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HOW IS THE NEW NIGHT-TIME PATROL SERVICE IN SOUTHWARK GETTING ON?

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It has received positive feedback and an increase in reporting incidents

By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter IT’S A Friday evening and Burgess Park in Walworth is buzzing. Locals are out enjoying the last of the sunny evenings before the nights start to draw in.

Around the corner, a team of nighttime patrol officers are getting ready to start their shifts for the evening and are ready to respond to any emergencies, incidents or major unplanned events that could need their help.

Two officers exit the park and make their way towards the half-empty Aylesbury Estate, which has been identified as an area that needs greater visibility to support the needs of existing residents, as well as providing help for those who could be rough sleeping on site.

From London Bridge to Peckham, Southwark Council’s new night-time patrol service sees officers deployed all over the borough to help improve the safety of residents, businesses and visitors of the borough after dark.

The Night Time Uniformed Patrol Service (NTUPS) launched on August 18 to help crack down on antisocial behaviour (ASB) hotspots and crime in

the borough and has already received positive feedback and an increase in reporting incidents.

The service is running as a pilot project for an initial nine months and is being delivered with security company Kingdom Services Limited, which deals with ASB and environmental crime across the whole of the UK. The patrols run from 6pm to 2am every day of the week. During each shift, a team of up to 10 uniformed officers will be assigned to patrol different areas in the borough based on ASB and crime data, as well as current intelligence and community concerns.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) caught up with night-time patrol officers, the council and Kingdom Services in Burgess Park to hear about how the service has made a difference so far.

Sarah King, Leader of Southwark Council, said night-time patrol officers are already forming good relationships with residents and have also received positive feedback from people who are speaking to them in the park and on the streets.

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The service launched last month and will run as a pilot project for the next nine months about feeling unsafe, particularly after dark and particularly for women. So this is very much a response to that and making sure [the officers] have a presence in our community, that they’re located in areas which are data driven in terms of ASB and crime and that they’re out providing reassurance.”

Natasha Ennin, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods at Southwark Council, added: “The key thing for us is about recognising that Southwark is a really diverse borough and it’s a popular place for people to be, so we experience different types of crime in different parts of the borough.”

Cllr Ennin explained that throughout the north of the borough – where London Bridge, Bermondsey and Rotherhithe are located – there is a focus on working with the police to reduce phone thefts, while the southern part of the borough – Dulwich and Peckham for instance – is a hotspot for burglaries and car thefts.

Cllr Ennin added: “The centre of the borough is where we see our most of our social and economic deprivation. We realised we saw low levels of reporting so what we’ve done is we’ve dedicated resource and time to actually engage with

our residents on the ground. Amazingly, we’ve seen an increase in reporting which means our engagement is working.

"They’ve told us they don’t feel as safe in the night so we’re actually reviewing whether their perception of safety at night will be changed by having a nighttime presence and also if we’re able to reduce crime.”

John Roberts, Chief Services Officer at Kingdom Services, said: “[Southwark] is a big area to cover, there’s a lot of issues that we get asked to look into for the council and it’s been well received. We’ve had a lot of feedback and we’re hoping that it continues for the rest of this pilot.”

Mr Roberts went on to say officers take part in dedicated training courses and earn accredited qualification which gives them the confidence to attend incidents which are often high-intense situations.

Southwark residents can report ASB using the council’s website or they can alternatively ring 020 7525 5777.

Cllr Ennin said residents can also attend Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panels and take part in community forums, which are made up of local people who are interested in making a difference within their local communities.

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PENSIONER MICHAEL RAISING MONEY SO HE CAN CONTINUE TO HELP PEOPLE WRITE DOWN THEIR LIFE STORIES

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As well as the writing classes the community centre in Peckham runs a host of activities including gardening

By Evie Flynn A PENSIONER who is helping local Peckham people write their life stories is now walking ten miles over 13 London Bridges on Friday October 10 to help keep his sessions alive.

Michael Holland, 70, runs a weekly Life Writing class at the Copleston Community Centre, teaching locals of all ages how to put memorable moments down on paper.

However, despite support from local grants, the Centre is experiencing funding shortages. To help keep his sessions and the centre alive, Michael will be walking over 13 London bridges on Friday 10 October, starting at Battersea Bridge at 10am and finishing at Tower Bridge.

Michael’s sessions aim to record memories like your first day at school, first kiss, first job, weddings, birthdays, and holidays, that can be passed down through generations.

He said: “My group ranges from 40 years old to 96 and I’ve heard some great stories, you never know what will be revealed.

“Recently, we heard about the time Yoko

Ono dropped by to see Stella, Maureen’s journey from growing up in rural Ireland to building a life in Peckham, Ekins’s 40 years as a London bus driver, and Diane’s memories of being asked out by Prince Charles and losing a role to Judi Dench” As the Arts Correspondent at Southwark News, Michael recognises the importance of writing and recording. He videos the members reading out their memories, which are uploaded onto a private website for the writers and their families and friends to enjoy.

“Together we are building up a legacy that is there far longer than any of us will be around,” he claims candidly. “In my four years here we have already lost a couple of members and the families said that having access to their loved ones’ videos is a great help.”

The Copleston Centre, which relies on a team of dedicated volunteers, has been working with local communities for over 40 years, with more than 500 people using the centre per week. The charity has consistently focused on supporting people facing economic hardship, older people and those with mental health challenges.

Michael, who grew up in Rotherhithe, noticed the demands of funding a year ago, when he was asked to cut the hours of the class. However, he recognised the importance of the class for participants and instead decided to reduce his fee.

He contributed four hours a week for the price of one hour, which covers his petrol and expenses.

When one member of his Life Writing class suggested a fundraising walk across London’s bridges, Michael dived head first into training.

He said: “I might be 70 but I’m already in training to do this ten-mile hike. It would be a crime if people lost out on this or any of the other activities that bring much needed connections for older people.

“If the centre can find the money for the lighting and heating, I’ll carry on working cheaply and raising as much as I can to keep those memories coming alive.”

The Copleston Centre also provides a meal on Mondays and Wednesdays for a donation of £4 or £5, depending on the budget of attendees, cooked by some of Camberwell and Peckham’s best-loved chefs, who take time out from their restaurants and businesses to share their

During the finals, players are knockedout until the two remaining finalists play the grand final in the 'Theatre of Dreams'.

There is a junior competition, which starts at 1pm and an adult competition, which starts at 3pm.

The Peckham Conker Club say: "The format is designed so that everyone can have a good friendly crack in the early stages, and then the serious nutters bash it out in the finals."

"Conkers is the perfect game to play over a pint outside the pub, or the perfect way to let off some steam at work. Forget vaping - get conker-ing.

There’s a certain serenity and pensiveness to conkers. There’s a lot of release in conkers. There’s also a lot of skill and finesse - if you can be bothered."

Pietro The Pummeller won the Golden Nut for the second year in a row last year and will be back to defend his title this year.

Date: Saturday 4 October Time: Juniors at 1pm (5 to15) and adults at 3pm Price: £6 per child, £12 per adult. Ticket price includes everything you need to take part.

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Peckham Conker Championship returns

By Evie Flynn PECKHAM CONKER Club are hosting their annual Conker Championship at Brick Brewery this Saturday 4 October, where attendees compete for the 'Golden Nut'- a 22 carat gold conker.

Players compete to break their opponent's conker in head-to-head matches, with the last nut remaining declared the winner.

The event is split into a series of group stages, where groups of eight play single matches against each other. The winner of the group goes through to the finals.

Michael Holland skills.

There are a wide range of affordable activities on offer at the centre, including African and Caribbean dance fitness sessions, dominoes, chair yoga, tai chi.

They also run a range of community gatherings, including Black History Month and Pride events, seasonal celebrations, public talks and discussions, and film screenings.

Participants describe the centre as “a very warm and welcoming place” and somewhere to go “for the wide variety of activities and the community vibe.”

The Life Writing group is keen to continue, so came together to write about the importance of the weekly gathering.

Leo, who attends the Life Writing Class says: “It gives me the chance to express myself and maintain my mental health in a friendly, therapeutic atmosphere.”

Ekins said: “I’ve met a lot of beautiful people who have convinced me that every person has a book in them. Each week I get the desire to keep coming because recording our memories for posterity is important for the next generation.”

“I love coming because we can talk freely in very good company,” Maureen reflected.

“I’m sure that dredging up memories from the past helps our memory now.”

Karen said: “The writing can be therapeutic, cathartic or just happy memories. We can bare our souls, we don’t seek validation, we can just be ourselves without fear of judgement.”

The Copleston director, Julia Honess, said: “We are so grateful to all the people who go above and beyond to keep our much-needed programme running. I am so taken with the idea of the walk that I am going to join Michael on the fundraising walk.

“The Crossing Bridges Walk will take place on October 10th at 10am and we’d really appreciate your donations, however big or small. All you need to do is click on the link.”

Full details and programme: www.coplestoncentre.org.uk/ copleston-weekly-programme-2025 To donate to the fundraising walk: www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/coplestoncentre?utm_ medium=CR&utm_source=CL Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, Peckham, SE15 4AN

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NEW WETHERSPOONS EXORCISED OF GHOSTS

By Issy Clarke

A NEW Wetherspoons pub, which opened this week in the former London Dungeons site on Tooley Street has undergone a formal exorcism ritual to remove lingering ghostly presences.

Ahead of the pub's scheduled opening on Tuesday, September 30, the Dungeon's old resident medium was called back for one last time to rid the premises of any remaining ghouls and ghosts.

The Sun Wharf opened inside the arches outside the main entrance to the station at 50 Tooley Street. It had previously been expected to open on Thursday, August 28.

The medium cleansed the space by rounding up any lingering ghosts and ghouls and directing them towards their current home on the South Bank, where they will be free to terrorise the London Dungeon guests once again.

Tooley Street won’t be completely

stripped of its sinister past as the old photos and artefacts now decorate the walls of the new pub - although the space will be possessed by an entirely different kind of spirit.

The London Dungeon opened in 1974 and was originally a wax exhibition of dark history before evolving into an interactive experience.

In 2013, the London Dungeon moved from Tooley Street, where it had resided for 39 years, to County Hall, South Bank.

A London Dungeon spokesperson said: “For nearly 40 years, our Tooley Street location terrified and entertained visitors with chilling tales of London’s dark history. Our move to the South Bank has allowed us to expand our horrifying repertoire and make it one of the most infamous attractions in the capital.

“Tooley Street can rest easy now as we’ve ensured that all the ghosts have traversed the Thames to the South Bank, where historic horrors of Victorian London await.”

Boy aged just fifteen is the sixth person to be charged with murder of Yeray

BRIDGE SET FOR A MAJOR REPAIR JOB Work is to be carried out for two years, starting the end of October

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17 year old Yeray SanchezMorales died of his wounds in hospital

The medium outside the Wetherspoons

By Ben Lynch Local Democracy Reporter

By Kevin Quinn A BOY aged just 15 this week appeared before the Old Bailey charged with the murder of 17-yearold Yeray Sanchez-Morales, who died after he was fatally stabbed outside McDonald's on the Old Kent Road.

He is the sixth teenager to be charged with Yeray Sanchez-Morales' murder.

He and the five others cannot be named because of their ages.

Police were called to the Old Kent Road outside McDonald's just before 11pm on August 27 to reports of a stabbing, where they found two 17-year-old boys with stab wounds.

On Wednesday 3 September, a week after the incident, police confirmed that Yeray had died of his wounds in hospital.

They confirmed the other boy had been discharged.

The following day (Thursday September 4), a 15-year-old boy was

charged with murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon, he has since appeared before the Old Bailey.

On Saturday 6 September a 16-year-old was charged with Yeray's murder, and the following day, Sunday 7 September, two more 17-year-old boys were arrested and charged.

A further 17-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, 10 September and charged on Thursday, 11 September.

Police are still appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened outside a busy McDonald's on the Old Kent Road to come forward, including anyone who was driving and may have dash cam footage.

Footage or information can be uploaded to a dedicated appeal site.

Alternatively, information can be shared with police by calling 101 quoting CAD 8387/27AUG. If you wish to remain anonymous, please speak with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

ONE OF London’s key bridges connecting Southwark with the Square Mile is to undergo a major repair and repainting job with work to begin this autumn.

Phase one of the revamping of Blackfriars Bridge was completed in 2023, though more than half of the project remained undone due to access restrictions as a result of the Tideway Tunnel scheme – London’s new 25km long ‘super sewer’.

The City Bridge Foundation, the charity which looks after a number of crossings and whose sole trustee is the City of London Corporation, has now chosen to award the phase two contract to engineering firm Taziker Industrial with an estimated start date of late October.

A spokesperson for Taziker said: “We have been informed the contract award has entered the standstill period and we are awaiting notification of the outcome.”

The details of the planned works were outlined in a City Bridge Foundation release published in May. According

to the release: “The work will see the bridge’s more than 2,000 cast iron balusters painstakingly repaired, renovated and in some cases replaced, alongside a complete paint job restoring its Victorian splendour.”

Deputy Paul Martinelli, a Corporation councillor and Chair of the City Bridge Foundation, said: “The bridge refurbishment, which is being carried out at no cost to the taxpayer, will not only improve its appearance, but also protect the structure of the bridge and extend its lifespan.”

The project will focus on three of the bridge’s spans, the gaps between its supports through which river traffic flows. Two of these had been completed under the previous contract. The total contract value for phase two, including VAT, is listed as just under £10.8million.

It is expected to run from October 22 this year to October 21, 2027, with a possible extension to October 23, 2028.

A City Bridge Foundation spokesperson said following the awarding of the contract it is now in a procurement standstill, meaning the charity is unable to make further comments at this stage. A

standstill period is a legally mandated pause between a contract being awarded and signed. The tender notes the earliest the contract is likely to be signed is October 13 with the standstill period to end on October 7.

Taziker was part of the team which worked on phase one of the works in partnership with FM Conway and Alltask.

The original Blackfriars Bridge was the third Thames crossing to open in London and was originally known as the William Pitt Bridge. It opened in 1769 though was dismantled in 1860. The current bridge, which carries the A201 over the river and also has footpaths for pedestrians, was opened by Queen Victoria nine years later and was widened in 1909. The Blackfriars Railway Bridge sits alongside it and is unaffected by the upgrade.

A £3.5m refurbishment of another of the Foundation’s Bridges, the Millennium Bridge, is expected to begin next year.

Work was initially hoped to start this spring, though the Foundation pushed this back due to a “lower than expected number of responses” to its tender for a contractor to carry out the works.

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By Issy Clarke AFTER A tumultuous contest to become the new leader of Southwark Council, Sarah King sat down with us, to spell out her priorities for the borough and the many challenges her administration aims to confront over the coming months.

King, Southwark’s first female leader in 20 years, was elected earlier this summer after a bruising internal election, just over ten years after entering the council as a councillor for Champion Hill ward in 2014. In that time, she has served as Southwark Labour’s Chief Whip and, most recently, as the Cabinet Member for Council Housing - regarded as the council’s most challenging brief.

Reflecting on the achievement of becoming the first woman to lead the council since the days of Stephanie Elsy, King said she felt “exceptionally proud”.

“My key bit is wanting to use it to encourage other women in whatever roles they have in the community to have a voice. I am really conscious that I had to be strong-armed to become a councillor.

It’s something I was really strongly encouraged to do and supported to do, so it is definitely something that is in my politics every day. I don’t suppose I see it as myself, I see it as the agency I can give others to get involved.”

The biggest difference between serving as a Cabinet Member and the leader of the council, King says, is the “fluidity in which you jump between things. The other day I spent the morning doing an interview for BBC London about the government’s funding reforms. I finished the day kicking football around with the U16 Millwall girls. You move quite seamlessly from different things - but that is also the amazing bit of it.”

In her spare time, King is an avid coldwater swimmer and cyclist. She also coowned a public affairs business for many years until stepping down to become the leader of the council.

It’s clear King relishes the challenges of the leadership, but her path to the role was thorny. She was elected following a febrile internal leadership contest of Southwark Labour - a period she admits was “difficult”.

The process began with the sudden resignation of former leader Kieron Williams on 2 June. “It came out of the blue. No one was expecting it. I wasn’t expecting it”, she told us.

The starting gun was fired, prompting the scramble for Southwark Labour’s and therefore the council’s - top job. King threw her hat in the ring, alongside six of her cabinet colleagues including the Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste, James McAsh. Councillors gathered for a closed-door meeting on June 30 to choose their next leader, with left-winger McAsh narrowly emerging as victor. The election was supervised by two representatives from the regional party, and no concerns were raised during the meeting itself.

But in the aftermath of the ballot, complaints were made to the Labour party - including by local MP Neil Coyle - surrounding the use of two proxy votes in the election, breaking the local party’s standing orders.

An astonished McAsh - who only learned his victory had been called into doubt when contacted by this newspaper the following day for confirmation, after already quitting his job as a primary school teacher - was informed on the Wednesday by Labour’s high command that his election had been overturned. A week after the first ballot on Monday, July 7, an online run-off was held, which King won by two votes.

King has now revealed that both she

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King with the council's new night wardens at Burgess Park and McAsh jointly wrote to Labour high command to ask for the run-off vote to be held in person. The suggestion seems to be that she wanted to preclude any allegations of a possible stitch-up, rather than because she had any doubts about the authenticity of the online voting system.

“The key thing for me was that it was difficult already, and therefore having a meeting that people felt familiar with and comfortable with was, in my view, the way it should be organised.”

Yet the party brushed aside their concerns, pushing ahead with the online ballot. King said neither she nor McAsh received communication from the party’s high command explaining why a different system had been chosen for the runoff. The Labour Party has consistently declined to comment on the entire saga.

Despite her preference for an in-person meeting, King maintains she is “very confident that it was a fair ballot”.

“Voting online in elections or selections

is a very familiar process in the Labour Group…When Kieron was first elected during the pandemic, that was using an online system.”

Yet not all of King’s councillor colleagues shared her view. Two days after the election, at a meeting of the full council on Wednesday, July 9th, King was formally voted in as the leader of Southwark Council. Three councillors - Sam Foster, Ketzia Harper and Laura Johnson - defied the party whip to vote against her installation, stating they could not accept the legitimacy of the run-off.

Nearly three months later, some of the cracks in Southwark Labour exposed by the leadership appear to remain unresolved. Just two weeks ago, Foster and Harper were suspended from the party for six months following an internal disciplinary investigation launched in the wake of their defiance of the party whip.

“There was no choice but to run through the process,” says King, when

asked if suspensions were the best route towards restoring party harmony. “It is laid down in the rules of the Labour Party nationally.”

Relations with her defeated leadership rival James McAsh, on the other hand, appear to be more convivial. Admitting the leadership contest was a “difficult period”, King admits she is “delighted” to have him back in the fold as Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste.

Commenting on the saga as it unfolded, Southwark’s Liberal Democrat leader Victor Chamberlain questioned how a party unable to organise a leadership election could be expected to run a council - a criticism King shrugs off.

“That’s just the rough and tumble of politics.”

She offers a pragmatic response when asked how she expects the party to reunite after such a divisive contest.

“The key is focusing on delivering for our residents. That is the piece that binds people back together.”

Many of King’s priorities as leader dovetail with those of her predecessor, but she explains there are also areas where she would seek to do things differently. Unsurprisingly, she says her “absolute priority” is tackling the borough’s housing crisis and improving the council’s performance as a landlord.

More than 20,000 families are currently stuck on the waiting list for a new home, while housebuilding has reached a standstill, with the local authority only managing to get one home built last year. Regeneration projects spearheaded by private developers - including the Old Kent Road redevelopment and the Canada Water Masterplan - have similarly stalled, delaying the construction of much-needed social rent homes.

In 2013, then-leader Peter John set the ambitious target of building 11,000 new council homes by 2043. Of that, just 3,000 have either been built or are under construction. Williams was reticent categorically to state whether the target was likely to be reached when he sat down with us for an outgoing interview in June this year. Does King think the target can still be achieved? She strikes a sanguine tone, stating that the policy remains a “clear ambition” for her, but conceding that the “timescales are going to have to change”.

“We are in a situation where we can no longer borrow to be able to develop ourselves in terms of the council homes programme - and that is how our Housing Revenue Account is funded. It is exactly the same challenges that the private sector is facing in terms of their own delivery as well. We’re all in an extraordinarily challenging economic climate to deliver the homes that we want to.

“We need to find different ways to deliver our council homes and that will involve working with other partners, it will involve having to find a relationship

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Sarah King at the council's Tooley Street offices

King on a tour of Dulwich Park to see recent investment in improvements in sports facilties

King with Cllr Mwangangye watching the Millwall Lionesses

with the private sector that works.”

Other key issues for the new leader are community safety and supporting residents through the cost of living crisis.

“We are aware that our residents are raising concerns about feeling unsafe and some of it is about being unsafe and some of it is about the perception of being unsafe.”

Since King became leader, a flurry of new initiatives have been announced by the council seeking to place a lid on spiralling levels of anti-social behaviour in the borough. The council is trialling a new night-patrol scheme and has hired an external security company to police crime ‘hot-spots’ of the borough between 6pm and 2am each night.

It is also looking at bringing in a Public Spaces Protection Order which would empower council officials to fine residents for engaging in forms of anti-

social behaviour.

Asked what she would do differently from her predecessor, King says: “The bit where I think I place a strong emphasis, which is not necessarily something Kieron was focused on but I think probably had a good understanding of, is our relationship with our residents.

“As cabinet member for Council Homes I think one of the things that really struck me was that I was really concerned that our tenants and leaseholders had lost a sense of trust in us.

“If you are talking to someone about housing need, we’ve got to have language that explains that we have over 20,000 households on our housing waiting list.

Or if someone is talking about investing in their council home, that we are spending 250 million on investing in our council homes at the moment.

“It’s about being able to get to the point

that every interaction we have is a really honest and listening one but is also honest in terms of what is achievable.”

In recent weeks, the leader has emerged as a vocal opponent of the government’s local authority funding reforms. The proposals would change the deprivation measure used to allocate cash between local authorities to exclude housing costs. This could leave London boroughs like Southwark - where higher-thanaverage incomes are swallowed by the soaring cost of rent and bills - facing huge financial losses. It was recently estimated that the proposals could leave Southwark facing a 70 million black hole over three years if they go ahead.

Labour has an iron grip on London, with the party in control of every lever of power from the mayoralty to almost every single inner London borough (bar Kensington), and of course, the national

government. Asked whether she would always be prepared to call out a Labour government, King is unequivocal: “Yes. I think my job is to stand up for our residents.

“We are in a really unique situation where I actually think the positive thing of having Labour in government, Labour in City Hall and Labour in Southwark means we can have a very meaningful conversation about what our residents need. Am I concerned about the fair funding formula as it exists today? Yes I am. But we are in an active conversation about it where that would not have been the case with previous governments.”

She admits it has been a “difficult time” for the Labour government when asked whether she agreed with comments recently made by Dulwich MP Helen Hayes that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could face questions over his future if the local elections go badly for Labour.

“I think the government is doing good things but overall it’s not landing with our residents at the moment.”

Next summer’s local elections, she continues, are going to be “a very different election from previous history in Southwark over the last decade or so.

“We have seen across London the appeal of the Greens grow particularly.

- Lambeth has Green councillors, Lewisham has Green councillors now.

So we’re very conscious that there is support for both the Greens, for the Liberal Democrats, for Reform, that is growing.

“The key bit for me is staying very clear to what our track record has been here in Southwark. That means talking about what we have been able to deliver and having commitments going forward that resonate with our residents.”

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EXPRESS BUS FROM WATERLOO TO LEWISHAM NOW LAUNCHED – WITH TRAVEL FREE FOR THE FIRST WEEK

By Issy Clarke

A BRAND-NEW express bus running between Waterloo and Lewisham has been launched by TfL - and all journeys will be 100 per cent FREE for the first week.

The ‘Bakerloop’ bus traces the route of the proposed Bakerloo line extension, running between Waterloo, Elephant & Castle and Lewisham via Burgess Park, Old Kent Road, New Cross Gate, Lewisham station and Lewisham town centre.

To mark the first week of the service it is completely free to travel until this Sunday, 5 October – although everyone will still be asked to touch in and out as they board.

The route will run every 12 minutes from Monday to Saturday during the day, and every 15 minutes on Sundays, evenings and early mornings.

Southwark Council footed a significant proportion of the bill, contributing £5 million towards the new bus funded by developer contributions in the Old Kent Road area.

Cllr Helen Dennis, Southwark’s Cabinet Member for New Homes, described the bus as an “exciting interim step” towards the construction of the Bakerloo line extension.

She added the route would “make life

The new Bakerloop bus (inset) Mayor of London and local MP Neil Coyle easier for those commuting now in the area, but also highlight the urgent need to move on with the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension.

“I’m proud of the role we’ve played in helping to deliver this new service through developer contributions but our attention will not divert from the ultimate goal of seeing the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension project become a reality.”

The long-delayed Bakerloo line extension is expected to unlock land

for the construction of 100,000 new homes and inject £1.5 billion into the UK economy each year.

Despite the benefits of the project, funding for the scheme, which must primarily come from the Treasury, has been repeatedly been put on hold due to the spiralling cost of construction.

Yet TfL, Southwark and Lewisham councils continue to develop designs for the largely unfunded scheme. The new Elephant and Castle tube station,

expected to open in five years' time, includes a southbound platform from which Bakerloo line trains will run to Lewisham once the extension is built.

The approval of the bus route adds to the roster of services which form part of the Superloop bus network covering outer London.

The SL11 between Abbey Wood and North Greenwich, was recently given the go ahead after positive consultation feedback, along with the SL12, between

Gants Hill and Ferry Lane in Rainham via Romford.

Both routes will launch in 2026.

The approval of the Bakerloop came after feedback from the consultation showed that 82 per cent of respondents said the new express bus service would be more convenient and 79 per cent of Londoners stating it would result in faster bus journey times.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I’m proud to unveil the Bakerloop – a brand-new, express electric bus service linking communities from Waterloo to Lewisham.

“A Bakerloo line extension will take years to build, and I don’t want to wait any longer to improve transport connections for Londoners. That’s why I’ve introduced the Bakerloop now – a faster, greener service, building on the success of the Superloop, that delivers the links people need immediately, while showcasing just how transformative the Bakerloo line extension could be for our city and economy.

“To celebrate its launch – and after overwhelming support in our consultation – the Bakerloop will be free to use for its first week. This is a chance for Londoners to experience first-hand how this service can cut journey times, reduce pollution and transform everyday travel across our capital.”

NEWS 9

By Evie Flynn A LOCAL woman is bringing the West End to South London with a daytime cabaret at the Elephant and Castle Pub, with tickets just £10 per person.

Diane Horan Hill is a 64-year-old, lifelong Elephant and Castle resident with a passion for singing, dancing, and bringing people together.

Struck by the decline of community in Elephant and Castle, particularly for those over 50, Diane decided to start a monthly meet-up, styled as a cabaret evening but starting at 2pm.

The £10 ticket covers venue hire and entertainment, featuring Diane herself alongside numerous West End singers.

On the first Monday of every month, the group meets in the Cabaret Basement Bar at the Elephant and Castle Pub. The early start time and central location on the main roundabout were chosen to suit those who prefer not to stay out late and want to avoid back streets.

Diane believes that older people are often forgotten about and may lack confidence, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic and with the rise of working from home during the week.

She said: “People of my age group don’t want to sit around playing bingo and drinking cups of tea, some of us still want to dress up and have fun.”

The performers aim to get the audience singing and dancing along and the intimate venue lends itself well to meeting new people, which you don’t get in a community hall. The pub is located directly opposite the tube station and

Diane and her friend at the recent Cabaret afternoon

the 6pm finish means people can be home in time for dinner.

Diane has been organising singingbased events around Elephant and Castle on and off for around 28 years, alongside bringing up a family. Whilst raising her two children, she couldn’t afford to go out and cover childcare costs, so decided to bring the outside to the now demolished Heygate Council Estate hall.

Inspired by the film The Full Monty (1997), which follows a group of an unlikely dance troupe of male dancers thrown together after unemployment, Diane thought: “If they can do that up North, why not here in South London?”

Diane soon built a reputation for her ‘cabaret nights’, where she would hire a stage from the local school and create a cabaret atmosphere with disco balls, lighting and food.

According to Diane, the estate had a “great community where everyone knew each other”, but this same community spirit doesn’t exist anymore.”

Diane believes that involvement in Tenant’s and Residents Associations (TRAs) are declining: “I’ve witnessed the changes over the years: where we used to have communities, nobody wants to do it because it’s time consuming. But, years ago everyone was part of it.”

Seeing this gap for a community place for people to meet, she decided to trial her new Monday afternoon Cabaret evening. Kicking off in August, the group has received excellent feedback from attendees. She said: “At the end of the day we just want everyone up, dancing, and enjoying themselves.”

Attendees at the Cabaret afternoon

Over the years, she has performed and organised shows for care homes, community groups, LGBTQ+ charities (including Pride in London) and local fundraisers.

Diane works part-time in finance, but believes performance is her “true calling”. She said: “If I’ve been given a gift, I want to share it with others to make them feel happy.

“I’ve been through so many things in my life, from living with people with addiction to domestic violence. I know how lonely that was and I want the afternoon to provide a safe space for anyone, regardless of what they are going through.”

If you are nervous about attending alone or want to know more, Diane chooses to call people directly who have booked a ticket to answer any questions and calm nerves.

In the future, Diane hopes to increase the number of afternoons to two or three per week, depending on popularity. “It’s not about making money,” she said. “As long as I can pay the artists, I just want to provide a safe and communal space.”

Alongside the live performances, there are offering raffle prizes, giveaways and the pub is offering 20% off food and drinks for attendees.

Date: First Monday of each month Location: Cabaret Basement Bar, Elephant & Castle Pub, 119 Newington Causeway, SE1 6BN Time: 2pm – 6pm Price: £10 per ticket Book: Call or text Diane on 07977 294957

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DAYTIME CABARET AT THE ELEPHANT OFFERS ENTERTAINMENT AND FRIENDSHIP FOR OLDER RESIDENTS

PETITION LAUNCHED FOR LIFTS AT PECKHAM RYE STATION

Artist's impressions of proposed Peckham Rye Station

By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter A GROUP of Southwark Labour councillors have called on the Government to fund the upgrade of Peckham Rye train station and improve its accessibility and overcrowding issues after the plans were shelved earlier this summer.

Local Rye Lane councillors have launched a petition and are urging the government to reconsider funding the redevelopment of the station, which would have seen lifts installed at platforms. The upgrade was also set to deliver accessible toilets, wider platforms, new staircases and larger gate lines and entrances.

It is the busiest interchange in the country without step-free access and saw almost six million passengers pass through it in 2024.

Cllr Esmé Dobson said the current station is a “real barrier” for residents with disabilities, parents with buggies as well as older people and shoppers.

Cllr Dobson said: “As a Labour council we have already put our money where our mouth is, granting planning permission for the upgrade and committing £1million to start the works. It was extremely disappointing to see funding from the Government paused in the spending review.

“We are launching our petition with our residents to make sure local voices are heard, and to encourage the Government to deliver this vital upgrade to our local station.”

As part of June’s spending review, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced it was “pausing” the

scheme as it was prioritising funding other projects “that will make the greatest difference for passengers and economic growth as soon as possible”.

Sarah King, Leader of Southwark Council, has also wrote to Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, asking for a “rethink” of current plans to pause the upgrade.

Inclusion London, a charity that advocates for deaf and disabled Londoners previously told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “Disabled people need equal access to public transport in order to work, study, participate in our communities and live fulfilling lives.

“Making the busiest interchange in the country step-free would free disabled Londoners who use this station from the stress and misery of an inaccessible commute. We urge DfT to reconsider its decision.”

Southwark Council is currently liaising with Network Rail to address immediate health and safety works that are needed at the station. The council’s plans to upgrade the wider station square on Rye Lane moved forward this summer, with the demolition of vacant buildings on the new forecourt set to begin.

Once completed, the £27million upgrade will see the station front revealed with brand new public space on Rye Lane. These plans were designed to coincide with the upgrade of the station itself.

A DfT spokesperson previously told the LDRS: “The scheme will be kept under review as part of our pipeline of schemes for potential progression in future as funding becomes available.”

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By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter CANADA WATER is less than a ten minute Tube ride from London Bridge, a 53-acre site is undergoing a huge transformation that is set to become London’s first new town centre in 50 years.

British Land’s multi-billion pound vision for the area has been well covered by us - the delivery of 3,000 homes, new culture, retail and entertainment space as well as workspace for up to 20,000 workers.

Also included in British Land’s ambitious plans are dozens of new open spaces including a park set to match the size of Leicester Square. A cash injection of more than £33million is also going towards transport improvements including step-free access and a new entrance for Surrey Quays station.

After gaining outline planning permission in May 2020, British Land began the construction of the very first buildings in mid to late 2021. The development is being delivered phaseby-phase, and planning permission will still need to be secured at each stage.

The entire development spans a 10 to 15-year timeline which could take the completion date all the way up to 2036.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) was invited for a tour of the development site to see the progress so far.

SO WHAT IS BEING DELIVERED IN PHASE ONE?

Just this month, the long-awaited Canada Water Leisure Centre opened to the public for the first time as part of the first phase of the development and will replace the Seven Islands Leisure Centre after serving the community for 60 years.

Last month, the LDRS took a look inside the new leisure centre and had an exclusive tour of the site’s future office space. The LDRS also spoke to those at the heart of the mixed-used development, including Michael Delfs who is Development Executive at British Land.

“One of the nicest things about the Masterplan is that it’s a really unique site, we have great transport connectivity but it’s also surrounded by all these incredible assets,” says Mr Delfs. “You’ve got Russia Dock Woodlands which is a 35-acre woodlands so if you walk around in there you don’t feel like you’re in the city – you just feel like you’re surrounded by trees.

“To the south of our site is Greenland Dock which is a 30-acre dock and is a massive body of water where you can go sailing and stand-up paddle boarding.”

Mr Delfs, who has been working on the Canada Water Masterplan for the last decade, added: “We had the opportunity when we were doing the Masterplan of being able to respond to a very specific context; sometimes these big Masterplans are plonked in the middle of some massive industrial area and you kind of have to make up everything.

“But we are very lucky to be here, there’s a really strong local context already and a very strong character to the area and a sense of quiet.

Rotherhithe is a bit of an oasis in a very busy city so we wanted to be able to build out a dense, active urban centre but still retain elements of that quality of quiet and peace.”

As part of phase one of the development, British Land is delivering 35per cent ‘affordable’ housing, including a 79-home building with

Inside the new leisure centre at Canada Water

A view of Canada Water

TAKE A TOUR AROUND THE CANADA WATER MASTERPLAN Is it all it's cracked up to be?

How a typical flat inside The Founding will look

60 council homes that Mr Delfs has described as “the nicest affordable housing block in London”.

Phase one has also delivered The Founding, a huge, glossy 35-storey tower consisting of 186 homes which boasts panoramic views of the city. All of the homes are private, and prices start at an eye-watering £700,000, with some properties being sold beyond the £2million mark.

Like many recent visitors to Canada Water, the LDRS got to take in the development’s surroundings by enjoying a pleasant stroll along the red curved bridge which was created and designed by local architect, Asif Khan.

The wooden walkway is in the shape of an S and opened to the public last year

and is noticeably popular with passers by. You can often spot herons in the new wetland below it.

The LDRS also toured the development’s future office space which will no doubt become a source of envy as a place to work thanks to impressive views of London’s skyline. This space hasn’t opened up yet but gives off a light and airy feel.

BUILDING CONTROVERSY

Despite these enormous prices, British Land insists buyers include local people. However some critics argue that very few local people are likely to be able to afford them, given Southwark Council’s housing waiting list of more than 18,000 people.

Concerns have also been raised over the project’s future, as British Land now wants to make changes to the original Masterplan which includes reducing the total number of affordable homes from 35per cent to just 10per cent through a Section 73 application. The application was validated by Southwark Council last month, but a decision is yet to be made by its Planning Committee.

The application has attracted more than 1,100 objections from people online, with many people unhappy over the new heights for the remaining buildings and arguing the Section 73 is being used to make “sweeping revisions” of the original Masterplan.

British Land argues the alterations are needed due to changes in building

regulations including the Building Safety Act, but housing campaign group, the 35% Campaign, does not believe the local community should be having to foot the bill and miss out on affordable housing.

A 35% Campaign spokesperson told the LDRS: “If the development isn’t going to deliver all the 35per cent affordable housing that was promised then it certainly will be a missed opportunity – a huge, missed opportunity. It beggars belief that we can have a development of this size with 3,000 new homes and we’re going to get homes that large numbers of Southwark households won’t be able to afford either to buy or rent – that can’t be right.

“It’s no good building housing that no one can afford to rent or buy, on major sites like Canada Water, but it looks like that is what we might be getting, if the Section 73 is approved. We will never solve the housing crisis this way.”

In response to the concerns raised by the local community, Helen Denis, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development at Southwark Council, said: “All planning applications in Southwark must meet the needs of our borough, including our policies and requirements for green space, local business, transport and genuinely affordable housing.

“We are especially focused on the need to deliver homes that Southwark residents can afford, and that has been conveyed to the applicant in the strongest terms.”

She added: “We are aware of the viability challenges which have underpinned this current planning application but delivering a scheme that meets the needs of the local community is paramount, and indeed, the very basis of the Canada Water Masterplan. The planning process is still in motion, but we hope to convey our final position in the coming months.”

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18 OPINION

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'It was so deeply concerning to see the so-called Unite the Kingdom protest begin in South London' W ITH FAR-RIGHT activists trying to exploit people’s fears and anxieties, it has never been more important to stand up to hate in all its forms.

As a proud Londoner and representing Southwark and Lambeth, I know what makes our part of the city truly special.

It’s our diversity, our resilience, and the shared values that bind us together.

People from across the world live and work side by side, building communities that are stronger because of the different threads woven into them.

That’s why it was so deeply concerning to see the so-called Unite the Kingdom

protest begin in South London. Whilst I recognise that not everyone who attended did so with ill intentions, the same cannot be said of the organisers and those driving the agenda behind it. Their rhetoric does not reflect who we are. It seeks only to divide us and to pit neighbour against neighbour.

We cannot allow this narrative to go unchallenged, particularly when fear is being weaponised for political ends.

London’s strength has always come from our unity. Our city stands as a beacon of hope, showing that people from all backgrounds can not only live together but thrive together.

‘The SEND system is failing far too many of our children’ T HE HOUSE of Commons Education Committee which I chair launched our report on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Solving the SEND Crisis, after 8 months or detailed work.

The number of children and young people with SEND has risen from 1.3 million to 1.7 million over the last ten years and we know that, across the country, too many children and their families are finding it impossible to access the support they need to thrive in education. Parents told our inquiry how they have to fight for support at every stage of their child’s education, professionals told us how they are working in services that are stretched to breaking point.

When the Education Committee launched its inquiry, we already knew

that the SEND system was broken, long past needing repair, and chronically letting down children, their families and their teachers. The system was described by the former Conservative Education Secretary as ‘lose, lose, lose’. We received more than 800 pieces of evidence, held seven oral evidence sessions in public and we travelled to Canada and within the UK to learn from best practice.

Our report presents a vision for how the Government can achieve its important aim of making mainstream education inclusive to the vast majority of children and young people with SEND, who are present in every classroom. We conclude that teachers and support staff, including senior leaders, need more training in SEND and that parents should be much more involved in discussions

That unity is something we cannot allow to be hijacked. This includes our national symbols and our flags.

The Union Flag and flag of St George belongs to us all. It should never be misused to divide us. Only a few weeks ago the flag was being flown to support the England Women’s Football Team in the European Championship. It didn’t matter where you came from or what your background was, we celebrated together as one. That is what our flag represents: not hate or exclusion, but unity and pride shared by everyone.

We must not allow extremists to co-opt our flag or our values.

MARINA AHMAD

GLA Member for Southwark & Lambeth These symbols stand for a diverse, tolerant, and respectful nation.

They belong to all of us.

Community leaders and citizens need to keep speaking out and presenting the positive, inclusive story. We have to say clearly: this is not who we are.

South London – and our country – is at its strongest when we come together, when we cherish our diversity, and when we show respect for one another. That is the message we must continue to send, loud and clear, to anyone who seeks to divide us.

HELEN HAYES

MP for Dulwich & West Norwood about their child’s support.

We also call for an increase in the number of specialist state school places so that more children can be educated close to home, reducing the cost of transport and expensive independent specialist school places.

Making sure every child in the country with SEND can attend a local school that meets their needs will require a root and branch transformation. SEND must become the business of every front line professional in educational settings, with in-depth training at the start and throughout the careers of teachers, senior leaders and teaching assistants.

The Government must develop a standardised, national framework for the support that children with SEND can expect in school so that there can be confidence and clear lines of accountability.

We are clear that there should be no reduction in the entitlement to an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for those children who need one. In the long term, we are confident that a genuinely inclusive, well-resourced mainstream education system can bring down the desperate struggle to obtain an EHC plan, because more children will find that their

needs are being met without one.

We heard frustration that the health service doesn’t prioritise SEND enough and can be a blocker to families getting the support they need.

The Government must put SEND firmly on the agenda of local NHS commissioners and the NHS nationally.

The SEND system is failing far too many children and their families across the country, reform is complex and will take time. The Government will set out its plans for SEND in the coming weeks.

We believe our recommendations provide a blueprint for how the Government can solve the SEND crisis.

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Get the lifts at Peckham Rye sorted sharpish

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ver since campaigners told us that there were people having to come downstairs on their bottoms at Peckham Rye Station, we have been delving into the lack of step free access for disabled commuters.

Shockingly we have found that only just over half of Southwark’s rail and tube stations have disabled access.

Of the 22 stations in Southwark – eight tube stations and 14 rail stations – only 12 are fully step-free. Two are partly accessible: Borough, which has a lift to the northbound platform, and Elephant and Castle, with lifts to the southbound Northern line platform, but not the northbound platform or the Thameslink station.

This week a group of Southwark Labour councillors have called on the government to fund the upgrade of Peckham Rye train station and improve its accessibility and overcrowding issues after the plans were shelved earlier this summer. And while we commend their efforts, you must question how this is allowed to happen in a major world city like London.

Mayor Sadiq Khan has admitted that some of London’s 272 tube stations may never become fully accessible because of their Victorian design, making retrofitting lifts either impossible or too expensive. But that is hard to believe - surely it can be done? Think of places like Paris where you often have flats with lifts in the middle that have been there hundreds of years. With investment and a bit of creative thinking the government, mayor and rail companies should be able to come up with a solution.

Last year, it was revealed by the Disability News Service that Network Rail had underspent by £65 million in the five years to 2024. A spokesperson said this was because the complexity of some schemes meant that upgrades had taken “longer than expected”.

When we asked a lift company how much it would cost for a lift at Peckham Rye we were quoted in the region of £100,000. While that might not come with a full feasibility study addressing the complexity for scheme Network Rail refers to, with such a huge underspend you wonder how the £65 million could be used to even pay for a temporary solutions, while campaigners wait for the major multi-million projects to get approval.

Sarah King, Leader of Labour-run Southwark Council, has written to Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, asking for a “rethink” of current plans to pause the upgrade of Peckham Rye Station. The MP for Dulwich and West Norwood, Helen Hayes, has backed calls to improve the accessibility of stations in her constituency. She said that of the ten stations in her patch, only three were step-free – Herne Hill, East Dulwich and West Norwood, and that only Herne Hill has lifts to all platforms. But this is a Labour MP asking for her colleagues in government to address something urgently, while we see project after project in South London shelved.

Earlier this year, we reported that the cost of installing lifts in North Dulwich Station had been pegged at £10 million. Thameslink and Great Northern said at the time the Access for All funding bid had been unsuccessful.

A spokesperson said: “We would certainly support another bid in future rounds. This would stand a much better chance of success if there was third party funding.” So, how urgent are these calls? With one party now in control at all levels of power, surely the immediate problem of disabled people trapped indoors or forced to make humiliating journeys downstairs on their bottoms could be solved quickly. Use the millions of underspend to get a basic lift in place and sharpish.

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Think again and bring salvation (6) Spoken from memory - about the co-respondent? (7) The urge to admit I'm beat (7) Lay back to see it was faithful (5) Pause to bury the duellist, disturbed and listless (9) Droop as the heat comes back (3) Except a backward Middle Eastern (4) We hear of waterproofing the roof (7) Frame the band (4) The fish returns on the sheltered side (3) Writing down the recipe for the best gin sling? (9) Sounds the correct way to sign (5) Exposing the falseness of the fastening (7) Stays for the ruins (7) There's cold comfort in such blockhouses (6)

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Denunciations of fences? (8) Warehouses of French containers (6) How the angler with the tail of one that got away will exaggerate (7) 4 Balance the proportionate size (5) 5 One who supports a game contestant? (6) 6 I'd look back at the image (4) 7 Politicians who are concerned with ancient tax collectors (11) 11 Teachers can provide something for everyone (4) 13 Grew old having managed without a husband (4) 14 Loose women secure challenges (8) 16 Initially very good inner way of getting up courage (7) 18 Sacred marks - no thanks, a mark of infamy (6) 20 The same - see around for a vital urge (6) 21 Time to take right back and send the money (5) 22 Was dressed for battle by the sound of it (4)

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ARTS 21

what’s on

TIGHT SCRIPT, SNAPPY PACE AND BOLD ACTING A SEARING and hilarious depiction of coming of age in England’s overlooked towns, The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return is a masterclass in political theatre, writes Melina Block.

Writer Sam Edmunds portrays the lives of working-class teenagers with empathy; he clearly knows the world he is exploring. We follow best friends Voice (Nathaniel Christian) and Lewis (Elan Butler) across one fateful night of partying in their hometown of Luton.

Between trying to acquire alcohol, flirt with their crushes and pick out outfits, the threat of an uncertain future and senseless violence bubbles in the background, eventually spilling over.

If this all sounds somewhat bleak or Extremely Serious, be assured that it is not. Above all, The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return is a lot of fun.

With a tight script, snappy pace and bold acting, this play will grab your attention and grip you right until the end. The music is great, the pop culture references are hilarious and the tone is electric.

Edmunds’ script and the cast’s

performances are clearly tapped in to the reality of this country’s youth culture, lending an essential layer of authenticity to the production. The show never feels voyeuristic or preachy, but it still conveys a strong message. The oppressive despair of austerity Britain and the deadly consequences for those on the fringes of society are laid bare. At the same time, these characters are witty, energetic and cautiously optimistic. Their lives, goals and struggles are complex and treated with respect, rather than reduced to stereotypes or cautionary tales.

An exciting show - and an important one - The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return is one of the most convincing arguments for why diversifying the kinds of stories told in theatre pays off. Not only is this a fresh and exciting examination of our current times - it is simply a great night out.

Southwark playhouse until 27th September.

Booking and full details: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/ productions/the-chaos-that-has-been/

Who knew bananas could be so cruel?

IN HIS late 20s, lenny. feels it’s time to finally become himself, to cast aside his self-constraints and leave the murky margins to head for centre-stage. So he goes to a nightclub, meets a guy, and hopes the rest is history, writes Mary Bradshaw.

But who is lenny.? Alfie Webster's one-hour-twenty monologue will whizz between who he wants to be, who he thinks he is, who he thinks he wants to be, who he’s told to be, and who he actually is. Does Lenny wear bright, loud, green puffer jackets? Or is fluffy, baby pink lambswool more his thing? Oh, and this quest for identity uses a lot of banana imagery: who knew bananas could be so cruel!

The gentle, hazy lighting in lenny.’s white-cube of a universe will transport us to the backseats of Ubers, the insides of recycling bins, strip-lit chicken shops, cinemas, projection rooms at cinemas, night clubs, and Prêt. We follow him through the twists and turns of his search

for peace. The result is mesmerising.

Webster’s protagonist is instantly loveable. And his playfully-written script relatable. lenny. shows us how we can squirm and laugh through difficulty and embarrassment, but still stand our ground. How we can emerge from some self-imposed, rotting, banana-skin chrysalis, only to be who we were all along.

Webster’s piece asks all the questions that we wish had clear answers: How to love and be loved? How to be there for yourself and be there for others at the same time?

This production is electrifying and soothing all at once. lenny. realises he is just lenny., lower case-full stop, after all, and that’s enough. The lambswool can stay, and the demonic, self-abusive voice is just a liar.

Omnibus Theatre until October 4th.

Booking and full details: https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/

A mesmerising, modern Greek tragedy IS THE theatre pretentious, inaccessible and slightly stuffy?

Most certainly! That's why brave, new and risqué plays are needed, plays like Nima Taleghani's Bacchae, writes Aneela Aslam.

A mesmerising, witty and powerful modern commentary wrapped up into a Greek tragedy, is exactly what Indhu Rubasingham dreamed of for her debut as the new arts director of The National Theatre.

Clarie Perkins' powerful performance as Vida commands the stage like no other, and she is supported by the standout ensemble of Bacchae all bouncing off of each other. Ukweli Roach as Dionysus is in a league of his own, mischievous and full of charisma as he hypnotises the audience with his charms.

It is this combination of powerful performances and a daring script that makes this retelling both controversial and brilliant.

The traditional National Theatre patriot might find the offensive cusses, slang words, countless innuendos and modern references to be poorly placed. However, the language is artful, striking and humours. Taleghani's language choices transform the audience into his own interpretation of Thebes; one many of us Londoners can relate to.

Some spectators might struggle with the slang, but it is rightfully put that the quick witted, spoken-word slang

National Bacchae Clare Perkins and the company of Bacchae National Theatre.

Photo: Marc-Brenner of the characters is not a “sub-culture” but “artisan”.

It is this easily digestible language, that makes Taelghani’s brave take on Euripides' seminal work come to life with meaning in 2025. The play pokes fun at and questions the discourse plaguing our politics. It is not a manifesto, but a forum to question and examine how we identify who we are and what we believe in.

The funny, self-aware nature of the dialogue is a testament to the brilliance of the playwright, with jokes about diversity-funding and the expectation for Dionysus to assimilate like a “good little immigrant”. It is through these unserious jokes and playfulness that the play can approach and probe

current political tensions and language.

But the play keeps true to the original play, with political factionalism within the Bacchae contributing to Queen Agave’s (Sharon Small) descent into madness as she eventually rips off her son’s head.

Agave is a key anchor in maintaining a gritty and eerie tone, her blood-soaked appearance lingering throughout to remind us of the true Grecian tragedy.

The technical elements of the play add another level of artistry. The stage rotating from mountain top to palace is a fun use of space that allows for both powerful moments and ensemble chaos to play out. The magnificently placed lighting, however, is the standout technical element, with each lighting choice perfected to bring the play to life. The combination of DJ Wade’s striking score and the dramatic choreography bring the action alive.

The costume design leaves something to be desired, and the political themes become blurred with surface level discussion of masculinity being referred to as softness. but Bacchae is new and exciting and shouldn’t be missed.

I leave you with the central question of the play “Who are ya? Who are ya...

Bacchae or Bystander?”

Olivier Theatre until November 1st.

Booking and full details: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ productions/bacchae/

22 CLASSIFIED

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24 PUBLIC NOTICES

Thursday, October 2nd 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (COLLINSON STREET, EAST DULWICH GROVE, LORDSHIP LANE, MACLEOD STREET, BARTHOLOMEW STREET, WINCHESTER WALK)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (TROSSACHS ROAD)

(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 made, 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) Collinson Street, between Southwark Bridge Road and No’s 1 – 7 Lefroy House (2b) East Dulwich Grove, between Melbourne Grove and Lordship Lane (2c) Lordship Lane, between Frogley Road and No’s 134 (2d) Macleod Street, between Walworth Road and No’s 1 – 21 Abbey Court (2e) Bartholomew Street, east bound lane of carriageway, between Great Dover Street and Burge Street (2f) Winchester Walk, between Stoney Street and Winchester Square

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) not applicable (2b)(2c) (2d) (2e) (2f) (2g) as indicated by the signs displayed

4.

The existing ‘one-way’ working in Zenoria Street and Matham Grove, will be made ‘two-way’ for access and egress purposes

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.

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.

7.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) 13th October (2b) 16th – 18th October, between the hours of 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs (2c) 14th – 16th October (2d) 13th October – 12th November (2e) 11th – 12th October (2f) 12th October

8.

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

Dated this 2nd October 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) 22445468/conway (2b) 21192503/Conway (2c) 53566132/Conway (2d) SA2335011/thames (2e) 32134195-S81-01/thames (2f) 5126247/fulcrum

(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) Trossachs Road, between Glengarry Road and Thorncombe Road

3.

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

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) 21st October – 3rd November

7.

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

Dated this 2nd October 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) 9621-02/thames NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Proposed development at Bermondsey Place Phases 2 and 3, Malt Street, London, SE1 5AY. I give notice that Berkeley Homes (South East London) Ltd is applying to the London Borough of Southwark for planning permission for: Demolition of existing buildings and phased redevelopment to provide dwellings (Use Class C3), flexible retail, leisure (including drinking establishment), and commercial accommodation (Use Class E/Sui Generis); light industrial (Use Class B2/E(g)(iii)); landscaping; and associated works Any owner* of the land or tenant** who wishes to make representations about this application should write to Southwark Council Planning, PO Box 64529, London, SE1P 5LX by 23rd October 2025.

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK REVIEW OF ROTHERHITHE AND SURREY DOCKS CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE ‘S’ The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (CPZ ‘S’) (No. 3) Order 2025 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places, Loading places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) (CPZ ‘S’) (No. 3) Order 2025 1.

2.

Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 2 October 2025 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

The general effect of the Orders, as part of the provision of changes to existing Controlled Parking Zone (‘CPZ’) ‘S’ in the Surrey Docks area, are:(a)

(b)

(c)

in ROTHERHITHE STREET on the south-east side (i) opposite its junction with Bryan Road reduce existing ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines ‘DYLs’) by 12 metres and relocate existing 'shared-use' (permit-holders’ only and ‘Pay by Phone’) parking (35 metres in length) south-westward for a distance of 12 metres, and (ii) opposite Bryan House install a new loading place (7 metres in length) for the purposes of loading only which will operate Monday – Friday between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm (4 hours max stay, and no return within 2 hours), and add 5 metres of new ‘DYLs’ to accommodate the parking changes; in SALTER ROAD (i) south-west side opposite its junction with Byfield Close convert an existing ‘shared-use’ parking place (74.5 metres in length) to a new free ‘short stay’ parking place which will operate Monday – Friday between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm (30 minutes max stay, and no return within 2 hours), and (ii) north-west side opposite No. 400 Salter Road (Ballers Academy) relocate existing free 'short stay' parking (60 metres in length) south-westward for a distance of 5 metres, and adjust ‘DYLs’ by 5 metres at either end of the relocated parking bay to accommodate the parking changes; and in TIMBER POND ROAD (i) north-east side opposite the rear of Nos. 10-12 Keel Close split and reduce existing 'shared-use' parking by 10 metres (a total of 50 metres remain) and add 10 metres of new ‘DYLs’ to accommodate, and (ii) north-west side outside the rear of Nos. 6-7 Keel Close reduce existing permit-holders’ only parking by 5 metres (45.5 remain) and add 5 metres of new ‘DYLs’ to accommodate.

NOTES: (1) permit-holders’ only refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed – CPZ ‘S’ and ‘shared-use’ refers to parking places in which holders of a valid permit for the CPZ listed or ‘Pay by Phone’ paid ticket holders are permitted to park within the permitted hours. (2) ‘DYLs’ refer to (double yellow lines) 'at any time' waiting restrictions. (3) All measurements are in metres and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 3.

4.

Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 6 October 2025, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 077 3132 4742 for booking details.

Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order/s, or of any provision contained therein, on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 2 October 2025 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

* “owner” means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than 7 years, or, in the case of development consisting of the winning or working of minerals, a person entitled to an interest in a mineral in the land (other than oil, gas, coal, gold or silver). ** “tenant” means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

Signed On behalf of Berkeley Homes (South East London) Ltd Date 2nd October 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 in a lease.

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

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I Patricia Puertas Torrado have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of Studio 12, 1 Addington Square, SE5 7JZ The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Monday - Sunday

12:00

23:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Monday - Sunday

12:00

23:00

Opening hours:

Monday - Sunday

10:00

23:00

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 http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp 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 Service 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: 22/09/2025

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PUBLIC NOTICES 25

Thursday, October 2nd 2025

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; 38 CAMBERWELL GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8RE (Ref: 25/AP/1984) Listed building consent Construction of a two storey building plus basement self-build family home following demolition of the curtilage listed garage structure; the erection of two connected single-storey garden buildings; the restoration/extension of the existing listed dwelling to include demolition of existing sunroom and construction of lower ground floor single storey rear extension, renovation of existing side return and installation of rooflight to the main roof (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) 38 CAMBERWELL GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8RE (Ref: 25/AP/1983) Construction of a two storey building plus basement self-build family home following demolition of the curtilage listed garage structure; the erection of two connected singlestorey garden buildings; the restoration/extension of the existing listed dwelling to include demolition of existing sunroom and construction of lower ground floor single storey rear extension, renovation of existing side return and installation of rooflight to the main roof (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB STDCA (Contact: Glenn Ruane 020 7525 5840) 47-49 TOOLEY STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2QN (Ref: 25/AP/2654) Construction of single storey (Class E) office extension at sixth floor level on the western wing of the building, installation of roof terraces at fifth, sixth and seventh floor levels including new access core, erection of roof level pergola, installation of plant and PV panels and other associated works. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Zaib Khan 020 7525 0311) 38-44 RYE LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5BY (Ref: 25/AP/2258) Extension of existing mixed-use building at first and second floors and an upward extension forming third, fourth, and fifth floors comprising 13 x new dwellings; refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing 11 x dwellings and ground floor retail units; a new plant room and residential lobby at ground floor; associated cycle store and bin store; the installation of new access gates in Highshore Road; and the installation of photovoltaic (PV) arrays at third, fourth, and fifth roof levels. (Within: Rye Lane Peckham Rye Lane Peckham CA) Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ STDCA (Contact: Sean Gomes

020 7525 0666) 38-44 RYE LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5BY (Ref: 25/AP/2258) Extension of existing mixed-use building at first and second floors and an upward extension forming third, fourth, and fifth floors comprising 13 x new dwellings; refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing 11 x dwellings and ground floor retail units; a new plant room and residential lobby at ground floor; associated cycle store and bin store; the installation of new access gates in Highshore Road; and the installation of photovoltaic (PV) arrays at third, fourth, and fifth roof levels. (Within: Rye Lane Peckham Rye Lane Peckham CA) Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ STDCA (Contact: Sean Gomes 020 7525 0666) DELTA HOUSE 175 - 177 BOROUGH HIGH STREET SOUTHWARK SE1 1HR (Ref: 25/AP/2677) Listed building consent for alterations including partial demolition and extension to the existing building to create additional Class E office floor space; to include extension and reconfiguration at roof level and the rear, creation associated amenity terraces, facade alterations including replacement shopfronts, replacement/ additional plant and plant enclosures, and other works associated with the development. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 201 CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 0TJ (Ref: 25/AP/2640) Listed building consent for the replacement of sash windows on front elevation, including the installation of laminated glazing, and repair and refurbishment works to windows on rear elevation. (AMENDED DESCRIPTION) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) 41 COLLEGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7BA (Ref: 25/AP/2731) Listed building consent for the regularisation of internal and external alterations to 41 College Road dated from 2002-2023 (Within: Dulwich Village Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) COACH HOUSE 41 COLLEGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7BA (Ref: 25/AP/2728) Listed building consent for the regularisation of internal and external alterations to the Coach House dated from 2002-2023 and the change of the Coach House from an ancillary dwelling to a

separate dwelling (Within: Dulwich Village Dulwich Village Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Richard Craig 020 7525 0436) 46 TRAFALGAR AVENUE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 6NR (Ref: 25/AP/2261) Variation of Condition 2 (Noise validation test) of planning permission ref. 24/AP/2231 dated 30/04/2025, for: 'Retention of air source heat pumps, including two external and two internal units.' The amendment includes: Amend the condition wording to allow submission of details within 11 months of the date of approval of the parent permission, due to the longer timeframe required. (Within: Trafalgar Avenue Trafalgar Avenue CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki 020 7525 0646) 25 - 27 TRAFALGAR AVENUE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 6NP (Ref: 25/AP/2262) Variation of Condition 2 (Noise validation test) for planning application ref: 24/AP/2230 dated 22.04.2025 for 'Retention of x4 Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) at ground floor level. The installation of insulation and 4 ASHP systems, each consisting of one external and one internal unit per dwelling. No alterations to the building structure or grounds will take place beyond the installation of the external ASHP units.' The amendments include: Propose to amend the condition type referred to as 'precommencement' on the decision notice. Amend the condition wording to allow submission of details within 11 months of the date of approval of the parent permission, due to the longer timeframe required. (Within: Trafalgar Avenue CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 020 7525 3148)

Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Abbie McGovern 020 7525 0254) 29 GLENGALL ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 6NJ (Ref: 25/AP/2608) Listed building consent for repair of roof. (Within: Glengall Road Glengall Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) 113 GROVE PARK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8LE (Ref: 25/AP/2610) Demolition of existing single storey prefabricated building and replacement with a new two storey building with associated landscaping, external plant, solar panels, fall protection and antennas.

(Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513 137967) Dated: 30 Sep 2025 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date (or 14 days for Permission in Principle, 30 days for EIA development).

STEPHEN PLATTS Director of Planning and Growth

240B CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 0RP (Ref: 25/AP/2791) Listed building consent for the replacement of existing concrete pitched roof coverings with faux flat coverings (Within: Camberwell New Road Camberwell New Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Anna Poulose 020 7525 3174) DELTA HOUSE 175-177 BOROUGH HIGH STREET SOUTHWARK SE1 1HR (Ref: 25/AP/2649) Alterations including partial demolition and extension to the existing building to create additional Class E office floorspace; to include extension and reconfiguration at roof level and the rear, creation associated amenity terraces, facade alterations including replacement shopfronts, replacement/additional plant and plant enclosures, and other works associated with the development. (Within: Borough High

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Licensing Act 2003, S17 Please take notice that Central Pozole Ltd has made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of Maiz, 58 Peckham Rye, London SE15 4JR to allow the (on) sale by retail of alcohol 1200 – 2300hrs Monday to Sunday. 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, where 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 on or before 21 October 2025.

Note: it is an offence 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: 23 Sept 2025.

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26 PUBLIC NOTICES

Thursday, October 2nd 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK MINOR TRAFFIC SCHEMES – 25/26 TRANCHE 1 The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (MTS 2526-Q1) Order 2025 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places, Loading places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) (MTS 2526-Q1) Order 2025 The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed routes) (Snowsfields and Weston Street) (No. 2) Traffic Order 2025 1.

Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 2 October 2025 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2.

The effects of the (Prescribed routes) Orders are to remake an existing prescribed route Order to amend the existing 'no entry' in SNOWSFIELDS at its junction with Weston Street (eastbound toward St Thomas Street and Bermondsey Street) to add 'except cycles' plates to permit cycles to enter and encourage cycling routes.

3.

4.

The effects of the (Charged-for parking places) Order are:(a)

in Controlled Parking Zone (‘CPZ’) 'C1' in UNION STREET reduce in length existing permit-holders only parking ('permit') on both sides by 5m per side (a total of 10m) south-west of its junction with Great Guildford Street (22m remain on the north-west side and 24.5m remain on the south-east side);

(b)

in CPZ 'G' (i) in DRUMMOND ROAD south-west side opposite its junction with Layard Square remove 5m existing 'permit' (104m remain), and (ii) in WILSON GROVE north-east side split and reduce existing 'permit' (a total of 46.5m remain), and opposite Nos. 52 and 53 Wilson Grove reduce existing 'permit' by 11.5m (21m remain);

(c)

in CPZ 'J' in FIELDING STREET north-west side o/s No. 26 Fielding Street extend existing 'permit' by 4m (new length 63.5m); and

(d)

in CPZ 'K' in COMBER GROVE west side o/s Nos. 1 - 61 Cameron House (Comber Estate) extend existing 'permit' by 1m (new length 21m).

The effects of the (Free parking places, Loading places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) Order are:(a)

in DRUMMOND ROAD south-west side opposite its junction with Layard Square add 5m new free motorcycle only parking;

(b)

in FIELDING STREET north-west side o/s No. 26 Fielding Street remove 4m existing free motorcycle only parking;

(c)

in COMBER GROVE west side o/s Nos. 1 - 61 Cameron House (Comber Estate) remove 1m of existing ‘timed’ waiting restrictions (single yellow lines ‘SYLs’);

(d)

in SUMNER AVENUE add contiguous ‘SYLs’ behind the existing 'School Keep Clear' markings (26.5m) on all sides of the north-eastern extremity to clarify the operating times which would remain Monday - Friday between 8 am and 5 pm;

(e)

in WILSON GROVE convert a total of 87m existing ‘SYLs’ to new ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines ‘DYLs’) on both sides between a point 15m south-east of the southern kerb-line of Pottery Street and a point 1.5m south-east of the common boundary of Nos. 51 and 52 Wilson Grove;

(f)

add new lengths or extend existing lengths of ‘DYLs’ (i) in ALLEYN PARK south-west side opposite Kingsdale School (38m), (ii) in BELFORT ROAD south-east side on either side of its junction with Gautrey Road (1m o/s No. 4 Belfort Road and 1m opposite No. 24 Belfort Road), (iii) BOXALL ROAD both sides south-east of its junction with Turney Road (by 4m o/s No. 29 Boxall Road and by 6m side of No. 266 Turney Road), (iv) in COLLEGE ROAD south-west side opposite No. 27 College Road Bell House (37m), and opposite Nos. 33 to 37 College Road (40m), (v) in GALLERY ROAD north-west side opposite Old College Lawn Tennis Club No. 10 Gallery Road (95m) and o/s No. 5 Gallery Road (32m), south-east side opposite No. 5 Gallery Road (47m), (vi) in GAUTREY ROAD south-west side opposite Nos. 1 to 11 Gautrey Road (42m), (vii) in REYNOLDS ROAD north-west side opposite Nos. 26 and 28 Reynolds Road (10m), (viii) in SUMNER AVENUE on both sides (10m, a total of 20m) north-eastward from the extent of the TfL (Transport for London) 'red route', (ix) in UNION STREET on both sides (5m, a total of 10m) south-west of its junction with Great Guildford Street, (x) in UPLAND ROAD on both sides (12m, a total of 24m) south-east of its junction with Barry Road, (xi) in VERNEY ROAD on both sides (a total of 73.5m) o/s John Keats Primary School on existing 'at any time' School Keep Clear markings, and (xii) in WILSON GROVE on both sides (a total of 52.5m) to accommodate parking changes and footway build-outs; and

(g)

The Council will also make the following changes to the map-based schedule of the Traffic Management Orders as an administrative exercise to more closely match what is in the street - please note that there will be no physical changes to the street at the following locations: (i) in HATCHAM ROAD amend existing ‘DYLs’ south-east side (between its junctions with Record Street and Penarth Street) to accommodate new kerb-lines and to add an existing inset loading place south-east side south of its junction with Record Street (2.4m in width, and 25m in length), and (ii) in RECORD STREET amend existing ‘DYLs’ on the west and south-west side (between its junctions with Penarth Street and Hatcham Road) to accommodate new kerb-lines and to add two existing inset loading places south-west side south-east of its junction with Hatcham Road (both loading places are 2.4m in width, one loading place is 17.5m in length, and the other is 6m in length) – all three loading only places described in 4g operate Monday to Saturday between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm (40 minutes max stay, no return within 2 hours).

NOTES: (1) ‘permit’ refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed. (2) ‘SYLs’ refer to timed waiting restrictions and ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions. (3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 5.

Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 6 October 2025, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 077 3132 4742 for booking details.

6.

Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order/s, or of any provision contained therein, on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 2 October 2025 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

Transport for London Public Notice

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE A100 GLA ROAD (TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable Thames Water infrastructure repair works to take place at A100 Tower Bridge Road in the London Borough of Southwark.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding in a northerly direction on Tower Bridge Road between its junctions with Druid Street and Fair Street.

This Order also allows all vehicles to turn left into Queen Elizabeth Street from Tooley Street.

The Order will be effective at certain times from 8.00 AM on the 18th October 2025 until 4.30 PM on the 19th October 2025 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

4. The prohibition will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

5. At such times as the prohibition is in force an alternative route will be indicated by trafc signs via Druid Street, Crucix Lane, Bermondsey Street, Tooley Street and Queen Elizabeth Street to normal route of travel.

THE A2 GLA ROAD (GREAT DOVER STREET, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable telecom works to take place at A2 Great Dover Street.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding in an easterly direction on Great Dover Street between its junctions with Borough High Street and Long Lane.

The Order will be effective at certain times from 10.00 PM on the 16th October 2025 until 4.30 AM on the 17th October 2025 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

4. The prohibition will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

5. At such times as the prohibition is in force an alternative route will be indicated by trafc signs for eastbound trafc via Borough High Street, Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, New Kent Road, Bricklayers Arms Roundabout and Great Dover Street to normal route of travel. for northbound trafc via Marshalsea Road, Southwark Bridge Road, Borough Road, Newington Causeway to follow the diversion route above.

Dated this 2nd day of October 2025 Andrew Ulph Co-ordination Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Dated this 2nd day of October 2025 Andrew Ulph Co-Ordination Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that CRISPIES ENTERPRISES LTD have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of (full name & postal address of the premises): Crispies - 343-345 Walworth Road, London SE17 2AL. The relevant licensable activities proposed to be carried on, or from the premises are (please include all proposed start times and finish times): The provision of late night refreshment: Monday- Sunday 23:00 - 04:00. Opening Hours: MondaySunday 11:00 - 04:00 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 within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Note: 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: 26/09/2025

Notice of application to vary a Premises Licence under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 Notice is hereby given that Bola 8 Ltd in respect of Premises known as Bola 8, Railway Arch 122, Elephant Road, London, SE17 1LB has applied to London Borough of Southwark for a Variation of a Premises Licence. The proposed variation is to extend the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays each week to 0430 the following morning from 0300; to reduce the time the premises can provide recorded music and entertainment of a like kind and when the premises may open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays each week to 0500 the following morning from 0600; to amend the condition relating to last entry of customers as agreed with the Metropolitan Police. Any representations regarding the above-mentioned application must be received in writing by The Licensing Service, Southwark Council, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH or by e-mail to licensing@southwark.gov.uk no later than 21st October 2025 stating the grounds for representation. The register of Southwark Council and the record of the application may be inspected at the address of the council, given above, during normal business hours or on the council’s website - www.southwark.gov.uk It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK PERMANENT E-SCOOTER & CYCLE HIRE PARKING – B7

The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (e-scooter & cycle hire) (No. 7) Order 2025 The London Borough of Southwark (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (e-scooter & cycle hire) (No. 7) Order 2025 1.

Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 2 October 2025 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2.

The effects of the Orders, are to:(a)

provide 14 permanent parking places on the carriageway for the use of e-scooter & cycle hire providers (who are participating in the pan-London e-scooter & cycle hire trails) only, 2 metres (‘m’) in width and 6.6m in length (unless otherwise stated) and aligned parallel to the kerb, at the following locations:COSTA STREET north-east side on the side of No. 43 Choumert Road; CRESCENT WOOD ROAD north-east side north-west of its north-easternmost junction with Sydenham Hill; CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD north-west side on the side of No. 349 Lordship Lane (5.5m in length); DEWAR STREET north-west side on the side of No. 66 Fenwick Road; DIAMOND STREET north-west side north-east of its junction with Blake's Road (5.5m in length inset bay); DOCKLEY ROAD south-east side south-west of a point opposite its junction with Thurland Road; DULWICH VILLAGE south-east side o/s No. 73 Dulwich Village; DUNTON ROAD north-west side o/s Nos. 18 to 22 Dunton Road; ELFINDALE ROAD south-east side opposite Nos. 89 and 91 Elfindale Road; EVELINA ROAD south-east side o/s Nos. 93 and 95 Evelina Road; GEORGE ROW south-west side north-west of a point opposite its junction with Sugar Lane; GLOBE POND ROAD north-east side o/s No. 1 Globe Pond Road; GRANGE WALK north-west side opposite No. 47 Grange Walk; and GROVE PARK south-east side opposite No. 28 Grove Park;

NOTES: (1) The measures in 2(b)-(j) below are proposed to accommodate the provision of the new permanent e-scooter & cycle hire parking places and in those locations in the carriageway as detailed in item 2(a) above. (2) ‘permit’ refers to parking places for holders’ of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed, ‘shared-use’ refers to parking places in which holders of a valid permit for the CPZ listed or ‘pay’ (‘Pay by Phone’ ticket holders) are permitted to park within the permitted hours. ‘DYLs’ refer to waiting restrictions which operate 'at any time' - all hours on every day of the week. (3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking (b)

in Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) 'B' (i) reduce existing permit-holders’ and ‘Pay by Phone’ parking ('shared-use') by 6.6m in COSTA STREET (27m remain), and (ii) reduce existing permit-holders’ only parking ('permit') by 6.6m in DEWAR STREET (22.5m remain);

(c)

in CPZ 'G' reduce existing 'permit' by 6.6m in DOCKLEY ROAD (81.5m remain), and in GEORGE ROW (40m remain);

(d)

in CPZ ‘GR' reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in DUNTON ROAD (33m remain), and in GRANGE WALK (59.5m remain);

(e)

in CPZ 'P' reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in ELFINDALE ROAD (11.5m remain);

(f)

in CPZ 'Q' reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in GROVE PARK (47m remain);

(g)

in CPZ 'R' reduce existing inset 'permit' by 5.5m in DIAMOND STREET (14.5m remain);

(h)

in CPZ ‘S' reduce existing 'shared-use' by 10.5m in GLOBE POND ROAD (31m remain);

(i)

reduce existing free 'short stay' parking by 6.6m in EVELINA ROAD (21m remain); and

(j)

amend existing 'at any time' waiting restrictions (double yellow lines 'DYLs') to accommodate the parking changes described in the above, by (i) in DULWICH VILLAGE remove 6.6m existing 'DYLs', (ii) in GRANGE WALK add 2m new 'DYLs', and (iii) in GLOBE POND ROAD extend existing 'DYLs' by 4m.

3.

Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 6 October 2025, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 077 3132 4742 for booking details.

4.

Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order/s, or of any provision contained therein, on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 2 October 2025 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION (Notice 2: This notice is for publication in local newspaper if Certificate C or D is completed) Proposed development at: Property number or name: Plot H1, Elephant Park, Street: Land bounded by Walworth road, Elephant Road, Deacon Street... and Sayer Street North Town: Elephant and Castle Postal town: London Postcode: SE1 Take notice that application is being made by: Organisation name: Hub Propco (Elephant) Limited c/o DP9 Ltd Applicant name: Mr. Michael Green For planning permission to: Description of proposed development: “Redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed use development comprising shared living (sui generis), affordable housing (Class C3) and Class E floorspace including ancillary cycle parking, accessible car parking, landscaping, public realm, plant and other associated works incidental to the development.”

Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: 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: Hub Propco (Elephant) Limited c/o DP9 Ltd Date: 29-09-2025 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.

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Thursday, October 2nd 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) BOROUGH ROAD, CONSORT ROAD, GROSVENOR TERRACE, DRUMMOND ROAD, HATFIELDS (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

Town & Country Planning Act 1990 PUBLIC INQUIRY At Southwark Council Offices 160 Tooley Street SE1 2QH Opening on Tuesday 28/10/2025 at 10am

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:

REASON FOR INQUIRY Appeal by Berkeley Homes (Capital) Plc, relating to the application to London Borough of Southwark for the demolition of existing buildings and phased redevelopment to provide a replacement supermarket and associated service yard and car parking (Use Class E(a)), flexible retail, leisure (including drinking establishment), and commercial accommodation (Use Class E/Sui Generis), dwellings (Use Class C3), landscaping and associated works, at Aylesham Centre, Rye Lane, London, SE15 5EW.

(2a) Borough Road, at its junction with Newington Causeway/Borough High Street (2b) Consort Road, between Copeland Road and No’s 104 (2c) Grosvenor Terrace, between Camberwell Road and No’s 24 (2d) Drummond Road, between Jamaica Road and Perryn Road (2e) Hatfields, between Isabel Street and Joan Street 3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) Newington Causeway, Gaunt Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Great Suffolk Street. Borough Road, London Road, Newington Causeway, (2b) as indicated by the signs displayed. (2c) as indicated by the signs displayed (2d) Jamaica Road, Keetons Road, Tranton Road. Tranton Road Keetons Road. (2e) as indicated by the signs displayed

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) 23rd – 25th October (2b) 23rd – 24th October between 22:00hrs and 06:00hrs. (2c) 22nd – 23rd October (2d) 20th October – 16th November (2e) 21st October at 21:00hrs – 22nd October at 06:00hrs also 22nd October at 21:00hrs – 23rd October at 06:00hrs

7.

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

An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold an Inquiry opening on the date shown above to decide the appeal.

The inquiry is being live streamed and can be viewed at Southwark Council - YouTube Members of the public may attend the Inquiry and, at the Inspector’s discretion, express their views.

If you wish to participate in the Inquiry virtually, please contact the Local Planning Authority (email: Joanna.vincent@gateleyhamer.com ) or telephone: 01483 230164 for details of how to do so.

If you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the inquiry venue, you should contact the Council to confirm that suitable provisions are in place. Contact victoria.lewis@southwark.gov.uk the council’s case officer (tel : 0207 525 5410) Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed at the Council offices by prior arrangement and at the following website: https://gateleyhamer-pi.com/en-gb/aylesham-centre/ Where applicable, you can use the internet to see information and to check the progress of cases through GOV.UK. The address of the search page is - https://www.gov.uk/appeal-planning-inspectorate Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate: Aimee Peckham, Tel: 0303 444 5151, Email: aimee.peckham@planninginspectorate.gov.uk Planning Inspectorate References: APP/A5840/W/25/3366760

Dated this 2nd October 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) 53672480/Conway (2b) LBSCR14254/amey (2c) LBSCR14273/amey (2d) SLM08116690340/thames (2e) LBSCR14268/centurion

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SPORT 29

By Alex Smith SURREY LOST their grasp on the Rothesay County Championship trophy for the first time in 1,100 days, but saw a glimpse into their future as Ralphie Albert took centre stage against Hampshire.

Defending champs dethroned but grandson of Jimmy White shines

again.

Those weren’t helped when Liam Dawson swished outside his off stump three overs later but Washington Sundar and James Fuller recorrected things with patience and runs.

The pair put on 62 to flesh out Hampshire’s lead, but it proved the last resistance as spin went through the tail.

Indian leg spinner Rahul Chahar picked up his first Championship

Hamlet can’t hurt leaders with ‘kitchen sink’ as own goal decisive

By John Kelly

Photo by Rob Avis

Dacey’s side went into the game in fourth place ahead of a mouthwatering clash in front of 2,564 in East Dulwich.

The Hamlet came flying out of the blocks and took the lead when Nyren Clunis found Anthony Jeffrey who fired past Melvin Minter into the bottom corner in the twelfth minute.

Amadou Kassarate had a chance to make it 2-0 only to lift his effort over the bar from close range.

Brentwood equalised against the run of play on 39 minutes. Kymani

Thomas went down the left before cutting in and shooting and though Toby Bull saved he could only parry it to Daniel Ogunleye who headed home.

Geofrey Okonkwo made an

important block for the hosts as both sides struggled to put good passages of play together.

But it was the Blues who got the decisive goal when Dulwich defender Michael Chambers inadvertently headed the ball into his own net with 15 fifteen minutes left.

Dulwich couldn’t find an equaliser as Brentwood extended their winning run in the league to eight games after an opening-day draw.

The Hamlet stay in fourth with sixteen points from eight games.

“We chucked the kitchen sink at it and it didn’t work,” Dacey said.

“It was a great finish [by Jeffrey], it’s taken a lot of work to get him back. I’m delighted for him.”

Dulwich are in FA Trophy action on Saturday when they welcome Hendon to Champion Hill in the third qualifying round. Kick-off is 3pm.

wicket when Fuller slog swept to deep square, before Ralphie Albert thudded into Currie’s off stump.

Sundar waved his bat on an 89ball fifty, but Abbott was caught and bowled by Albert and Sundar

Slam Dunc Photo by Dave Anderson

MARK DACEY said Dulwich Hamlet “chucked the kitchen sink at it” as they lost 2-1 to unbeaten Isthmian League Premier Division leaders Brentwood Town at Champion Hill at the weekend.

Hamlet boss Mark Dacey

Surrey’s Ralph Albert

Photo by Mark Sandom

Nottinghamshire confirmed themselves as champions midway through the evening to end Surrey’s three-season dynasty as red ball kings.

But Albert, the seventeen-year-old grandson of snooker icon Jimmy White, celebrated his first two first-class wickets before picking up a maiden red ball fifty to give Surrey a chance of sending Hampshire to Division Two. The England Under 19 all-rounder bowled Scott Currie and caught and bowled Kyle Abbott in the morning as Hampshire claimed a 101 first-innings lead.

He then struck 61 not out during a 97-run stand with Dan Lawrence in the evening – Surrey ended the day with a 124 lead, with Hampshire needing to at least match Durham’s result to avoid relegation.

After 13 wickets had fallen on the first day, on a pitch sympathetic but not overwhelmingly so for the bowlers, the second day began with a similar tone.

Toby Albert couldn’t be blamed for edging a Matt Fisher in-ducking stunner to first slip, before fellow overnight batter Ben Brown was plumb lbw three balls later.

Fisher had immediately swung the momentum of the match, and gave Hampshire the relegation jitters

A SURREY STAR IS BORN

picked out deep midwicket off his compatriot, two runs shy of a batting bonus point.

That near miss shouldn’t impact Hampshire’s chances of staying in Division One, with Durham also narrowly failing to get to 350, meaning that as long as Hampshire match Durham’s result they will stay up.

A victory would be the most straightforward method of securing their status, and Brad Wheal appeared to be fast-forwarding his side there with two quick wickets.

Rory Burns’ batting for the season was ended when he edged a good ball to first slip, before Ryan Patel hooked straight to the deep square fielder.

Abbott then took over with one of his incredible spells, taking three wickets in four overs.

The South African had Dom Sibley and Ben Foakes caught behind before keeping one low to castle Ollie Sykes.

But Ralphie Albert and Lawrence grinded out on the slow pitch and made the most of a ragged Hampshire session, to head towards a position from which they could win the game.

Albert largely made use of space behind the wicket, but also drove through the covers beautifully, to take himself to a second professional halfcentury in 68 balls.

Lawrence became Abbott’s fourth notch of the innings when he was bowled, but Surrey remained six down at close, while Hampshire suffered a blow as Sundar damaged his hand while fielding a ball off his own bowling.

Lorenzo Duncan, right, heads home the equaliser

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Lorenzo brilliantly flicked home a header after Matt Day’s opener in the first half.

Ajay Ashanike’s hosts created numerous chances, while at the other end former Fisher forward Kesna Clarke was superbly marshalled by Ange Djadja.

Ashanike introduced Duncan, Kelvin Bakere, Omari Williams and Blake Loyza from the bench as Fisher chased a leveller.

In the 86th minute, with the continued urging of the Dockers Stand, Tom Jones found Jack Gibbons on the right and his pinpoint cross was headed in by the diving Duncan.

Fisher are eleventh in the table with games in hand on most of the sides above them, and travel to Faversham Strike Force (CT5 4LN) this Saturday for a 3pm kick-off in the league.

is the last piece of the puzzle and it's the most important. So I'm ready to go.

"She's 4ft11ins but she uses that as a strength. I’ve got to be smart. I can't get carried away, which I sometimes do. It's about picking your moments and I believe I'll come out on top.”

Scotney holds the IBF, WBO and WBC belts.

Flores won the WBA title in May. Flores said: "I will be ready for a war. Ellie Scotney is a great and tough fighter, but I am up for the challenge.

"I know the importance of this fight - a win over Scotney will put me in the history books as Mexico's first undisputed female fighter, and I am ready to make history."

LORENZO DUNCAN scored four minutes from time to earn Fisher a point in their 1-1 SCEFL Premier Division draw against Larkfield & New Hythe at St Paul’s last weekend.

Ellie Scotney aiming for history books with undisputed bout

By John Kelly

ELLIE SCOTNEY wants to be “in the history books forever” as she aims to become the undisputed super-bantamweight champion when she faces Mayelli Flores next month.

Catford’s Scotney and Flores, from

Mexico, will fight for all four of the major super-bantamweight titles on the same bill as Jake Paul's exhibition with Gervonta Davis on November 14.

Scotney, 27, has a perfect 11-0 record, compared to Flores’ 13-1-1.

Scotney, who is 5ft4ins, will unusually have a significant height advantage over her 33-year-old

opponent.

Scotney will be the youngest British boxer to fight for the undisputed world championship.

She said: “November 14, it's time to be in the history books forever.

“It's surreal. Since signing with [promoter] MVP they've delivered, I've gone champion to champion. This

30 SPORT SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP Swansea City - 1 Vipotnik 12’ Millwall - 1 Coburn 46’ Date: Satuday 27 September 2025 Man of the match: Tristan Crama Referee: Dean Whitestone Attendance: 14,942 (810)

By Will Scott MILLWALL AND Swansea City shared the spoils in a closely fought 1-1 draw in south Wales, a match that had plenty of drama.

The Swans had a penalty shout waved away and a goal disallowed in the final stages of the match, while Macaulay Langstaff had a shot blocked with the goalkeeper off his line.

Somehow, the game only ended with two goals, despite a flurry of chances in the final ten minutes of the match, with Millwall holding firm and defending well to maintain their unbeaten away record this season.

It was also a tie that saw Josh Coburn open his account for the season, atoning for an earlier first-half miss with a powerful header on the cusp of half-time, which neutralised Zan Vipotnik's early opener.

Millwall headed into the match having secured their first home league win of the season, and were looking to continue that form against a side who were unbeaten in ten at Swansea.com Stadium, and had suffered a last-minute heartbreak against Birmingham City the previous weekend..

Swansea looked very comfortable on the ball in the opening stages, frequently cutting through Millwall's lines with slick passing often orchestrated by Ethan Galbraith.

The Swans' effort and intensity were soon rewarded by the opener. In the twelfth minute, Will Smallbone was dispossessed on the edge of the box by Zeidane Inoussa. The Swede drove on goal before cutting it back to Ronald, whose effort was deflected by Vipotnik past Steven Benda and into the Lions' net.

Millwall struggled to get a foothold in the game, although they did manage to fashion a few chances, with their first coming when Emakhu laid it off for Smallbone in the fifteenth minute, whose effort flew just past the post.

The Swans were still the dominant force in the match, however, with Galbraith firing an effort wide from distance shortly after, and Inoussa lashing one past the post

LIONS SURVIVE LATE SWANS STORM Millwall survive penalty scare and disallowed goal to snatch point after Coburn breaks scoring duck from inside the box two minutes later.

The Lions started to grow into the half, and Smallbone had another chance to level the tie in the 28th minute when Ryan Leonard chipped the ball into him, but under pressure, he put his shot wide.

Three minutes later, Thierno Ballo had a low shot saved after exchanging passes with Mazuo-Sacko.

The dangerous Vipotnik had a chance to double his goal tally and Swansea's lead in the 40th minute when he pulled down Marko Stamenic's chipped ball into the box, but Tristan Crama and Leonard intervened to ensure his final effort was blocked and cleared.

Millwall immediately raced down the other end, and Emakhu put in a beautiful ball that fizzed across the six-yard box before seeming to fall right into Coburn's path from yards out, but Ben Cabango put in an inch-perfect challenge to deny the striker.

However, Swansea were not able to keep Coburn out for long. In the 46th minute, Cooper was tripped near the halfway

line, winning a free kick that Bryan took quickly, finding Ballo. The Austrian winger put in a floated ball that Cooper nodded across the box for Coburn to head home from yards out.

The pace of the game slowed dramatically in the second half, with Swansea controlling possession but not creating anything, while Millwall had a few transition moments they failed to convert into chances.

The match started to come back to life around the 65th minute, when Alex Neil made his first changes of the match, bringing on Macaulay Langstaff and Camiel Neghli for Smallbone and Ballo, shifting to a 4-4-2.

Shortly after, Vipotnik received the ball in the box, turned, and passed it to Ronald, who wildly blasted the ball over the bar.

Millwall had a couple of corners shortly after as they started to pile on the pressure, with Crama heading over from the second one.

A minute later, a poor back pass and pressure from Coburn forced out a

misplaced pass by Swans goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux, which Langstaff pounced on, but with the net gaping, he had his effort blocked.

In what had become a rapid, back-andforth affair again, Swansea went forward again and were denied what looked to be a penalty when the ball was played across the box and Vipotnik was pulled back

by Cooper, but referee Dean Whitestone waved away the Swans fans' protests.

Millwall did not dwell on the decision, but surged forward, and Emakhu forced out a low save to Vigouroux's left, with Langstaff's rebound smothered.

The chances kept coming, with substitute Manuel Benson curling one over the bar in the 79th minute.

Three minutes later, Steven Benda's goal kick was intercepted by Vipotnik, who drove forward before squaring it for Adam Idah, whose close-range effort curled wide of the left post.

Idah looked to have the ball in the net in the 87th minute after he pounced when Benda spilled Vipotnik's fierce, low effort

had one last week and now this one.

"When the league is so tight, with teams from the bottom beating sides at the top, these are the games in which you want to keep accumulating points, so it’s a decision I feel the referee got wrong.

“You have to give referees 30 minutes after the game before speaking to them, so I’ll be asking him why he got it wrong.

"Unfortunately, it’s gone now and we don’t want to be a team that is unlucky and whingeing about decisions, and we know we need to be more clinical in the final third.

“We were very good for large parts of the first half and then got the goal. But we conceded a set-piece on the stroke of halftime that we didn’t defend properly.

“We’ve got to find a way of getting that second goal."

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Neil was delighted Coburn got off the mark.

"Really pleased for him because he's getting into the right positions," Neil said. "He's getting opportunities, and that's what you want from your striker.

He's just not really managed to convert.

"I think that he needed that goal for himself. We needed it certainly in the game as well. So, I'm really pleased for him.

"We know Josh's movement is good.

We know he lands in good areas. We know chances are always going to come his way.

"Hopefully, now we can try and go on a little bit of a run where we'll be a little bit more clinical, and make sure we try and finish those sort of opportunities off."

Swansea boss fumes over penalty snub

By Will Scott SWANSEA CITY boss Alan Sheehan said he will demand answers from referee Dean Whitestone after Swansea City were denied a late penalty in their 1-1 draw with Millwall

Zan Vipotnik looked to have his shirt pulled back by Jake Cooper in the 75th minute while trying to apply a finish to Josh Tymon’s low cross, but Whitestone waved away the Slovenian striker’s protests.

The Irish head coach told the media after the game that he strongly disagreed with Whitestone’s decision.

“It was a stonewall penalty, I don’t know what else to say,” Sheehan said.

“These are the decisions right now. We

Josh Coburn nods Millwall into the lead

Neil pleased as Coburn opens season account

ALEX NEIL thought Josh Coburn "needed that" after the striker scored his first goal of the season against Swansea City.

Coburn looked to have broken his duck late in the first half, but was denied a tap-in by Ben Cabango's excellently timed challenge.

The 22-year-old striker bounced back quickly, thumping home Jake Cooper's flick on on the cusp of halftime to restore parity in the game.

The header was Coburn's first goal of the season after signing for a club-record fee in the summer.

Coburn scored five league goals in 20 appearances while on loan at The Den last season.

from outside the box, but the referee deemed Benda had both hands on the ball and ruled the goal out.

Both sides were throwing everything at securing the three points, with Neil making a further three attacking substitutes, and Langstaff had another shot blocked in the 90th minute after Neghli's cut-back.

The Swans put real pressure on Millwall in the dying stages of the match, but the Lions held firm to secure the point.

Millwall: 4-3-3: Benda; Leonard, Crama, Cooper, Bryan; Mazuo-Sacko (Mitchell 78), Luongo, Smallbone (Langstaff 68); Ballo (Neghli 67), Emakhu (Bangura-Williams 88), Coburn (Ivanovic 78) Substitutes: Crocombe, Sturge, Taylor, Harding Swansea City: 4-2-3-1: Vigouroux; Key, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon; Galbraith, Stamenic; Inoussa, Yalcouye (Idah 80), Ronald (Benson 72); Vipotnik Unused Substitutes: Fisher, Fulton, Eom, Samuels-Smith, Franco, Cullen, Casey

Josh Coburn celebrates after scoring

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MILLWALL SUPPORTS PROSTATE UNITED

Paul Robinson, William Kilgannon, and Lukas Jensen

EXCLUSIVE

By Will Scott MILLWALL ARE encouraging fans to join football-themed challenge Prostate United this October to help save lives.

Prostate United is a yearly campaign that invites staff and fans of football clubs to walk, run, or cycle every day in October to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. The Lions have long supported the charity, dedicating their frontof-shirt sponsorship to them in the 2013-14 season.

That same year, Millwall fan Brian Kilgannon was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer, and made

By Will Scott ZAK LOVELACE'S recovery is "bang on schedule", Alex Neil said.

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Lions encourage fans to sign up for footballthemed challenge this October

Lovelace recovery ‘on schedule’

an award-winning film 'Don't fear your foe' to spread awareness of the disease.

Ten years on since Kilgannon tragically passed, his son William took part in a reprisal of the film, which will be premiered this autumn.

Kilgannon said: “The Den means so much to me and my family. It’s where my dad, my hero, first spoke out about his diagnosis, and the club and their fans have always been magnificent supporters of the work of Prostate Cancer UK. I want to honour my dad’s legacy, celebrate his efforts and encourage as many Millwall fans to get behind us and show their support.

“Prostate United is a great way to do this, bringing the football community

together and it’s fantastic that the fans of this great club – and the wider football family - can combine to raise money to save lives and do Millwall proud too.”

The disease also has a personal connection to the club. Goalkeeper Lukas Jensen's father was diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago.

Jensen said: “When I heard Millwall were supporting Prostate Cancer UK I was really keen to get involved and show my support. My Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few years ago, but thanks to an early diagnosis and treatment, he is all clear now. This felt like a great chance to show my support for him and get behind a cause close to my

heart.

“Meeting William and hearing his story brings home the special connection between Millwall and Prostate Cancer UK and shows how important football – and the football community - can be in sharing hugely important messages.

“When you are told prostate cancer is the only major cancer without a national screening programme, and 63,000 men (three times the capacity of The Den) are living with disease in London you realise it’s about time we put prostate cancer in its place.

“It’s why we are calling on our fans, and the wider football community, to support the cause, to do something positive and ultimately save lives.”

and being a wide centre-half, it was important that I stepped out when the ball was there because I was maybe the spare man,” Taylor said.

“If you just sit in, they'll keep the ball and keep attacking us. I was really trying to be on the front foot, and anytime the ball went into him, I was just trying to get as tight as possible.

“It was a good challenge; he's a good player. Playing for a Premier League team, he's got a lot of skills, so I had to be on it that day.”

It is not the first time Taylor has come up against a top-flight side.

The centre-back was thrown into the deep end as an eighteen-year-old, making his first-team debut for West Brom against Arsenal in the EFL Cup Second Round in August 2021.

Taylor started in the heart of defense as part of a very young side, while Arsenal had a full-strength front four of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Nicolas Pepe.

The Gunners won the tie 6-0.

“It was a great experience,” Taylor said.“Looking back, I don't think I realised how young I was.

“I thought at that time I was ready for first-team football; I should be playing all the time. I was definitely young and inexperienced, but it was such an important game for me to play.

“The team we played against was one of the best teams in the country in Arsenal. The result wasn't great, but we had a young team anyway. It was a good experience.”

When asked how he found the physical levels, Taylor said: “That was the biggest thing, physically.

“I don't think I was ready then for that level of speed. I got a cramp after seven minutes or something. It was definitely a learning curve for me.”

Taylor was handed the armband for eight minutes after Robert Snodgrass was substituted off, a notable achievement for a teenager.

However, he was used to the role.

“I was captain throughout all the age groups, from eleven and upwards,”

Taylor said. “Then, when I was in the under-18s and the scholar group, I was also captain for the FA Youth Cup. So I think they wanted to see how I'd do in a first-team game.

Taylor never quite got a consistent run of games for the Baggies despite a promising debut, going out on loan three seasons in a row to League One clubs.

He joined Cheltenham Town for the 2022-23 season, Bolton Wanderers for the latter half of the following campaign, and Wycombe Wanderers last year.

Taylor was initially recalled from his loan spell with Wycombe in January after impressing, making one appearance for West Brom in a 5-1 FA Cup loss to Bournemouth, before returning to the Chairboys later that month.

Taylor thinks his extensive experience in League One has him in good standing as he leaps a division.

“All [loans] were important for different reasons,” Taylor said. “At Cheltenham, it was my first loan, and it was my first experience of getting men's

The nineteen-year-old forward rejoined Millwall in January after three years with Rangers, but underwent knee surgery shortly after he returned to the club where he made his first-team debut aged fifteen.

Lovelace returned to training last month after rehabbing his knee over the summer, and made his first under-21s appearance on Tuesday, September 23, coming on as a substitute in their 4-0 win over Colchester United.

He started for Kevin Nugent’s side the following week, playing a scheduled opening 30 minutes against Cardiff City.

Neil is pleased with Lovelace's progress.

"His recovery is bang on schedule," Neil said. "He's been planned to play this game for a number of weeks now.

He's been training with the first team on a regular basis. He's building up his load.

"We need to bear in mind with Zak, he's very much like Aidomo [Emakhu] for me in the fact that that we need to keep him fit. This is the longest Aidomo has ever been fit since he's been here in terms of consecutively, and now he's starting to play games where he can play ninety minutes and he can last matches.

"We need to do a similar type process with Zak where we build him up and try and keep him fit and keep him available. He is right on schedule at the moment, so we're pleased with where he is."

Goalkeeper Lukas Jensen is also participating in light training for the first time since rupturing his Achilles tendon in April.

Taylor reflects on ‘learning curve’ Arsenal debut ...continued from back page

Taylor has already tested himself against top-quality opponents in a Millwall shirt, starting away at Selhurst Park as part of a back three, alongside Crama and Grant.

“The first ten minutes were very intense,” Taylor said. “Getting used to it took me a few minutes.

“But as soon as we settled down as a team, I think we kept possession well.

Individually, I think I won my duels, which is the main thing defensively. I did my job, which is the most important thing for me as a centre-half.

“Then, in possession, I grew into the game and tried going forward a bit more, tried playing through the lines more.

I think it was a positive performance from the team as well.”

Taylor was often tasked with marking former Lion Romain Esse, who was replaced at half-time after frequently emerging second best in duels with the centre-back.

“The game plan was to be aggressive,

football in League One. “I really enjoyed my time there and played nearly 50 games in a year. So as an eighteen, nineteen-year-old, it really helped me.

“Then Bolton was another League One loan, but this time at the top of League One, where you're expected to get promoted and do well. There was a good away support and home support, so they're always expecting to win. That was another learning curve because I got injured, and I didn't always play as well. I had to adapt to that.

“Then Wycombe last year was my favorite year in football because I was playing every week and we were flying at the top of League One. “We should have been promoted if we had finished a bit stronger. But that was just so fun. I enjoyed every game, and going to train every day was a good experience.

“After three years, it was definitely time for me to take the next challenge and try to play in the Championship.

That's why I've done it.”

Caleb Taylor in action against Crystal Palace

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‘MY EYES LIT UP’ Caleb Taylor ready for step up to Championship after switching boyhood club for The Den

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By Will Scott

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CALEB TAYLOR revealed his “eyes lit up” when he heard Millwall were interested in signing him, and explained why he decided to leave his boyhood club.

The 22-year-old centre-back was a long-term target for the Lions, and he completed his move from West Bromwich Albion in the final week of the summer transfer window.

Taylor signed a long-term deal with the club and made his debut against Wrexham on August 30, coming off the bench in the 82nd minute. He has since made another league substitute appearance against Watford and started against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup Third Round.

Taylor joined West Brom’s academy aged ten and made his debut aged eighteen, but he was unable to break into the first team, spending the past three seasons on loan at League One. He finished his Baggies career having made twelve appearances.

Taylor explained to this paper why he decided to move on from West Brom.

“I'm really happy with my time at West Brom,” Taylor said. “I loved it there, it's my home club.

“But it gets to a point where if you're not playing, you've got to play [somewhere]. I was 22, turning 23 this year. My chance there had gone, and I needed to prove myself somewhere else.

“When I heard Millwall [were interested], it was at the start of a window, my eyes lit up, my family's eyes lit up. My dad knows what a big club it is and how good the fans are. When I heard about it, I was just really excited and really wanted to get it done.”

Taylor pointed to the Lions’ longterm prospects as another important factor in his decision.

“The standard Millwall team is defensively good,” Taylor said. “They try to keep a lot of clean sheets.

“The last four, five seasons, they've finished in the top half or around it, and nearly got play-offs last year.

They're a club that's definitely going forward.

“When I spoke to the manager before I came, he was telling me how much they're developing the training ground, the stadium, and how they're pushing to improve.

“They might finish high every year, so I can definitely see what project they're trying to achieve here.

It's exciting, and I'm really happy to hopefully be a part of it going forward.”

As Taylor became aware of Millwall’s interest in him, he sought advice from ex-Lion Jed Wallace, who spoke glowingly of the club.

“I spoke to Jed quite a lot because he was really helpful with me coming through the last few years,” Taylor said. “He was telling me how much of a great club it is, and he was telling me about [Jake] Cooper because they're good friends.

“Then I knew Tristan [Crama] because I've played against him a few times. I think he scored against me last season. I knew what type of player he is.

“I played with Kamarl [Grant], he came on the trial at West Brom when he was sixteen or something. When I walked in, I was like, 'Oh my god', I recognize you. I can remember when you were at West Brom for a tiny bit.

“I knew what kind of players were here. I knew how experienced and how much promise everyone here has.”

While Taylor has plenty of experience at the League One level, making 88 appearances across three seasons, he had only made four substitute appearances in the Championship ahead of his move.

Does he feel ready for the step up?

“I know what it would be like because I've trained with top, fast Championship players,” Taylor said.

“I know it's different from a game, but I know what to expect. Even in League One, it's very good physically.

I'm just looking forward to trying to adapt to it and test myself, really.” ...continued on page 31

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Ivanovic signs new deal

By Will Scott

MIHAILO IVANOVIC has signed a new, long-term deal with Millwall.

Alex Neil confirmed that the striker had been offered a new contract following his side's 1-1 draw with Charlton, and Ivanovic has now committed his future to the club.

The 20-year-old netted thirteen goals in his debut season in English football after signing for the club in August 2024, finishing as the Lions' top scorer.

The Serbian's talent has attracted interest from other clubs, with Millwall rejecting a bid from Parma in the closing stages of the summer transfer window.

Ivanovic has continued to be one of the first names on the teamsheet this season, starting the Lions' first five league games of the season and assisting Luke Cundle's winner against Sheffield United.

He suffered a shoulder injury in a Carabao Cup Third Round tie with Crystal Palace, ruling him out for one game, but he was deemed fit enough to feature off the bench against Swansea City last weekend.

"I’m pleased that Mihailo has signed a long-term contract with the club,” Steve Gallen, Millwall Director of Football, told the club's website.

“It’s something we have been talking to Mihailo’s representatives about all summer; we were both consistent – we didn’t want Mihailo to go and he didn’t want to leave.

“We had a lot of enquiries and offers for Mihailo over the summer, but we didn’t accept them. This new contract is just reward for a very good first season in English football and we hope he keeps improving and scoring goals.”

Mihailo Ivanovic

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