the area and
helps deliver infrastructure needed within the borough, such as new hospitals, schools, social care facilities and transport.
The SCIL money would go towards supporting TfL with the detailed
design works of the station and, if it receives the required funding, design work would begin in early 2026 and complete in early 2028. After this and subject to meeting the current funding gap, constructing the station would
begin and is expected to take around two years.
In 2018, Transport for London (TfL) secured a grant from the government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) for six projects along the Windrush line which included a new station at Surrey Canal Road.
However due to significant budget pressures, other projects were prioritised and plans for Surrey Canal station were paused in 2021. The programme had to be split into two phases, with Surrey Canal station forming part of the second phase.
Projects which have been funded through phase one include new step-free station access at Surrey Quays station, and traction power and signalling upgrades which have supported the increase in trains from 16 to 20 per hour.
Last year TfL secured £25million from the developer, Renewal Group, which is building around 3,500 new homes in South Bermondsey however, the amount of ‘affordable’ housing that will be built on site has now been reduced.
According to a Cabinet report which will be discussed by Lewisham’s leadership this week, TfL intends to bid for further HIF funding to help support the delivery of phase two. Cabinet members have been recommended to approve the use of SCIL to help fund the delivery of the station.
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CGI of how Surrey Canal Overground station could look
By Kumail Jaffer
Local Democracy Reporter
THE METROPOLITAN Police’s decision to remove 371 specialist officers from schools is “undermining the trust of young people” in the force, a Southwark headteacher has warned.
Jessica West, the Principal of Ark Walworth Academy, said shifting trained ‘Safer School Officers’ into wider neighbourhood teams is “catastrophic” and threatened children’s safety.
Since 2009, Safer School Officers had been deployed within designated schools, where they focused on de-escalating peeron-peer conflict.
The Met scrapped the role in May and assigned officers to neighbourhood policing instead
But the Met scrapped the role in May and assigned each staff member to a specific neighbourhood policing ward instead.
Last week Ms West told the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee that her Southwark school, one of the
filming locations for popular drama Top
Boy, that reducing interaction between students and police officers would have a knock-on effect down the line.
She said: “Children have a right to be safe and to feel safe – those don’t necessarily come in tandem.
“It was important to have a named officer who would be within schools as a point of contact with a familiar face and uniform.
“If young people don’t see police officers in a trusted environment, don’t feel like that interaction is regular, and they are not specially trained, their sense of community safety is compromised, as is their ability to approach police.
“Removing Safer Schools officers is the single most catastrophic decision in keeping children safe in the last 10 years of my professional experience. I am crushed by it personally and at a loss to explain how it has happened.
“The idea of withdrawing Schools Officers but not recruiting further, alongside all the technical changes, has created a perfect storm which worries me
HEAD SPEAKS OUT AGAINST CUT TO POLICE OFFICERS AT SCHOOL
Principal of Ark Walworth branded it the 'single most catastrophic decision in keeping children safe'
about keeping children safe.”
The London Assembly Committee also heard directly from stakeholders working with young people in the capital, including Omar Alleyne-Lawler of the Hope in Haringey charity.
“The presence of officers in schools is something young people would and have vouched for,” he said.
“Young people will feel safe if we demystify, destigmatise and ensure they directly engage with police officers.”
In the past, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) have said their surveys revealed that 93% of Londoners supported the presence of Safer Schools Officers in school buildings.
Among young people who were aware of their designated officer, 41% said it made them feel more safe, with just 3% claiming it made them less safe.
But representatives for the Met Police told the committee that the decision was to ensure “children are safe outside of school” as well as within the institution’s four walls – and that there was “no clear evidence” that having officers stationed in
schools has a positive impact.
Superintendent Matt Cox told the London Assembly: “This is about embedding the 371 school officers into ward teams as the children and young person specialists and ensuring they deliver for the safety of children in the wider community.
“We are focused on delivering better in our communities for young people. Connectivity is still there for schools –they’re just not embedded there where they are not visible, and work in a different way.
The role of the Safer Schools Officer has been criticised in the past, with London Assembly members raising concerns about police being used to discipline pupils.
In 2023, Caroline Russell, a Green member of the London Assembly, said police were picking up “disciplinary matters, rather than taking that broader approach to looking at what’s happening within the community and potentially signposting people to other groups and organisations around the Met.”
“If we step into that space there is a very real risk we criminalise children that we wouldn’t have encountered on the streets in that way,” she added.
That same year, a serving Met Police officer who was posted at a school in north London pleaded guilty to child sex offences.
Det Ch Supt Caroline Haines, policing lead for Enfield, said PC Hussain Chehab’s offences were “sickening” and he “exploited” young girls “for his own sexual gratification”.
Some organisations, including the Runnymede Trust, have long called for police officers to be withdrawn from schools.
In April, a spokesman for the race equality think tank said: “There is no credible or conclusive evidence that police make schools safer. There is, however, considerable qualitative evidence about the harm caused by police in schools.
“Removing police from schools will serve to address this over-policing of children of colour, and communities of colour more broadly.”
Group of young activists campaigns to provide school supplies for Southwark pupils in need
By Evie Flynn
A GROUP of young people in Southwark has launched the ‘Back2School Campaign’, ensuring fifty local secondary pupils are starting the school year prepared.
The campaign, founded by Amina Kamina, who grew up on the Old Kent Road, will provide £2,500 worth of vouchers for Ryman, Tesco, Asda and WHSmith.
At their launch on Saturday September 6, there was a laptop giveaway, free haircuts for under-15s (courtesy of Blacksmiths Sons) and academic and employability advice.
Amina, who aspires to work in politics one day, has brought together
a team of young ambassadors who also want to hold positions of leadership in the future.
“Growing up in Southwark, I saw my parents struggle to afford even the most basic school supplies for my siblings and me,” Amina said.
“Those experiences shaped me. This initiative is my way of giving back to my community to make sure no family has to carry that same burden again.”
The campaign ambassadors have partnered with organisations Stem Think Tank, NSA and The Student Body. The campaign held Back2School Conference last Saturday in Southwark, featuring the official laptop giveaway, free school supplies and much more.
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By Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporter
FOR OVER 20 years Robert Boyce helped children in Croydon cross the road on their way to and from school – until he was made redundant this summer.
Part of cost-cutting measures at cashstrapped Croydon Council, the loss of Robert’s job has left the 83-year-old without the simple joy that got him out of bed in the morning. Still choosing to go out to say hello to the children this week as they started school again, Robert is in a battle with the council over being allowed to keep the uniform he wore for over two decades.
“I’d like to hold on to it for the memories,” he said. “I can’t imagine what they would do with it now I’ve finished.”
As pupils from four different schools made their way across the busy junction of Sylvan Hill and Auckland Road near Crystal Palace this week, Robert’s vibrant high-vis was notably absent but the lifelong Croydon resident was still there waving and smiling.
With the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) present on Friday morning (September 5), many families stopped to say “Hello Robert” and “We miss you” as they passed.
With no plans to still wear his uniform, Robert is asking the council to withdraw its request for him to return it, so he can keep it for sentimental reasons.
Labour mayoral candidate Councillor Rowenna Davis has written to Mayor Jason Perry, requesting that Robert and the five other guards be allowed to keep their uniforms.
She told the LDRS: “Robert is absolutely treasured by local children, parents and teachers. He’s kept children safe for over 20 years, and this Mayor fired him to save peanuts off his broken budget. The fact he is demanding Robert’s uniform back rubs salt in the wound.”
Croydon Council, in response, has said it “values the work Robert and the other crossing patrol officers have done on behalf of the council”, and that it “retains uniforms and other council equipment when staff leave their employment for safeguarding reasons”.
‘YOU
MAKE IT YOUR OWN’
Before becoming a lollipop man, Robert worked as an electrical technician. He said he took the patrol job 23 years ago because it meant working with children, something he had always wanted to do.
“There’s not much to the job, but you make it your own,” he said. The local authority had previously awarded him a certificate marking his 20 years of public service.
He explained that the most important
‘RUBBING SALT IN THE WOUND’
Former lollipop man of 23 years wants to keep his old uniform, but council won’t let him
crossing safety is a non-statutory service, meaning
legal obligation to provide
part of the role was building friendships with parents and children who passed him each day, while ensuring pupils could cross safely at the busy junction.
The junction between Sylvan Hill and Auckland Road is particularly busy during school pick-up and drop-off times. While there is a zebra crossing at the bottom of Auckland Road, Robert’s departure means the junction now lacks any traffic-calming measures.
Robert told the LDRS: “People have tunnel vision when they drive up here and there have been a few near misses.
As long as people see a clear space, on the go, they speed off.”
Parent Lucy Scott, who was crossing the junction when the LDRS visited, agreed the spot could be hazardous.
She said: “People have mad road rage driving up here.”
Fellow parent Hannah Thompson, who was taking her five and sevenyear-old children to nearby Cypress Primary School, also told Robert how much they missed seeing him in his distinct red and yellow jacket every day.
The LDRS spoke to Hannah in July, when pupils from a nearby school formed a ring around Robert in the middle of the junction in protest against the council’s decision. “The protest was beautiful, calm and joyful,” she said.
“Hopefully, we brought to light the short-sightedness of cuts like these,
and what a great way for elderly people to remain engaged in local society.”
When asked how he felt about seeing the huge response to the protest to protect him, Robert said: “I didn’t realise how much they wanted me here.”
Croydon Council went ahead with the cuts despite local opposition, ending the roles of Robert and lollipop patrols at Norbury Manor Primary, Orchard Way Primary and Monks Orchard Infants and Juniors in Shirley, Oasis Academy Ryelands in Woodside, and Greenvale Primary in Selsdon.
A Croydon Council spokesperson
Head to the Prince Phillip Maritine Collection Centre
By Evie Flynn
HERE IS your chance to celebrate England’s largest festival of history and culture at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre in Kidbrooke.
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 organisations, 5,500 events and 46,000 volunteers.
Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history.
This year, The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, home to Royal Museums Greenwich’s stored collections and conservation studios, will be running a series of talks based around the architectural connections within its collection.
Date: Tuesday 16 – Friday 19 Sept
Time: 10:30, 15:30 and 18:30
Location: Prince Phillip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Rd, London SE3 9QS
Tickets: Free, booking for talks are required: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/ prince-philip-maritime-collectionscentre/heritage-open-days
said: “We value the work that Robert and the other crossing patrol officers have done on behalf of the council, some for many years.
“Along with many other public and private sector organisations, we retain uniforms and other council equipment when staff leave their employment for safeguarding reasons. We can donate the uniform to the local school where Robert worked and would be happy to do this.
“The decision to close our six remaining non-statutory School Crossing Patrols was taken in 2022 following a service review. It was
discussed at the council’s Scrutiny and Overview Committee in December 2022, before being confirmed as part of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy agreed by Cabinet in October 2024. Most patrols had already been phased out many years ago.
“Croydon’s Healthy School Streets programme has improved safety for around 40 schools in the borough. Our Road Safety Team continues to work with schools on road safety initiatives, such as Junior Roadwatch and Healthy School Streets, by reducing the number of vehicles during drop-off and pick-up times.”
Viva Brazil comes to Woolwich
By Evie Flynn
A VIBRANT celebration of Brazilian culture is coming to Woolwich Works courtyard this Sunday.
Visitors are invited to experience the unique richness of Brazilian culture, through its colours, sounds, and flavours.
VIVA BRAZIL is a true cultural immersion with live music, artistic performances, gastronomy, storytelling, and activities for all ages.
Date: Sunday 14 September 2025
Time: 11:00-16:30
Location: Woolwich Works (The Courtyard), 11 No.1 Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HD
Ticket: Free, book tickets in advance here: www.woolwich.works
Despite being let go in July, Robert has returned to his familiar spot this September to welcome back the children and parents who still see him as part of their school day
Credit: Harrison Galliven
Road
Croydon Council is under no
it.
Credit: Harrison Galliven
Campaign group, Save Deptford High Street
said it
COUNCIL HALTS DEPTFORD HIGH STREET PEDESTRIANISATION
would “destroy local businesses”
By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter
LEWISHAM COUNCIL has decided to pause on its plans to pedestrianise Deptford High Street following strong opposition from a campaign group made up of local traders and residents.
Campaign group, Save Deptford High Street had urged the council not to pedestrianise the high street and ban cars from accessing it for seven days a week, arguing it would “destroy local businesses, isolate vulnerable residents and accelerate gentrification”.
On Thursday (September 4), the council said no pedestrianisation scheme would come forward without further engagement with the local community, and instead outlined its other plans for the area.
Terry Corne’s family-run shop, Terry’s Discount, has existed on Deptford High Street for the last 50 years. Reacting to the pedestrianisation plans being halted, Terry said: “I’m glad in a way because now customers can come to the shop and pick up heavy stuff and
put it in their car and drive off. They’re able to get bags and bags of soil. This is good, I’m glad anyway.”
One improvement Terry would like to see is for the zebra crossing outside the Sainsbury’s Local to be repainted as “people don’t recognise it”.
Following a consultation, which was carried out in April and May of this year and saw almost 3,000 residents respond to the survey, the council found there was a strong public interest in improving cleanliness and waste management on the high street, as well as better lighting to make the high street more welcoming and
improve safety.
The council has said it has already repainted the lighting column along the high street and neighbouring Douglas Way and Creekside, removing graffiti and stickers. The footway areas along the whole length of Deptford High Street are expected to undergo a deep clean this month.
Further action will see old phone boxes, damaged signs and poles removed as well as additional planting in the area and improved lighting, especially under the railway bridge. The high street will see cycle hangars installed, enhanced signage and
wayfinding to make it easier to get to businesses, and extra enforcement to tackle illegal parking and antisocial behaviour.
The council is expected to make more announcements about when the action is expected to be delivered shortly.
Ese Erheriene, Cabinet Member for Business, Jobs and Skills at Lewisham Council, said: “Residents and businesses have spoken clearly and we have listened carefully – their views have genuinely shaped the future of Deptford High Street.
“Guided by their feedback from our consultation, we are ensuring the area is even more welcoming, cleaner and safer and a fantastic place to trade and do business.”
Save Deptford High Street, which has garnered 271 signatures from local people on change.org, said the pedestrianisation plans were not improvements for locals, but rather a “death sentence for people who make Deptford what it is”.
The petition partly read: “Deptford High Street is not just a place to pass through, it is a lifeline. It is where elders and families shop, where tradespeople collect supplies, where churches serve the community, and where independent businesses have survived against all odds.”
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has contacted the campaign group for comment following the update from the council.
FORMER SCHOOL SITE TO BE TURNED INTO HOMES
By Ben Lynch Local Democracy Reporter
AN “UNDERUSED school site” in West Kensington is set to be redeveloped to deliver new homes.
Formerly occupied by Fulham Boys School and currently by Avonmore Primary School, the buildings at 11 Mund Street are to be knocked down with four residential blocks to be built in their place.
Set to be between one and 12 storeys tall, they will deliver 107 homes, split between 32 at social rent, 22 shared ownership and 53 for private sale. Hammersmith and Fulham Council owns the site and is the applicant. Cllr Andrew Jones, Cabinet Member for the Economy, said the local authority is building a record number of homes “so the next generation can get onto the housing ladder and communities can stay together here in Hammersmith and Fulham”.
The site, off North End Road in the east of the borough, was used by Fulham Boys School until December 2020.
Avonmore moved in for a two-year stint this spring, while the school’s Hammersmith base is redeveloped to
upgrade the educational facilities and deliver housing.
Mund Street is also a short distance from the proposed major Earl’s Court redevelopment plans, which, if approved, will deliver 4,000 new homes plus a host of amenities.
As part of the Mund Street submission a through-route is proposed to be created between the application site and the Earl’s Court scheme.
Play space and shared amenities, such as public gardens, are also among the plans.
According to the submission the site is currently ‘underused’, adding: “The proposed development will contribute to Hammersmith and Fulham’s housing targets, delivering homes for people of all ages and needs, including wheelchair-accessible, affordable, and private homes. All residents will have equal access to shared amenities and services.”
Cllr Jones said: “If approved, these 107 new homes in West Kensington will be built on the very same site we bought back from developers after the previous administration sold off the West Kensington and Gibbs Green estates and put hundreds of residents’ homes at risk of demolition.
“Half of the new proposed homes
would be genuinely affordable and priority would be given to eligible residents in the area as we want to ensure local families can stay local.
“Every home would be built to the highest energy efficiency standards including solar panels, green roofs, and water harvesting systems.
“This development forms part of the 1,800 new homes we aim to deliver over the next five years as we make
Hammersmith and Fulham a stronger, safer and kinder place.”
An application was recently submitted by Kensington Tennis Club to construct an AstroTurf court at the Mund Street site.
An accompanying planning statement noted, if approved, it would be for temporary use due to it being designated for future development.
Other council schemes delivering
new homes include its Civic Campus project in Hammersmith.
Expected to be finished later this year, the Civic Campus will transform the King Street site into a complex delivering restaurants, rooftop bars, the cinema, arts and work spaces and a redeveloped town hall. It also includes 204 new homes, 52 per cent of which are affordable. These are already complete and residents have begun moving in.
Mund Street scheme in Hammersmith and Fulham. Credit: Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
Mock-up of how Deptford High Street may look following the planned changes. CREDIT: Lewisham Council
Deptford campaigners Credit: Darren Halsey
LICENSING
ACT 2003
APPLICATION TO GRANT A PREMISES LICENCE
Take notice that I Hasan Basaran Premises Name: to be advised Premises address: 30 High Street, Chislehurst Kent BR7 5AN do hereby give notice that I have applied to the Licensing Authority at The London Borough of Bromley for a new Premises Licence, submitted on this date: 3rd September 2025
Proposed Licensable activities: Alcohol for the consumption on & off the premises
11:00 - 23:00 Sunday to Thursday; 11:00 - 00:00 Friday & Saturday
Live & Recorded Music, the provision of Dance & Late Night Refreshment 23:00 - 00:00 Friday & Saturday
Under the above act
This is a new application for the grant of a Premises Licence
All representations must be received within 28 days after the date of application.
Any person wishing to make representations to this application may do so by writing, stating the grounds of objection, to: Licensing Authority, Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmorland Road, Bromley, BR1 1AS. Representations may also be sent via email to licensing@bromley.gov.uk
A copy of the application can be viewed at the Licensing Authority’s address during normal office hours by an appointment; or viewed on the Council’s website: www.bromley.gov.uk – search applications.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application, the maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.
Signed 3rd September 2025
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A205 GLA ROAD (UPPER RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) (NO.2) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable Thames Water works to take place on the A205 Upper Richmond Road.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping in the:
(1) parking and Disabled Persons Vehicle Bay outside Nos. 188 – 196 Upper Richmond Road;
(2) loading/Unloading and Disabled Persons Vehicle Bay opposite Nos. 178 –182 Upper Richmond Road
The Order will be effective at certain times between 9:00 PM on 16th September 2025 until 5:00 AM on 17th September 2025 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibitions will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
Dated this 12th day of September 2025
Claire Wright Co-ordination Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A205 GLA ROAD (UPPER RICHMOND ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable gas and electrical servicing works to take place on the A205 Upper Richmond Road.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping in the:
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A4 GLA ROAD (CROMWELL ROAD, ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable telecoms works to take place on Cromwell Road.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping in the Loading and Unloading Only Bay on Cromwell Road opposite Nos. 58 - 66. The Order will be effective at certain times from 7:00 PM on 16th September 2025 to 5:00 AM on 17th September 2025 or when the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
Dated this 12th day of September 2025
Claire Wright Works Coordination & Permitting Area Manager Transport for London
LICENSING ACT 2003
APPLICATION TO GRANT A PREMISES LICENCE
TAKE NOTICE THAT WE Applicant: Panimer Imports Ltd Premises name: The Big Yellow Self Storage Company Premises address: The Big Yellow Self Storage Company, Cray Avenue, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 3PX do hereby give notice that we have applied to the Licensing Authority at The London Borough of Bromley for a new Premises Licence, submitted on this date: 30/08/2025
Proposed licensable activities: The Retail Sale of Alcohol
on or before 30th September 2025 Representations must be made in writing. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction is unlimited.
474-488 Wandsworth Road London SW8 3LT. The proposed variation is ;- 1. To extend the hours for alcohol sales to 24 hours a day in order that these are aligned with the existing opening hours of the store. 2. To delete the existing conditions within Annex 2 and replace these with modern enforceable conditions. Any representations by a responsible authority or any other person regarding this application must be received in writing by:- Licensing Authority, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk no later than 30th September 2025 stating the grounds for representations. The register of London Borough of Lambeth Council the record of the application may be inspected at the above address during normal office hours by appointment or via the licensing authority’s website at www.lambeth.gov. uk/licensing It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. The fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is unlimited.
LICENSING ACT 2003
APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE
VIV’S COFFEE LTD has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a Premises Licence, in respect of the following premises: VIV’S COFFEE, 198 COLDHARBOUR LANE, SE5 9QH which would authorise the following licensable activities: THE SALE OF ALCOHOL - MON-THURS 1400 - 2130 - FRI + SAT 1300 - 2300 - SUN 1300 - 2100
The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth Town Hall, Basement Room B08 & B09, 1 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW, or via the licensing authority’s website, at www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing A responsible authority or any other person may make representation to the licensing authority in respect of this application. Representations must be made in writing, either by post to the above address, or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk and must be received no later than 25/9/25
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for that offence shall not exceed level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000).
(1) loading and unloading only bay outside Nos. 280 – 286 Upper Richmond Road;
(2) loading and unloading only bay outside Nos. 288 – 294 Upper Richmond Road
The Order will be effective at certain times between 12th September 2025 and 12th October 2025 every Friday at 10:00 AM to Sunday at 8:00 PM or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibitions will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
Dated this 12th day of September 2025
Claire Wright Co-ordination Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
•Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 17:30 •Saturday: 09:00 – 17:30 •Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00 Under the above Act. This is a new application for the grant of a Premises Licence.
All representations must be received within 28 days after the date of application.
Any person wishing to make representations to this application may do so by writing, stating the grounds of objection, to: Licensing, London Borough of Bromley, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley BR1 1AS. Representations may also be sent via email to licensing@bromley.gov.uk
A copy of the application can be viewed at the Licensing Authority’s address during normal office hours by an appointment; or viewed on the Council’s website: www.bromley.gov.uk – search applications.
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application, the maximum fine on summary of conviction is currently unlimited.
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Dated: 3rd September 2025 John Gaunt & Partners, Licensing Solicitors
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Traffic Management Order
The Lewisham (Off Street) (Parking Places) (No.*) Order 202*
The Council of the London Borough of Lewisham proposes to make the above Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
PTO 1089
1. The effect of this proposal is to prohibit the waiting by vehicles at any time in the entire length of the access road serving Daubeney Towers, including the car park forecourts, between Grove Street and Bowditch. Exemptions apply to vehicles parked within designated parking bays within the above length of road.
2. Copies of the draft Order and Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference ‘PTO – 1089’.
3. Comments on the proposals for or against, together with the reasons for which they are made should be sent in writing to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk or Lewisham Transport Policy & Development, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, quoting reference ‘PTO-1089’ to arrive not later than 21 days from the date of publication of this notice.
4. All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.
Dated 12th September 2025.
Zahur Khan, Director Public Realm, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.
LICENSING ACT 2003
APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES
LICENCE
TAKE NOTICE THAT I,
Applicant: Jethro Mendez
Premises name: Beckenham Fireworks
Premises address: Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3PR have applied to the Licensing Authority at the London Borough of Bromley for the grant of a new Premises Licence, submitted on 3rd September 2025.
Proposed licensable activities:
The sale by retail of alcohol: Saturday 8th November 2025 – 16:30 to 21:00
The provision of regulated entertainment (including live/recorded music and fireworks): Saturday 8th November 2025 – 16:30 to 21:00
This application is made under the Licensing Act 2003 and seeks permission for the above activities annually for a period of three years, between 1st and 10th November each year. All representations must be received within 28 days of the date of application. The final date for representations is 1st October 2025
Any person wishing to make representations must do so in writing, stating the grounds of objection, to: Licensing, London Borough of Bromley, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH or via email to: licensing@bromley.gov.uk
A copy of the application can be viewed at the Licensing Authority’s offices during normal working hours by appointment, or online at: www.bromley.gov.uk – search "licensing applications"
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR STREATHAM VALE CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE IMPLEMENTATION – VARIOUS ROADS
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Streatham Vale Controlled Parking Zone implementation works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering or waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading a vehicle) in:-
(i) Abercairn Road, (ii) Aberfoyle Road, (iii) Arragon Gardens, (iv) Barrow Road, (v) Bates Crescent (vi) Bencroft Road, (vii) Bodiam Road, (viii) Braeside Road, (ix) Bridgewood Road, (x) Broadview Road, (xi) Buckleigh Road, (xii) Canmore Gardens, (xiii) Carnforth Road, (xiv) Churchmore Road, (xv) Colmer Road, (xvi) Danbrook Road, (xvii) Donnybrook Road, (xviii) Drakewood Road, (xix) Eardley Road, (xx) Edgington Road, (xxi) Ellison Road, (xxii) Ellora Road, (xxiii) Estreham Road, (xxiv) Farmhouse Road, (xxv) Ferrers Road, (xxvi) Fieldend Road, (xxvii) Glencairn Road, (xxviii) Glenister Park Road, (xxix) Granton Road, (xxx) Grayscroft Road, (xxxi) Greenock Road, (xxxii) Greyhound Lane, (xxxiii) Guildersfield Road, (xxxiv) Hambro Road, (xxxv) Hawkhurst Road, (xxxvi) Helmsdale Road, (xxxvii) Hepworth Road, (xxxviii) Kempshott Road, (xxxix) Larbert Road, (xl) Leonard Road, (xli) Lewin Road, (xlii) Mantlet Close, (xliii) Meadfoot Road, (xliv) Natal Road, (xlv) Nettlewood Road, (xlvi) Northanger Road, (xlvii) Pathfield Road, (xlviii) Penistone Road, (xlix) Rotherhill Avenue, (l) Runnymede Crescent, (li) Sherwood Avenue, (lii) Stockport Road, (liii) Streatham Vale, (liv) Tankerville Road, (lv) Westwell Road, (lvi) Westwell Road Approach, (lvii) Woodgate Drive, (lviii) Woodmansterne Road
2. The restrictions will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
3. The order will come into force on 15 September 2025 and will continue for a maximum duration of 3 months (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the earlier.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ESTREHAM ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water maintenance works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering in that length of Estreham Road which lies between the north-eastern wall of Nos. 50 and 51 Estreham Road and Hambro Road.
2. Alternative routes will be available for affected vehicles via (a) Streatham High Road, Kempshott Road, Ellison Road, Guildersfield Road, Streatham High Road and Natal Road; and (b) Estreham Road, Barrow Road, Streatham High Road and Natal Road.
3. The ban will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 22 September 2025, for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place between 22 September 2025 and 23 September 2025 between the hours of 8 pm and 5 am, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 12 September 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS –HITHERFIELD ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to carry out repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Hitherfield Road which lies between Leigham Vale and the north western property boundary of No. 51 Leigham Vale.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Leigham Vale, Stockfield Road, Mount Nod Road, Hitherfield Road and vice versa.
3. The ban will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 22 September 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place on 22 September 2025 between 10am and 2pm, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 12 September 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
Dated 12 September 2025 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, CROXTED ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Network Rail to carry out a bridge inspection, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, subject to the agreement of The London Borough of Southwark, intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Croxted Road which lies between Norwood Road and No. 347 Croxted Road.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via South Croxted Road, Dulwich Wood Park, College Road, Crystal Palace Parade, Westwood Hill, Kirklade, Dartmouth Road, London Road, Lordship Lane, Grove Vale, Grove Lane, Champion Park, Denmark Hill, Herne Hill, Norwood Road and vice-versa.
3. The ban would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 30 September 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take place between 11.59pm on 30 September 2025 and 4am on 1 October 2025, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 12 September 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
Notice of application to vary a Premises Licence.
Notice is hereby given that Pizzain Ltd has applied to Wandsworth Council to vary the premises Pizza Bellevue, 7 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EG
Application seeks to remove condition 12 on the premises licence which states: There shall be no access for patrons to the garden at the rear of the premises. To amend the current plan as it currently shows the garden area as having “No Public Access”
To permit alcohol sales for consumption both on and off the premises to enable customers who drink on-site to have the ability to take alcohol home afterward and for customers to order alcohol with food orders.
Notice of application for a Premises Licence. Notice is hereby given that KCA FOOD LTD has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at 12th Street Burgers Tooting, 50 Upper Tooting Road London, SW17 7PD for Late Night Refreshment – Indoors and Outdoors – Monday to Sunday – 23:00 hrs to 02:00hrs
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 6th October 2025 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk
It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AND SUSPENSION OF A CYCLE LANE - COLDHARBOUR LANE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable telecommunication repair and maintenance works to be carried out in Coldharbour Lane, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily suspend the south-bound cycle lane on Coldharbour Lane between the junction of Belinda Road and Shakespeare Road.
2. Alternative routes are not applicable.
3. The suspension of the cycle lane will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing or covering of the appropriate traffic signs.
3. The Order will come into force on 16 September 2025 and will continue for a maximum duration of 1 month or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the Order will only have effect between 10 am and 3 pm on 16 September 2025, but if the works cannot be carried out or be completed during that time then the Order may have effect on a subsequent day or days within the maximum duration of 1 month.
Dated 12 September 2025 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE CERTIFICATE
Notice is hereby given that Square Slice Ltd of 48 Rochester Row, London, England, SW1P 1JU has applied to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea for the VARIATION of...
This Variation seeks to Update the Plan of the Premises to include the outside seating area as a licensable area; And to Add Sale of Alcohol OFF License to our existing Sale of Alcohol ON License – Sale of Alcohol ( On and OFF License) – Monday to Sunday from 11:30 am Until 23:00 for the premises. Pizzetta situated at: 22 Bute Street -London SW7 3EX
A register of licensing applications is held by the Licensing Authority and can be inspected at http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/licensing or in person at The Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX, tel. 020 7341 5152, by appointment with the Licensing Team between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Any person wishing to submit representations to my/our application must give notice in writing to Licensing Authority address shown above, giving in detail the grounds of objection by: 26/09/2025
Dated this 30 day of August 2025
Signed Manuel Rocha
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 8th October 2025 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey,SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk
It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
Notice of application for a Premises Licence.
Notice is hereby given that A&R Food Restaurant Ltd has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at RAJAH ROWING (INDIAN PUTNEY KITCHEN), 74 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW15 1LL for Supply of Alcohol – Off the Premises –Monday to Sunday – 14:00 hrs to 23:00hrs
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 6th October 2025 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk
It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council is considering applications as set out below under the following categories; FUL
– PLANNING PERMSSION
LB - LISTED BUILDING
ADV – ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT
Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO Box 734, Winchester SO23 5DG. Any comments made are open to inspection by the public and in the event of an appeal may be referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Confidential comments cannot be taken into account in determining an application.
Application plans can be viewed online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/searchplanningapps – search using the reference number at the end of each application listing.
55 Leigham Court Road London Lambeth SW16 2NJ Installation of bin, bike, buggy and scooter stores and replacement fencing to playspace, in conjunction with continued Class E(f) nursery use of site. Removal of existing glazed canopy, lean-to and porch. 25/02699/FUL
The London Eye The Queen's Walk London SE1 7PB Removal of existing signage monoliths and the installation of replacement signage monoliths in the same positions. 25/02698/ADV
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB Change of use of part of the seventh floor from Sui Generis to Use Class F1(a) provision of education. 25/02628/FUL
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB Change of use of part of the seventh floor from Sui Generis to Use Class F1(a) provision of education. 25/02628/FUL
80 Baldry Gardens London Lambeth SW16 3DP Replacement of like-for-like windows. 25/02631/FUL
255 Gipsy Road London SE27 9QY Installation of replacement signs to include 1x projecting sign, 1x shaped transom sign, 1x set of individual letters, 5x sets of sing written letters to building render. 25/02634/ADV
28 Gauden Road London Lambeth SW4 6LT Installation of two external air conditioning condenser units to the rear of the property. 25/02443/FUL
7 Walker Mews London SW2 1DA Replacement of all existing windows with double-glazed timber windows and entrance doors with timber doors. 25/02649/FUL
13 Larkhall Rise London SW4 6JB Replacement of all 5 existing single-glazed timber sash windows (3x front elevation and 2x rear elevation) with new A-rated double-glazed timber sash windows (to Flat 3). 25/02210/FUL
15 Fentiman Road London SW8 1LD Replacement of existing single-glazed timber framed sash windows with double-glazed timber framed sash windows. 25/02676/FUL
23 Cardigan Street London SE11 5PE Replacement of all single-glazed timber windows with slimline heritage timber windows to match existing. Repair works to flat roof and replace asphalt roof covering to match existing. Localised asphalt repairs will be carried out where possible as part of routine maintenance.
(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/02420/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/02419/FUL) 25/02420/LB
24 Cardigan Street London SE11 5PE Replacement of single-glazed timber windows with slimline heritage timber windows to match existing. Replacement of single glazed timber door with slimeline heritage timber double glazed door to match existing.
(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/02422/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/02421/FUL) 25/02422/LB
5 Harleyford Road London Lambeth SE11 5AX Erection of two-storey rear extension at first and second floor, the replacement and new windows to the front elevation and the removal of the existing advertisement board and replacement with a white smooth-rendered masonry wall to create an enclosed private garden space and access door. 25/02734/FUL
County Hall Riverside Building Westminster Bridge Road London Lambeth SE1 7PB Extension of 2 x fire fighting lifts from 6th floor to 7th floor including lift overrun at roof level
(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/02805/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/02804/FUL). 25/02805/LB
28 Streatham Common North London Lambeth SW16 3HP Conversion/refurbishment of the garage to the rear into a single dwelling house (Use Class C3), together with the replacement of the metal roller shutters with windows/french doors, the provision of cycle/refuse storage, soft landscaping and alteration to the side boundary wall with new metal access gate. The replacement of two rear doors with windows to the main property. 25/02048/FUL
Royal National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to internal works at the Lyttelton and Olivier auditoria corridors, and areas of the main foyers, including: replacement of ceilings throughout the Olivier and Lyttelton theatres' corridors and in limited areas within the main foyers; replacement of the original 1976 wiring within the Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and main foyer; replacement lighting within the Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and main foyer; removal and replacement of selected existing doors and wenge overpanels within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors; installation of two new fire doors at the circle level of the Olivier auditorium; installation of access control to auditoria entrance doors within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors and areas of the main foyer; replacement of hessian wall linings within Olivier and Lyttelton auditoria corridors; and other associated works. 25/02725/LB
412 - 416 Streatham High Road London SW16 6EX Facade alterations to the rear and side elevations, including the installation of new windows at the lower ground and upper ground floors. 25/02569/FUL 103A Norwood Road London Lambeth SE24 9AE Installation of air source heat pump in rear garden. 25/02432/FUL Telecommunications Mast 906241 Roof Top St Thomas' Hospital 249 Westminster Bridge Road London Replacement of 3no existing antennas with 5no new antennas, internal upgrade of existing equipment room and associated ancillary works thereto. 25/02653/FUL
Unit 1 16 Porteus Place London SW4 0AS Installation of a ground mounted air conditioning unit to the south-east elevation. 25/02345/FUL
1 Kent Mansions 17 Bromell's Road London SW4 0BN Replacement of existing front door with timber door. 25/02756/FUL. 343 Clapham Road London SW9 9BS Replacement of existing rear elevation and partial side elevation windows with uPVC windows (Retrospective). Replacement of existing front and side elevation windows with double glazed timber windows. 25/02745/FUL 281 Rosendale Road – London SE24 9EJ - Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension. (Re-consultation due to revised drawings). 25/01778/FUL
Dated this Friday 12th September 2025
Rob Bristow Director - Planning, Transport & Sustainability Climate and Inclusive
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A2 GLA ROAD (EAST ROCHESTER WAY, THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH AND THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, STOPPING AND 40 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable highway maintenance works to take place on the A2 East Rochester Way.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from:
(1) entering or proceeding on the westbound carriageway of East Rochester Way between the administrative boundary of the London Borough of Bexley and Kent County Council and its junction with the Unnamed Off Slip Road connecting the north-westbound carriageway of East Rochester Way with Blendon Road and The Drive;
(2) entering or proceeding on the Unnamed On Slip Road connecting Blendon Road to the westbound carriageway of East Rochester Way;
(3) entering or proceeding from the Unnamed Off Slip Road connecting Blendon Road to the westbound carriageway of East Rochester Way;
(4) entering or proceeding on the Unnamed Off Slip Road connecting Southwold Road to the westbound carriageway of East Rochester Way;
(5) entering or proceeding from the Unnamed On Slip Road connecting Southwold Road to the westbound carriageway of East Rochester Way;
(6) exceeding a speed of 40 M.P.H on East Rochester Way between the extended common boundary of Nos. 12 and 13 Lakeside Close, East Rochester Way and the administrative boundary of the London Borough of Bexley and Kent County Council.
Works will be phased such that some restrictions will apply only at certain times.
The Order will be effective at certain times between 8.00 AM on 14th September 2025 until 11.59 PM on 31st March 2026 or when those works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The prohibitions will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by trafc signs. for westbound trafc from East Rochester Way via, Old Bexley Lane interchange, East Rochester Way, Darenth Interchange, M25 southbound, Swanley Interchange, Sidcup By Pass Road, Sidcup Road, Westhorne Avenue to normal route of travel. for trafc in a westbound from Black Prince Interchange on slip Road via Bourne Road, East Rochester Way to diversion route above.
Dated this 12th day of September 2025
Andrew Sherry Co-ordination Manager Transport for London
COOK SERVES PERFECT RESPONSE
Dulwich Hamlet bounced back from FA Cup disappointment to continue strong league start
By John Kelly
DULWICH HAMLET bounced back from their FA Cup exit by beating Welling United 3-1 in the Isthmian League Premier Division at a packed Champion Hill at the weekend.
Anthony Cook scored a double either
side of Amadou Kassarate’s goal to seal the points for Mark Dacey’s side.
Ruben Shakpoke had made it 2-1 in the 63rd minute after the hosts had led 2-0 at half-time before Cook’s late insurance goal.
Cook missed from the penalty spot in the 3-2 defeat to Whitstable Town in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup
the previous weekend, but this time he made no mistake from twelve yards 21 minutes in.
The majority of the 3,120 in attendance were celebrating again in the 32nd minute when Sol Baugh found man-ofthe-match Kassarate who turned and fired past goalkeeper Freddie Norman.
Greg Cundle went close for former
Millwall winger Lee Martin’s visitors before Shakpoke’s shot deflected past Dulwich goalkeeper Toby Bull to halve the deficit.
But Dacey’s side weren’t going to be denied and it was Baugh who was again the provider as he chipped in a cross for Cook to fire home.
The Hamlet are second in the table
with fifteen points from six games and a division-best goal difference of plusten. They are a point behind unbeaten Brentwood Town.
Dulwich are next in action when they travel to Cheshunt in the league on September 20 before returning to Champion Hill the following Saturday when they host Aveley.
Surrey will learn from Lancs One Day setback
By Fred Atkins
SURREY COACH Johann Myburgh said there was no need to panic after his side’s four-wicket defeat to Lancashire in the Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup in Beckenham.
Grace Potts took 3-31 as Surrey were bowled out for 225, while Hannah Jones took 2-33 and was unlucky not to get two more.
Kalea Moore was dropped twice off her bowling and she cashed in to make a career-best List A score of 67, while Alexa Stonehouse was the next highest scorer
with 48.
Seren Smale anchored the visitor’s reply with 67 not out, as they closed on 227-6, with 24 balls remaining. Alexa Stonehouse was the pick of Surrey’s bowlers with three 3-34.
“It was a disappointing result,” Myburgh said. “Obviously we’ve just had a nice chat as a group and the good thing about this group is that we can be honest. We know we didn’t perform as we wanted to and then to scrap, to still try and extend the game as far as we did, that’s always nice to see, but ultimately we let ourselves down in probably all three departments.
Hickey edges into World Championships last eight
By John Kelly
SACHA HICKEY is through to the World Boxing Championships quarter-finals after her split-decision win over India’s Neeraj Phogat.
Former Fisher amateur Hickey, 21, made it two wins from two for England on day five of the event in Liverpool.
Hickey edged the final round of the 65kg contest to go through on a 3-2 decision.
“I felt like I did enough in the last to get it so I did think I was going to get the decision, I knew I had the gas tank to go through the gears,” Hickey said.
“I can look back at that fight and make tweaks for Wednesday, so it was a good learning fight.
“I said at the start of the week I was coming
“It wasn’t a typical Beckenham wicket, so we would have bowled first. We felt that the surface would have assisted the seam bowlers a little bit but this is cricket and we still think we’ve got a good enough side to cope with that and transfer pressure onto the opposition.
“Credit to Lancs, I thought they way they bowled up front did ask a lot of questions of our batters and transferred a lot of pressure on to our batting unit, so credit to them as much as we think there’s a couple of things we could have done to transfer that pressure back.
“We believed [at halfway]. To get to that
score, ultimately through some crucial partnerships and that’s why I say when you’re not at your best all you can ask of a group of people and a team is to show a little bit of fight. To get to 225 we certainly showed that as a batting unit and to scrap all the way, even when they had a really good partnership up top, sometimes in those games you hope for a couple of wickets at the start of the innings and then you can get into the game but to stay in the game once again showed the players were fighting.
“There were some good catches but as a group we don’t feel we fielded as well
as we can so something we’ll reflect on. Ultimately that cost us runs in the field when I thought a stages the bowlers got the balls in the right areas, but unfortunately today, for whatever reason, we couldn’t back it up in the field like we usually do. It’s something we’ve reflected on as a group, I certainly don’t think it’s anything to panic about and it’s certainly something we can put right for the next game.”
Surrey were fourth in the table heading into their last two games this week. They play Durham away this Saturday at 10.30am in their final game as they aim to clinch a place in next week’s semi-finals.
Party’s over for tardy
By John Kelly
DANIEL DUBOIS’ promoter
Frank Warren said there would be no repeat of the prefight “party” before he faced Oleksandr Usyk when the Greenwich puncher returns to the ring next year.
There was surprise after Dubois was stopped by Usyk in the fifth round of their undisputed heavyweight clash at Wembley in July when it emerged there had been a group of people at his house in the hours before the contest.
Dubois’ trainer Dion Charles called it a “cultural gathering” and said it was a “ritual” that had happened
before, organised by the fighter’s father, Stanley.
"For me I don't like the idea of gatherings and all that nonsense,” Warren said. “Parties, gatherings, whatever you want to call it.
“The fact is he didn't get there until just before, and that wasn't appropriate.
"He got to the fight an hour and 20 minutes before the fight took place and that was just not good enough.
"It happened. Of course I'm not happy about it. But it what it is. I can't change it. I could scream the place down but it's not going to change what happened. All I can do is make sure that will never happen again."
Warren added: "We all put a lot of work in preparation, a lot of work goes into it from everybody involved. The trainers, the promoters and more importantly the fighter, we all work hard to make sure that things run smoothly.
"You can't leave anything to chance. The name of the game is that when you're in that ring you've done everything in your power to ensure that there can be no excuses for anything that goes wrong.
"We are where we are now and we can't afford any more slip-ups. He's learned from these things, learned from these situations.”
by Rob Avis
Photo
Photo by Keith Gillard
Amadou Kassarate slots home
Dulwich’s second
Sacha Hickey is interviewed after her win
Blues unveil club-record US forward star
By John Kelly
CHELSEA BOSS Sonia Bompastor reckons that club-record signing
Alyssa Thompson will have a “big impact” with the Blues.
United States international Thompson, 20, joined Chelsea from National Women’s Soccer League side Angel City for just under £1million.
She has signed a deal until the summer of 2030.
“Alyssa is a player who will have a big impact on the team,” Bompastor said.
“I think it's important for us to have depth, but also to have healthy competition in the squad. We already planned earlier in the transfer window to bring her into the squad, so it took quite a long time, but I'm really pleased.”
Forward Thompson has earned 22 caps and scored three goals. She left Angel City after scoring fifteen times in 63 appearances.
Bompastor added: “I know her quality, I know what she can bring to the team, and I'm sure she will continue to have success and also impact our performances and results. She's a great player, a great person, so I'm really pleased she's with us.”
Thompson was unveiled before Chelsea’s 2-1 Women’s Super League win against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in the first game of their title defence.
Summer signing Ellie Carpenter provided the assist for Aggie BeeverJones' 31st-minute opener.
Maika Hamano beat goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita in the 64th minute, before Niamh Charles’ own goal brought City back into it with 20 minutes left.
The Blues travel to Aston Villa this Sunday for a midday kick-off.
Palace appoint Lacey as CEO
By John Kelly
CRYSTAL PALACE have appointed Sharon Lacey as their new chief executive officer.
Lacey has been in a number of roles over fifteen years with the Eagles, including director of operations and chief operating officer.
She recently worked on the Main Stand redevelopment project.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to return to Crystal Palace and lead the club's business operations at such an exciting moment in its story,” Lacey said. “I look forward to seeing everyone at Selhurst Park again soon."
Chairman Steve Parish added:
“Sharon has already been an integral part of our operations for many a year, and with an outstanding track record and an immense contribution to Crystal Palace already behind her, and with her extensive knowledge of all areas of the club, we believe she is the ideal candidate to help us build on our recent historic on-thepitch achievements.”
CHARLTON DEFENDER JOINS HIBS
Zach Mitchell to miss reunion with brother
Billy as Valley nears sell-out for derby
By John Kelly
CHARLTON ATHLETIC boss
Nathan Jones said Zach Mitchell had joined “a great club” after the defender sealed a season-long loan deal at Scottish Premiership side Hibernian.
Mitchell, 20, has made the third loan switch of his career after previous spells with Colchester United and St Johnstone.
Mitchell has made 20 appearances for the Addicks since his debut in the 2022-23 League One campaign.
"We're delighted that Zach has secured a good loan to a great club,” Jones said. “Obviously he did well in Scotland last year and will now step up with another challenge.
“Zach has shown that he can step up into our first team, but with the competition he has and game time going to be limited
here, it's important that he continues his development and Hibernian is a great club for him to do so at.
“We'll monitor him closely and we look forward to seeing what he can do."
Meanwhile, Zach will miss a reunion with his brother Billy this Saturday when Millwall return to The Valley for the first time since 2020.
The derby will be the highestattended meeting between the two sides in more than 50 years. More than 22,000 tickets had already been sold earlier this week ahead of the lunchtime 12.30pm kick-off.
It will also be the fifth successive league or play-off fixture at The Valley to have over 20,000 supporters present.
The Lions won the last fixture between the sides 1-0 in front of an empty Valley due to Covid rules in July 2020.
Dons aim to stop the Roth after four defeats
By John Kelly
AFC WIMBLEDON midfielder Jake Reeves believes some Dons players may still be getting used to the intensity of League One after their inconsistent start to the season continued with a 3-0 defeat to Bolton Wanderers at the Toughsheet Community Stadium last weekend.
Mason Burstow gave the hosts a firsthalf lead before Wimbledon’s Marcus Browne was shown a straight red card by referee Darren Drysdale for a foul on Max Conway early in the second half.
Amario Cozier-Duberry curled past Nathan Bishop to double the lead from a tight angle before Joel Randall made it 3-0 in the 63rd minute.
Wimbledon’s misery was compounded when Joe Lewis was sent off after a
second booking in the last minute. Browne will serve a three-match ban while Lewis will be suspended for one game.
Johnnie Jackson’s Dons are fifteenth in the table after three wins and four defeats from seven games. It is now four defeats in a row including being thumped 5-1 at home by Stevenage in the EFL Trophy.
“Disappointing to concede a set-piece, with how big we are, how diligent we normally are on them, so that's really disappointing.” Reeves said.
“Going in at half-time away from home 1-0, if we'd have gone in 0-0 even better, but going in at 1-0, it’s still not the end of the world, it happens.
“I thought we'd come out second half and we started really well, we'll never know now. Obviously, Brownie, that changes the complexion of proceedings
from there on.
“We’ll never know, but we started really brightly, I thought, in the second half. We got a couple of little things out of possession, I think, a little bit wrong, in the first half that caused us a little bit of an issue.
“I think that was the be-all and end-all, really.”
Wimbledon return to Plough Lane this Saturday to face Rotherham United.
Reeves said: “Maybe there's a couple of tired bodies out there, maybe they’re not used to it as much. Different type of football that we're playing now as well. Quite high intensity stuff for certain positions.
“It can go one way or the other: when you've got a game on Tuesday, you can park this one quickly and then you can move on to the next one straight away.
Sometimes when you've got a week, you can linger on it a little bit too long.
“Flip side of that: we get an opportunity to relax, rest, work on the grass again. We're obviously going to have to have a look at certain things. Obviously with Brownie, he'll miss three now with a straight red and Joe Lewis is going to miss one as well.
“So, yes, maybe a week [between games] is good for us. A couple of tough away games and really unlucky on the last one against Bradford.
“We gave it everything, we should have come away with a lot more. Against Bolton, it happens. We've got to move on from that.
“So, yes, it’ll be nice to be back at Plough Lane in front of our own fans and hopefully we can change these results around.”
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Addicks defender Zach Mitchell
EXCLUSIVE
By Will Scott
JOE BRYAN has endured a frustrating past five months.
Playing some of the best football of his career, the veteran left-back was ruled out of Millwall’s final four matches of last season with a knock right as the Lions took their play-off charge to the final day.
Bryan watched from the sidelines as his side fell just short at Turf Moor on May 3and missed most of pre-season.
The soon-to-be 32-year-old made his return to the first team last month, playing the first half of Millwall’s 2-1 win against Coventry City in the EFL Cup Second Round. Four days later, he was a 73rdminute substitute as the Lions lost 2-0 to Wrexham.
Bryan expects it will take more time to be back to full match fitness.
“It's going to be difficult, it's going to take me a while to build up my match minutes,” Bryan told this paper.
“The international break came at a good time. There's a friendly that I managed to play 75 minutes in. I played 45 against Coventry and 30 against Wrexham just before the break.
“So I have had the opportunity to build up my minutes even though losing preseason is upsetting.
“I think psychologically, I'm older now, I can deal with it, and I can sensibly build my way back in. Whereas when I was probably younger, it affects you a little bit more.
“I think it's also easier as an older player to manage the way you play. So you're not charging around like a crazy person at all times, you're just being a bit more sensible, maybe with your positioning and things like that, and allowing myself the opportunity to build up my fitness and my strength again.”
Two minutes after being substituted on against Wrexham, Bryan demonstrated some of the qualities that had made him so instrumental to the Lions last season, playing a defence-splitting ball that put Mihailo Ivanovic in behind, whose effort from a tight angle flashed across goal. Bryan felt comfortable back on the pitch.
“It's the first time I've been involved in a match-day squad since I think Middlesbrough, at home in April or late March,” Bryan said. “It had definitely been a while.
“It was one of those where I've played so much now that you go in and as soon as you're on the pitch, you feel comfortable.
“Again, with the manager, he tells you exactly what he wants from you. There's no discrepancy in going on the pitch and being unsure of what's required. So it makes everything a lot simpler and a lot easier to manage.”
While he’s been off the pitch, a lot has changed at Millwall. Veterans of the football club have left, while the Lions have
Joe Bryan in action against Coventry City
signed eleven players this summer.
“It's a transition, and it's the way that football's going now,” Bryan said. “It's naturally going to be probably more like that.
“We lost some very key senior players in the dressing room, and the managers made it very clear to the senior players that are left that we need to carry on what they built in terms of culture and the way things are done here. So I think that's been good.
“That's been a learning curve for me.
That's something that I've wanted to do, and I was lucky enough to be captain the other day against Coventry.
“It's nice to be stepping into more of a leadership role. I think it's natural with age, and hopefully, I can help and guide the younger players in making the transition into fully fledged championship players.”
One of those signings is Zak Sturge, who first joined the Lions on loan for the second half of last season, serving as Bryan’s understudy until he picked up an
injury.
‘THAT’S
BEEN A LEARNING CURVE FOR ME’
Joe Bryan on rebuilding after preseason absence, stepping into more of a leadership role, and derby excitement
The young left-back’s four-game cameo was impressive enough that the club opted to sign him permanently in the summer, and Sturge has continued to play with both Bryan and fellow summer signing Alfie Doughty out injured.
Bryan enjoys the responsibilities of being a mentor.
“I feel like if there are two similar-age players in a similar position, there is sometimes a little bit of tension,” Bryan said. “But with me and Zak, it's very clear that Zak's going to be a top player. I want to help him become the best player he possibly can.
“I'm 32 next week. I'm not going to be playing forever. For me now, it becomes I want to play every single minute of every single game, but if I can add to the club off the pitch as well by helping develop the players, that's the way of being a valuable senior player and not just on the pitch.
“I want to help develop him and make him into the best player possible. He's
Millwall skipper excited for Charlton derby
By Will Scott
MILLWALL CAPTAIN Jake Cooper is eager to lead the Lions into this weekend’s South London derby against Charlton Athletic.
The Lions travel to the Valley on Saturday, September 13, to renew their rivalry with the Addicks, as Charlton return to the Championship after five years in League One.
Cooper has experience excelling at Charlton, netting the winner as Millwall emerged 1-0 victors in their last clash at the stadium.
“It's a great occasion for the club and the fans,” Cooper said. “I just enjoy being involved in those sorts of moments, where there's a big turnout with the crowd.
“It means a lot to the fans. It's just nice to be involved in that and have that pressure on our shoulders to go and produce for the supporters.
“That's what I relish, a great week with the London derbies all week. It's going to be fantastic, and hopefully we can just put on a performance that the fans can be proud of, and they can enjoy themselves watching us.
“It's going to be some atmosphere, I'm sure, at The Valley on Saturday, and it's certainly one to look forward to this because of how the fans feel about it. That's why it's such an exciting fixture for us.”
an incredible young player, and he's got everything it takes to play in the Championship every single week. It's up to me to show him that.
“If I'm playing, show him things, and if he's playing, help him. There's no ego attached to 'ah, Zak's going to be playing games ahead of me now'.
“I've played a lot of games, I'm comfortable in the player that I am. I think building on those leadership qualities is being able to help young players develop.”
While Bryan missed the final four games of the previous season, he was everpresent as Millwall won five of the seven games leading up to his injury - a stretch where the Lions reeled in the play-off chasing pack.
The left-back thinks that will provide extra motivation later on in the season, but is focused on the South London derby away at Charlton Athletic this weekend.
“We want to push into our top six and put the big games that we should win to bed,” Bryan said.
“Every team says this every year, you know what the Championship is like. It's very difficult to see anything until sort of March.
“Our focus now is on Saturday against Charlton. We know it's a massive local derby. We know that it means everything to the fans. We have to take that with us into the game and understand what it means to the fans.
“It is only three points, but it means a lot more to those who support us and those who really, really love this club.
“So I think the longer view of the season is definitely, yeah, we want to better what we did last season, where we just missed out. We want to get in there and make a go of it.
“But the short-term view is we focus on a game at a time, and the game this weekend is massively important.
“We're really excited. These are games that, as a player, you want to play in. These games that mean the most to the fans and the games with a little bit more of an edge are always the games that you enjoy more.”
EFL Cup tie date revealed
By Will Scott
MILLWALL WILL travel to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup Third Round on Tuesday, September 16 (kick-off 8pm).
The Lions beat Newport County 1-0 and Coventry City 2-1 to progress through the first two rounds of the cup.
The Eagles entered the competition at this round, and currently sit eighth in the Premier League after one win and two draws.
two sides met in the FA Cup
Round back in March, with
Millwall FC
Jake Cooper in action against Sheffield Utd
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GUEHI MAKES THE GRADE
Crystal Palace captain scores first England goal in Serbia rout
By John Kelly
ENGLAND BOSS Thomas
Tuchel praised Marc Guehi for putting “personal interests” aside after the Crystal Palace captain scored his first international goal in the Three Lions’ 5-0 thrashing of Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday night.
Guehi, 25, scored the fourth goal in the rout which puts England on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup next year.
There were also first England goals for Arsenal’s Nani Madueke and Aston Villa’s Esra Konsa after skipper Harry Kane had given the
visitors a 33rd-minute lead.
Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford added the fifth from the penalty spot in the last minute after Ollie Watkins had been fouled by Strahinja Erakovic.
Guehi’s proposed £35million move to Liverpool was blocked by the Eagles on transfer deadline day and the defender was reportedly unhappy with Palace.
But he showed no signs of that to help England make it two wins from two in the first International break of the season after their 2-0 victory over Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday.
"It's the example of how the
boys were at this camp," Tuchel said when asked about Guehi.
"They put their personal interests to one side and he was the best team-mate possible and had a fantastic performance. He was very strong for Crystal Palace and showed that today on the pitch.”
England have won their five games in Group K and have yet to concede a goal. Tuchel’s side are seven points clear of Albania in second. Their next qualifier is away to Latvia in October.
It was Guehi’s 25th cap.
"It's been great,” Guehi said. “It's always easy coming here, such a good group of players,
good group of staff. We are all working towards one goal.
"I'm just over the moon [to score his first goal], it's a fantastic feeling. You work really hard growing up, so to score a goal for your country is the best feeling."
Tuchel revealed he spoke to Guehi during the camp.
"Of course we had a chat with him," Tuchel said. "He looks absolutely fine and impressive on the field. He has had a good couple of weeks behind him on the performance side.
"He has continued like that in camp and he handles it [the transfer situation] with respect and with a brilliant attitude."
Double injury blow for Chelsea
By John Kelly
CHELSEA HAVE been hit by a double injury blow with striker Liam Delap reportedly ruled out for ten weeks.
Delap only joined the Blues this summer in a £30million deal from Ipswich Town.
Chelsea recalled centreforward Marc Guiu from his loan spell at Sunderland after Delap went off in the 2-0 win against Fulham before the international break.
Another summer signing, midfielder Dario Essugo, who joined from Sporting Lisbon for £18.5million, has undergone thigh surgery.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea resume their Premier League campaign with a trip to Brentford this Saturday at 8pm.
Mateta linked with Aston Villa
By John Kelly
CRYSTAL PALACE striker JeanPhilippe Mateta is on Aston Villa’s radar.
Mateta, 28, was the Eagles’ topscorer last season and has been linked with a number of clubs.
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly made a late enquiry in the last transfer window.
Meanwhile, Palace players continue to be linked with moves away after their recent trophy success in the FA Cup and Community Shield.
Liverpool and Newcastle United are interested in midfielder Adam Wharton, with Manchester United and Chelsea also monitoring the England international.
Marc Guehi holds off Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic
JeanPhilippe Mateta