Southwark News - December 11th 2025

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ROTHERHITHE GETS FERRY - BUT REALLY WANTED A BRIDGE

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HAMLET STADIUM APPROVED

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This country show attracts over 120,000 people to Brockwell Park and has been running for over 50 years - but Lambeth says it can no longer afford it

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CHRISTMAS CINEMA BACK IN BERMONDSEY

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ANOTHER DEFECTION TO THE GREEN PARTY

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By Issy Clarke A FORMER Labour councillor has announced his defection to the Southwark Greens, weeks after quitting Labour to sit as an independent.

Sam Foster, who represents Faraday ward, is the second former Labour councillor to defect to the Green Party in the space of the month, following ex-Labour chair Kath Whittam who joined the party in November.

His defection has been dismissed by Southwark Labour who said Foster lost the whip in August due to “multiple breaches of our standing orders”.

Foster was one of two councillors, along with his Faraday ward colleague Ketzia Harper, who were suspended from Southwark Labour for six months after voting against the confirmation of Sarah King as the leader of Southwark Council following a tumultuous internal party leadership contest.

On 12 November, the two councillors announced that they would be quitting the Labour Party altogether, releasing a wideranging statement which hit out at the local party’s summer leadership election, the council’s handling of the Aylesbury Estate regeneration in Walworth and the actions of

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the national government.

In July, the local group elected left-winger James McAsh as their leader but the contest was re-run under the orders of the regional party on procedural grounds. An online run-off ballot was held which resulted in the runnerup, Sarah King, being elected leader.

Explaining his decision to join the Greens, Foster, who is also a former chair of the council’s Housing Scrutiny Commission, praised the national leadership: “The Green Party proposed a radical manifesto at the last general election and in Zack Polanski they have an outspoken, principled leader.

“Zack understands the need for a transformation of society in favour of the many and the urgent need to reduce housing costs through measures such as rent controls and mass council house building.”

Foster went on to hit out at the council’s handling of the Aylesbury Estate regeneration in Walworth – the huge 1970s estate which is currently in the middle of a multi-decade renewal.

We recently reported on the concerns of his ward colleague Ketzia Harper about the alarming conditions on the estate, who claimed squatting and criminal activity has spiralled out of control while the regeneration lags behind

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“People are tired of being let down. They want something better. They want hope. And they know they can find hope here in the Green Party.”

Foster’s defection means that the Greens now have two members in Southwark Council, up from zero before Whittam joined the party.

This year two Labour councillors in Lewisham have also defected to the Green Party, Cllr HauYu Tam of Evelyn ward in Deptford and Cllr Shrivastava of New Cross Gate ward.

Over in Lambeth Cllr Martin Abrams also jumped ship from Labour to the Greens in September having previously left the party to stand as an independent.

A Southwark Labour spokesperson said: “Cllr Foster had the Labour whip removed from him in August due to his multiple breaches of our standing orders, and has not been a Labour councillor since.

“The Labour Party continues to represent the people of Faraday and works tirelessly to deliver a fairer borough for all our residents.”

Southwark Council is made up of 63 councillors. There are now 47 Labour councillors, 11 Lib Dems, 3 independents, and now 2 Greens. The independents are Ketzia Harper, Laura Johnson, and Darren Merrill.

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Foster went on: “Residents on the Aylesbury Estate have been left in limbo while conditions on the estate deteriorate, and the Council has spent years failing to address its broken relationship with the development partner Notting Hill Genesis.

“Meanwhile, instead of tackling the housing crisis, this Labour Government is watering down its affordable housing requirements.

“The Greens offer a powerful message of social, economic and ecological justice.

While Labour is on the side of landlords and developers, Greens stick up for renters, workers and ordinary people who want to build a better society.”

The government recently reduced the number of affordable homes developers need to build to obtain planning permission to 20%, down from 35%, which it says is necessary in order to address London’s construction slowdown.

Kelly Shields, co-chair of the Southwark Green Party said: “Sam Foster is a committed councillor who cares deeply about the people of Faraday and Southwark. We are delighted that he has joined the Greens and know he will work hard for residents and fight for their housing rights. He sees exactly how decisions made in

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GRAND SCULPTURES WHICH SURVIVED WW2 BOMBS AND DEMOLITION LOVINGLY RESTORED

By Issy Clarke

TWO GREEK-STYLE sculptures in Southwark Park have been restored a century after they were built with the help of local schoolchildren.

The sculptures survived the falling bombs of the Blitz and have been shuttled across the borough over the last century, escaping demolition and regeneration.

They are of two female figures in classical dress balancing the prow of a ship on their head in a nod to Rotherhithe's maritime history.

The sculptures stand proudly in Southwark Park after they were unveiled on December 3 following an extensive restoration.

The work was carried out by volunteers from the Heritage of London Trust charity, Southwark Council, and 175 young people from local schools and youth groups.

On 3 December the community gathered in Southwark Park for their unveiling, with Mayor Sunny Lambe and Southwark Councillor Ellie Cumbo cutting the ribbon.

The sculptures - known as caryatids - were built in 1897 by the artchitect Henry Poole and originally stood outside the doorway to Rotherhithe Town Hall on Neptune Street, which later became a library.

During the Second World War the

library was bombed six times, leaving it badly damaged and it was later knocked down.

Against all odds, the caryatids were rescued and in 1974 found a new home on the brutalist Heygate Estate off the New Kent Road.

When that estate was demolished in 2011, the statues were moved again to Southwark Park, which was supported by the Friends of Southwark Park.

Conservators cleaned the statues and repaired missing features to the face, head and arms, modelling details in wax before recreating them in stone.

Joints were repointed and flashing

added on top of the sculptures to protect them from weathering.

Peter Wisby, age 86, a Bermondsey resident enthused: "I must confess when I first saw the statues, I thought they were eventually going to topple over and when I saw, in the Southwark News, that they were going to be restored, I thought brilliant.

"It’s been way too long. Organisations like Heritage of London are brilliant to do it, because no one would have other than, maybe like volunteers like yourself.’”

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The caryatids are the work of Henry Poole, a celebrated figurative sculptor in bronze and stone who taught at the Royal Academy and served as Master of Sculpture from 1921 until his death in 1928.

Poole’s public works once adorned buildings across Britain and abroad, from Westminster Central Hall and Deptford Town Hall to Cardiff City Hall and the bronze lions that once guarded the Shanghai headquarters of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

now displayed in the Shanghai History Museum. Londoners may have known his more playful work too, including the comical bronze friars decorating the interior of The Blackfriar pub in the City.

Much of Poole’s output had been lost or relocated as public buildings changed over the last century which made the Southwark Park caryatids all the more precious.

This Heritage of London Trust restoration project was supported by Knight Frank.

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By Ofgem – Great Britain's energy regulator If you have a Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meter, act now.

Energy suppliers have contacted customers with RTS electricity meters. If you’ve been contacted, book your appointment now to avoid any disruption.

The RTS signal has started to be switched off because the system is outdated and increasingly at risk of failure.

If your meter isn’t replaced in time, your heating or hot water could stop working.

If you’re unsure whether you have an RTS meter, get in touch with your supplier today to check.

Energy suppliers are ready Over 250,000 homes and businesses across Great Britain have already had their RTS meters replaced this year.

Energy suppliers are working hard to support every customer, and engineers are ready and waiting. You won’t be asked to pay for your appointment.

Technical solutions are also now available for every home.

Your supplier will aim to keep you on a similar tariff and will explain the options available to you.

You might have an RTS meter if: • You’ve been contacted by your electricity supplier • You have a switch box near your meter labelled “Radio Teleswitch” • You use electric or storage heaters • There’s no gas supply to your home • You get cheaper energy at different times of day

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Peter is a retired prison officer and lives in a 3-bedroom house in East Renfrewshire with his wife, son and two tortoises. The family recently had their Radio Teleswitch meter replaced.

-everything is just working as it did before.

“Before this happened, I wasn’t in a rush to get a smart meter. Now that it’s been installed, I’ve found that I actually really like it. It’s even saved me some money, by enabling me to take part in “Early last year I started to my supplier’s flexible energy see TV adverts explaining that the RTS signal was going use reward scheme. to be switched off, and that “If anyone still has an RTS we could potentially be left without heating or hot water. meter, I’d recommend getting it replaced sooner rather than My electricity supplier then later. It’s understandable that got in touch with me about people might be apprehensive, organising a replacement but it’s definitely a change for meter, and I immediately the better.” booked my installation.

“On the day of the installation the engineer turned up on time, explained what he was going to do, and got straight to work - it was all done within 40 minutes.

There were no issues and it was a really good experience.

“I’ve now had the new meter since January 2025, and we haven’t noticed any impact

If you think you have an RTS meter, act now.

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LAMBETH COUNTRY SHOW CALLED OFF AS COUNCIL SAYS IT CAN’T AFFORD TO RUN THE EVENT NEXT YEAR

By Issy Clarke THE LAMBETH Country Show has been called off with the council claiming it can’t afford to run the event because of rising costs and amid legal issues.

In a statement issued on Saturday 6 December, Lambeth Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Donatus Anyanwu, said that “increased costs in recent years mean the council would need to fund over £1 million to run the two-day event”.

Lambeth had previously said the cost of putting on the free community event is largely covered by the proceeds it generates from the festivals organised

by Brockwell Live.

Anyanwu said: “When we are reviewing every area of council spending to meet our budget gap, including vital services, we cannot take a decision that would prioritise this event above statutory services for the most vulnerable in our community.

“Protecting services for those who most need it means difficult but necessary choices like this.”

The announcement comes months after campaigners who took legal action against the council for closing off the park for the festivals each summer claimed victory in the High Court.

On 16 May, the judge said Lambeth Council had acted unlawfully by

permitting parts of the park to be used as events space for 37 days of the summer without obtaining planning permission.

Most festivals in the park are part of a series organised by Brockwell Live, which hosted nine days of events this summer across two weekends between 23 May and 8 June, including Mighty Hoopla, City Splash and the Lambeth Country Show.

Lambeth previously said allowing the commercial festivals to go ahead meant it saved £700,000 from the cost of putting on the free community Lambeth

Country Show.

Following the court ruling, the council said it had issued a new certificate of lawfulness meaning the events would still be able to take place.

Campaigners from Protect Brockwell Park, who brought the initial case, said they would be launching a fresh legal challenge against the new certificate.

Lambeth Council has said all events taking place in the park will now require formal planning permission to “enable greater clarity and enable community consultation on the proposal”.

They added that the decision meant the “overall programme would cut the number of days that the events area at Brockwell Park would be used.

“Because of the new approach being taken for future events, the council has decided not to contest two outstanding legal challenges in relation to events in Brockwell Park held at the end of May and early June this year to avoid unnecessary costs to the taxpayer.”

Protect Brockwell Park said they were “delighted that Lambeth has withdrawn its legal appeal against our High Court

win, and finally recognised that largescale events in Brockwell Park must undergo full planning permission.

It shouldn’t have taken expensive legal battles to realise this obvious conclusion.”

They say that the festivals in the park generate £1.8 million for the council each year, while the “loss of public amenity” during the events ranges between £0.5 million and £3.5 million.

“This raises a fundamental question: does the current model serve the public interest, or does it shift the cost of private profit onto residents, park users and the park environment?

However they questioned whether the Country Show could still have been allowed to go ahead: “We wonder if there is a different way ahead for the Lambeth Country Show. A return to its lowerimpact, smaller community led format, with a greater share of the private operator’s profits used to fully fund that event.

“We expect Lambeth to urgently provide full transparency of the commercial events’ revenues, and engage in a credible, open planning process, with robust impact assessments, and effective enforcement of planning conditions.

“Only then can the interests of all park users – residents, wildlife, and eventgoers – be properly balanced, and the benefit of this beautiful park be truly secure for future generations.“

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By Issy Clarke A MAN who carried out a ‘frenzied and unprovoked’ knife attack on two strangers at Kennington tube station has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

Nicholas Orlando Green, 36, and of Kennington Park Road, was found guilty of two counts of Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent at Inner London Crown Court in September. On Thursday 4 December, he was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment.

The court heard how just after 10:30 pm on 27 March 2024 two men, aged 44 and 42, who had just finished a local dance class and were part of a larger group entered the station and headed to seperate platforms.

A short time later Green tapped into the station and made his way down to the platform.

Just moments later he launched a frenzied and unprovoked attack on the older man, repeatedly stabbing him for around 20 seconds with a knife clenched in his right hand. He continued the attack even after the victim fell to the floor.

Hearing the commotion, the second victim rushed over to intervene. Green then began attacking him in the same way, knocking him to the ground before other horrified members of the public intervened.

Green then got up and made his way to a lift, where he assaulted a 31-year-old woman before leaving the station.

Both stab victims were rushed to hospital. The 44-year-old victim suffered multiple stab injuries to his chest, as well as a fractured arm.

The 42-year-old victim suffered 13 stab injuries in total.

McDonald's on Walworth Road closed

MAN WHO LAUNCHED ‘HORRIFIC’ KNIFE ATTACK AT KENNINGTON STATION JAILED FOR 11 YEARS Detectives launched an urgent investigation and quickly established Green’s identity from the bank card he had tapped into the station with.

He was arrested the following day by BTP officers at his flat in Kennington and taken into custody.

During a search of his address, officers located the card he had used to tap in, and the trainers worn during the attack. They also found the jacket that he had been wearing, which had been freshly washed.

BTP Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell said: “This was a truly horrific and unprovoked attack that left two innocent men with life-altering physical and psychological injuries that they continue to recover from.

“Green has never provided an explanation for his torrent of violence.

During police interviews he repeatedly laughed, lied, argued and tried to frustrate our investigation as much as he could, but our officers worked tirelessly to gather

By Issy Clarke THE MCDONALD'S on Walworth Road is now permanently closed after four decades of serving customers.

crucial evidence that helped the jury see through his lies and bring him to justice.

“I hope this sentencing brings some measure of justice and reassurance to the victims and their loved ones. We will stop at nothing to ensure violent offenders like Green are held to account and removed from the streets.”

Anyone who is the victim of or witness to an offence on the tube or railway network should text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40.

In an emergency, always call 999.

The store, at 198-200 Walworth Road by the corner of Manor Place, served its final customers at midnight on Sunday.

November 30.

A spokesperson for McDonalds said: the closure is due to the building being redevelopment saying: "All employees have been relocated to neighbouring McDonald’s restaurants.” A flyer announcing the closure thanked the restaurant’s “valued customers” for “being part of our community since 1982.”

The nearest McDonalds will be the one in the Butterfly Walk shopping centre in Camberwell and Rye Lane, Peckham.

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NEWS 7

THE PECKHAM ORGANISATION THAT HAS BEEN HELPING THE COMMUNITY FOR 129 YEARS IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS At the meeting at Lower Road David Reid, Chair of Peckham Settlement

By Evie Flynn PECKHAM SETTLEMENT, once a major force in the Victorian settlement movement, now uses the money made from the sale of its former building to support a wide range of community initiatives.

Today, they provide money to a wide range of local programmes in the Peckham and Nunhead community and are seeking volunteer trustees to get involved to help shape the future of the organisation and choose where this money goes.

The organisation first opened as a settlement in 1896 and was a community centre until its closure in 2012.

They have supported a range of initiatives, from circus activities for people with special educational needs to Paws and Pause, a social enterprise that uses dogs to help people build confidence and move back into employment.

Their charity was made possible from the proceeds gathered from selling their large building on the corner of Goldsmith Road and Staffordshire Street.

Before 2012, there was a nursery in the building and many sectors of the community used out the space, including Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers, until the centre went into administration in 2012.

The sale of the building produces between £20,0000 and £25,000 per year based on the market, which is split into a general fund for larger projects and a small grants scheme built for activities that don't require a large sum, but would still make a difference to community life.

In the general fund, not-for-profits can apply for grants between £501 and £3,000

to put towards large projects. For the small grants scheme, organisations can apply for anything under £500.

They operate exclusively within the SE15 community, in Peckham and Nunhead, and have invested £120,000 since starting as a grant maker ten years ago.

A Peckham resident for over 40 years, David Reid has been the Chairperson at Peckham Settlement for four years and on the board of trustees for nine years.

Alongside his day job in the charity sector, where he supports black and minority communities to tackle inequalities and injustices faced by their communities, David spearheads the group's mission and is keen to introduce new perspectives to the team of trustees.

He said: “Since closing our building in 2012, we’ve wanted to help the community in a different way, not through bricks and mortar, but through targeted funding for good causes.

“We didn’t want to limit ourselves to a single focus. By staying flexible, we can support initiatives for older people, younger people - anyone - as long as it meets the needs of Peckham and Nunhead.”

WHAT WAS THE SETTLEMENT MOVEMENT?

The settlement movement began in the 1880s as a reformist social movement to bridge the gap between rich and the poor neighbourhoods.

Settlement houses were effectively community centres ran by privileged young people, who were sent by their schools to urban communities to broaden their horizons.

In Southwark, settlements were set up

specifically to meet women's needs, as many educated Victorian women were confined to their home, when their urban counterparts lived in dire conditions.

Peckham Settlement began life as The Union of Girls' Schools Settlement in 1896, first operating from Calmington Road in Camberwell, before moving to the corner of Goldsmith Road and Staffordshire Street, in Peckham.

Another local settlement is the The Rotherhithe charity Time and Talents, which remains vibrant today. It began life as a settlement and moved to Bermondsey Street in 1899, offering classes in arts, crafts, cooking, reading and writing.

Time and Talents was founded in 1887 by a group of women led by Mina Gollack, to help young educated women use their 'Time and Talents' to help others. It is now based in Rotherhithe.

WHAT DID PECKHAM SETTLEMENT DO?

Girls schools from across the country sent their young female students to Peckham Settlement, where they would provide educational and youth services and ultimately recognise that their privilege wasn't shared by everyone.

They also sent these young women out into homes within the area for house visits and the building was developed to house the women and provide accommodation for people who needed it in the area.

The new site was opened by Queen Mary, the wife of King George V, in the 1930s and was supported by Princess Margaret until her death in 2002 and the Countess of Wessex until 2012.

Peckham Settlement allowed female students to provide educational and youth services to one of the poorest

neighbourhoods in London.

They were also the first to open a nursery school in London in 1935 and a government sponsored job club for the unemployed in 1987.

WHO HAVE THEY GIVEN GRANTS TO? Paws and Pause:

Located just off Peckham High Street, Paws for Paws describe themselves as 'South London's Social Enterprise Doggy Day Care', they look after the community's dogs whilst operating therapeutic services.

Through their traineeships, people with a history of mental health or substance abuse issues are able to spend time with the dogs, promoting long term recovery and access to employment.

Open Aeriel:

Open Aerial provides circus-based activities for those with special educational needs and has been supported by Peckham Settlement a few times.

They provide aerial skills in a safe space and teach students, making it fully accessible in a safe and supportive environment.

Copleston Centre:

Peckham Settlement helped to refurbish the Copleston community centre's kitchen, a well-used space by groups who attend the centre and as a spot to hold social celebrations.

COVID Emergency Fund:

During the pandemic, Peckham Settlement set up an Emergency Grant fund to provide resources for local groups struggling during lockdown. They helped Peckham Rights!, a group supporting

The Newington Library

Peckham's Black African and immigrant population through the pandemic.

HOW CAN YOU APPLY FOR A GRANT?

Peckham Settlement have simplified their application form, to make it easier for not-for-profits to get in touch and chat with their team about their ideas.

Their applications for Winter. Grants have just closed, but they will be announcing their schemes for 2026 shortly.

GET INVOLVED:

The team at Peckham Settlement are currently looking for new trustees to bring in new perspectives.

They are seeking a voluntary treasurer to maintain and report on accounts, ideally for someone with a finance background.

Three trustees are also needed, who will help set the future direction of the settlement and make decisions on grant making.

No experience as a trustee is needed for any of the positions, but you must be able to commit to six two-hour meetings and one general meeting per year.

They are particularly seeking younger voices (18-25) or those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic background who are able to share their concerns and priorities to help make Peckham and Nunhead better.

David said: "We want to change Peckham and get equal access to opportunities- why should one person not have the same opportunity as everyone else?"

If you are interested in getting involved, you can have an initial chat with David about the settlement's new vision by emailing info@peckhamsettlement.org.

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By Evie Flynn

THE HEARD, BOROUGH

The Heard have taken over a site next to Flat Iron Square in Borough. The burger restaurant was founded by two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey.

Heard has one goal: to take an everyday classic burger and make it exceptional through flavours, pairings and addons. Highlights from the menu include Jordan’s Pick (The OG) featuring jalapeño hot honey, Ogleshield cheese, white onion, secret sauce, and pickles.

The Boring Burger, comes with aged Cheddar, white onion, and Heard’s secret sauce, with the option to upgrade by adding caviar.

The Heard, 1 Flat Iron Square, SE1 0AB

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NEW FOOD OPENINGS IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE PERIOD

pastries, ground coffee, and focaccia sandwiches. In the evening there will be a curated selection of Italian wines to enjoy alongside a range of small bites- Italian “cicchetti”. The opening also marks the moment one of the arches has been open to the public for 150 years.

Volta, 118 Southwark St, London SE1 0SW

VOLTA, BANKSIDE YARDS

Vota is the first food and drink offering to open up in one of the 14 restored Victorian railway arches at the newly developed Bankside Yards.

The Milanese café and wine bar will be open from morning through to evening, serving fresh Italian

UMANA YANA, a family-run Guyanese restaurant in Herne Hill, have launched an 'urgent appeal' in a bid to stay open following their 13-year-long struggle with telecom boxes blocking their small shop.

H’S CAFE, ROTHERHITE

In a relaunch of Rotherhithe’s ‘H’s Cafe’, new owners Oliver Dunbar and Babrul Martin bring back the traditional all day breakfast at the popular cafe on Neptune Street. Their launch event was attended by the Mayor of Southwark and supporters from the local community, who were urging for support to help sustain the independent business.

82 Neptune St, London SE16 7JP

A new neighbourhood restaurant has opened up in Spa Terminus. Founded by chef Emily Chia, and general manager Klausia Weisz. Based in the rich production community of Spa Terminus, Emily’s mission is to showcase produce from her neighbours. She’s doing dishes like beef hot pot, banh mi terrine, mussels, and gratin dauphinoise “cacio e pepe”. Farmer Tom Jones will be supplying meat for the restaurant.

1 Dockley Road, London, SE16 3AF

URBAN HATCH FOOD, BERMONDSEY STREET

The Hatch has opened up in a prime spot on Bermondsey Street, offering a range of grab-and-go lunch options.

They offer wraps, cookies, ice cream and of course coffee to get you through the working day. There’s vegetarian and halal options available, all paired with homemade house sauces and friendly service.

37 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3XF

BOXED IN UMANA YANA HAS LAUNCHED GOFUNDME

By Evie Flynn

DOCKLEY ROAD, BERMONDSEY

BACKSTAGE AT THE OLD VIC, WATERLOO

The Old Vic Theatre’s new six-storey building, Backstage, is now open to the public. On the first and ground floors, there is a daytime cafe and workspace, which will serve breakfast and lunch before transforming into a vibrant bar and restaurant at night.

Backstage, 131 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UR

Jordan Bailey chef, The Heard

WINTER AT CORNER CORNER, CANADA WATER

This winter, the cold won’t stop you enjoying the outdoor terrace at Corner Corner, overlooking the new Boardwalk by architect Asif Khan. The space is ideal for alfresco drinks, networking, or meetings.

Plus, every weekday from 3-8pm they have a ‘Sundowner Hour’ where you can enjoy a £5 medium wine, £7 negronis and 2-4-1 beers.

Corner Corner, Maritime St, London SE16 7LL

Debbie (pictured) and Junior, owners of Umana Yana, are reaching out to the community after bills have stacked up and sales have gone down.

Since 2012, the Guyanese eatery has been in the shadow of five large telecom boxes that obstruct its view from the street on Croxted Road.

Owners Debbie and Junior have said the business has been “massively affected” by the boxes, with customers unable to see the restaurant behind the boxes unless they are on the top of a double decker bus.

Debbie, 65, has described the business as her 'life's work' and that the fundraiser is their 'last chance' to keep the business open.

"We are running out of ideas for how to increase our sales. If we continue at this pace, then we won't be able to stay open for much longer.

"We don't like asking for money, but we have no other option at this point.

If you love Umana Yana, please show us your support. You can stop by and buy dinner, or just give us a small tip here. Every little bit goes a long way, and we really appreciate it."

The GoFundMe has currently raised nearly £2,000, but they have a target of £7,000.

After years of asking Helen Hayes for

help the Dulwich and West Norwood MP finally brought a petition calling for the removal of the boxes to the House of Commons in February this year, after it was signed by over 1,700 locals.

However, despite six months passing there is yet to be an update from the House of Commons.

The petition not only asked for the boxes to be removed but also for the government to bring forward laws to ensure this doesn’t happen in future to other businesses.

In addition, it demanded that businesses be ‘duly compensated’ by telecom companies for any disruption caused.

When we last asked MP Hayes what she had done to help Umana Yana over last decade, she said: “During that time, the focus has been on understanding the process that led to the cabinets being installed, seeking legal advice on the installation and lobbying the telecommunications companies who are responsible for the cabinets.”

Last year Southwark Council refused Debbie and Junior’s long-standing request to have the boxes removed, a decision that Debbie described as heartbreaking.

The council just implemented a policy that limits the development rights of telecommunication companies, meaning they will have to request planning permission to erect any future infrastructure – but that doesn’t help Debbie and Junior.

Donate here: https://www. gofundme.com/f/umana-yana-stayopen

NEWS 9

By Jessica Khan THE HOME of Christmas movies has returned with a new festive spectacle packed with live music, performance and acrobatics from a cast of electrifying performers.

Backyard Cinema’s latest production delivers a West End-style festive spectacular at its new venue on 49 Tanner Street, London Bridge. The event is open daily with five screenings at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm, with tickets available at backyardcinema. co.uk.

Running approximately 2 hours 40 minutes depending on the film, each ticket includes an hour of immersive entertainment before the movie begins. The production is open until 31 December 2025, closing only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. This year’s Christmas edition reimagines classic holiday films— including Elf, Home Alone, Love Actually, The Holiday, The Grinch, and It’s a Wonderful Life—as part of an immersive, multi-space theatrical journey.

The experience blends cinema, cabaret, live music, and performance to celebrate the nation’s most beloved festive titles.

Directed by Stuart Clover, the production transforms a Victorian warehouse into the Enchanted Forest Theatre, complete with towering trees, real bark floors, and hidden performance spaces.

“We’re creating a truly theatrical experience, a celebration of Christmas that combines the storytelling of cinema with the joy and energy of live performance. It’s designed to surprise, delight, and completely immerse

BACKYARD CINEMA — NOW OPEN audiences in the spirit of the season,” says Creative Director Stuart Glover Audiences are free to roam the forest environment and encounter West Endlevel artists and festive acrobats before the film begins.

Performers include AJ Jenks (The Buddy Holly Story, Saturday Night Fever, Million Dollar Quartet), Joel Priest (Between the Sheets), Eve Maidwell (A Christmas Carol, Connections The Musical), Aaron Bladen (Cinderella,

Sappho, The Three Little Pigs), Madeleine Wilshire (The Grimoire Diaries, Alice in Wonderland, The Vilebites), and viral sensation Matt Kent (@iammattkent – “Turning Classical Music into Pop Songs”).

Three themed areas make up the experience: the Christmas Cabaret Room featuring live renditions of classic Christmas hits with table service; the Enchanted Forest with surprise performances, themed bars, and a

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hidden cabin; and The Cosy Forest Cinema, a retro-style theatre where it snows before every screening.

Each visit culminates in a carol-singing procession leading guests into the final cinematic setting.

“It’s been three years since our last Christmas show in London and we knew we had to come back with a bang. We have a brand-new venue, a brand-new show, and a host of magical surprises waiting to be discovered. This isn’t just a

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return. It’s a reinvention and we can’t wait to share it with you,” said Founder and CEO of Backyard Cinema Dominic Davies.

Backyard Cinema, which began as a backyard passion project, has grown into one of the UK’s leading alternative cinema experiences. After screening to over half a million guests in nearly a decade, the team continues to expand the boundaries of what a movie night can be.

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PECKHAM SKATERS TAKE TO SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER EXPECTING A ROOFTOP ICE RINK TO BE MADE OF REAL ICE

Christmas fair to bring festive joy to Walworth

By Issy Clarke GET YOUR Christmas shopping sorted and take little ones to meet Santa at a Christmas market in Walworth this Saturday, 13 December.

The 'Christmas Fayre' is organsied the Barlow and Congrave TRA and will take place in Doubtfire Hall on Tatum Street, SE17 1QR. The event will run from 1-4 pm.

Stalls will be selling handmade Christmas decorations, beauty products and clothing and there will even be a raffle.

You can take your little ones to play on the bouncy castle and even to meet Santa in his grotto.

Entry costs just £1 while a table is £10 to hire.

By Issy Clarke VISITORS TOOK to social media after they thought a rooftop skating rink on one of Peckham's tallest buildings would actually be made of ice.

However, a spokesperson for the organisers said that it simply isn't possible to install a genuine ice rink on top of a building as tall as the Bussey

Building.

They pointed out the website clearly states the ice rink is not made of real ice and that skating on a synthetic rink "requires a slightly adapted technique".

Eager ice skaters flocked to the Bussey Building to try out the rooftop ice rink - called ICE - which opened on 17 November.

The website advertises the rink as “London’s highest ice rink” with

sweeping views into central London.

For £14 visitors are promised a “skyline-skimming spot where you can ice-skate under the stars and vibe with the city lights”.

After having a go on the ‘ice’ they can relax with a cocktail or boozy hot chocolate in the rooftop bar, which has been rebranded for the festive season as an Après Skate Bar. The rink is advertised on the

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website as being made of “synthetic” ice. However, some visitors still took to social media to express their disappointment at the lack of real ice.

One TikTok video shows two friends stomping rather than gliding across the rink, which slightly resembles kitchen floor tiles.

In the caption, the user who posted the video described the experience as both “hilarious and upsetting” and demanded a refund.

While some commenters joined the pile-on, one person questioned why they expected to find a real ice rink on top of a tall building.

When we put this to the Bussey Building a spokesperson said “while real ice on a rooftop would be fantastic, it simply isn’t feasible due to safety, structural and practical limitations.

“The weight of the ice, refrigeration equipment and specialist maintenance machinery make a traditional rink near to impossible to install at height. Real ice rinks also consume significantly more energy, whereas synthetic surfaces offer a far more sustainable, low-impact alternative.”

They added: " We are aware of the concerns that some customers have raised - especially those expecting the rink to be traditional ice. Skating on a synthetic surface does feel different and requires a slightly adapted technique, so ensuring every visitor has a seamless and memorable rooftop experience is our top priority.

"We are already working closely with our supplier, who installs state-of-theart synthetic rinks across the UK, to review feedback and explore ways to further enhance the skating experience on our rooftop."

NEWS 11

By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter LONDONERS ARE being saddled with “overpriced ferry tickets” after City Hall scrapped a free pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Thames, the Mayor has been told.

Last week the Orbit Clipper, a fully electric passenger ferry, started operating between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe, joining the existing Twinstar ferry, also operated by Uberboat by Thames Clippers. But despite the fanfare for the new sustainable river crossing option, the 10-minute ferry ride will still cost travellers – who are now able to bring up to 100 bikes on board – a premium.

A fee of £4.10 is higher than motorists pay to use the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels, prompting concerns that it will prove too expensive for commuters to choose the greener way to travel.

In 2019, Transport for London (TfL) discarded plans for a walking and cycling bridge between the two destinations now served by the Orbit Clipper.

The original forecast for the plan was between £100million and £200million, but ended up with an upper limit of £600million, causing officials to pull the plug.

At the time, the Mayor of London said he desperately wanted it to happen, but it “cannot be at any cost” and suggested a rollon roll-off ferry as a short-term solution for crossing the river.

He added: “Despite considerable effort

by TfL to minimise the cost of what is a well?designed and technically feasible solution, the sheer scale and the complexity of providing an opening bridge on this part of the river with the increased costs means it is currently unaffordable.

"I continue to support a bridge as the right, long?term solution.”

Baroness Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson in the House of Lords who questioned Sir Sadiq about the cancellation of the bridge when she sat on the London Assembly, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “This crossing option is far better than no crossing option, and is welcome to users, despite the steep costs, but the reality is, the area desperately needs the Rotherhithe to

MAYOR CRITICISED FOR CANCELLATION OF ROTHERHITHE BRIDGE - AS HE HAILS LAUNCH OF ELECTRIC RIVER THAMES FERRY The design for the plan and scrapped Rotherhithe Bridge

A fee of £4.10 is higher than motorists pay to use the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels Canary Wharf cycling and walking bridge which I have long campaigned for and which sadly the Mayor has failed to build.”

London Assembly Member Thomas Turrell, the Conservative group’s transport spokesman, added: “The story of Sadiq Khan’s Mayoralty is over promising and under delivering. He cancelled new crossing infrastructure planned by the previous Mayor, then announced he would instead build a new cycling bridge, which he then subsequently cancelled.

“There just seems to be no care from TfL bureaucrats about the cost of delivering

these projects and it costs Londoners money and infrastructure. It’s a disgrace.

“Sadiq Khan has got to be more honest with Londoners and only promise schemes we actually plan to deliver, whilst ensuring they remain on-time and on-budget.”

Cyclists have long faced barriers and suboptimal options to crossing the Thames at that particular point. Before the new electric ferry was launched, they were able to cycle through the Rotherhithe Tunnel, use the Silvertown Tunnel shuttle bus or look to the Greenwich or Woolwich foot tunnels.

The existing ferry, Twinstar, is one of Thames Clippers’ older vessels which has no outside area for passengers and is much smaller, meaning space for bikes is very limited.

Sir Sadiq said the new ferry, operated by Uber Boat, would provide “quicker and more accessible journeys across the river for far more people”.

However, he is likely to continue facing criticism over the scrapped bridge plans despite the short-term solution.

Liberal Democrat MP Luke Taylor, the party’s London spokesman, told the LDRS:

Council on December 3, Cllr Calum O’Byrne Mulligan was pleased to confirm that the authority would be leading the way in fully refurbishing the Greenwich foot tunnel and its lifts alongside its council partner north of the Thames.

He said: “The week before last I had an incredibly productive meeting with Tower Hamlets, the cabinet member for transport and some of their senior officers, and I was very glad that they agreed we could proceed to the detailed design phase for full tunnel regeneration.”

Cllr O’Byrne Mulligan said the agreed master plan included replacing both the lifts with dual shaft systems which would increase “reliability and serviceability”. The plan also included works to improve the lighting and heritage aspects of the century-old crossing, as well as encouraging wider usage of the tunnel.

He said he was “incredibly glad” that Tower Hamlets had agreed the plan and revealed he had requested a meeting with Newham Council to implement a similar strategy with the Woolwich foot tunnel.

Cllr O’Byrne Mulligan also

confirmed the council had been working with the mayor’s office to deliver “a coordinated approach for step-free travel that is reliable and fully accessible under the river for both Greenwich and Woolwich”.

He said: “These are a key strategic asset for London and something we can be rightly, very proud of here in Greenwich. TfL have been clear. They aren’t going to take on the tunnels and in fact they operate a minority of river crossings in London, both under and over the river, but they are working with us to take things forward.”

A group of Greenwich residents called upon TfL to take over management of the tunnels earlier this year as they feel the council doesn’t do an effective job of looking after them. Lifts Now—a progression of the Escalate Now group which successfully campaigned to have new escalators installed at Cutty Sark DLR station—remains “unconvinced” about this new announcement.

Group member Karin Tearle said: “We note the hopes for improvements are spread out over a long period of time. Meanwhile, the Woolwich foot tunnel north lift remains out of use

and the south lift is unreliable. We were told this situation would be resolved in spring this year.

“We remain unconvinced by Greenwich Council’s current statement so our campaign Lifts Now will continue. We would like to thank the over 1,800 signatories so far of

Thames foot tunnel to be 'fully refurbished'

By Cameron Blackshaw Local Democracy Reporter PLANS TO undertake a “full tunnel regeneration” of the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels are in the pipeline.

Greenwich Council’s acting cabinet member for climate action, sustainability and transport confirmed a plan to replace the often faulty lifts in the Greenwich tunnel had been agreed with Tower Hamlets Council.

Greenwich Council jointly owns the Greenwich tunnel with Tower Hamlets and the Woolwich tunnel with Newham. However, the South London borough has the responsibility for operating and managing both of the pedestrian river crossings.

The council has come under fire for their management of the tunnels, as frequent users have consistently complained about the lifts being out of action for extended periods of time.

Greenwich has previously said that bespoke parts to fix the lifts are hard to get hold of which has led to delays in getting them operational again.

At a full meeting of Greenwich

“In the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, Londoners need accessible and active travel, not overpriced ferry tickets.

“This crossing could have been a way to encourage commuters in Southwark to cycle or walk into The City, but these astonishing prices are yet another example of Sadiq Khan’s botched projects, and need to cover budget cuts by the Labour Government.

"Only the Liberal Democrats are truly ambitious about building a transport system that reflects our modern and on the move city.”

our petition and we will continue to advocate on their behalf.

“It is public pressure that has got us this far and we believe that two vital cross river and cross borough pedestrian and cyclist routes are best run by TfL rather than three individual boroughs.”

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NEWS 13

By Evie Flynn

A POPULAR Bermondsey Street spot has expanded with a bigger sister venue opening up on Bermondsey Square.

The team behind Vine on Bermondsey Street have opened their new wine bar on the square and have transformed the basement into a cocktail bar called Cirque, with more space to host bookings, events and walk-ins.

The charming wine shop on Bermondsey Street is still operating and is often brimming with winelovers, it's reincarnated on the corner of Bermondsey Square is already proving popular.

Vine Bar aims to keep spirit of the original location alive, with the new addition of online bookings to secure a spot,.

Located just five minutes away from Vine on Bermondsey Street, the quintessential bar boasts comfy seats, sofas and a flickering log fire to take us into the winter months.

Run by a WSET-qualified team, Vine Bar is ideal for both walk-ins and group bookings, the space is equipped for private parties.

With dark burgundy walls and candle-lit tables, the bar carries you from the city’s bustle into an intimate calm, evoking the quiet charm of Paris or Venice.

Cirque is described as a ‘quirky and fun’ cocktail bar, which will be open until 1am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The basement bar will feature live music, including DJ Rollo, who specialises in funk, latin, jazz and disco, plus ‘party night’ on a Saturday night and drag bingos on Sundays.

The new location is based as an “iconic green warehouse”, nestled on the corner of the historic Bermondsey Square.

Beneath the nicely paved square, which was redeveloped over a decade ago with apartments, offices, a boutique hotel, an independent cinema, a restaurant, and a window display that acts as a contemporary art gallery, lies the remains of the 11th-century Abbey.

The Abbey grounds were the original site of a market in Bermondsey, it is mentioned in the Domesday Book and beneath a glass floor in Lokma

grill and bar, on the northern corner of the square, you can actually see the remains of the Abbey excavated in 2006.

A Blue Plaque, voted for by readers of Southwark News proudly marks the site.

As well as wine by the glass, and bottles to take home too there’s also a selection of good quality cigars available to buy at the bar.

Opening times: Wednesday - Sunday: 5pm - 11pm 1 Bermondsey Square, London, SE1 3UN

By Issy Clarke

THE OLD Kent Road is getting a new Aldi three years after the old store closed and it is due top open today Thursday, December 11 at 8am.

The new store will be located at 840 Old Kent Road opposite the junction with Ilderton Road and will be open: • Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 22:00 • Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00 The new store will offer fresh, British meat products with weekly offers, Aldi’s award-winning

‘Specially Selected’ range, exclusive Beers, Wines and Spirits, and a ‘Food to Go’ section at the front of the store.

It will also have the legendary Aldi ‘middle aisle’ with all the special offers available every Thursday and Sunday, offering value for money on a wide range of products, from electrical items to garden tools.

There will be a special store opening ceremony to mark the occasion attended by Olympic rowing gold medallist Moe Sbihi who will cut the all-important ribbon on opening morning.

Moe will also give away

complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s famous Super 6 range to the first 30 customers in the queue.

Aldi Store Manager Spencer Gallagher said: “We can’t wait to open the doors to the new store on Old Kent Road. It’s set to be a special day and having Olympic hero Moe Sbihi join us will make it a morning to remember.”

Rowing star Moe Sbihi added: “I’m so excited to be opening Aldi’s new store; it will be great to chat to customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of Team GB.”

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Aldi is opening on the Old Kent Road today

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164 COUNCIL HOMES IN PECKHAM WILL BE BUILT SOONER THAN PLANNED

By Issy Clarke 164 COUNCIL homes on the Tustin Estate in Peckham will now be built sooner than originally planned thanks to a grant from the Mayor.

The Tustin Estate on the Old Kent Road is being redeveloped over a number of years and by the time it is finished, the council will have built 690 new homes in its place.

The first phase is nearly complete, containing 167 new homes, including 157 council homes.

The construction of Phase Two will start in December this year.

It was initially supposed to include 120 homes designed for keyworkers.

But the council has now been given a £54.6 million grant from the Mayor, meaning 164 homes originally supposed to be built during later stages of the regeneration will now be constructed during Phase Two. All 284 properties will be used as council homes for families.

The entire regeneration is expected to be finished by 2030.

Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, said: “The Mayor and I are delighted to support the delivery of nearly 300 new, high-quality and sustainable council homes at Tustin Estate in Southwark, thanks to grant funding from City Hall.

"This is one of the capital’s most exciting regeneration projects, boosting the local community with access to new amenities, green spaces and cycling routes. It’s fantastic the scheme is progressing at pace, helping to ensure more Londoners will soon be able to access the affordable housing we desperately need as we continue to build a better and fairer London for everyone.”

Councillor Helen Dennis, Cabinet

CGI of the new homes

Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development, said: “We want decent homes for local people and that’s why we have more than 3,000 council homes either built or

under construction, and we’re planning hundreds more.

“It’s fantastic news for Tustin Estate residents that we can provide more new council homes on the estate earlier

than planned, and we’re pleased to be working closely with the GLA on this exciting and ambitious project.

“By accelerating the construction of affordable homes, we can provide

replacement homes for residents on the estate but also bring forward more council homes that will meet the pressing needs of Southwark residents on our wider housing waiting list.”

DULWICH HAMLET FC’S 4,000-CAPACITY STADIUM APPROVED

The development will also include 219 new homes on the wider site

A drawing showing what the new football ground will look like

By Evie Flynn

The new stadium and facilities will be built on an old astro turf pitch located in playing fields next to the existing stadium in Champion Hill.

It will have an all-weather pitch, floodlighting, a three-storey clubhouse and a 'kick-about' space for the local community. When the new pitch isn't being used it will be available for community hire.

The council have also approved 219 new homes near the stadium, with buildings between four and six storeys high.

Dulwich Hamlet FC's old and stadium and its associated buildings will be be demolished.

Greendale Playing Fields next to the current stadium will not be impacted by the development and will remain as open space.

© Southwark Council

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL has given the green light to plans for Dulwich Hamlet FC's Champion Hill stadium renovation, featuring a 4,000 capacity stadium and 219 new homes on the wider site.

Dulwich Hamlet FC have played in the borough for 123 years and the council says this development will 'secure the future' of the team.

Ben Clasper, Chairman of Dulwich Hamlet FC has welcomed the plans. He said: “The cabinet decision to approve the disposal of land is the final piece of a puzzle we have been trying to solve for many years to regenerate the area, deliver new housing and secure the long-term future of our community football club.

“There is no better Christmas present we can offer our fans than starting the first phase of our new stadium development this month and finally implementing our consented scheme. With this approval, the building of the new stadium will return the club to the site we were first able to call our own home more than a hundred years ago and the building of new homes will contribute to meeting the critical demand for housing in Southwark."

Cllr Richard Leeming, Deputy Cabinet member with responsibility for Leisure & Sports said: “This is the most vital win of the season for Dulwich Hamlet FC, a cherished club in Southwark’s history and culture, who can now plan for a bright future supported by thousands of fans in a modern new stadium. It’s also really important to the council and the community that this arrangement includes access to the new facilities outside of matchdays and new kickabout spaces, the preservation of current green space, and of course more vital new housing for the borough.”

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16 OPINION

Comment

'Facing the cost of living together this winter and the support available'

SARAH KING

Southwark Council leader

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S WINTER settles in, many of us start to feel the pinch from rising utility bills and living costs.

No matter our circumstances, the cost of living crisis continues to shape our daily choices.

I hear from residents every week who are doing their best to keep going and understand how tough things can get.

It’s an issue that households across the country are grappling with. A staggering number of people have turned to support schemes since the crisis began.

Our neighbours, our friends, and in some cases, our own families are being forced to reach out for help.

Nationally, we’ve seen the

government respond with measures to help ease the load.

We welcome the recent increase to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage as well as the continued Winter Fuel Payment scheme.

In Southwark, we’re also stepping up for our residents.

We’ve just launched a renewed support package to help residents through the colder months. This builds on more than £52 million already provided since the crisis began.

We’re continuing to fund free school meals during holidays, emergency support for vulnerable households, and we’re investing in help for people waiting for their first Universal Credit payment.

These decisions matter. They help keep children warm, fridges stocked, families stable.

But financial pressure isn’t just about money, it takes a toll on our mental wellbeing too. I’ve spoken to residents who tell me they feel embarrassed to reach out or are unsure where to start. If that’s you, please know you’re not alone and there is no shame in needing support.

We all need a helping hand from time to time. If you or someone you know could use mental health support, please visit www.southwark. gov.uk/mental-health-support One of the things I’m proudest of in Southwark is the way we show up for each other. Our warm spaces, set in libraries, leisure centres and

community hubs, are a great example of this. They’re more than spaces to escape the chills, they’re about offering a cup of tea, a friendly chat, and expert cost-of-living advice, at a time when many people need it most.

This year, we’re investing over £20,000 in local groups to make sure these spaces stay open, welcoming and free.

I encourage all of us to look out for the people around us. A neighbour who hasn’t been out much. A young mum who looks like she’s struggling. An older resident who might not know where to get help.

Sharing information or checking in can make all the difference.

And to the charities, volunteers, faith groups, youth workers, mental health

'Labour have lost control of development in Southwark, and residents are the ones paying for it'

teams and community organisers across Southwark: thank you. Your work changes lives, and it’s at the heart of the support residents rely on.

If you need help or know someone who might, please visit southwark.gov.uk/cost-of-living.

Also do contact [citizensadvicesouthwark.org. uk]Citizens Advice for free and confidential advice and support to help you resolve problems with money, housing, employment, legal issues, and more.

Winter can be a hard season but together we can make sure no one has to face it alone.

VICTOR CHAMBERLAIN Leader of the Southwark Lib Dems

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OUTHWARK HAS 21,000 households waiting for a social home. You’d think that would shape every major decision the council makes.

Instead, Labour have let some of the biggest schemes in the borough slide into a state where local voices no longer matter and affordable housing is being stripped out at pace.

Canada Water is the clearest example.

It started with a 35% affordable housing commitment, a promise which people took in good faith.

Yet under a Labour council, Mayor,

and Government, somehow the affordable share has now collapsed to 3%. It is quite literally a new low for Labour’s housing record.

For residents who took part in consultation after consultation, who genuinely engaged in the hope these plans would deliver for their communities, it’s a slap in the face.

Southwark Labour promised to stand up to developers, but what we’ve seen is dither, delay, and decisions drifting away to City Hall or the Secretary of State.

Worse still, the Mayor’s cozy deal with the big developers is slashing affordable

housing requirements. Instead of using London’s weight to secure more homes people can actually afford, Sadiq Khan has brokered agreements that let developers off the hook.

The Liberal Democrats would take a firmer line with developers and set a clear standard: 50% affordable housing on all developments.

Southwark is a strong borough with significant demand from developers.

We have the leverage, we just need the political leadership willing to use it.

This Labour council’s own record on council housebuilding is also shameful.

At the rate it is currently building council homes, it will take 210 years to clear the 21,000+ social housing waiting list, and last year it failed to start even a single council home.

The national government also needs to back councils to build again. The last time this country kept pace with housing need was when local authorities were properly funded and empowered to get on with the job. Southwark deserves the chance to do the same.

Instead, the Labour Government has failed to take the action

necessary to make this happen.

They have failed to meaningfully back council housebuilding, and once again have failed to fund the Bakerloo Line Extension, which could unlock hundreds of thousands of homes across London.

Labour keep making big promises about housing. What residents see is their rent soar year after year, and nothing done to solve this housing emergency.

Southwark needs a council that will rebuild trust, and only the Liberal Democrats can provide that.

OPINION 17

What are the reasons behind the ditching of South London largest community festival?

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isappointing news came this week in the form of the announcement that the annual free Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park will be scrapped next year.

Lambeth said the decision to cancel the event was because they could no longer afford to put it on because they would need to find more than £1 million.

But there are also questions over the extent to which this summer's legal ruling impacted on the decision.

Brockwell Park became the subject of a legal fight earlier this year, when frustrated local residents took the council to court, complaining about the number of festivals in the park.

The legal case hinged on a technicality within planning legislation that states you need to have permission for a formal change of land use lasting more than 27 days.

They worked out that all the time it took to assemble and dismantle the festival meant parts of the park were walled off for 37 days a year without planning permission.

Lambeth said axing the Country Show would reduce the overall amount of time each summer that Brockwell Park was walled off.

And the local authority has said it will now require each festival in the park to apply for individual planning permission.

But it's a shame - although maybe unsurprising - that it is the free event which gets scrapped when residents complain about the use of parks for festivals.

There are also questions to be asked around why Lambeth said they suddenly couldn't afford to put it on, having previously said that allowing commercial festivals to take place in Brockwell Park saved them £700,000 from the cost of putting on the Country Show.

Was the Country Show axed because they wanted to reduce the number of weeks the park was closed off for festivals, without losing the money from the commercial events?

Or do they think that some of the commercial festivals might not be able to go ahead, meaning they won't be able to afford to put on the Country Show?

The Lambeth Country Show is an institution to the people of Lambeth and Southwark as it borders both boroughs and has been going for 51 years - attracting annual crowds of 120,000. A few years ago they talked about charging a small fee of £1 or £2 - surely this would be perferable to it being ditched entirely?

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what’s on THE BESTEST BADDIE IN TOWN IS BACK!

THE SAME team that saw Anthony Spargo last year win the Best Panto Script award are now at Greenwich Theatre with their adaption of Peter Pan, writes Michael Holland...

On this occasion Anthony Spargo not only wrote it but plays Hook where he can once again be the best baddie in town.

Greenwich Theatre has become quite legendary in how it has created a family with its loyal panto audience.

They return each year knowing they will get a good show that will entertain everybody of all ages.

And that show will be in your face innuendo, lots of wink and nudge campology to give Hook an opportunity to get gags in that will land with laughter or fly on to deaf ears, which only gives him the chance to make another eye-rolling joke out of it. He is the master at this, his twelfth panto here. He can do quick fire gags just as well as visual jokes for the younger ones, such as marching military mops or a talking parrot on his shoulder.

Anthony Spargo will use and abuse anything for the sake of getting laughs out of an audience - Even shooting a seagull out of the sky!

Yes, the majority of people might come to see Mr Spargo do his thing, but they also get to see great work from the other regulars, Sam Bailey and Louise Cielecki, while listening to the fantastic Steve Markwick,

Gordon Parrish and Chris Wyles providing a soundtrack that includes Rose Royce, The Who, Springsteen, Queen, Madonna, Sister Sledge, Tina Turner, and lots of listens to Alright by Supergrass that tells of being young and free - the overriding subject of Peter Pan. The SFX are now famous for being as hilarious as they are purposely cheap.

Tinkerbell disappearing in a puff of smoke, the alien spaceship taking off or the talking parrot being used as a guinea pig for the magic elixir, created more guffaws than feelings of awe.

And that is exactly what we want. It is why we come back every year.

Plus, there is an ensemble of four from local conservatoire, Trinity Laban; most getting their professional stage debut here. That in itself is magical.

One highlight for me was 'Steve's Lava Chicken' song that I was completely unaware of. My young companion Tommy P, however, knew all the words and movements, which he performed with gusto when our half of the auditorium had to out-sing the other half.

I was absolutely amazed at how he had learned the words so quickly until he explained that it is from a film that he knows very well.

Everything is feelgood at Greenwich, not just the happy ending. It is a must for Christmas.

This adaption starts with Wendy Darling's great-granddaughter is

working in Neverclean Car Wash and never happy on her minimum wage working for a nasty boss who makes her take off the flashing Acorn pendant given to her by her great-grandmother, the original Wendy Darling.

While it hangs on the bumper of a dirty old car it attracts the everyouthful boy who never grows up, Peter Pan. Everybody has moved on since Captain Hook and Peter Pan first battled it out in a fight between good and evil.

Hook is now 60 and feeling ancient and unwanted as a pirate with no evil to get involved in. Until that is, Tinkerbell (who magically glides around the stage on Wheelie Shoes) gets jealous as Peter and Wendy are drawn closer together.

She makes sure Hook gets some of her Elixir of Life to put fire back into his bones and want to fight Pan one more time. This, she hopes, will get rid of the innocent Wendy.

Journeys into Enchanted Forests and meetings with a Yoda-like alien to find the secret of eternal youth ensue and each step into the unknown is echoed with a joke of unknown age.

Greenwich Theatre until January 11th.

Tickets are £22.50 children / £37.50 concessions / £43.50 standard Open to all ages Running time : 2hrs 10mins Booking and full details: greenwichtheatre.org.uk

A RIOT OF SLAP AND TICKLE HUMOUR

PANTO SEASON has truly arrived, and South London is brimming with bold, original festive productions, but The Liar, the Bitch and the Wardrobe stands out as one of the cheekiest and most joyful offerings of the year, writes Luigia Minichiello...

After a sell-out run at The Turbine Theatre in 2024, the show returns for a highly anticipated residency at The Union Theatre. Directed by Sasha Regan and produced by How Cool Productions and The Union Theatre, this “very adult panto” promises outrageous fun and absolutely delivers.

Finding The Union Theatre tucked down a narrow alley feels like stumbling onto a secret, but inside you’re greeted by a warm, cosy barcafé space, complete with a piano, sofas, and a twinkling Christmas tree. The intimate performance area quickly fills with an overexcited adult crowd who know exactly what kind of festive mischief they’re in for.

The show wastes no time setting the tone, kicking off with two cast members belting out, “Rubble in my bits, ashes down my tits – it’s the Blitz!” It’s gloriously unhinged, and from that moment the night becomes a riot of slap-and-tickle humour, topical gags, and knowing nods to modern culture.

The story takes C.S. Lewis’ classic children's novel and gleefully flips it

upside down. We follow Southwark lovers Edward and Peter, evacuated to the countryside and dumped in the fabulously named Babs Douche’s Boarding School for Bad Butch Boys.

From there, they quite literally stumble out of the closet into a twisted, naughty Narnia where Christmas hasn’t been seen for a century.

A hardworking four-person cast brings this wild world to life, playing everyone from Mr. Topless to The Hungry Beaver to the evil Tight Bitch.

Along the way, the boys meet Gary Barlow’s giant son, discover that “everything is a dildo if you’re brave enough,” and throw themselves into musical numbers with camped-up lyrics inspired by Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, and Raye. The final battle even ends in a burst of voguing.

No panto is complete without audience participation, and this one revels in it. Insults, call-and-response moments, and Babs’ iconic, “Thank you jabs—here comes Babs!” keep the crowd on its toes.

The Liar, the Bitch and the Wardrobe is a wonderfully filthy festive escape, perfect for anyone looking for Christmas mischief with plenty of heart and a whole lot of humour.

The Union Theatre until 4th January 2026. Booking and full details: https://uniontheatre.biz/show/theliar-the-bitch-the-wardrobe-a-veryadult-panto/

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Boppin’ Bunnies Christmas Show in New Eltham:

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by candlelight:

Head to Blackheath for a candlelit performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with world-class soloist Harriet Mackenzie.

Her recordings have received five stars from The Times and nominations for ‘Recording of the Year’ by Music Web International. The hour long performance will also feature Surround, an ensemble of classical musicians who unite for exceptional one-off chamber performances.

The programme also includes a selection of favourite carols.

Boppin’ Bunnies are heading to the Bob Hope Theatre, led by Anna on her Violin and Claire on her Clarinet.

They will be performing their unique Boppin’ Bunnies Christmas tracks and live performances from the musicians.

There will also be special guests with the Bass Trio brining the festive spirit.

The performance is sponsored by Winworth Blackheath and Greenwich and St Olave’s Prep School in New Eltham. They invite guests to wear Christmas jumpers to embrace the season.

Date: Saturday 20 December Time: 18:00 - 19:00 Location: All Saints, Blackheath, All Saints Dr, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TY, United Kingdom Tickets: General admission is £25 and children tickets are £15.

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Date: Saturday 20 December.

Time: 10:45 - 11:30 Location: Bob Hope Theatre, Wythfield Road, London SE9 5TG Tickets: £12, book here: https://www.boppinbunnies.co.uk/ shows/bobhopechristmas25 or call their Box Office on 020 8850 3702.

Test your Christmas knowledge at a festive quiz:

Woolwich Works are hosting a festive quiz in the Visitors’ Book Cafe. Categories of the quiz include: amazing picture round, music round, and mystery voices. The winner will win £50, second place will win a bottle of wine and there will be free drink prizes for the runners up. Teams can be any size, but any team with more than seven members will receive a handicap. No booking is required.

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Date: Sunday 21 December. Time: 19:00 Location: Woolwich Works (Visitors’ Book Café), 11 No.1 Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HD Tickets: £2.50 each on the night (card payments are accepted)

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Christmas Candy Grotto at Woolwich Works:

Reach Theatre Company and Woolwich Singers’ festive performance: Tramshed’s Reach Theatre Company’s “Whodunnit” is a part drama, part comedy and part musical.The performance will have a seasonal twist and requires lighthearted mystery solving skills to uncover the puzzle at hand. It is suitable for all ages, and is created specifically

by Reach Theatre Company, which provides theatre opportunities for adults with learning difficulties and

disabilities. They will be joined by The Woolwich Singers who will be leading the festive songs.

Date: Wednesday 17 December. Time: 19:00 - 21:30 Location: Tramshed, SE18 6ES. Tickets: £8 general, £5 concession.

Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tramshed/1943197

Children are invited to visit Santa in his Magical Candy Grotto at Woolwich Works.

The elves with have chocolate and sweet themes surprises for the whole family. Even the grotto will be sugar coated with a candlecan fence and edible garden. If you would like to bring your dog, there are dog tickets available too and they will get a doggie treat from the North Pole. Parents and carers can go in for free with a child ticket and there is a craft corner for children whilst they wait to meet Santa.

Date: Friday 19 November Time: 16:00 - 19:30 Location: Woolwich Works, London, SE18 6HD Tickets: Tickets for children are £12, plus a £1.50 charity donation as part of the booking fee

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History

PIMPS, BISHOPS, AND A 'CUCKING STOOL' Life for sex workers in the medieval Southwark Stews

‘Brothel’ by Joachim Beuckelaer, painted in 1562 depicts a debauched scene in the bishop’s brothels of Bankside

By Debra Gosling SOUTHWARK'S A pretty ancient borough so it seems appropriate that it has hosted the oldest profession in the world for centuries.

Prostitutes have been as much a part of Southwark as Dickens and Shakespeare.

Long before the theatres and bear baiting came to town Bankside was a medieval red light district where, in true tarts and vicars tradition, working girls serviced the community in houses owned by the Bishop of Winchester.

And, back then, being on the game was an even more dangerous business than it is now. Ladies of the night have always been up against violent men and restless mobs, not to mention the more interesting diseases that came with the job.

As early as the twelfth century the Bankside brothels were known as the Stews, named after the many fish ponds in the area that supplied the bishop's kitchens with a daily catch. In his Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer puts the area on the map by referring to them at the start of the Friar's Tale, so it's nice to know that Southwark's reputation got off to a good start.

But even though half the borough's population had an interest in them, public brothels were not welcome in the community. It wasn't so much a question of morality that worried the good people of Southwark, more the threat of public disorder and the spread of disease.

‘Brothel’ by Joachim Beuckelaer, painted in 1562 depicts a debauched scene in the bishop’s brothels of Bankside The Stews were well known by the local plod of the time for being the refuge of pickpockets, footpads and cutpurses. They used the girls to lure unsuspecting tourists into the dark alleyways where, if they were lucky, they'd be stripped of their clothes and valuables before being chucked in the river.

Others were less fortunate and ended up on the local mortuary slab.

The pimps of the time were known as stewmongers who, wealthy on their earnings, purchased freehold land in the borough, making them eligible to sit on juries upon which they could returned a false verdict! Some of them tried to set up a kind of 'Brothels R Us' chain in the Borough High Street and, just like today, the residents

of St Saviour's put up a fight to stop them developing.

Undeterred, one gang of pimps tried to set up a mini stew across the way in St Olave's Parish, today’s Tooley Street.

Unsurprisingly this brothel was patronised by monks, canons, friars, parsons, vicars and priests.

But if a girl thought she'd be safe with a man of the cloth she was wrong. Some were taken there against their will, raped and forced to work thereafter. In fact, in 1390, six stewmongers were summoned to appear at Westminster on abduction charges. Two of them were banged up in the Tower and the other four got a long stretch of stir in the Fleet Prison.

By the fourteenth century it was decided something had to be done to control the shady shenanigans of the Stews. A list of rules and regulations was drawn up.

Every three months inspectors raided the brothels to ensure no female was being kept against her will. Boatmen were told they weren't allowed to bring any man or woman across the Thames between sunset and sunrise and were required to tie up their boats twenty fathoms from the shore during curfew times.

Stewmongers were restricted to only one female and one male servant on the premises to stop them using their own employees for vice. They were forbidden to take on anyone's wife, any holy woman or

anyone with brain sickness – not to protect a vulnerable person, but to stop the threat of disease spreading.

While men were left to enjoy their vices, the girls were chastised publicly for being prostitutes and were banned from wearing aprons. Aprons were a sign of respectability and, in the cruel social mores of the time, sex workers needed to be seen for what they were. They were not allowed to spin or card wool as a means of income and so were in a catch 22 situation. There was simply no other means of support for a woman who had no family, or had been widowed.

But there couldn't have been a great deal of money in selling yourself to some sweaty old geezer. If a girl took money from a punter she was required to lie with him until morning. As usual the taxman got a wedge of the earnings. Anyone not coughing up the readies was whipped publicly, so fetishists got a bit of a freebie there, then. Anyone caught getting lairy in the stews ended up in the nearby Clink to literally do a stretch.

Across the road, in Deadman's Place, stood a cage and a ducking stool, used for girls accused of short changing or being a scold.

This particular ducking stool was known as the Cucking Stool (no, not a typing error) and was set up over an open gutter that ran along the middle of the road. The stool was rolled up to the waters edge and amid cheers from the crowd the unfortunate girl was plunged into the cold filthy water. What brutality these women endured.

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The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable development works to be carried out by Daniel David James Ltd or it’s appointed contractor, it, made, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in Griggs Place, between Grange Walk and No’s 5.

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The alternative routes for affected traffic will be Grange Road, Tower Bridge Road, Grange Walk as applicable.

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Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

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The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

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The restrictions will take place between during the following dates and times: (a) Intermittent closure: 5th January 2026 – 20th June 2026, Monday to Friday 10:00hrs to 14:00hrs

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Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 11th December 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 65004068/DanielDJ/LBSnetworkdevelopment

Consultation on admissions for the academic year of entry 2027-28 In accordance with the School Admissions (Admission Arrangements and Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2012, Southwark Council is consulting on the admission arrangements for community primary schools and co-ordinated admission schemes for the academic year 2027-28.

The consultation period will run from 21 November 2025 and end on 4 January 2026 inclusive.

We would welcome your views and comments on Southwark Council's consultation on admissions 2027/28 which includes: • Proposed reductions to the Published Admission Numbers (PAN) at Keyworth Primary School from 60 to 30 places and at Phoenix Primary School from 90 to 60 places for the September 2027 intake onwards.

• Southwark Council’s proposed admission arrangements for community primary schools in the borough in 2027/28 (no changes from the previous year, except dates).

• Southwark Council’s proposed coordinated schemes for admission of children to Reception, Junior, Year 7 and Year 10 (no changes from the previous year, except dates).

• Southwark Council’s ‘relevant area’ (no changes).

Give your feedback To view the full consultation (including all documents) and to submit your comments: • Visit https://engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/school-admissions-2027-28 ; or • Scan the QR code

Alternatively, you can submit your comments by email to schools.admissions@southwark.gov.uk with the title ‘Response to admissions consultation 2027-28’

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Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE GLA ROADS AND GLA SIDE ROADS (SOUTHWARK) RED ROUTE CONSOLIDATION TRAFFIC ORDER 2007 A202 GLA SIDE ROAD (CAMBERWELL STATION ROAD) VARIATION ORDER 2025 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that on 28th November 2025 it made the above named Order, under section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Order will come into force on 12th December 2025.

2. The general nature and effect of the Order will to: (1) replace the existing Loading and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Bay on Camberwell Station Road outside No.296a Camberwell New Road with a 5.8 metre Loading only Bay operating ‘No Stopping On Any Day 7am 7pm, except Loading 20 mins’; (2) replace existing Single Red Lines on Camberwell Station Road operating ‘No Stopping on any Day 7am-7pm’ with Double Red Lines operating ‘No Stopping At Any Time’ 3. The road which would be affected by the Order is the A202 GLA Road Camberwell Station Road in the London Borough of Southwark 4. A copy of the Order, a map indicating the location and effect of the Order and copies of any Order revoked, suspended or varied by the Order can be inspected by visiting our website at https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/tro and selecting the relevant borough and reference the Traffic Order relates to or by appointment during normal office hours at our office at the address below. To arrange an appointment please email trafficordersection@tfl.gov.uk. Copies of the documents may be requested via email at trafficordersection@tfl.gov.uk, or by post at the following address quoting reference SNO/REGULATION/STOT/DW/TRO/GLA/2025/0110: • Transport for London Streets Traffic Order Team (SNO/REGULATION/STOT) Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8NJ Please note due to hybrid working access to post is restricted and requests for documents may be delayed.

5. Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that they are not within the relevant powers conferred by the Act or that any requirement of the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order is made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated this 11th day of December 2025 Matt Standell Planning and Performance Manager Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A3 GLA ROAD (BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) (NO.2) ORDER 2025 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable gully installation works to take place at A3 Borough High Street.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping on Borough High Street between its junctions with Southwark Street and Talbot Yard.

The Order will be effective at certain times from 9.30 AM on the 15th December 2025 until 5.00 PM on the 14th January 2026 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 traffic signs.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for fire 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 11th day of December 2025 Alan Davidson Area Manager Central, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

STEPHEN HEZEKIAH MCGLASHAN Deceased Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 2 Everthorpe Road, London, SE15 4DA, who died on 22/01/2025, must send written particulars to the address below by 12/02/2026, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests notified.

Taylor Rose Cantium House, Railway Approach, Wallington, SM6 0DZ Ref: 400743/1/KR9 JOHN GEORGE HENRY BAILEY Deceased Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 29 Pellatt Road, London, SE22 9JA, who died on 25/10/2025, must send written details to the address below by 12/02/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified.

Sarah-Jane Mundow c/o William Bailey Solicitors, The Lodge, 47 East Dulwich Road, Dulwich, SE22 9AN. Ref: SJM.Pendleton/Bailey ERIC CHARLES WILDEGO Deceased Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 5 Melford Road, London, SE22 0AQ, who died on 12/03/2025, must send written details to the address below by 12/02/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified.

Ann Judith Pickering c/o Austen Jones Solicitors, 145 Upland Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 0DF. Ref: AP.10098 Licensing Act 2003 Application for a Premises Licence Name of Applicant: Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd.Address: Sainsbury’s, 193-221 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TS. Licensing Authority: London Borough of Southwark Council. Licensing Authority Address: Licensing Team, London Borough of Southwark Council, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH (where a record of the application may be inspected during normal office hours) Licensing Authority Website: www.southwark.gov.uk. The applicant has applied to the Licensing Authority for a premises licence for the above premises for the following licensable activities: To allow for the sale of alcohol between the hours of 0700 and 2300 daily for consumption off the premises. Any person or responsible authority (as defined by the Licensing Act 2003) may make representations to the Licensing Authority no later than 2 January 2026.

Any representations made to the Licensing Authority must be in writing to the address above or by email to licensing@southwark.gov.uk It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is an unlimited fine.

Dated: 5 December 2025 Winckworth Sherwood LLP, Arbor, 255 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9AX Ref: AGS/26508/02274/RPB Solicitors and authorised agents for the applicant

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended)

The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/ You can use facilities at your local library or 'My Southwark Service Points' to access the website.

How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link. Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked 'confidential' will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; PIP - application is for Permission in Principle; S106 - ; STDCA - development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building; IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LAMBETH ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 6HZ (Ref: 25/AP/3288) Replacement of an outdoor air handling unit, condensers, associated ductwork and an acoustic screen on the plant deck at fourth floor level to the rear facade of the Imperial War Museum. (Within: West Square CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB STDCA (Contact: James Holmes 020 7525 0803) 6 COURT LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7DR (Ref: 25/AP/3437) Contruction of an extension to existing outbuilding (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465) 15 -17 COBOURG ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 0HT (Ref: 25/AP/3160) Replacement of existing single-glazed timber windows and doors (front and rear elevations) with like-for-like double-glazed timber windows and doors. (Within: Cobourg Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: James Holmes 020 7525 0803) 9 GROVE PARK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8LR (Ref: 25/AP/3391) A single storey ground floor, rear extension. to replace a similar extension. (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Joseph Vadilonga 020 7525 5341) 14 DENMARK HILL LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8RZ (Ref: 25/AP/3394) Retrospective advertisement consent for the installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia board, 1x internally illuminated shop sign and 3x internally located moving-image advertising screens (Within: Camberwell Green Camberwell Green CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Ibrahim Azam 020 7525 2876)

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33 LAFONE STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2LX (Ref: 25/AP/3500) Installation of a series of fixed posts, fixed railings and automated sliding gates between the forecourt and the public footway, to replace the existing chain-linked bollards. (resubmission of planning permission 17/AP/2179) Reason(s) for publicity: AFFECT (Contact: Glenn Ruane 020 7525 5840) 158 PECKHAM RYE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 9QH (Ref: 25/AP/3483) Replacement of selected existing window and doors to rear single storey outrigger. Addition of round window as approved by application ref.

24/AP/3114. (Within: The Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) 25 GRANGE WALK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 3DT (Ref: 25/AP/3422) Existing timber single glazed sash windows and PVCu double glazed casement windows to be replaced with timber double glazed sash and PVCu double glazed casement windows. One timber single glazed door is to be replaced with double glazed PVCu. (Within: Bermondsey Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Glenn Ruane 020 7525 5840) 158 PECKHAM RYE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 9QH (Ref: 25/AP/3484) Listed building consent for replacement of selected existing window and doors to rear single storey outrigger. Addition of round window as approved by application ref. 24/AP/3114.

(Within: The Gardens The Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) 157 KENNINGTON PARK ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE11 4JJ (Ref: 25/AP/3497) Listed Building Consent (Proposed) To replace a non-original main front door on the ground floor with a reclaimed period door (Within: Kennington

Park Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Adeleh Haghgoo 020 7525 0474)

7525 3148) Dated: 09 Dec 2025 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date (or 14 days for Permission in Principle, 30 days for EIA development).

OFFICE A SECOND FLOOR 139 TOOLEY STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2HZ (Ref: 25/AP/3416) Listed Building Consent for Removal and replacement of internal non-historic partitions with associated modifications to raised floors, ceilings and MEP. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Anna Poulose 020 7525 3174)

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104 PECKHAM HILL STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5JT (Ref: 25/AP/3440) Replacement of all single-glazed timber white sliding sash windows with single-glazed timber white sliding sash windows (Within: Peckham Hill Street Rye Lane Peckham Peckham Hill Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Adeleh Haghgoo 020 7525 0474) LAKE DULWICH PARK COLLEGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 25/AP/3099) Demolition of the existing timber boardwalk (Within: Dulwich Wood Dulwich Wood CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Ibrahim Azam 020 7525 2876) 104 PECKHAM HILL STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5JT (Ref: 25/AP/3441) Listed building consent for replacement of all single-glazed timber white sliding sash windows with single-glazed timber white sliding sash windows (Within: Peckham Hill Street Rye Lane Peckham Peckham Hill Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Adeleh Haghgoo 020 7525 0474) 129 COURT LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7EE (Ref: 25/AP/3435) Part demolition of an existing rear extension to erect a larger single-storey rear extension.

(Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 020

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Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD, DRUMMOND ROAD

Proposed development at: 180 Ilderton Road, London, SE15 1NT Take notice that application is being made by: 180 Ilderton Road Limited For permission to undertake a minor-material change to an existing planning permission under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

Description of proposed development: Seeking minor material amendments to planning permission 17/AP/4546 (as amended under various S96A applications) to insert retail and food & beverage uses on the ground floor; amend the ground floor elevations as necessary; and to fill in a small void on the mezzanine floor.

Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: Southwark Council (London Borough of Southwark) Local Planning Authority address: Planning Department, 5th Floor, Hub 2, Southwark Council, PO Box 64529, London, SE1P 5LX Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the council within 21 days of the date of this notice.

Signatory: Miss Ella Payne Date: 11-12-2025 Statement of owners' rights: The grant of planning permission does not affect owners' rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.

Statement of agricultural tenants' rights: The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants' security of tenure.

'Owner' means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years. 'Tenant' means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

The Cinema: Notice of Application for a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Take notice that Elephant and Castle Properties Co. Limited has made an application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of The Cinema, 16 Belfield Clarke Square, The Elephant, Elephant & Castle, London SE1 6GP as delineated in red on the proposed licensing plan, submitted with the application and subject to bespoke licence conditions.

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it intends, to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (2a) Crystal Palace Road, between Landcroft Road and No’s 316 (2b) Drummond Road, between Perryn Road and Jamaica Road

3.

The red route bays located on Drummond Road (south side) at it’s junction with Jamaica Road for 40m south will be suspended 4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

5.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

6.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) 12th – 16th January 2026 (2b) 5th January 2026 – 1st February 2026

7.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 11th December 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) SLS000814280420045/thames (2b) SLM000811669030040/thames LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BRAMCOTE GROVE, VARCOE ROAD, RAYMOUTH ROAD, ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD

Nature of Premises: Cinema (in which its ‘food & beverage’ offering (including alcohol on-sales) will be ancillary to the Cinema’s primary purpose of Film Exhibition). Proposed Licensable Activities (subject to conditions): Sale of Alcohol Late Night Refreshment Film Exhibition (Plays/recorded music/ dance-broadcasts/feeds) Opening Hours

Day Daily Daily

Start Time 08:00 23:00

Finish Time 01:30 01:30

Daily Daily

08:00 08:00

01:30 02:00

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it intends, to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH. A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000, details are also available on our website at https://app.southwark.gov.uk/ It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives.

Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Licensing Unit by 6 January 2026.

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application.

A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of Application: 9 December 2025 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

(2a) Bramcote Grove, between Verney Road and Varcoe Road (2b) Varcoe Road, between No’s 74 Varcoe Rd and Bramcote Grove (2c) Raymouth Road, banned right turn into from Rotherhithe New Road.

(2d) Raymouth Road, northbound lane of carriageway closed between Rotherhithe New Road and Nelldale Road.

(2e) Rotherhithe New Road, banned left turn into Raymouth Road.

(2f) Rotherhithe New Road, between Ilderton Road and Galleywall Road.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) & (2b)Verney Road, Varcoe Road (2c) (2d) (2e) Rotherhithe New Road (2f) Catlin Street, Rolls Road, Humphrey Street, Old Kent Road, Tower Bridge Road, Grange Road, Southwark Park Road, Raymouth Road

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

5.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

6.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) & (2b) 5th January 2026 – 24th March 2026 (2c)(2d)(2e) 6th January 2026 - 1st May 2026 (2f) 6th January 2026 – 23rd January 2026

7.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1884 SECTION 14 (1) (REDCROSS WAY) TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ‘ONE- WAY’ SYSTEM 1.

2.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark, hereby gives notice that to enable development works to take place by Mace Construction Ltd, it intends, to make an order, the effect of which, will be to suspend the existing southbound ‘one-way’ traffic flow system in part of Redcross Way. Whilst the restriction is in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, the existing southbound ‘one-way’ traffic flow system in Redcross Way, located between Park Street and Southwark Street will be suspended to allow for a temporary ‘two-way’ traffic flow system.

3.

Construction vehicles will access Park Street, via Redcross Way

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said work and for any vehicle being used in connection with police, fire or ambulance purposes and anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

5.

The restriction will come into force on the 26th December 2025 – 25th June 2027 and will be operational Monday – Friday, between 08:00hrs - 18:00hrs and Saturday 09:00hrs – 14:00hrs.

6.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 11th December 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) redcross/2way/Mace 2025

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) Landcroft Road, Thompson Road (2b) Jamaica Road, Keetons Road, Tranton Road.

Dated this 11th December 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 51867548UKPN & (2b) 23648393UKPN (2c) & (2d) 04185311UKPN (2e) 77819508UKPN (2f) 77819508UKPN

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Notice of Application to Vary Premises Licence made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I: Shital Mehta have made application to the Southwark Council to Vary the Premises Licence in respect of London Bridge Local, Part Ground Floor, 85-87 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NH The Proposed variation is as follows: Removal of conditions: 342, 348, 355, 356, 358, 841 The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be varied: The sale by retail of alcohol: Days: N/A Start Time: N/A Finish Time: N/A The provision of regulated entertainment: Days: N/A Start Time: N/A Finish Time: N/A The provision of late night refreshment: Days: N/A Start Time: N/A Finish Time: N/A Opening Hours: Days: N/A Start Time: N/A Finish Time: N/A A register of all applications made within the Southwark Council area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on the website at https://app. southwark.gov.uk/ It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk ) and be received within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below. Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. Date of application: 27 November 2025

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (CHESTERFIELD GROVE, PLAYFIELD CRESCENT, LYTCOTT GROVE)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (STONEY STREET)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it intends, to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable major highway works to be carried out, it intends, to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

(2a) Chesterfield Grove, between Melbourne Grove and Lordship Lane (2b) Playfield Crescent, between Colwell Road and Lytcott Grove (2c) Lytcott Grove, between Playfield Crescent and Melbourne Grove

(2a) Stoney Street, at it’s junction with Southwark Street and Park Street.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be as indicated by the signs displayed

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) Lordship Lane, Ashbourne Grove, Melbourne Road. (2b) & (2c) Colwell Road, Melbourne Grove.

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

4.

‘at any time’ waiting & loading restrictions will be introduced in phases on both sides of the carriageway in the below roads:

5.

(4a) Chesterfield Grove, between Melbourne Grove and Lordship Lane (4b) Playfield Crescent, between Colwell Road and Lytcott Grove (4c) Lytcott Grove, between Playfield Crescent and Melbourne Grove

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

6.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) 5th January 2026 – 18th April 2026.

5.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

7.

This order can be in operation for a maximum legal duration of 18 months, or when the works have been completed, whichever is sooner.

6.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

8.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

7.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates and will be carried out in phases (2a) 5th January 2026 – 9th February 2026 (2b) & (2c) 12th January 2026 – 9th February 2026

8.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 11th December 2025

Dated this 11th December 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 83898108/conway

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) W122227917-0049SGN (2b) & (2c) W121347344-01988PSGN LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (WARNDON STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable development works to be carried out by Guildmore Limited, it intends, to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on Warndon Street, at the junction of Rotherhithe New Road for a distance of 25 metres.

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (RENFORTH STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable works to be carried out, it intends, to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (2a) Renforth Street, between No’s 61 and its blocked end.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) Renforth Street, Albion Street, Clack Street.

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

5.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

6.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) 8th – 9th January 2026

7.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic is Luxford Street and St Helena Road.

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

5.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

6.

The works will be in operation between the 5th – 16th January 2026.

Dated this 11th December 2025

7.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 65004347/Guildmore

Dated this 11th of December 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX 65004390/guildmoreJan2026 Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we: HUGO SANTIAGO GARZON PLUA have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of: LA HUECA / 220 Old Kent Road SE1 5UB The relevant licensable activities proposed to be carried on, or from the premises are (please include all proposed start times and finish times): Days Start TimeFinish Time The sale by retail of alcohol: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 10:00 23:00 The provision of regulated entertainment: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 09:00 23:00 Opening Hours: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 07:00 23:30 A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000, details are also available on our website at https://app.southwark.gov.uk/

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It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Licensing Unit within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

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Date of application: 02/12/2025

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STEWART RESUMES SURREY ROLE Former England captain stepped back in 2024 to support his wife in cancer battle

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ALEC STEWART has returned to his full-time position of director of men’s cricket at Surrey.

Stewart had stepped back from the role at the end of the 2024, taking on a position as men’s high performance advisor with a reduced workload as he supported his wife in her long-running battle with cancer.

Lynn Stewart passed away last April.

Stewart took up the position of director of men’s cricket in 2013.

During his tenure Surrey have won four County Championship titles. The club has also continued to develop local talent who represent them and also progress on to play for England.

This includes four members of the side taking on Australia in the Ashes who have come through Surrey's talent pathway.

“Surrey has always been my home and I am now ready to return to full time duties with the club again,” Stewart said. “My priorities have always been to support the

Alec Stewart speaks during Surrey awards night

cricket management team and the squad to be the best county in the country, to bring cricketers into our professional squad through our pathway system and help players to fulfil their dreams of representing their country.”

Oli Slipper, chair at Surrey, added: "Alec is a legend of Surrey and we are looking forward to having him back in his role as director of men's cricket. Alec's record speaks for itself and he's been the driving force in so much of the club's success over many, many years."

Steve Elworthy, CEO at Surrey, outlined just how influential Stewart is. He said: “Alec’s commitment, drive and attention to detail has built the team into the side it is today and we know he will continue to progress the team as he resumes his role at the helm on the men’s game in the county.

"Alec has remained an important part of the cricket management team over the last twelve months and he continues to drive the highest of standards across the club."

Cup kings advance on two fronts

By John Kelly

FISHER WERE cup kings over the weekend as they advanced in two competitions.

the final is played at Wembley and Whitstable Town are the defending champions.

In the SCEFL Challenge Cup third round on Monday, the Fish enjoyed a less dramatic success as they won 4-1 away to SE Dons.

Tom Jones and Duncan scored in the first half before Kamara and Addae Paponette added two more after the break.

Fisher travel to Hollands & Blair (ME7 3AN) in the SCEFL Premier Division this Saturday for a 3pm kickoff.

Central contracts for Surrey quartet

By Sports Reporter

SURREY’S SOPHIA Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Ryana MacDonald-Gay have been named in this year’s list of England’s centrally contracted players.

Dunkley and Capsey have been awarded new a one-year central contract having completed another successful year with the Three Lions. The two represented the side in a successful English summer and helped England to the semi-final of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup.

Wyatt-Hodge moves into her second year of her two-year contract and remains England’s leading T20 run-scorer.

Seam bowler MacDonald-Gay is one of four players to receive a new skills contract that will allow her to continue developing her craft.

Managing Director of England Women, Clare Connor, said: “It’s an immensely exciting year ahead for England Women and the awarding of these contracts reflects our confidence in this group of players with our collective focus firmly on winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil next summer.”

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Ajay Ashanike’s side drew 2-2 against Fleet Town before a marathon penalty shootout in which they prevailed 8-7 to go through to the fourth round of the FA Vase.

Kesna Clarke and Lorenzo Duncan scored in each half in normal time.

Don Macaulay, Duncan, Festos Kamara, Adejola Lahan, Michael Sarpong, Conor Darwish, David

Mata and Tyron Mbuenimo were all successful from twelve yards.

The visitors had gone 7-6 up and thought they were through after Mata missed. But the referee judged the goalkeeper had moved off his line and Mata scored the retaken spot-kick.

After Fish goalkeeper Isaac Ogunseri had earlier saved a penalty, he watched as Fleet’s next hit the crossbar and bounced down on the line and out. Mbuenimo then sent the hosts through.

Fisher have now come through five rounds of a competition in which

Fisher celebrate shootout success

‘Exceptional’ Dulwich bag first win in six

By John Kelly

MARK DACEY felt Dulwich Hamlet were well worth their �irst Isthmian League Premier Division win in six games as they defeated Billericay Town 2-1 at New Lodge in Essex.

Luke Wanadio gave the visitors a sixteenth minute lead before Teddy Collis equalised in the 29th minute.

Dulwich regained the lead through Amadou Kassarate in the

62nd minute and they held on to claim their first league victory since November 8.

“I think it was deserved,” Dacey said. “Every man was exceptional and that’s what the team talk was at the start of the game We put it on them to say, ‘this is what this game requires, we need all of you’.

“It’s a slightly different Dulwich to what it was earlier in the season but I think the boys adjusted really well to what was a very good session on Thursday after

giving them recovery Tuesday.

We’d spoken about trying to break the duck of getting a win and the manner in which we won is the most pleasing thing because it was a battle from minute one to minute 90.

“For us, that’s a nice relief, but also well-deserved.”

The Hamlet are eighth in the table, nine points off the playoff spots, and host seventeenthplace Lewes at Champion Hill this Saturday (3pm).

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Date: Saturday 6 December 2025 Man of the match: Jake Cooper Attendance: 22,587 (1,590) Referee: Edward Duckworth

By Alex Grace at Ashton Gate MILLWALL UNDERLINED their promotion credentials with a battling 1–0 victory last Saturday over a Bristol City team that, it’s fair to say, did not take kindly to defeat.

A mass brawl involving players and coaching staff from both sides erupted after the �inal whistle, bringing a dramatic end to what had been an intense, hard-fought contest.

Mihailo Ivanovic’s fourth Championship goal of the campaign proved decisive, the striker reacting sharply to turn home just before the hour. The win cemented Millwall firmly in third place and opened a five-point cushion over City, who dropped out of the play-off places and down to seventh.

This was far from a straightforward afternoon for the visitors. City started brightly and could easily have taken the lead inside five minutes. The combination of Anis Mehmeti and Neto Borges caused Millwall persistent problems throughout, and it was Borges who broke forward to find Mehmeti early on. His effort – half cross, half shot – curled narrowly past the far post with Max Crocombe beaten.

Just six minutes later Borges again delivered a dangerous ball into the box. It eluded Jake Cooper and fell to Emil Riis, but the striker couldn’t bring it under control as it skipped away from him and out of play.

The hosts continued to funnel their attacks through Borges, who was involved in virtually everything. His third significant contribution inside 20 minutes saw him feed Scott Twine, but the midfielder’s heavy touch allowed Cooper to step in and clear. At this stage Millwall were struggling to get a foothold, forced back by City’s aggressive intensity.

Cooper, though, was immense throughout the half. He twice came to Millwall’s rescue before the break, first cutting out Mark Sykes’ pull-back to deny Mehmeti a clear sight of goal, and then producing a superb block to divert another Sykes strike wide after it had beaten Crocombe. Twine tried his luck

MIHA STRIKE SLAYS ROBINS

Mihailo Ivanovic celebrates Inset - The striker fires home the only goal at Ashton Gate

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SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP Bristol City - 0 Millwall - 1 Ivanovic, 59’

Alex Neil believes fans should dream of promotion from 40 yards with a trademark longrange free-kick, but again the Millwall keeper was not troubled.

Although the Lions created little in the opening half, they did offer a reminder of their counter-attacking threat. Aidomo Emakhu burst forward after a rare breakaway but curled his effort over the bar.

Neil’s injury frustrations deepened at half-time when Casper De Norre was forced off with a tight calf. Camiel Neghli replaced him, another central midfielder added to an already heavy treatment

table.

City began the second half exactly as they had the first, Cooper once again in the way to deny Sykes with a vital block.

Millwall’s resolve was rewarded in the 59th minute. Femi Azeez saw two efforts saved in quick succession by Radek Vitek before Ra’ees Bangura-Williams calmly squared for Ivanovic, who powered home in front of the delighted travelling support.

From that moment there was a sense that it might be Millwall’s day. City mounted a relentless barrage of attacks,

but time and again Cooper and Caleb Taylor denied them with remarkable commitment putting their bodies on the line. When Rob Dickie saw a late effort cleared off the line, the belief among the away fans only grew.

The home side did eventually find the net through Zak Vyner, but the celebrations were short-lived as the goal was ruled out in controversial circumstances with the lineman’s flag raised – a moment that further fuelled City frustration.

To sustain a promotion charge in

a division as unpredictable as the Championship, you need days like this.

Afternoons when the game isn’t going your way, when adversity piles on, yet you hold your nerve. That is exactly what Millwall did. Despite City dominating possession and territory, they struggled to genuinely stretch Crocombe. The Lions keeper, though largely untested, produced a crucial late save to deny Ross McCrorie – a stop that ultimately preserved the points. In a league as tight as this, such moments could mean so much come May. Another mention must also go to the Lions skipper. Cooper was outstanding once again, displaying all the qualities of a true leader. With several senior players departing over the summer, he has had to step up in both responsibility and presence, and he has done so brilliantly. His battling display at Ashton Gate embodied everything you would want from your captain – committed, commanding and utterly dependable.

The victory was even more impressive considering Millwall’s previous away outings: a 4–0 defeat at Birmingham and a disappointing 3–1 loss at Portsmouth.

To respond with a clean sheet and such a resolute defensive showing was remarkable, especially given the midfield trio that finished the match – Alfie Doughty, Thierno Ballo and Neghli – hardly a combination many would have predicted beforehand.

A word for Dan Kelly. The 20-year-old, making only his second Championship start, looked composed and assured throughout. He formed an effective pairing with De Norre in the first half and continued to excel when partnered by another youngster in Bangura-Williams after the break. Despite their combined age of just 41, the pair controlled key spells of the game and helped drive Millwall forward.

Neil says the supporters should be dreaming, the players should be believing, and on the evidence of both the table and performances like this, it is hard to argue otherwise.

Bristol City: 3-5-2: Vitek; Tanner (Hirakawa, 85), Dickie, Vyner; Sykes (McCrorie, 64), Knight (Armstrong, 64), Randell, Mehmeti, Neto Borges (Pring, 82); Twine, Riis.

Millwall: 4-2-3-1: Crocombe; Crama, Taylor, Cooper, Sturge; De Norre (Neghli, 46), Kelly (Doughty, 82); Azeez (Langstaff, 83), Bangura-Williams (Ballo, 73), Emakhu (McNamara, 74); Ivanovic.

Lions boss relaxed over potential melee investigation outcome

By John Kelly ALEX NEIL said he was relaxed about the outcome of any potential investigation into the scenes at the �inal whistle after Millwall’s 1-0 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Both benches clashed before players from both sides ran in to join the melee. It appeared to start when Robins midfielder Jason Knight confronted Neil and pushed him in the chest as the Lions boss had attempted to shake hands with opposite number Gerhard Struber.

Neil was asked afterwards for his interpretation of the clash.

“I could give you exactly what happened,

if you want?” Neil replied. “What happened was I went over to their coach to shake his hand after the game, as I do every game, and he sort of pulled his hand away, which was disappointing.

“I don’t know if Jason’s looked and thought that I’ve refused to shake his hand which is obviously not the case, and then he’s come over and pushed me. And then there’s just been a swarm of people coming from different angles. It’s handbags, everybody’s pushing and shoving each other. That was the long and the short to it.

“I could understand his [Struber’s] frustration, he’s just got a disallowed goal, all that sort of stuff. But, all I would say for myself is, whether we win, lose or

draw the first thing I always do is shake the opposition’s hand irrespective of how frustrated I was.

“It is what it is. I’m not crying over it, I’ve got no issues with it.

“What I will say is I don’t think we were instigators in that. From that perspective I’m more than comfortable with what happened.”

Struber had a different version. He said: “To be crystal clear, I twice tried to take his hand and I hope there are pictures, which will prove that.

“What happened did not look nice and we all have a responsibility in that situation, but emotions run high at the end of a game like that.”

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MILLWALL SKIPPER Jake Cooper outlined just how ambitious this young Lions squad are this season as he explained what the club’s DNA meant to him.

Cooper, 30, made his 400th Millwall appearance this season and is the last playing link to the 2017 League One playoff winning side.

Millwall released the experienced Shaun Hutchinson, Murray Wallace, George Saville and George Honeyman in the summer, while 2024-25 player of the year Japhet Tanganga was sold to Sheffield United.

Hutchinson, Wallace and Saville made over 500 Lions appearances between them.

Millwall have lowered the average age of their squad, with Cooper and goalkeeper Max Crocombe the only players aged 30 or over to start in the 1-0 win over Bristol City last weekend. Eight of the side were aged 24 or under.

Cooper delivered an outstanding performance at Ashton Gate as he helped repel the hosts, who were in sixth before kick-off. In added-time, goalscorer and striker Mihailo Ivanovic was in the leftback position winning possession and getting his side up the pitch.

Cooper was asked afterwards about the club’s “DNA” “That’s been the culture of this club for many, many years,” Cooper said. “It’s something I’ve tried to carry on this season after losing a lot of senior players. The lads all respect each other, we’ve got great camaraderie in the dressing room and we love spending time with each other and going out battling on a Saturday or whenever we’re playing. We just enjoy being around each other and we’ll do anything we can to help each other out.

“We’ve got a younger group, they’re hungry young lads and it’s my role to kind of instil the history of the club and what we’re about as a fanbase and how the whole football club works. It’s my role to bring the lads into that so that they can embed themselves in the football club.

“It’s about hard work, it’s about grafting.

The DNA is that people who come around the club, we don’t come from much, we’re trying to be the best we can. We think we can be better than teams that have probably got more money, more ambitions than us. We try to hold our fort. We might have a smaller budget or smaller squad or whatever it is, but we feel like we can fight against everyone.”

Millwall players threw their bodies on the

Jake Cooper celebrates Millwall’s 1-0 win at Ashton Gate line to protect their lead against the Robins.

“In this league you have to do that at times,” Cooper said. “It’s massively important, the games are tight, you look at the division and there’s not much between any of the teams this season. To get results you need to put in clean-sheet performances if you want to be at the top end of the table. It was one of those days when we weren’t quite getting that progression up the pitch so we had to put our work in at the other end of the pitch.”

Millwall will head into the festive period well in the play-off mix as they chase just a second-ever promotion to the top flight.

Cooper isn’t playing down the side’s chances of achieving that though isn’t thinking about the Premier League.

“No, not yet,” he said. “We know how

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ruthless this league is, it’s not about looking that far forward. It’s just about trying to put ourselves in the best position we can each week. That’s by putting in performances and results will hopefully follow that.

We’re definitely an ambitious group, we certainly all want to go as high as we can in our careers. There are a lot of lads in there that can definitely go and compete at the top level. If we can do that as a football club that would be monumental.

“It’s a 46-game season, you can’t predict anything at this stage of the season. We’ll just keep trying to win every game, we’re not scared of any team and we’ll see at the end of the season.”

Ivanovic, Millwall’s only fit centreforward, has scored four goals in his last ten games, to help earn his side seven

points.

Cooper said: “He’s massive for us. We’re missing Josh Coburn so Miha’s been our focal point for the last few weeks. He’s a great kid, a great lad, the boys love having him around the dressing room. We’re hoping he can keep scoring goals for us and if he does that he’s so important to us. We just love having him around.

“When you look at the players we have missing and the team we’ve had to assemble, Casper [De Norre] was struggling before the game, we knew coming here it would be a totally different test to Southampton last week. They were going to play a lot of forward balls and they’ve got more presence up top, we’re away from home so we had to dig in and it was just whether we could find the goal.

FA CUP THIRD-ROUND DRAW

Lions get Clarets test as holders Palace take on Rooney Jr

By John Kelly MILLWALL HAVE been drawn against Burnley at Turf Moor in the third round of the FA Cup.

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The Lions saw their play-off dreams ended by the Clarets on the last day of last season with a 3-1 defeat in Lancashire, a result which sent Scott Parker’s side up in second behind Leeds United.

The clubs last met in knockout competition in September 2020 when Burnley won 2-0 at The Den in the EFL Cup. In their last meeting in the FA Cup, Danny Dichio scored the only goal in SE16 to send the Lion through to the quarter-finals on their way to the final.

Holders Crystal Palace will begin the defence of the trophy with a trip to National League North side Macclesfield.

The Eagles won the competition for the first time in their history when Eberechi Eze scored the only goal against Manchester Cit at Wembley last May. The Silkmen play at the 5,300-capacity Moss Rose and are managed by John Rooney, younger brother of Wayne.

Rooney succeeded Robbie Savage in the job last summer.

Charlton Athletic have a glamour home tie against eight-time winners Chelsea at The Valley.

Queens Park Rangers will play West Ham United at London Stadium.

Fulham, beaten in the quarter-finals by Palace last season, host Middlesbrough.

All games will be played around the weekend commencing Saturday, January 10.

There are no replays if matches end as a draw. All ties will go to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout.

Alex Neil and the side applaud the away fans on the last day of the 2024-25 season at Burnley

The first goal is massive in this division and fortunately Miha managed to get us the game-winning goal.”

Cooper was asked about the melee involving both benches and sets of players after the game and whether that typified the Lions’ spirit.

“I honestly didn’t see it, I got there late,” Cooper said. “You’ve got both teams in there, it was obviously a heightened occasion at the end of the match, a lot of emotion running through everyone.

Honestly, I couldn’t tell you what happened but it was nice I suppose, to see everyone [from Millwall] come together like that!

“If someone picks a challenge with one of us they’re picking one with all of us. That’s the same for the fanbase as it is for the players.”

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‘IF YOU CHALLENGE ONE OF US - YOU CHALLENGE ALL OF US’ Last link to promotion-

By John Kelly

Alex Neil can be the first boss to lead the Lions into the Premier League

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NEIL: NO REASON WHY FANS CAN’T DREAM

Millwall are in the promotion race heading into Christmas

By John Kelly

Millwall are currently in the play-off places heading into Christmas.

The Lions have only been promoted to the top flight once in their history, when another Scot, John Docherty, led them to the promised land.

Millwall have made their best start to a Championship campaign since their return to the second tier under Neil Harris in 2017.

point of being a fan, isn’t it?”

Millwall have four more games this month, three of them at The Den starting with Hull City this Saturday, when they will hope to still be in the top six past the halfway point at the start of January.

Neil has led three sides to promotion: Hamilton Academical to the Scottish Premiership, Norwich City to the Premier League and Sunderland to the Championship. He was asked before the game against Derby County at Pride Park on Wednesday to rate his side’s chances of staying in the promotion race.

Neil replied: “I don’t even think

about it just now. If you ask me that question at the end of January maybe I’ll have a better idea because I think from January onwards is when you get promoted.

“I think what you do right now is you keep yourself in the race. That’s where we’re at.

“We’re not even thinking about that.

The first thing I’m trying to focus on is getting players back. If we can get them back it strengthens our hand. We will be better and we’ll give ourselves a better chance of picking more points up.

“As far as the table is concerned, I don’t even look it.”

Jensen thrown to Wolves for fitness boost

By John Kelly

LUKAS JENSEN got another 90 minutes under his belt as Millwall under-21s were beaten 3-2 at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.

Wolves went 3-0 up in the Premier League Cup Group Stage clash after two goals from Fletcher Holman and one from Saheed Olagunju.

Kevin Nugent’s side clawed one goal back when Jaiden Celestine-Charles raced on to Ben Drake’s ball over the top before being brought down just inside the box

by Olagunju, who was sent off. CelestineCharles stepped and sent Lewys Benjamin the wrong way.

The hosts were down to nine men in the 55th minute after Alfie Pond picked up a second yellow card.

Millwall pulled another goal back with fourteen minutes left when the ball fell to Caleb Redhead in the box after good work from Celestine-Charles before his teammate finished from close range.

Jet Dyer had a header saved by Benjamin and Baker saw a late goal ruled out for offside as the visitors just failed to complete a comeback.

Nugent said his side showed “spirit to come back and give themselves a chance to get something out of the game”. He added on the Lions’ website: “The lads have noticed that sometimes when we are in possession and we give it away cheaply that all of a sudden that can turn into a goalscoring opportunity for the opposition with the quality they have.”

Jensen has been out since last April after suffering a torn Achilles in training. He has now completed two 90 minutes and is on course to boost a senior squad currently depleted with more than ten injury absentees.

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MILLWALL BOSS Alex Neil says there is no reason why Lions supporters should not be dreaming about promotion to the Premier League.

That is despite an extensive injury list, with over ten players currently in the treatment room.

While Neil isn’t paying too much attention to the table, he isn’t making any attempt to dampen expectations among fans.

Neil said: “They should be [thinking promotion is possible], they should be.

Absolutely, why not? What’s the point of playing football otherwise?

“And if you’re a fan of Millwall you should be dreaming and you should be hoping that something can be achieved.

“Whether it can be or not, that’s a different story. But that’s the whole

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