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INCE THE current administration were re-elected with a manifesto pledge in 2014 of building 11,000 council homes by 2043, the News has printed numerous stories on how they are getting on with that target.
This week a report from the council admits that it will fail to hit the 1,500 mark by 2018, with 400 in total being built in that time and a further 300 the following year. However, the cabinet member responsible remains confident that the lessons they are learning will ensure the 2043 target will be hit. It is always a struggle to present the sea of differing figures in black and white, among the mud-slinging between the Southwark Liberal Democrats in opposition and the Labour-run council. And as we approach yet another election, in the next few weeks even more figures will be banded about by both parties. Despite politicians often looking at the same questions and coming up with different answers, both parties can agree that there are not enough council homes and we desperately need more. It’s a London-wide crisis and there are no short-term quick fixes. So credit where credit is due – the borough’s commitment is ambitious and having a target is something that local people can measure. By publishing the figures we are able to see whether this is achievable. The council figures include homes being built from scratch and other ‘hidden homes’ converted from disused property on council estates like garages and store rooms. Meanwhile hundreds of council homes have been sold and hundreds more demolished, while the local authorities are dealing with Tory government cuts to new homes funding, caps on borrowing which stop them building their own new homes and an incentivised Right to Buy scheme which forces the council to sell its stock to tenants. And in the midst of all this, confusion reigns over the thousands of ‘affordable homes’ that have been built in the borough. The term ‘affordable’ is often confused with social or target rent (perhaps intentionally sometimes) so here is the basic difference – social rent is normally set at around 30-40 percent of market rents levels but is also linked to earnings, making it more stable than properties simply linked to the everballooning rental market. ‘Affordable’ units are set at anything up to 80 percent of market rents – which means they can be completely unaffordable in London’s overheated housing bubble. The council has said up to 49 percent of affordable homes in Southwark have been set at genuine social rent levels by their Housing Association owners. This is good news, no doubt about that – these properties will actually be what they say on the tin – affordable. As they are not council owned, however, there is no obligation for housing associations to keep the rent levels low (although on developments the council is directly involved in like the Aylesbury, social rents are secured for 250 years).
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Walworth’s extreme cake maker
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Cafe owner who spends days on her creations appearing on Channel 4 show By Gem Sofianos
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A WALWORTH café owner is showcasing her unique and extravagant cakes on a new Channel 4 programme.
Nastassja Lusengo, 32, who runs The Vibe Café at the Crypt on Liverpool Grove features on Extreme Cake Makers, creating elaborate and jaw dropping designs that could be mistaken for works of art. Nastassja, who also runs The Indulgent Sugar Plum Bakery, was approached last year to feature on the show after the production company discovered her on Instagram and at first questioned if her designs were actually cakes, as they were so impressive. Nastassja told the News: “We don’t do novelty; we create cakes that start a conversation.” Two years ago she started the café, which is very much a family affair; her aunt runs the café, her mother and brother head up the kitchen, while Nastassja works on the unique online orders that clients commission. She explained that she is ‘a cake artist rather than a cake designer’ and her most interesting cake ‘Dream Catcher’ featured on the show and was made for London singer Floacist. The cake included an intricate edible feather boa made up of 100
“I have big dreams in what I do in my business and I want to change the scope of what cake is, we are more than just cake” pieces of sugar paper, which took two days to make.
Her cakes typically take five to six days to create, as everything is
handcrafted and painted and doesn’t simply end with baking. Other elaborately detailed cakes that feature on the show are a nearly three foot tall wedding cake decorated with a centre piece of 70 edible ruffles and a two foot tall, 3tiered cake, which not only had sponge the colours of the Nigerian flag and sweets hidden inside but an edible 3D fabric skirt to match the party girl’s dress. Before what she describes as tripping and falling into baking,
Nastassja was an artist and fashion designer and uses her artistic flair as inspiration on her show-stopping creations. Café customers can catch a glimpse of some of her extraordinary creations as she bakes them and dummy examples of cake designs are displayed for all to admire. Nastassja added: “I have big dreams in what I do in my business and I want to change the scope of what cake is, we are more than just cake.”
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Pair could hold ‘vital information’ in car arson hunt say police
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Southwark News, May 18 2017
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By Chiara Giordano
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POLICE HAVE released images of two people who could hold “vital information” in the hunt for the arsonists who destroyed a family car.
PC Matthew Wilkinson, dedicated ward officer for South Bermondsey, has released CCTV images of two people who were in Elgar Street, Rotherhithe, just 20 minutes before a car was deliberately set alight on September 14 last year. CCTV footage recorded on that night shows the arsonists, believed to be two men, strolling down the road at about 4am, before heading straight for a silver Volkswagen Polo parked on the side of the road. One of them is captured emptying out some sort of accelerant from a container on to the bonnet of the car, before dousing the roof of the car as well. The second person then appears to set something alight before throwing it at the car, which instantly turns into a fireball as they run off in the direction they first came from. The car, which had a 2011 registration plate, was a “complete write off” and was worth about £4,500. Police would now like to speak to two people who were in the area shortly before the arson attack and who might hold vital information which would lead to the arrest of those responsible. PC Wilkinson said: “Police at Rotherhithe are still investigating
Landlords prepared to fight to keep pub
China Hall landlords Michael and Linda Norris with grandson Luke and daughter Carrie
Police would like to speak to these two people, who could hold ‘vital information’
By Chiara Giordano
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THE LANDLORDS of an underthreat Rotherhithe pub say they are willing to take its new owner to court to save their business.
the arson attack which occurred in September 2016 which destroyed a family's car. “The CCTV still depicts two individuals that were in the vicinity of the arson attack about 20 minutes prior to the car being set alight.
The car as it went up in flames
“These individuals may hold vital information which could assist the police investigation. “Please could these individuals or anyone that knows them, call police on 0208 721 2802 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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New primary to move into site of former Southwark Free School By Chiara Giordano
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A NEW primary school will move into the building constructed for another free school which closed its doors earlier this year. John Keats Primary Free School, proposed by the existing John Donne School, in Peckham, is expected to open in September 2018. The new school will move into premises in Rotherhithe New Road which were originally purpose-built for Southwark Free School. The tiny Southwark Free School closed its doors earlier this year after it only
managed to fill fourteen per cent of its 420 places, and its 56 pupils were given places elsewhere in the borough. The vision is for John Keats to fulfil the shortfall of places left behind by Southwark Free School, which was expected to provide 60 school places per year in Bermondsey. A public consultation set up on the John Keats website shows that Communitas Education Trust proposes to build the new free school in Rotherhithe New Road, SE16 3DH. The new free school, recently granted approval by the Department for Education, will cater for 420 pupils. John Keats will be a co-educational
school with two forms of entry from reception through to Year 6, providing 60 places in each year group and a nursery providing places for three to four year olds. It promises to provide a “first-class, creative education” for its students. As part of the pre-opening phase, the team at John Keats is holding a public consultation for six weeks, consulting with parents, residents, businesses and the wider community. This public consultation opened on Monday, May15, and will close on June 23. To have your say on the proposals, visit: www.jkacademy.org.uk/Consultationvision.html
The China Hall, in Lower Road, faces closure after the freehold of the pub building was sold to developer Hamna Wakaf by owners Punch Tavern. Landlords Michael and Linda Norris, 68 and 56, were told last year that their lease would not be renewed when it comes to an end on May 28. They then received a letter from the new owner offering them a ten-year lease – but it was for £75,000 a year, which is almost double what the publicans pay now. The landlords of 34 years successfully managed to get the pub listed as an asset of community value in February after enlisting the help of Steve Silcock and Andy Large of the southeast London branch of the Campaign for Real Ale. Mr and Mrs Norris, who live above the pub with their family, have said they are willing to take Hamna Wakaf to court to challenge their eviction and the huge rent increase – however, no court date has yet been set. Simon Hughes, Lib Dem prospective
parliamentary candidate for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, has also this week written to the owners of the Albion pub in Albion Street, Rotherhithe, asking them to halt their planning application to demolish the existing building and replace it with eight flats and a commercial space. The application for development is currently under consultation, but is expected to be decided on by Southwark’s planning committee later this year. “Bermondsey and Rotherhithe have lost too many good pubs in recent years, like many other parts of our borough and our city,” said Mr Hughes. “Where there are popular pubs with the public’s backing, the community and community leaders must do all we can to keep them or re-open them. “I have made a commitment to Mick and Linda at The China Hall and to the community in and around Albion Street that I will not stand on the sidelines but will do all I can to save these two pubs. “As somebody whose dad and grandad brewed beer in London breweries for their careers, the least I can do is make sure that we keep the places where London beers and other drinks can be enjoyed and community life strengthened.”
Two weeks left for blue plaque nominations
THERE ARE two weeks left to send us your nominations for the next Southwark Blue Plaque.
The Blue Plaques scheme – run by Southwark Heritage in association with the News and Southwark Council – has become the borough’s way of commemorating the great people and places that have resided here. More than 50 plaques are dotted
throughout the borough, dedicated to the likes of Michael Caine, Henry Cooper and Sam King. To make a nomination by the June 1 deadline, send the name of your nominee and an explanation to owen@southwarknews.co.uk. The two most-recent recipients of Blue Plaques were Surrey Docks Farm, and St Giles’ Church medieval doorway.
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SPRING SALE Council to miss target to build 1,500 new homes by 2018 The Flaxyard site
‘Our 2043 target is still achievable’ says Southwark’s housing boss By Owen Sheppard
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SOUTHWARK COUNCIL will fail in its target to build 1,500 new council flats by 2018, a senior councillor has said.
A report published for the Cabinet meeting on May 9 detailed that 291 social-rent homes had been built, and that 400 in total would be completed by the end 2018. And on Tuesday this week, Southwark’s cabinet member for regeneration and new homes, councillor Mark Williams, told the News the total should be 700 homes completed by 2019. The 2018 target formed part of a greater pledge, to eventually build 11,000 council homes by 2043 – which was a key plank in Southwark Labour’s manifesto for the 2014 local elections. Cllr Williams told the News that the council had “learnt lessons”, chiefly that “we have to talk to residents and work with them in designing the proposals; get the architects and designers on board, and that’s something we think is the right approach. It has taken a bit longer than we would have liked. We have taken public consultation very seriously and not forced these developments through.” He added: “Our 2043 target is still achievable. We’re identifying the next pipeline [of housing sites] so that there is a continual delivery. “This is all from our own resources. We are not getting any help from central government, and [former Mayor of London] Boris Johnson made the decision he would not make contributions to social housing. But we have made applications to the Mayor of London for funding. We are waiting to hear back about those applications.” He noted that surveys of residents in newly-built council homes in Willow
Walk, Bermondsey, had found over 90 per cent of respondents were “satisfied” with the standard of their new homes. Cllr Williams said issues with the quality of new homes, as experienced in other new-builds inside and outside of Southwark, “would not occur” with the new stock of council homes. “The new homes are being built to a very high standard, so they will stand the test of time,” Cllr Williams said. “And when they are built, they are lowmaintenance meaning money will be saved in the long term, and unlike homes built in the 1960s and ‘70s they will not need to be refurbished 40 years after being built.” Cllr Williams said the 2014 election pledge “wasn’t cynical”, adding “it’s what we promised and it’s what we’re delivering”. The News reported in March that Southwark had identified ten more sites in the borough which would be used to deliver 283 new council homes and 322 homes for private sale or sharedownership, and would be managed by Clarion Housing Group.
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Robbers get ten years each after brutal attack on Bermondsey brothers
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JAILED .. Derron Brown (far right) and Jamal Hislop-Whall ( right)
By Chiara Giordano
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TWO THUGS have been locked up after beating a Bermondsey dad so brutally in a random attack he was left unable to recognise his own daughter.
Jamal Hislop-Whall and Derron Brown attacked two brothers aged 57 and 34 while they walked back to their home in Longfield Estate, Bermondsey, just after midnight on September 25, 2016, following a family party. At the entrance to the communal steps of their block, the brothers were confronted by three men, including both defendants, with one asking “what have you got for me?” Both brothers were then repeatedly punched and kicked in a vicious attack. The elder brother was dragged down the concrete steps of the block and left unconscious. His younger brother told Inner London
Crown Court: “I thought they had killed him. I thought my brother had passed away”. The elder brother suffered horrific injuries as a result of the robbery. He had a bleed on the brain, smashed front teeth and a detached lens in his left eye. The father-of-four spent two weeks in hospital following the attack and when his family visited he could not remember who his daughter was. The younger brother himself suffered bruises and cuts following blows to his face, arms and legs. They both had items stolen, including a mobile phone and car keys. Hislop-Whall was arrested near to the scene shortly after police were called. He was searched and police found the stolen mobile phone. A speck of blood found by forensic examiners on his right trainer revealed that it belonged to the elder brother victim. Brown was later identified as one of the
attackers and arrested at his home address on October 31. Police searched his address and recovered the victim's stolen car keys from a rucksack in his bedroom. The effects of the attack have also been life-changing for the elder brother. He has had to give up work as a taxi driver because he can no longer drive, he has impaired vision in his left eye despite surgery, and he now has to walk with a stick and be visited daily by carers. "This has had a tremendous emotional impact on me,” he said in a victim impact statement read out in court. “I feel stressed all the time and frustrated, I don't like to go outside anymore and don't enjoy socialising. “It is without doubt that I am a different person now than before the attack. I have lost my profession, my health and my confidence." His wife's statement, also read out to the court, said: "After I heard the commotion outside, I went downstairs and saw my husband lying on the floor covered in
blood. “He could not speak. I was shocked and horrified, and thought he'd been stabbed. "We have four children and all our lives have been changed. “We are having to adapt to him being a different person since this terrible attack took place. There are so many ways this has affected all of us and life will perhaps not be the same for us again." Jamal Hislop-Whall, 24, of Copleston Road, Peckham, and Derron Brown, 24, of Harewood Gardens, Croydon, were jailed for ten years each at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday, May 11. The judge, Recorder Mr MP Taylor, said: "Both brothers had the misfortune to come upon you. Both of you quickly saw them as a mark, men you could rob. “It is lawless behaviour. You set about the elder brother. You laid into him with fists and feet. “It was gratuitous. His life will never be the same again; he has life changing injuries.
See just how strong Dulwich men and women are! By Chiara Giordano
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STRONG MEN and women will once again compete in the fourth Dulwich Strongest Man this Saturday 20 May at Dulwich College Sports Club.
The competition run by Power PT and strongman enthusiast Stephen Hill hopes to raise £5000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital by hosting a variety of strongman events. Stephen said: “With exciting events such as the van pull and atlas stones, the event is set to be a fun day out for all the family.” Stephen holds the charity close to his heart as both his young cousins have been patients at the hospital from a young age and he said it has offered incredible support. He said: “This charity event has raised over £4200 to date for Great Ormond Street and we hope to hit the £5000 mark this time round.” The event starts at 1pm and for those who want to donate visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising /Stephen-hill25
“I did not see any remorse in the trial. You portrayed them to be the aggressors, that was cynical.” Detective Constable Matt Griffiths, from Southwark CID, who investigated the case, said: "This was a truly shocking and despicable attack on two members of the local community who have lived in the area for over 20 years. “The brothers were simply walking home and were most likely identified as easy targets in this unprovoked assault. They were savagely beaten, all for a mobile phone and a set of keys. "The family were supported in court by several residents of the estate who gave evidence for the prosecution. “This shows how the community is willing to come together to help each other in the face of such a cowardly and brutal attack. “The sentences handed to Hislop-Whall and Brown should send a clear and stark message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated."
Correction to story on Aylesbury CPO
IN LAST week’s paper (edition 1324) the News published a story, headlined ‘Council could hand over £2m to developer due to lengthy delays’.
We would like to publish a correction with regards to this story. It was stated that Notting Hill Housing Trust (NHHT) will be entitled to ask the council to pay £2m to underwrite design-work costs for Phase One of the Aylesbury Estate, on the basis that delays to the regeneration of the estate had been caused by failure to secure a compulsory purchase order (CPO) of leaseholders’ homes. The story reported from a Southwark Council document published in September 2016. The document said: “A final date of 31 October 2017 has been agreed which would trigger the payment of these fees by the council to NHHT and NHHT’s request if the scheme has not proceeded to be built.” However, the News would like to clarify that this agreement, between Southwark Council and Notting Hill, instead applies to a site known as Plot 18. It was incorrect to state that this related to Phase One of the Aylesbury Estate, and to link this to the CPO.
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CHARITY WORKER DRAGGED CRASH VICTIM FROM BURNING WRECKAGE 8 NEWS
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BERMONDSEY
By Chiara Giordano
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A CHARITY worker saved a critically-injured man’s life after dragging him away from a car as it burst into flames.
Last week, the News reported the story of how Tesco worker Theresa Hancock blocked off Galleywall Road to protect people from a car engulfed by flames after a crash. Since then, Bermondsey resident Sean Tierney has told of how he and a friend were just metres away from the crash when it happened. The 31-year-old said he was walking his dog with a friend when a white BMW and bus crashed just ten metres from where he was stood in Galleywall Road. Quick-thinking Sean, who works for charity Street Buddies, left his dog with his friend and raced over to the car to help the passenger and driver. “We were just by the café [Los Dos Amigos] and a tree was actually blocking our view but I heard a really loud bang,” said Sean, who lives on Lynton Road. “When I first heard it I honestly thought someone had thrown something heavy from the third or fourth floor of the block next to it. I looked round and my mate
kind of froze on the spot. “I ran over and tried to pull open the passenger door – I put my arm through the smashed window and pushed the air bag out the way to see who was in there. “That’s when I saw the passenger climbing over to the driver side because
“I was there about five minutes before the ambulance arrived but it felt like an hour.”
his door wouldn’t open and then my mate spotted the driver against the wall. “I saw another man in a grey T-shirt helping the bus driver get out and I ran over to the driver and that’s when I saw straight away the critical state he was in.” Sean said it looked as though the driver had been “flung outside the driver’s door” and that he was lying against a wall unconscious. “He was bleeding heavily from the back of the head and he was sort of slanted on his side but his neck was stuck on the wall beside him,” said Sean.
“I was asking the man to squeeze my fingers and I was trying to look at where the bleeding was coming from when someone said ‘the car is on fire, it’s going to blow up’ so I started dragging him down the road by his ankles. “I tried to put him into the recovery position but his arms and legs were locked stiff, so I just tried to pull him towards me and held him to clear his airway. “I was there about five minutes before the ambulance arrived but it felt like an hour.” Sean said his work with Street Buddies, an outreach programme which offers support to homeless people, helped him to deal with the difficult situation. “We go around and help the long-term homeless back into sheltered accommodation and I’ve seen some bodies from that so I think in a way that’s why I acted the way I did and thankfully I had some first aid training,” he said. “I’ve come to terms with it and I’m alright. The first two days [after the crash] I was a bit distant and not really with it in a world of my own. It did play through my mind a lot. “I did try to call 101 to find out how he [the driver] got on.” “The paramedics were really
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responsive,” he added. “Fire and police and ambulance were all there within five minutes and I think the services did a really good job.” Anca Balan, manager of Los Dos Amigos in Galleywall Road, said she rushed outside when she heard the crash. “I thought the car had crashed into the restaurant but then I saw the car and bus and I called the ambulance,” she said. “It all happened very quickly. Someone pulled the guy [the driver] outside the car. “Everybody was running away because there was an explosion and the car was on fire. “I came back inside the restaurant because everyone was running from the car and stayed on the phone with the
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ambulance. “It was very close to my restaurant – about ten metres away. I was really scared and that night I was having bad dreams. It was shocking for me.” Emergency services were called to the crash at about 10.23pm on Monday, May 8. The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was rushed to hospital with lifethreatening injuries. The passenger of the car, also in his 20s, was taken to hospital but his injuries were not thought to be serious. The bus driver received minor injuries and no passengers on the bus reported any injuries. No arrests have been made.
£16k recruitment bill for head of external affairs By Chiara Giordano
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THE COUNCIL splashed out £16,000 on recruiting for a new role reporting directly to the chief executive.
The money was spent on the lengthy recruitment process for appointing a new head of external affairs. The person appointed will report directly to chief executive Eleanor Kelly and will earn up to just over £93,000 a year plus benefits. They will manage the council’s internal and external communications and external affairs, and will provide policy support to the leader and cabinet. Councillor Anood Al-Samerai, leader of Southwark Liberal Democrats, whose party found out about the recruitment
spend, criticised the expenditure: “At a time when we are repeatedly being told by the Labour administration that money is tight and needs to be saved in order to support frontline services, it seems ludicrous that £16,000 has been spent on the recruitment process for a spin doctor at Southwark Council,” she said. In response, Southwark Council leader Peter John said the Liberal Democrats were “hypocritical”. “It’s completely hypocritical for the Lib Dems to pretend to be shocked about a recruitment system that they used when they were in power in Southwark,” he said. “They paid nearly £20,000 to try to recruit a director of regeneration and neighbourhoods – a recruitment that didn’t even work as the person appointed turned down the job.”
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Bulldozers postoned on Elephant Shopping Centre
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DEMOLITION OF the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre has been pushed back to 2019, a report from Southwark Council has stated.
In October 2016, the News reported that the developer, a company called Elephant & Castle Properties Co. Ltd, planned to pull down the site and begin construction in 2018, as was indicated by its agents, Delancey Ltd. The update came last week at Southwark Council’s cabinet meeting on May 9, which focused on work that needs to be done by the developer before planning permission is considered. The cabinet meeting agenda also stated that Southwark would consider using compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) to break leases belonging to the Palace Superbowl and Palace Bingo on the centre’s top floor. But the council has also said it will “require” the developer to provide a
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“package of measures” to support 27 small businesses inside the centre (among 86 that will be affected by the entire redevelopment scheme) to relocate into the local area. It was agreed by sitting cabinet members that measures within a “relocation strategy” would include: • A relocation fund to help the small traders cope with potentially higher rents in alternative units in Walworth Road and New Kent Road • For the developer to publish a database of vacant units which traders can apply for in the local area • For the developer to pay for an independent business advice, to be provided by Tree Shepherd Ltd, who will also help them access independent surveyors, solicitors, and accountants • The council has also said it has “secured agreement” for the developer to “provide a number of new affordable retail units” such as garages that could renovated in Arch Street and beneath Perronet House
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The 78-year-old – best known for producing TV series Boys from the Blackstuff and the Edge of Darkness – was a regular at The Gowlett, The Montpelier and Bar Story. The Gowlett’s landlord Jonny Henfrey called Michael a “lively, magnetic, enigmatic man”. “He always had an eclectic mix of friends around him. Sadly though we would usually be his last stop of the night, so normal conversation with him wasn’t always possible,” Johnny said. Ben Sassoon, owner of Bar Story directly opposite Michael’s “small, narrow” house in Blenheim Grove, said he was “the only person” who supported the bar when threats were made to its licence. “He was a well-known character” Ben said. “He wasn’t like others of his age group. He was a rebel. He didn’t care, he only wanted to have a good time, though there was always a sense of pathos to him.” Artist Alan Skidmore, who knew Michael as a Montpelier regular, said: “Women adored him, even in his seventies and being in such poor health, he looked far younger. He had a certain aura. “He was his best when he was meeting different people. And for all his cantankerousness when drunk, he was unique and loveable.” As well as producing the five-part series Boys from the Blackstuff (1980), six-part
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PUBLICANS HAVE spoken of their affection for one of Peckham’s more peculiar characters, Michael Wearing, who died of cancer on May 5.
Patria Roman of Latin Elephant – a charity fighting on behalf of the centre traders – raised concerns at the May 9 cabinet meeting about what support would be given to the traders. She later told the News she was given confidence by comments from Cllr Mark Williams (cabinet member for regeneration and new homes) that planning permission would not be given unless a relocation strategy was approved. Council leader Peter John was also reported to have said the developer should work with the traders, and come back to the council in six months.
series Edge of Darkness (1985), Michael spent ten years as head of series with the BBC from 1989. In 1999 he became an executive producer with Irish Screen, who made Human Traffic (1999) and When the Sky Falls (2000). But it was in 1997 that his contributions to British television were recognised with the Bafta’s Alan Clarke award, followed by the Royal Television Society’s Cyril Bennett judges’ award in 1998. Wearing was born in Southgate, north London, to Molly and Douglas Wearing. He studied anthropology at Durham, then worked as a research assistant at Leeds University, where he directed plays. His 1965 marriage to Jean Ramsey ended in divorce, and he was said to have “never got over” the death of his eldest daughter Catherine in 2007. Wearing is survived by his and Ms Ramsey’s other daughter Sadie, as well as two children he had with his later partner Karen Loader: Ella and Benjamin, who continue to live at their father’s house.
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Meanwhile, Southwark Council has said it could use a CPO to oust the bingo hall and bowling alley if the developer was unable to make a deal with its owner Palatial Leisure, to buy them out. But Patrick Duffey, managing director of Palatial Leisure, said on Tuesday that Delancey had since produced a “detailed list” of seventeen potential locations to which his bowling alley and bingo hall could relocate. An Equalities Impact Assessment produced for Southwark Council found that 68 per cent of the 86 businesses inside the shopping centre were in
favour of the shopping centre being redeveloped, but that 64 per cent of them wished to be relocated within the local area. The Assessment also highlighted the potential risk to older people if the bingo hall was forced to close. It said 63 per cent of bingo hall visitors were Southwark residents, more than 90 per cent of whom visited at least once a week. It was also found that more than 90 per cent of visitors were aged over 45, and 62 per cent identified as Black/African/Caribbean/Black British descent.
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BREXIT, HOUSING AND RENT CANDIDATES FOR NORTH SET OUT STALLS AT HUSTINGS
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THE CANDIDATES vying to be Bermondsey and Old Southwark’s next MP gave their views on a second EU referendum, affordable housing and rent controls as they went head to head in the first official hustings of the election.
Five of the six candidates were invited to the hustings at a packed Southwark Cathedral on Monday, May 15, co-hosted by Amir Eden, chairman of Bankside Residents’ Forum, and co-hosted and chaired by Canon Missioner Stephen Hance. James Clarke, who is standing as an independent, was not invited to the hustings as the organisers only invited those standing for parties represented in the last House of Commons. Neil Coyle (Labour) is fighting to defend his two-year seat at the general election on June 8, while Simon Hughes (Lib Dem) is hoping the 2015 election was a blip on his previous 32-year career as MP for the area. Newcomer Siobhan Baillie (Tory) is marketing herself as the “fresh choice” for voters, while John Tyson (Green) experienced his first ever hustings, and UKIP’s Elizabeth Jones told the people to “take back the power” by voting for her. The candidates made their opening statements before residents had the chance to ask questions on key issues in the constituency. Conservative Siobhan Baillie went first, telling residents she was the “fresh perspective and set of eyes” for the constituency and that it had been “the Lib Dem and Labour show for far too long”. Neil Coyle promised to “never vote for anything that will harm our community and to always fight for the best opportunities and resources for our community”, while Simon Hughes said if he was elected his priority would be for the people to decide on the terms of the deal Britain gets from leaving the EU. UKIP’s Elizabeth Taylor told the crowd
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they should vote for her if they wanted “quality control” over the MP and said we need a “strong community pub action”, while John Tyson said we needed to tackle air pollution, get rid of the bedroom tax, and build more social housing. When asked about the draft Old Kent Road area action plan, Neil Coyle said he wanted to see that homes built as part of
Brexit was bound to be the topic of the day, with candidates asked what they would do to mitigate the ‘damage’ caused locally.
the Bakerloo line extension were sold to local people first. Siobhan Baillie argued that Southwark Council had control of building and housing development but that “they are not getting it right” and that Labour councils had “got their hands on the ability to build social housing and they are not doing it”. Small businesses were the “backbone” of our community, according to Simon Hughes, who added that they “are all struggling” and the shopkeepers “think
they are going to be moved out”, while John Tyson said we needed to protect what we already had. The candidates were asked what action they would take to make sure genuinely affordable housing would be built if they were elected. Elizabeth Jones outlined UKIP’s plan to develop brownfield sites and that they wanted a “national brownfield site”. Siobhan Baillie said “there are conditions that can be placed on developers in planning law” and that affordable housing meant “a range of different types of homes including social homes”. Councils “should be allowed to borrow to spend on housing”, Simon Hughes suggested, promising he would challenge every planning application in BOS with less than 50 per cent of affordable housing. Neil Coyle said he wasn’t afraid to challenge the council when they got it wrong and that when Simon Hughes had the chance to be in Government, his Government cut Southwark’s budget by £200million and the national affordable housing budget which was “downright deceitful”. When asked whether they supported rent controls, Neil, Simon and John said “yes”, while Siobhan said “no”, and
Elizabeth said the people should decide. Brexit was bound to be the topic of the day, with candidates asked what they would do to mitigate the ‘damage’ caused locally. Siobhan said she voted remain but that we “have to move forward” and give the prime minister the best mandate when negotiating a deal. Neil said the “damage is coming through the system now” and that his job would be to “continue to keep a focus on the costs and consequences and to continue to oppose leaving the European Union”. According to Simon, we need “the best deal in terms of trade” and to “make sure we have the best freedom of movement”, and John believes we need to protect those people who don’t know whether they can stay in the country. Elizabeth said she voted out and that she wasn’t pessimistic at all about leaving as she believed “our Brexit will solve quite a few housing problems”. And on the topic of whether we should have a second EU referendum, Neil said if he had to support another referendum he would want a re-run of an “in/out” vote with sixteen and seventeen-year-olds given the vote, John said the Greens would give the public three options and sixteen to seventeen-year-olds the vote, and Simon said “to accept no deal and to walk away is irresponsible”.
who has inherited his seat,” said Cllr Lury, who knows the area well having grown up in Harrow. She said canvassing had so far gone “better than expected”. “There are some people who have said ‘I’ve never heard of our MP’ and thanked me for coming to bother and knock on their door. “It’s great fun. I love elections. I’m trying to do as much as I can to help here [in Southwark] but it’s also a
chance to meet a lot of new people and get new experiences and ideas that I can bring back.” Meanwhile Cllr Colley, whose parents now live in Woking, told the News she felt inspired to campaign there after seeing first hand “the effects on cuts to social care services”. The 42-year-old said: “My Mother has motor-neurone disease and we’ve really seen that impact of having social care and home care workers who are
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Full list of candidates now released THE FULL list of candidates standing in Southwark’s three constituencies during this year’s general election on June 8 was released last week.
The candidates for Bermondsey and Old Southwark are: Conservative: Siobhan Baillie Independent: James Clarke Labour: Neil Coyle Liberal Democrat: Simon Hughes UKIP: Elizabeth Jones Green: John Tyson The candidates for Camberwell and Peckham are: Workers Revolutionary Party: Sellu Aminata Liberal Democrat: Michael Bukola Labour: Harriet Harman Green: Eleanor Margolies Conservative: Ben Spencer Christian Peoples Alliance: Ray Towey
The candidates for Dulwich and West Norwood are: Independent: Yen Lin Chong Labour: Helen Hayes Liberal Democrat: Gail Kent Independent: Robin Lambert Green: Rashid Nix Conservative: Rachel Wolf
Voting will take place from 7am to 10pm on Thursday, June 8. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, May 22. To register in Southwark, visit: www.gov.uk/registertovote For details of polling stations in Southwark, visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/counciland-democracy/voting-andelections/general-election-2017
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Councillors launch bid to be MPs across south east TWO LOCAL Labour councillors are running for Parliament with the aim of kicking out sitting MPs in Tory safe seats.
It was confirmed on Friday that Cllr Rebecca Lury from East Walworth ward, and Cllr Fiona Colley of Nunhead, are gunning for two constituencies with massive Tory majorities. Cllr Lury, 29, will be up against Nick Hurd in the seat of Ruislip, Northwood
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and Pinner, who was re-elected in 2015 with a majority of 20,224. Cllr Colley, who is Southwark Council’s cabinet member for finance, modernisation and performance, will try to overturn the majority of 20,810 held by Johnathan Lord in the seat of Woking in Surrey. “Nick Hurd is a third generation Tory
on zero-hours contracts and on minimum wage, and where there is no continuity of care. Seeing what the Tory cuts mean has made me want to get that message across to people in Woking. Labour beat the Lib Dems here in the last election. I think when they went into coalition people probably gave up on them. A lot of people have also told me they never heard from Johnathan Lord. The response has been good.”
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A SOUTHWARK Council van overturned on the Old Kent Road last week during a collision with two other cars.
The three-way-smash, which an eyewitness said also involved a
BMW, was reported to the police at 12:55pm on Friday, May 12. A statement from the Met said: “[Police] officers, the London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service attended and discovered an overturned van. “The driver of the van was taken to a south London hospital as a
precaution. “There were no other reported injuries.” The road was temporarily closed, and there were no arrests. Transport for London reported on Twitter that nine of its bus services had to be diverted due to the road closure.
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SUPER SOUTHWARK SLIMMER LOSES 5 ½ STONE IN A YEAR!
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Great and good of Southwark By Owen Sheppard
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THE ANNUAL Southwark Civic Awards saw fourteen individuals receive certificates for services to local people and the borough.
The ceremony at Southwark Cathedral on May 13 was attended by the borough’s MPs, as well as Southwark Council leader Peter John and opposition leader, councillor Anood AlSamerai. The event was twinned with the mayor-making ceremony, in which Cllr Charlie Smith was made the mayor of Southwark, succeeding Cllr Kath Whittam (see more on page 14). The Young Citizen of the Year Award was given to William Carter. William won a Jack Petchley Award when he was eleven years old for being a great ambassador to his school, despite being dyslexic. Now, as well as achieving excellent A Levels, the Civic Award was given to him in recognition of his work as national co-ordinator for international charity, Outreach. The mayor’s Discretionary Award went to Robert Hulse for his work at the Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe for over 30 years, culminating with the opening
of the Grand Entrance Hall, attended by Prince Edward. Honorary Liberties of the Metropolitan Borough were also given to: • Anne Bowers: as well as helping to organise the Bellenden Big Lunch events since 2013, Anne has also arranged present collections for refugee children, and actively encouraged and promoted community cohesion in her neighbourhood • Mike Donovan: founder of the Bermondsey Community Kitchen that trains unemployed sixteen to 24-yearolds and offers support to find work • Jo Harding: founder of The Pudding Club for mums on lower Chadwick Road • Cherie Johnson: who runs a 24 hour service to support young women to change their lives by helping them leave gangs • Tina Johnston: as the Older People’s Services co-ordinator for the Blackfriars Settlement, Tina has been an inspiration for older people’s services • Christine Kassim: a member of the support staff at Notre Dame School since 1982. Despite retiring in 1999, she still works as a lunch time supervisor and is seen by many
students as a grandmother figure • Link Age Southwark: a volunteering charity that connects older people with volunteers to alleviate loneliness and isolation • Teresa Marshall: an employment advisor at Pecan for thirteen years, Teresa has helped thousands of people build their self-confidence and find employment • Dorothy McEvoy: a well-known
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figure in the Newington ward, Dorothy long been a community leader, organising events to helping older residents with online applications or booking them hospital appointments • Vallin Miller: runs a project called Leaders of Tomorrow, working with young people for over ten years to train them in public speaking, debating and creative writing • Beryl Peckham: who has made an
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Theresa May visited mental health charity YoungMinds in Baden Place, SE1, to hear about the reality of living with mental health problems – including how children are waiting months for treatment. YoungMinds invited representatives from all of the major political parties to visit as it calls on whoever wins the next general election to “address the mental health crisis”. However, the PM’s visit was kept from the media, including this paper. Siobhan Baillie, the Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, accompanied Mrs May during her visit on Thursday, May 11. Sarah Brennan, chief executive of YoungMinds, said: “We were delighted to give Theresa May and Siobhan Baillie the opportunity to hear first-hand about the reality of living with mental health problems and how difficult it is to access support.”
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outstanding contribution through her work with the Cambridge House Law Centre • Rotherhithe Shed: a free project helping predominately at older, male residents who experience isolation • Stephen Whitmore: special constable Whitmore initiated the Books in the Nick project to build bridges between police and the local community.
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LEWISHAM COUNCIL’S independent inquiry into New Bermondsey and Surrey Canal Sports Foundation has released its opening statement.
The council pledged to set up the inquiry after performing a dramatic Uturn on plans to compulsory purchase Millwall FC land as part of Renewal’s controversial New Bermondsey development. The U-turn followed a number of allegations, including one that SCSF had falsely claimed to have secured £2million of Sport England funding. The inquiry, headed up by former Supreme Court judge the Right Honourable Lord John Dyson, will take place in three phases. An opening statement has been published on the ‘New Bermondsey/ Surrey Canal Independent Inquiry’ website detailing the scope of the inquiry as part of the first phase. “The inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding the regeneration of land at New Bermondsey/Surrey Canal with a view to determining whether the council, its members and officers have acted properly and with due diligence when taking decisions in relation to the
regeneration of this land,” it states. “The inquiry’s investigation will include, but not necessarily be limited to, consideration of the following decisions and actions of the council during this period: “(1) The resolution of the mayor and cabinet dated 7 March 2012 that, in principle, the council use its compulsory purchase powers to acquire or appropriate land falling within the New Bermondsey site for the purpose of enabling development of the land by Renewal Group Limited (“Renewal”). “(2) The grant of outline planning permission on 30 March 2012 (ref: DC/11/76357) for the comprehensive phased mixed-use development of the New Bermondsey/Surrey Canal site. “(3) The council’s decision to enter into the conditional land sale agreement with Renewal dated 20 December 2013 for the disposal of the council’s freehold interest in land leased to Millwall Football Club and Millwall Community Trust. “(4) The decision of the cabinet (in the absence of the Mayor) dated 25 June 2014 to pledge £500,000 to Surrey Canal Sports Foundation Limited. “(5) The council’s support for Renewal’s Housing Zone bid in relation to New Bermondsey/Surrey Canal land. “(6) The resolution of the cabinet (in the absence of the mayor) dated 7
September 2016 to make a compulsory purchase order to acquire or appropriate land falling within the New Bermondsey site. “(7) The adequacy of the council’s inquiry into issues surrounding the production of a marketing brochure in relation to land falling within the New Bermondsey site. “(8) The adequacy of the council’s appraisal of the financial viability of Renewal’s proposed scheme for
regeneration of land at New Bermondsey/Surrey Canal and the ability of Renewal to deliver the scheme. “The focus of the Inquiry will be to establish: whether members and officers acted with propriety, due diligence and in compliance with the applicable codes of conduct in relation to these actions and decisions; and whether there is any evidence that decision-makers within the council were misled by misrepresentations, misinformation or
‘Please don’t bow, I’m just Charlie’ - East Dulwich councillor becomes new mayor By Owen Sheppard
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COUNCILLOR CHARLIE Smith has been made the new Mayor of Southwark, after taking over from councillor Kath Whittam.
Charlie, 69 and from East Dulwich was previously deputy mayor, which for 2017-18 will be taken up by Peckham councillor, Jamille Mohammed. The changeover took place on Saturday at Southwark Cathedral, with a large congregation also in attendance for the annual Civic Awards. “It all went very well. We did a bit of a rehearsal, just so we wouldn’t be bumping into each other,” said Charlie, who is now the 52nd mayor since Southwark became a London borough in 1965. Charlie has been married to his wife Susan for 51 years. In his speech on Saturday he said: “You don’t even get that much for murder.” He had wanted to get a couple of gags in his speech, he said. He noted Southwark’s rich history, with Shakespeare, The Globe, Chaucer, all of whom crossed paths at what used to be The Tabard Inn, a pub which is now long
gone. “But I do believe councillor Ian Wingfield used to be a regular there,” Charlie said. On his time as deputy mayor, Charlie said: “It’s been fantastic. I’ve been out and about all over the place every week. Madam mayor [Kath Whittam] was really good to me. It was like doing an apprenticeship for the real thing. “As mayor or deputy mayor you try and
spend as much time with people as possible and go to so many events, and everywhere you go people are pleased to see you. “Sometimes people will even bow when they see me in my robes, but I tell them ‘please don’t bow, I’m just Charlie’.” His highlight of last year was the Remembrance Concert at the Royal
Albert Hall, where he sat “two boxes away from the Queen, and a few away from Jeremy Corbyn”. And another moving occasion was the service at Mary Harmsworth Park for Holocaust Memorial Day. As well as fundraising constantly for the Mayor’s Common Good Trust, each mayor chooses two charities to help throughout the year. Charlie’s choices were Southwark Pensioners’ Centre and the Change Foundation. On his childhood, Charlie said he left school when he was fifteen, and went into a job in construction, with no qualifications, other than a 25-yards swimming certificate. He became a councillor in 2002, and twice stood for Parliament in Tory-held seats: in Chichester, and in City of London and Westminster. But Charlie said he was beaten from his seat by the Liberal Democrats in the 2006 local elections, which he puts down to Tony Blair’s unpopular decision to invade Iraq, something which “didn’t go down well with a lot of people in Dulwich,” he said. But he “took up the cudgel” again in 2014 and succeeded in getting in East Dulwich ward.
the withholding of information in relation to any of these actions and decisions.” As phase two of the inquiry, the chairman will call for representations and witness statements from Lewisham Council, Renewal Group Limited, Millwall Football Club, Millwall Community Trust, and Surrey Canal Sports Foundation Limited. Some or all of the witnesses may have to attend oral hearings to answer further questions between June 26 and July 28. These hearings would be held in private with only Lord Dyson, the assistant to the inquiry Catherine Dobson (a barrister at 39 Essex Chambers), the witness giving evidence, and their legal representative attending. As part of the third and final phase, the outcome of the inquiry will be reported to Lewisham’s full council and the report will be made public. Further individuals and organisations who wish to make representations or submit material must do so before June 16. Material can be submitted to the inquiry team by emailing contact@newbermondseysurreycana lindependentinquiry.com
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Camberwell scoops Library of the Year CAMBERWELL: Camberwell Library has scooped The Bookseller’s Library of the Year award at the British Book Awards.
The British Book Awards (AKA the Nibbies) is the definitive event for honouring publishers, authors and bookshops, and has replaced the British Book Industry Awards. At the ceremony on May 9, Camberwell Library was recognised for its achievement in lending twice as many books in 2016-17, compared with before its big refurbishment. It was also praised for using imaginative promotions, including ‘Choose a Book for Camberwell Library’. Categories for all types of booksellers and publishers were included, which saw Book Retailer of the Year going to Waterstones and J K Rowling being awarded The BA Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Book Trade. Councillor Johnson Situ, Southwark Council’s cabinet member for culture and social regeneration, said: “Libraries and small businesses are really important to Southwark’s communities so I am delighted that Camberwell has received this award.”
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By Chiara Giordano
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A PERFORMING arts school became a ‘school of rock’ during a visit from a West End star.
Make Believe Rotherhithe, based at
Bacon’s College, opened its doors to David Fynn, who is currently starring in Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s School of Rock. The actor gave the children a question and answer session and a workshop routine of ‘Stick it to the Man’, which is in the hit West End Show.
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Borough to join ‘name and shame’ landlord list
SOUTHWARK: The borough has become one of the first councils in London to join a ‘name and shame’ database in the fight against criminal landlords and lettings agents.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced plans to set up the online database, which will list criminal landlords and letting agents who have been successfully prosecuted for housing offences. Set to launch in the autumn, the database will enable councils in London to share information on landlords’ criminal history and provide details of enforcement activity and investigations. As part of the initiative, Londoners will be able to search the online database and report suspected criminal landlords or letting agents through London.gov.uk. The ‘name and shame’ database will be developed in the coming months with information from six councils including Southwark, Newham, Brent, Camden, Kingston and Sutton, with other London boroughs London expected to join after its launch. The Mayor believes it will give Londoners greater confidence in renting in the capital, allowing them to check a prospective landlord or letting agent before moving into a property, and acting as a deterrent to the minority of landlords and agents who behave dishonestly.
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Police appeal to commuters over fatal stabbing By Owen Sheppard
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SCOTLAND YARD has re-appealed for witnesses as it investigates the fatal stabbing of Bilal Kargbo in the centre of Peckham, seen by huge crowds of commuters.
MURDER VIC TIM ... Bilal Kargbo
Mr Kargbo, 26, from Borough, died shortly before 4pm in Blenheim Grove, on April 28, after he was stabbed twice in the chest and arm. The father of four moved to London
from Sierra Leone when he was young, and had worked in a phone shop close to where the attack happened. Detective inspector Jason Grafham, who is leading the investigation for the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: “Our enquiries so far lead us to believe that a large crowd gathered around the altercation... a crowd of around 60/70 people. It is crucial to our investigation that all those that witnessed this incident speak to us about what they saw. And we are also very keen to see any videos, that we
Alice is in the Vaults
SNAKE ON THE LOOSE
By Chiara Giordano
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CHILDREN AT a Rotherhithe primary school had the chance to meet a Burmese snake – and were even brave enough to feed and stroke it.
Fearless pupils in nursery and reception at Redriff Primary School met a bearded dragon, a ball snake, a Burmese snake and a milk snake.
Paul Newman, from Ivydale Science and Technology Service, took the reptiles into the school to teach the children about their environment and how to take care of them. The children have been learning about minibeasts this term and have read texts based around the topic, such as ‘Superworm’ by Julia Donaldson and ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle.
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believe, were taken by some of those witnesses. We only need the video and devices they are recorded on will not need to be surrendered to us. “I would urge anyone that hasn't spoken to police to contact our incident room as soon as possible.” Two man have been arrested in the Met’s murder investigation. Parish Ofoeme, 22, of Burrage Road in Greenwich, has been accused of murder, and will submit a guilty or not-guilty plea at The Old Bailey on July 24. A provisional
trial date is set for October 16. A 28-year-old man was arrested on May 1 on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on bail until a date in early June. Any witnesses, or anyone with any information, are urged to contact the incident room on 0208 785 8267 or email jason.grafham2@met.police.uk, alternatively contact or police via 101 or by tweeting @MetCC. To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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FLORENCE ESHALOMI
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HAVE been appalled by the sharp increase in violent crime. Data released just last month showed that both knife crime and gun crime are on the rise.
There is no getting away from the need to take real action to put an end to this worrying trend. Whilst the causes for the rise are very complex, it’s clear that years of continued budget cuts across the Met have not helped. Indeed, recorded crime is going up across the board. Since 2010, the government has subjected the Met to £600m in savings and by 2020 they will need to identify an anticipated further £400m. We also know that young people are disproportionately affected by knife crime and the message coming through is that many are carrying for the purposes of selfprotection, status and respect amongst their peers. For some, there is sadly intent to use knives to cause serious harm to others. As I write, 11 people have died across the capital as a result of knife crime in just the last few weeks. This is a real cause of concern and I can’t help but think about the families and communities left to grieve and question why this happened to them, in their back yard. If we’re to put a stop to these tragic events, we must pull together. This is going to take every part of our community – including families, schools and the police – to work in unison to find the route of the problem and the remedies. It is reassuring to hear the Met police have announced additional officers to be deployed as part of their programme to tackle knife crime - Operation Sceptre. Stop and search and weapon sweeps, when intelligence based and done sensitively, can also help to protect our community. We also need to work with schools to educate young people of the dangers of carrying knives. Families too have a role in talking to their children, intervening and seeking help if they suspect a loved one is at risk. Here in Southwark, the tragic killing of Bilal Kargbo in Peckham on 28th April and the stabbing of another unidentified teenager in Bermondsey on 8th May act as a harsh reminder that our community is amongst those blighted by knife crime. I recently met with Southwark’s Police Borough Commander, Simon Messinger, and he is fully committed to working with the council and community to help address this growing problem. At City Hall, the Mayor has sent a clear message that ‘carrying a knife on London’s streets will not be tolerated’. He is soon to deliver his knife crime strategy. Any action from the Mayor must be matched with increased funding from government. In the meantime, all of us have a role to play in fighting knife crime, both in terms of working together to address its causes and having the confidence to come forward to report these awful acts.
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Third world blamed for being unemployed? I'M SORRY to hear about Seamus Farrell's unemployment predicament (letters page , Southwark News, May 11) but, despite Daily Mail propaganda, it's not constructive to blame poor people in third world countries.
In my opinion David Cameron was right to reserve 0.7% of gross national income to help people struggling abroad. Even if a Prime Minister Nuttall came into office and abolished the foreign aid policy it probably wouldn't help our indigenous unemployed to lead more dignified lives. The erosion of UK citizens' benefit entitlements and tightening up of jobcentre protocols began under new labour, continued under the conservatives and it wouldn't be much better under UKIP. Michael Zehse, Peckham
Calling African and Caribbean men
ORCHID AND Cancer Black Care will be bringing their Prostate Cancer Awareness Roadshow for African and Caribbean men .
The Roadshow aims to raise awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors amongst men, their families and anyone concerned about the disease. The Roadshow will take place on Friday 26th May 2017 from 9am4pm, at Brixton Station Road Market in Brixton. The Roadshow is part of a new threeyear project, called ‘Changing Lives – engaging black African and Caribbean men at risk of or affected by prostate cancer” which is funded by the Big Lottery. Developed in collaboration with Professor Frank Chinegwundoh MBE, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust, ‘Changing Lives’ will see new support services and outreach work for black African and Caribbean men affected by or at risk of prostate cancer. Orchid is the UK’s leading registered charity focused exclusively on malespecific cancers. Formed in 1996 by a testicular cancer patient, Orchid exists to save men’s lives from testicular,
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prostate, and penile cancers through pioneering research, the provision of specialist information and support, campaigns and raising awareness. www.orchid-cancer.org.uk Cancer Black Care (CBC) is a charity established to serve black minority ethnic (BME) groups in the London area. It was founded in 1995 by Isaac Dweben following the death of his elder brother in 1992 from prostate cancer. Isaac discovered there was a lack of appropriate information and the level of cancer awareness amongst the Afro Caribbean community was very limited and needed to be addressed if further deaths from preventable and treatable cancers were to be avoided. www.cancerblackcare.org.uk Those who have concerns relating to male specific cancers can seek specialist advice and support from a team of Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists every Monday and Wednesday from 10am-5pm on the freephone Orchid Male Cancer Helpline 0808 802 0010. The Nurse Specialists can also be contacted at helpline@orchid-cancer.org.uk
It is a crime to grow old in this country
A RECENT Freedom of Information request revealed that more than 2,600 people died in hospital last year while they waited for adequate social care.
This was after they had been declared medically fit to leave but before they had a social care place to go on to. Figures released by NHS England recently show ‘bed blocking’ is at a record high, with more than 2,500 healthy patients prevented from leaving hospital each day as there is nowhere for them to go. Every day hundreds of thousands of older people are left to battle on alone without care and support they desperately need. Money spent on social care for the elderly has fallen by 1.1 billion in the past five years despite a rise in demand. Central government has cut funding for social care and community services on an unprecedented scale. Care in the community has for years clearly indicated how the benefits of a consistent daily personal carer can
improve the quality and welfare of elderly person. It seems that once you are old and vulnerable, care becomes careless in both senses of the word. When national insurance contributions were asked of them in 1948 at the inception of the NHS I predicted the promises would never last, and so it has come to pass. I have said before, it is still a crime to grow old in this country. Reg O’Donoghue, Walworth ,
Join us and unite against dementia
LIKE MANY of your readers, my family has been affected by dementia.
The condition is set to be the 21st century’s biggest killer and could affect us all. Someone develops dementia every three minutes and too many are facing it alone, without adequate support. We urgently need to find a cure, improve care and offer help and understanding for people affected. Together we achieve more, that’s why I’m urging people in London to come together and unite against dementia. Join us and unite now at alzheimers.org.uk Meera Syal, Actress and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador
Not all about Farage
THE REFERENDUM question was not, “Do you approve of the leave campaign or not?”
We were asked whether we wanted to stay in the EU or not, and we decided, fairly, democratically, to leave. It was not a vote about Nigel Farage. Farage wanted it to be about Farage. Cameron and Osborne wanted it to be about Farage. But it wasn’t. By voting to leave the EU we did not endorse Farage. Again that’s what Farage wanted you to think. But there was only ever at most 15 per cent support for Farage, so the vast majority of those who voted to leave did so despite Farage, not because of him. UKIP never got more than 4 million votes, but 17.4 million of us voted for independence. Will Podmore, East London
OUTGOING MAYOR KATH WHITTAM
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T’S ALL over, my Mayoral year. What a whirlwind of engagements in every part of the borough and beyond.
It has been an immense privilege to be the first citizen of Southwark, representing the Council and the people of Southwark. I have been to some joyful and some sorrowful events and some bizarre ones too. I even felt underdressed when walking in full regalia with ‘the Lion’s part’ on Bankside at harvest time with the green man! I have cut cakes and ribbons and given out certificates and trophies and medals. It was great to meet some real celebrities in Frank Bruno and Lloyd Hunnigan and also royalty when HRH Prince Edward came to open the tunnel shaft at the Brunel Museum. It was lovely to meet many of our young citizens. I was especially impressed with the winner of my Christmas card competition, a young man from Boucher school. If all our young citizens are like Felix our borough is in safe hands for the future. At the Southwark Stars celebration a couple of weeks ago I met lots of volunteers from many of the charities I had visited during the year. It was so humbling to give out so many certificates for over 100 hours of volunteering. More and more these charities are relying on volunteers in these austere times. One of the joys of being the Mayor was fundraising for causes close to my heart. Surrey Docks Farm is one of the jewels in Southwark’s crown, with so much help given to so many people in so many ways. As many voluntary sector bodies experience funding pressures, I was glad to breach some of that gap. My other charity was the National Autistic society. Southwark has a higher proportion of autistic people than many similar boroughs and I wanted to help raise awareness for their ‘Too Much Information’ campaign which will help everyone understand the needs of autistic people. The Mayor of Southwark’s Common Good Trust helps people in need in the borough, buying fridges, washing machines, beds etc. and helping out with funeral costs. You can apply for help yourself or be referred by social workers, GP’s, MP’s etc. The Marathon places were divided between these 3 charities. They all finished in good time. All told my fundraising has reached around £50000 from my abseil, the Duckathon, the Marathon, quiz and cake sales and other fund raising events. I handed over the chain last Saturday and I wish Mayor Charlie Smith a very successful and enjoyable year in office, I’m sure he will have a fantastic time.
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‘IF I AIN’T WINNING, I AIN’T SMILING’ STEVE MORISON says having a day job early in his career made him “ultra-professional” when he got a second chance in league football.
Morison was 21 years old when he was released by Northampton Town during the 2004-05 season, before he joined Bishop’s Stortford in the sixth tier of English football. His route back up the pyramid still wasn’t straightforward. The following season he wasn’t guaranteed a regular place in the side. He ended the campaign well, having scored fifteen goals, and continued that form into the following season before Stevenage, one league above, paid a small fee for him. It was there his career started to take off, and in the summer of 2009 Kenny Jackett
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signed him for Millwall for £130,000. Morison admits working with a shredding company to supplement his income at Bishop’s Stortford did shape his attitude to the game when he got his second opportunity, but that the competitive streak was always there. “Having a job, all it did was make me be a bit more professional when I came back,” Morison said. “That was the reason I went out of the game, I wasn’t professional enough. “It made me come back into the game and try to right all the wrongs, make sure I didn’t make those mistakes again. I went full circle and went ultra-professional. “I just want to win. People call me miserable or whatever, but I ain’t smiling on a football pitch unless I’m winning, that’s just what I’m like. I’m a right
moany git in training if my team isn’t winning. “I just want to win, to be successful, everything else comes with that. Some of the young lads will learn it eventually. You can want whatever you want, but it all boils down to being successful and winning. Everything else falls into place. “I’ve just got that competitive edge. I’ve always been like this, even as a kid.” “I really enjoy it and I think I’ll miss it at some point. While I’m still doing it I just want to enjoy it as much as I can.” Morison went to Norwich City after his first spell at Millwall, playing in the Premier League having never played higher than the third tier until he was 27. His first season went well but he struggled in his second before he joined Leeds United.
But he says Leeds were in “turmoil” for most of his time there, and when his former team-mate Neil Harris called him in the summer of 2015 to ask if he would be interested in joining the club, he didn’t take long to make the decision. This is Morison’s third spell at Millwall, and where he has struggled at some of his other clubs, things tend to work out for him with the Lions. “I don’t really know,” he said when asked why that is. “Maybe it’s just that I’m happier here, more comfortable here, get on with people better here. I think it just works. There are lots of players who don’t do well here but do well elsewhere. “I just seem to get on well, I can’t really put my finger on it. “I said recently I spent my life getting abused by fans around the country, that
doesn’t bother me. “It’s a love-hate relationship with the fans here sometimes but it’s definitely more love than hate. Apart from the season when I joined Norwich and had a good first season in the Premier League I’ve struggled away from here. I’m not really too worried about that now, I’m enjoying myself here.” Morison still lives in Northampton, traveling to the training ground and to games often with Byron Webster, whose family are still based in the north of England. Morison said: “I would’ve moved if I’d had to. I do the journey in from there, sometimes I’ll stay down here with Webbie. It’s made it easier for me, the club helped me out. “If ever it started to affect the way I’m playing then I’d have to change something. But at the minute it’s working out.” It almost worked out perfectly for Millwall last year before they lost to Barnsley in the League One play-off final. Saturday’s final against Bradford will be Morison’s fifth appearance at Wembley Stadium in club football, after two Football League Trophy successes with Stevenage as well as Millwall’s play-off finals. “I still get nervous,” he said. “I was nervous before we played Bristol Rovers. But it’s one of those where it’s all in the build-up but once the game starts it disperses. “If you don’t get nervous I think it means you don’t care enough. People say they’re relaxed but everyone gets butterflies because they want to win. If you’re going out there not really bothered then there’s something wrong.” Bradford are slight favourites to win promotion on Saturday, but Millwall probably have the edge in experience. Morison has come back against the odds when it looked like a long professional career wouldn’t become a reality. And he admits it would be “huge” if this season concluded with Millwall reaching the Championship. “Everything is normal this week,” Morison said. “It’s a healthy squad, everyone is happy and excited about Saturday. The aim is to get the intensity right in training and try to make sure we’re firing on Saturday. “They’ve been a solid team all year, we’ve been up and down, we have a good run, then a bad run, then a good run. Hopefully we’re on a good run now, and we need one more game in that run. “They’ve been pretty consistent. You’ve got a consistent team and an up-anddown team. Let’s hope it’s up rather than down on Saturday. “It would be huge. We’re a big League One team that wants to be in the Championship. If we get there it would be massive for everyone. “It’ll benefit everyone in the dressing room. Some of them want to play in the Championship again, others will want to play in it for the first time. “It’ll mean we’ve been successful, that we’ve achieved our objective. “Last year we didn’t expect to get to where we got to or to be so good. It was meant to be a transition year but we ended up being really good. “This year we expected to be there but haven’t been as good. If we could top it off with a win at Wembley it would mean we’ve achieved our goal and been successful and with success comes everything else.” “It would be great.”
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Lions were five minutes away from seeing their season ended in April – but are now 90 minutes from the Championship Neil Harris could lead Millwall to promotion in his second full season
IT’S BEEN a season in which Millwall have managed both to fall short of expectations and then exceed them. That probably sums up the inconsistency, and also the ability of Neil Harris’ side to produce performances when they most need to.
Harris and the players made no secret of the fact that automatic promotion was the goal after losing 3-1 to Barnsley in last season’s League One play-off final. If there was a hangover from that then the opening-day 3-0 win over Oldham Athletic at The Den appeared to be the perfect cure. A leisurely 4-0 stroll at Barnet in the first round of the League Cup a few days later appeared to confirm their rude health. Cracks appeared in a 2-2 draw at MK Dons, before that became a tremor on which their top-two hopes shook in September and October. Six winless games in that period led to a readjustment of expectations, and, despite a sixteen-game unbeaten league run from December to March, Millwall went into the last five minutes of the League One season seemingly down and out. Having blown a two-goal lead at Bristol Rovers they were drawing 3-3.
Aiden O'Brien whips off his shirt after his 92nd-minute winner at Bury
Southend’s squad were already on the Roots Hall pitch having beaten Bury to sit sixth. They were just waiting for confirmation from The Memorial Stadium to confirm their play-off place. Then Millwall got a corner, Shane Ferguson swung in the delivery, and the rest...well, they hope it will be history, the days you look back on and can’t help smiling at the memory of it. They hope Shaun Hutchinson’s epic
THE BRINK Shaun Hutchinson celebrates his last-gasp play-off clinching goal with Steve Morison
header enters club folklore, the goal that pinched another shot at the play-offs when all had seemed lost, and the chance to match the achievements of Kenny Jackett’s promotion-winning 2010 side, one of the best-loved in the club’s history. THE EXPECTATIONS
The main transfer business was done early in the summer, Shaun Hutchinson, David Worrall, Gregg Wylde, Calum Butcher in, experienced players Ed Upson, Carlos Edwards, John Marquis and Lee Martin gone.
Millwall started the season in swashbuckling style, sweeping aside the Latics, with Worrall and Wylde making their debuts. Yet Millwall’s summer recruitment work was one of the disappointments this season. It didn’t really advance the squad, and there was certainly no big improvement until January, when Jed Wallace returned from Wolves and Harris pulled Jake Cooper out of a hat, the defender going on to be part of a defence that kept nine clean sheets in his first ten games on loan from Reading. Back on August 16, well past 10pm with the staff at London Road getting ready to lock up, Neil Harris finally appeared in the press room. After Millwall’s 5-1 defeat to Peterborough, Harris – who didn’t want any player speaking to the media – didn’t hold back after one of the worst performances of his reign. “Some of my players I think have a little bit of an inflated opinion of themselves at present,” he said. “It either changes or they will have to find a new club. “I won’t accept that performance. I won’t accept agents ringing me making demands.” “My players were crap... I’m absolutely gutted. I’m disappointed, frustrated, angry, embarrassed. That sums it up, really.
“It hurts me and it’ll hurt a lot of players in my dressing room – some I’m not sure of.” Harris had done the same thing after a 4-0 defeat to Coventry the previous season. It had an immediate impact this time, Steve Morison scoring an 89thminute winner from the penalty spot against Sheffield United. But while Walsall and Fleetwood would be the only other two teams to defeat the Blades for the rest of the season, the win didn’t act as a spark for Millwall. They failed to win any of their five games in September, and a 2-1 loss at Walsall on October left them just outside the relegation zone. Worrall and Wylde didn’t have the impact hoped for, while Hutchinson’s injury problems just wouldn’t go away. His absence left Millwall vulnerable at the back, and Tony Craig never looked steady in the centre of defence. Still, a 2-1 Football League Trophy win over Gillingham flicked a switch, and the Lions won seven out the next nine games, the only defeats home and away against Bolton, both 2-0. Those games illustrated the gap between the level Millwall were at and the top two, and though they climbed within six points of automatic promotion in March it was always a big ask. Millwall’s inconsistency was then summed up at Bury at the end of November, their defensive frailties exposed, leaving them 2-0 down against a team on a nine-match losing league streak, before they showed their fighting qualities to level and then Aiden O’Brien tapped home a 92nd-minute winner. If Millwall fans thought that was going to be the boost for a sustained promotion push, they were brought abruptly back down to earth in the very next league game. The home side created seventeen scoring chances but took none of them, as Louis Dodds gave Shrewsbury a first win at Millwall in 54 years.
THE SURGE
When Harris said after the dispiriting 3-0 loss at Scunthorpe on December 17 that Charlton Athletic was the perfect fixture to have next, you could have been forgiven for thinking he was hiding slight trepidation, too. Not wanting his players to feel anything but excited anticipation and the rush of the challenge.
Because what if they lost? At a crucial point in the season, after two successive league defeats without a goal, what would it do to morale to lose to your bitterest rivals on your home patch? Imagine the reaction of the crowd. On a chilly Wednesday evening, a season-high 14,395 turned up at The Den, most of them not knowing what to expect, some probably fearing the worst: bragging rights for their Addickssupporting friends, work colleagues...a nightmare before Christmas. But Harris was right – this was exactly what his players needed, and they responded to the challenge in emphatic fashion. Of course it was Morison to the fore, as reliable as they come, scoring twice after O’Brien’s opener to give Millwall a 3-1 win. Harris said last week they never looked back after that game. It was like an injection of adrenaline and the high lasted three months. There was one positional move that would be key to their form until March. With Hutchinson finally fit and looking like the accomplished defender he is, Craig switched to left-back and has been there since. Craig tends to be a lightning rod for criticism, some of it stemming from last season’s play-off final when some fans felt he should have insisted Morison kept the captain’s armband. But Craig is rarely beaten by an opposing winger, and his quality on the ball often goes uncommented upon. It was his precision
cross to set up Morison’s headed equaliser just before half-time in the second leg of the play-off semi-final against Scunthorpe at Glanford Park. The home side didn’t recover from that blow as Millwall won 3-2. After defeats or poor performances Craig is more often than not the player put forward for interviews. Harris knows he can rely on his captain to say the right things, or, more specifically, not to say the wrong things. No one could ever question Craig’s attitude, his fight. It’s summed up in one stat: After missing seven months last season with a badly damaged knee, Craig, at 32, has made 56 appearances this campaign, more than any other Lions player. MILLWALL BEING MILLWALL
Craig also had a decisive say on the final day of the League One season.
Millwall had got away with it three times when they had failed to win and Southend, in seventh, couldn’t punish them, falling flat on each occasion. It seemed the Lions had learned their lesson when they went 2-0 and then 3-1 at Bristol Rovers, to ensure it wouldn’t matter if Southend defeated Bury at the same time. That game finished almost ten minutes earlier than the contest at The Memorial Ground, and at Roots Hall Southend’s players were already on a lap of honour. Millwall had lost a two-goal lead, spent most of the second half in their own half, and now needed to somehow manufacture another chance to save their season. It was typical of their campaign, their inconsistent form summed up in one game when they were coasting only to seemingly throw it away. Millwall fans could barely look, yet Craig, who had scored his side’s second goal, said afterwards he felt a sense of calm after Rovers’ equaliser. There was certainly no panic as Millwall worked
their way up the pitch and when they got a corner they knew this was their chance. Shane Ferguson took it, Hutchinson made his move, and with a flick of his head he had rescued his side. Lee Gregory said the squad were “buzzing” when they met at Calmont Road to begin the quick preparations for the play-off semi-final first leg the following Thursday. Scunthorpe appeared to have the hard work done when they comfortably drew 0-0, Gregory missing Millwall’s best chance. But Harris detected from what subsequently came out of the Scunthorpe camp that the opponents thought the same thing: That the difficult part was taken care of. They seemed to be on their way to the final when Ivan Toney put them ahead, but this was now a buoyant Millwall side after their great escape in Bristol. Morison headed in that leveller from Craig’s cross, and Harris later said his players were “bouncing” at the break. Harris stood back for a couple of minutes and let them talk through tactical issues. With the tie in the balance at 1-1 on the night and on aggregate, Harris needed to perfectly tune his team for the second half. His words were perfectly chosen. “How you feel now,” he told his team, “imagine the opposite feeling in the other dressing room.” It was very smart man-management and an insight into Harris’ natural ability to hit the right notes. He has one more team-talk to deliver, and given how close Millwall and Bradford are in terms of ability, it could be one that swings the balance the Lions’ way. THE FINALE
London HA9 0WS. Lions fans know the address so well at this stage, and one person on Twitter quipped the Jubilee line was built to take them from Bermondsey Station to Wembley Park. On May 20 it’s a journey they will be making for the fifth time in eight years. Harris has jokingly apologised for ensuring they would have another expense on final day.
Bradford aren’t unfamiliar with the stadium either, though, after playing there twice in 2013 in the League Cup final and League Two play-off final. They had sold 23,000 tickets by early this week as their fans anticipate a second promotion in four years. Bradford have been ultra-consistent this season – they were fifth after the third game and finished there – in contrast to Millwall’s up-and-down form. That makes the final so hard to call, and it could all come down to experience. Millwall will visit Wembley this week but there shouldn’t be the same sense of awe at the prospect of playing in the 90-000capacity stadium. It can drain energy spending too much time thinking about it, and distract when minds should be focused on tactics and the game plan. Of the probable starting XI, nine have played at Wembley, with only Mahlon Romeo – banned last year – and Jed Wallace yet to experience it. Millwall have more cup experience this season, have been in more winner-takesall scenarios, and against Bristol Rovers and Scunthorpe when they had to get results on the road they did what was required. That could be key. The Lions may not quite have met preseason expectations, but if Harris leads them to promotion in his second season in charge, it will have been one of the most impressive managerial achievements in the history of the club.
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MAHLON ROMEO says his family and friends will enjoy their day out at Wembley – but stresses it’s purely “business” for Millwall.
Romeo should start at right-back for the Lions in the play-off final against Bradford on Saturday, a little over two years after he was without a club following his release by Gillingham after playing just one senior game. Romeo will be one of only two Millwall starters, along with Jed Wallace, who haven’t played at Wembley. But he believes the experience of Tony Craig, Jimmy Abdou and Steve Morison this week will be key. Manager Neil Harris has also played an FA Cup final and two play-off finals, as well as managing in one. “The gaffer’s calm, he’s making sure everyone’s mind is right,” Romeo said. “Obviously he’s been in this situation lots of times and as a manager last season. “As a player he knows exactly what this is like. He’s showing his experience. “We’ve got to treat it like a normal away game. We’re not going to get ahead of ourselves too much. We’ll stay calm and focussed and go from there. “All the players here are great. I’ve only been at two clubs at the professional level, but it feels special here. “The experiences of cup football we’ve had this season will help us. I think we’re all going into it in a good place. “It’ll be a nice day for my family and friends – but this is business for us.” “Everyone is buzzing for Wembley. It’s going to be a good day and I think we’ve earned it. “It’s been a tough season for us, but we deserve to be there and we’re all looking forward to it. “As a young boy everyone dreams of walking out at Wembley. I get nervous to an extent, but for me it’s more excitement and anticipation.” Last year, a straight red card at Gillingham in the last game of the regular League One season meant Romeo was suspended for the playoff campaign. But he travelled with the squad to Wembley and was part of preparations for the final against Barnsley. He feels that experience will benefit him this week. “I could do bits and bobs in training this time last year,” he said. “The gaffer wanted to keep me involved and keep me around the build-up. That was important, it gave me that experience that I can use now. “I experienced this last season, so I’m grateful to the gaffer for that. He
Mahlon Romeo will play at Wembley for the first time this weekend
easily could have told me to go into holiday mode! But being part of training helped me. “It was quite surreal knowing I wasn’t going to be involved, but you’ve got to block that out and get the work done. “It was great being there. It kind of felt I was part of it on the bench even though I knew I couldn’t be on the pitch. But, again, being in and
around it really helped.” Romeo admits he has mixed feelings about having the opportunity to play at Wembley given what Millwall’s pre-season expectations were. He explained: “At the start of the season automatic promotion was the aim, but to have the chance to play at Wembley at my age is rare, so I’m grateful for that. I’ll soak it all up.
Lions defender: ‘We’re going to get the job done’ “It’s been a crazy journey, it’s been full of ups and downs. To think what I was doing this time last year, and then this time the year before last, it’s mad how far I’ve come.” He has had to deal with adversity this season, having been dropped for Shaun Cummings in December and spending time out of the side. Cummings picked up a hamstring injury in the first leg of the play-off semi-final against Scunthorpe, and though he could train this week he is unlikely to be in the starting XI. The timing of his return is perfect, but he insists it’s about team objectives rather than personal ones. “It’s tough being out of the team,” he said. “But that’s what you’ve got to deal with, that’s what happens in football. You’ve then got to take your chance when it comes along. “You’ve just got to try to be consistent. I’m happy to be back in the team, but the main thing is to get promoted, that’s everyone goal.” Harris and his assistant Dave Livermore are noted for their attention to detail before they set out their plans to counter opponents’ strengths and exploit their weaknesses. Millwall have drawn 1-1 twice with Bradford this season, and Romeo says they will be working on the best strategy this week to take into the final against Stuart McCall’s side. “We’ll be doing our research, examining how Bradford play,” he said. “The gaffer and the people who do the analysis leave no stone unturned in terms of that preparation. “We’re going to go into it with a good game plan and stick to it – and get the job done on the day.”
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Tony McMahon
BRADFORD APPEARED to be in the driving seat when Tony McMahon scored from the spot to put his side 1-0 up against the Lions in the first leg of last year’s play-off semi-final.
But Millwall roared back, scoring three times before the break and seeing out the second half to win 3-1 and then clinch a place at Wembley by drawing the return leg 1-1. McMahon, though, isn’t mentioning revenge as he looks forward to the final. “We know it’s a massive game but we’re treating it like any other,” he insisted. “We haven’t done anything differently. “We’re just buzzing now and want it to be
Stuart McCall
STUART MCCALL was appointed a month after Edin Rahic and Stefan Rupp took control of the club on May 20, 2016.
Phil Parkinson had lead Bradford to a fifthplace finish in 2015-16, before they lost 4-2 on aggregate to Millwall in that play-off semi-final. Bradford went unbeaten at home through the entire season, as McCall guided the club to another fifth-place finish, six points ahead
3pm on Saturday. It seems ages since we played. It feels like we’ve been training for ages and we’re dying for this game to come. “There’s a proper zip about training. Everyone’s on cloud nine and we can’t wait to get started. “The prize is huge if we get promoted. There are some unbelievable fixtures in the Championship – just look at the Yorkshire derbies for us to look forward to. “But we have to concentrate on what we do, go down there and play well. “If we play to our full potential then we can definitely be the better team on the day and get the right result.”
of Millwall after 46 games. McCall said: “I'm proud of that bunch in there. I'm proud that the supporters have another trip to Wembley to look forward to too. “At the beginning of the season when we started I think people were expecting lower half of the table. “We've had a couple of tasty battles with Millwall this season and we'll look forward to another.”
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Teams have tried to stop them in different ways, and Bradford played three centre-backs against them at Valley Parade this season, but Gregory still got on the scoresheet. Scunthorpe ordered their front men not to give Millwall’s defenders time on the ball, and that was effective in the first leg of the play-off semi-final. It was working in the second leg, too,
until Morison headed in Millwall’s equaliser. The Iron committed more players forward after the break, and, left two on two against the home side’s centre-backs, Morison and Gregory tore them asunder in the 3-2 win. Bradford conceded 43 goals in League One this season, the joint-second best in the division. They held Fleetwood scoreless over both legs in their semifinal. Morison and Gregory must find a way to upset their defensive assuredness on Saturday. And there are hardly two better strikers at this level at doing that.
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MARK MARSHALL may be 30years-old now but he is a real livewire.
He will probably start on the left side of Bradford’s front three, but that doesn’t mean he won’t pop up everywhere across the front line. Marshall constantly seeks that space between the opposition’s defence and midfield. Millwall generally don’t leave much open grass between those two lines, but Marshall was still able to get on the ball against them at Valley Parade and he was instrumental in helping Bradford
come from a goal down in that game. The former Coventry and Port Vale player is a gifted operator on the ball, difficult to dispossess and with the ability to skip by tackles to shoot or cross. He could have won the game for Bradford when the sides met in January, when he cut in from the left flank and curled a shot just wide of the far post. Mahlon Romeo could be his direct opponent, but it has to be a unified effort in Millwall’s defensive third in order to curb his influence.
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IF STEVE Morison and Lee Gregory can dominate and dictate Millwall’s attacking play then it will go a long way to the Lions coming out on top.
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FOUR OF the last five games between these sides have ended in draws, the last three 1-1.
Bradford are marginal favourites with the bookmakers, but Millwall have more experience of Wembley in their squad. It looks poised to be decided by fine margins on Saturday. One of those could be who plays on the left side of midfield. Will Harris pick Aiden O’Brien for his superior threat in the box? O’Brien
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has scored fifteen goals this season, his best return for the club. But starting O’Brien would likely mean no place for Shane Ferguson, who took three corners that led to goals in the 4-3 win over Bristol Rovers that sealed a place in the play-offs on the final day. That would seem to be the only selection dilemma facing Harris. Jimmy Abdou will almost certainly start ahead of Ben Thompson in midfield after being restored to the
side and excelling in the last three games, offering that energy, defensive security, and an ability to time a late run into the box and make himself a nuisance. Shaun Cummings was set to train later this week, but Mahlon Romeo will almost certainly start a year after missing last year’s final through suspension. “We’ve had some really strong performances,” Harris said. “I’ve been fairly consistent with personnel this season. I’ve had plenty of time this week to reflect on the opposition and their
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This season’s meetings
September 3: MILLWALL 1 (Martin 49’) BRADFORD 1 (Webster 42’ og) Millwall: Archer; Romeo, Webster, Craig, Martin; Worrall, Thompson, Williams, Wylde (Onyedinma, 65); Morison, O'Brien. Bradford: Doyle; Darby, Vincelot, Knight-Percival, Meredith; Devine, Dieng, Law; Marshall, B Clarke, HiwulaMayifuila (Morais, 75). January 21: BRADFORD 1 (Meredith 60’) MILLWALL 1 (Gregory 50’)
Bradford: Doyle; KnightPercival, McArdle, Kilgallon (Dieng, 32); McMahon, Law (B Clarke, 78), Vincelot, Cullen, Meredith; Marshall, Jones (Hiwula-Mayifuila 67). Millwall: Archer; Cummings, Webster, Cooper, Craig; Onyedinma (Wallace, 69), Thompson, Williams, O'Brien (Ferguson, 69); Gregory, Morison.
Match odds
To win in 90 minutes: Bradford 9/5 Draw 13/8 Millwall 11/8
To be promoted: Bradford 5/6 Millwall 1/1
To win to nil: Bradford 7/2 Millwall 100/30
Lee Gregory puts Millwall 1-0 up as the sides drew 1-1 at Valley Parade in January
strengths. We have to think about stopping their threats and then try and be attack-minded ourselves. “There are certainly one or two things I’ll sleep on the night before the game before letting the players know what the final team will be.” Bradford played three centre-backs against Millwall at Valley Parade, when James Meredith’s goal cancelled out Lee Gregory’s opener. Bantams boss Stuart McCall’s preferred system is 4-3-3, and Harris insisted his side will be prepared for whichever formation they face. “I’m not sure what they will do,
they have that flexibility, which they obviously see as a strength,” Harris said. “But we’ve played against three centre-halves a lot this year and been quite forceful ourselves. “So whether they play a three or a four, we’ll be prepared for both. “But it’s what we do with the ball that’s the important thing. Whichever system they play, what won’t change is Bradford’s ability on the ball. They have plenty of individual ability, and have shown they are a hard side to beat. “We’ve got to make sure that, first and foremost, we put in a very
strong Millwall performance, with our style of play. We have to be aggressive on our defensive shape, and then be ruthless when we’ve got the ball.” Meanwhile, Steve Morison will bring a relaxed demeanour into the final. Where players like Lee Gregory and Byron Webster admitted to drowning their sorrows after last year’s final defeat, drinking is not something that particularly interests Morison. “No, not really. I’ll literally have a couple of bottle of beers to be social if I’m at a social event and I feel I want to have one.
“But I don’t enjoy it that much, I don’t really do it, don’t really have nights out. I prefer to relax and chill out.” That calmness could be key this weekend. Morison has played in four club finals at Wembley, winning three. This will be skipper Tony Craig and midfielder Jimmy Abdou’s fourth play-off final with Millwall. They have won one and lost two of them. It was raining at Millwall’s training ground when Morison spoke to the News on Monday. The Millwall
To win from behind: Bradford 16/1 Millwall 16/1 squad would already be on holiday had it not been for Shaun Hutchinson’s 85th-minute winner at Bristol Rovers on April 30, but Morison would not swap this situation. He said: “I’m sure when we walk out on Saturday it’ll be glorious sunshine, I’d much rather be doing this than be on holiday right now.” Bradford have a settled side and have played a 4-3-3 formation for most of the season. McCall is only waiting on the fitness of attacker Alex Jones, who should start as part of a front three with Charlie Wyke and Mark Marshall.
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PORTSMOUTH-BORN Simon Parker is the chief sports writer for the Telegraph & Argus, and he has been covering Bradford for 17 years. In that time he has seen them reach the League Cup final as a League Two club, win promotion to League One via Wembley, and sensationally knock Joe Mourinho’s Chelsea out of the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge. The News asked him for the inside line on Stuart McCall’s side ahead of Saturday’s showdown...
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Stuart McCall had a difficult first spell in charge, but he’s obviously a very astute manager. How do you assess his man-management and tactical skills?
Stuart has proved himself to be a very impressive coach who can adapt to different opposition and situations. When he was manager here before, it was his first job and his decisions were often emotionally-led because of his close bond with the club. You can see the difference from his experience gained working in Scotland and he is not afraid to switch formations and personnel to suit all kinds of scenarios. Former Millwall target and Bantams
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Who in particular do Millwall need to stop, and are there any weaknesses in the Bantams side the Lions can exploit?
Have Bradford exceeded the expectations of the club owners and fans by reaching the League One play-off final?
If you’d asked me that last June when Phil Parkinson left for Bolton and the club was in state of flux, I would have said yes. But the results have been so consistent throughout the season. Bradford were fifth after the third game – a win at MK Dons – and never dropped lower than that. If anything, there was a slight frustration that they could not have pushed harder for automatic promotion, but that was killed by too many home draws.
think Bradford will line up 4-3-3 – but again there is the option to switch about as the game goes on. System-wise, as I said, they often switch in-game so there is plenty of flexibility to swap things around. My guess on a line-up would be: Doyle; McMahon, McArdle, KnightPercival, Meredith; Cullen, Vincelot, Law; Jones, Wyke, Marshall.
talisman James Hanson joined Sheffield United in January. How did they deal with that blow as it didn’t seem to affect them in the second half of the season? We had been braced for Hanson’s departure for so long, especially with all the Millwall links, but when it happened it still came as a shock. Sheffield United came in with the offer and the deal was done in a matter of days. Fortunately Charlie Wyke had been ear-marked as someone to look at in the summer – Hanson’s contract was up then – and they just fast-tracked the move in January. Wyke has slotted in very well and is probably more suited to the fluid way Bradford like to play.
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Millwall have the experience of Wembley last season, Tony Craig and Jimmy Abdou will be playing their fourth final for the club and Steve Morison
his third. What big-game experience do Bradford have?
There are only three survivors from the two Wembley trips in 2013 (League Cup and League Two finals) – Rory McArdle, James Meredith and Stephen Darby. McArdle will be playing in his third play-off final and has scored in both of his previous two. But skipper Romain Vincelot has played in two play-off finals, Nicky Law and Billy Clarke one, while Jordy Hiwula featured in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
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Bradford know Millwall will play a direct style, hitting the front players early. What can we expect from McCall’s side?
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But McCall has introduced more ball players and while they are not frightened to hit Wyke with the long ball, there is more passing and movement. The wide Wembley pitch should suit that.
Bradford have been allocated 38,000 tickets, will they shift all of them and is there a buzz around the town?
Bradford sold 15,000 of their allocation on the first day and they will certainly take at least double that. Whether they do sell out may be questionable – there is a genuine issue that some families who would normally go are reluctant because of Millwall’s reputation.
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Mark Marshall has been outstanding this season, bouncing back from a very difficult first year when he wanted to leave the club. He is right-footed but is just as comfortable on his left, which makes him a threat on both wings as well as down the middle as a speed option alongside Wyke. In terms of weaknesses, Bradford were beaten up by Steve Morison in the play-offs a year ago and must stay switched on at set-pieces. They didn’t give Fleetwood a sniff in the semifinals but Millwall’s set-piece threat will be a lot bigger.
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What weaknesses do you think McCall will try to take advantage of in the Millwall side?
The fact that Millwall do focus on a physical game. If Bradford can get the ball down and exploit the space of the wider pitch at Wembley that could work in their favour. They do need Josh Cullen and the midfield to turn up. Finally, how do you see the final going and what’s your score prediction? I think it’s going to be very tight with no more than a goal in it and I’d bank on it going to extra-time. It looks a genuine 50-50 final but I’ve got to go with the club I cover so I’ll say 2-1 Bradford after extra time – or penalties!
Pain of past defeats will inspire Lions A bit of mix and match. A year ago, it was a game between two teams with very similar styles – Bradford just weren’t as good.
What’s the likely starting XI and formation?
If Alex Jones is fit, and they are hopeful, then I
Former Millwall striker ended up in a kebab shop in Dulwich after losing the 2009 final
FORMER MILLWALL striker Gary Alexander believes the hurt the current squad felt after last season’s play-off final defeat can be the spur they need to beat Bradford in Saturday’s promotion decider.
Alexander scored twice in the 2009 final at Wembley, but still ended up on the losing side as Scunthorpe won 3-2. But the Lions recovered and under Kenny Jackett won promotion the following year when Paul Robinson’s goal was enough to give them a 1-0 win over Swindon. Alexander – whose Greenwich Borough side lost the Ryman South play-off final this season after promotion last year – also believes Neil Harris’ side deserve credit for the way they bounced back after the disappointment of losing to Barnsley in 2016. “It shows what a great bunch they’ve got,” Alexander said. “The last time we lost in a play-off final the following year we went up. It seems to be reminiscent of that time. “Neil’s got a great team spirit there.
There are a lot of them involved this year who were there last year, so they’ve got that experience. They’ll know what to expect going to play in a big stadium. So fingers crossed we come out on top. “The first time you’re there you’re looking around taking it in, you don’t get to go on those pitches often, unless you’re an international. “A year later you go back a stronger person, certainly mentally stronger, and I’m sure Neil will use the defeat as a positive almost to get the boys up for this game. “That feeling of losing is something you don’t want to experience too often. “It helps having been in that situation. Neil was in that 2009 squad that lost and then a year later we went and won. “You can’t go back a year, you have to go and do it this year. That’ll be a vital part of his team-talk, I’m sure, the memory of last year, and a lot of the squad will have learned from it. “The group he’s got, he knows what they’re capable of. There’s no point getting angry with players if they make
mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes and Neil knows that. As a player he did the same. “He’ll have everything covered going into this game.” Alexander was team-mates with current captain Tony Craig and Jimmy Abdou, and a year after that 2009 defeat Steve Morison had replaced him as Harris’ strike partner in Jackett’s side. Alexander said: “You’ve got Moro in there, Jimmy, Craigy, they’ve all suffered defeat in playoff finals before. But they’ve also won in finals and will know what feeling is better. They’ll use that to their advantage on Saturday. They’ll take those feelings
into the game and hopefully we’ll be celebrating afterwards.” Alexander also feels the disruption last year, when Byron Webster was injured in the warm-up and then Joe Martin went off in the first half, had a negative effect on their chances. He said: “I had the same scenario this year. I had a player that was due to play in our play-off final and his missus went into labour half an hour before kick-off. I had to change him, and I had another player who got injured the previous Friday. “It’s not what you plan for, but, you know what, that’s why you have squads.
Neil has a quality squad, I’ve got a quality squad. Neil’s squad is very capable so hopefully there are no hitches and everything runs smoothly this time.” Alexander, 37, also revealed how he coped with the loss against Scunthorpe – and expects the memory of last season’s defeat will inspire the players to go that extra distance to overcome the Bantams. “The year we lost I think I ended up in a kebab shop in Dulwich somewhere, I don’t know what time it was but I ended up getting paralytic!” he joked. “But you can’t change it. It’s not a matter of life and death, eventually you have to get over it but ensure it makes you a different person. “It certainly did that for me, it made me mentally stronger. I’m sure the young boys will have learned from last season’s final. They know what it’s like after a defeat, and now I’m sure they’ll want to know what it’s like to be able to celebrate on that pitch. I’m sure they’ll find that extra yard in their legs to be able to run and run.”
Webster: ‘It’s all guns blazing’
Countdown to Wembley
Defender ready for battle after missing last year’s Wembley final through injury
BYRON WEBSTER joked there was only one advantage to being in the dugout after injury ruled him out of last season’s play-off final – he topped up his tan.
Webster picked up a hamstring problem in the second leg of the play-off semi-final against Bradford, but after some intensive treatment on the injury Neil Harris named him in the starting side to face Barnsley. Thirty minutes before kick-off, however, after sprinting in the warmup, he called over physio Bobby Bacic and moments later he was walking off the pitch and heading to the dressing rooms. Tony Craig, who had just returned after a long-term injury he had suffered against the Bantams in a league game the previous October, came into the side and the disruption probably had some impact as the Lions lost 3-1. If he comes through training this week, Webster will start at Wembley for the second time in his career, after he was part of the Yeovil side that beat Brentford in the League One play-off final in 2103. Webster has been a first-choice
throughout the season, and on Saturday will make his 55th appearance of the campaign in all competitions. Webster revealed this week he was consoled and encouraged in the dressing room before the 2016 final by goalkeeper David Forde, as he recalled the circumstances surrounding missing out on what would have been one of the biggest games of his career. “I felt my hamstring in the second leg against Bradford, but the physios did their magic and I thought I was okay,” Webster explained. “I trained for two days before the game but it went again in the warmup so it was a rubbish day all round. “I knew straightaway. I had a scan a couple of days later and there was a grade 2 tear in there. There was no way I could have played. “It was a stinker. I went into the dressing room and I remember the lads coming up to me. I was wishing them all the best and there was a little bit of banter flying around. “But I was down. It was Fordey who came up to me and said, ‘Get a smile on your face, the lads are
Millwall fan Dean Woodley at a service station in Scunthorpe
going to do it so give them your support’. “It wasn’t meant to be but we’re there again and hopefully we can go one better.” “I got a great tan, to be fair, it was a nice day! That was the benefit
from it. “No, it was really rubbish. Luckily going in this year if I’m selected I will be fit and healthy. I think the squad is more or less going to be all fit and healthy, so it’s going to be a good day.”
A MILLWALL fan will hope to get value for money at Wembley this weekend – after spending almost £10,000 following his team this season.
football and clear it each month.” Woodley has Millwall links, having grown up with former Lions boss Kenny Jackett. It was also his father’s hard work that allowed him to get a good education, including learning four languages, before he moved to Spain for work. “My father was on the fruit markets after the war and supported Millwall, as did the porters on the Borough Markets and Covent Garden,” Woodley, originally from New Cross, said. “Spitalfields was more West Ham, Brentford, Fulham, Chelsea and so on. “In the ‘60s the docks were closing and portering was good money. My father owned a wholesale business like his grandfather before him. “I was privately educated, before spending eight years in the City after university, where I had got a 2:1 in Economics. “My first away game was at Weymouth in the FA Cup 1984-85. I was with Keith Fisher and he has been my football mate for 32 years. “I keep all the tickets and boarding cards. Although I work overseas I come home every week for games. I could stay
Webster has been injury-free this season, as the Lions aim for promotion back to the Championship after relegation in 2015. “I feel good, there are no troubles at all so it’ll be all guns blazing.”
Lions superfan: It Costa fortune Dean Woodley, 56, lives in Newmarket but works on the Costa del Sol in Spain, and he arranges his business and leisure time around Millwall matches. He even has a bank card solely for the purpose of football expenses. But it doesn’t always run smoothly. Before the second leg of the play-off semi-final, he booked a Travelodge in Scunthorpe to stay in after the game. After showing up at the hotel he was told he had booked the wrong dates, so he had to find a way to kill time before getting a train at 5.30am the next morning. Woodley stayed in a service station until 2am, before heading to Scunthorpe railway station, where he posted a photo on Twitter at 3am (below right). J3 “I have been following Millwall home and away 40-plus years,” he told the News. “I spend about five thousand a year, with the extra flights which is around £100 a week. I use one card for
in Spain, as I do in summer, but once I know the fixtures it's cheaper to book in advance on flights. “I work as and when needed and try to work it round the football and other things. My mum, for example, is 90.” Woodley’s outgoing nature sometimes leads to some over-exuberance. He revealed: “If you recorded the Scunthorpe match from Sky, after the third goal went in I got about 25 metres onto the pitch before Moro [Steve Morison] ordered me off. I had been drinking and was in high spirits! And he mischievously finished: “I have never been on pitch at The Den, I hasten to add, but Luton, oh yes!”
Good luck to Millwall this Saturday at Wembley !
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FLIP FABRIQUE, the exciting new faces of Canadian circus, will be making their London premiere this summer with Catch Me at Underbelly festival.
High flying, fearless, and fantastic fun, Catch Me is the circus sensation that has astounded audiences around the world with adrenaline pumping feats of extreme acrobatics, dramatic turns on a trampoline and inventive parkour. This acrobatic show of is an experience like no other with an incredible display of athleticism and showmanship that is perfect entertainment for the whole family.
SAM SHEPARD'S moving study in domestic violence and the family is indeed an epic piece. Its forensic dissection of two families torn apart by violence is a great study in the disturbing dynamics of troubled relationships that can be a hard watch - But it is very much worth it, writes Matt Baker...
The plot follows a violent episode between a couple that ends with the wife laying in hospital nearly dead, whilst the husband, fearing that he has killed her, seeks help from his brother. Although the 'act of violence' is the catalyst for the piece, the drama lies in each family’s reaction to the tragedy. Sam Shepard brilliantly explores ALLEYN’S SCHOOL Townley Road, SE22 8SU (020 8557 1541) Maggie O’Farrell at Alleyn’s Join Village Books in Dulwich Village on Thursday 18th May 7.30pm and hear award winning author Maggie O’Farrell chat about her seven books, including Instructions for a Heatwave (shortlisted for the 2013 Costa Novel Award) and her most recent smash, This Must Be the Place. Maggie will be in conversation with Hannah Beckerman to discuss what makes her write. Alleyn’s School, Thursday 18th May, £10.
the ambivalence that much human suffering is met with. In particular we see how old wounds and family politics can consume a tragedy, so it pales into insignificance against the tide of bitterness and despair that can characterise human relations. A powerful theme, that was excellently expressed, was the ability of people to turn a blind eye to the suffering of others when they cannot carry their own pain. If all of this sounds morose, then I would say to an extent it is, but necessarily so, however, to the great credit of the cast, the play never tipped over in to maudlin sentiment. This aspect of its complexities was aided by wonderful moments of dark humour and joy.
A special mention must go to James Marples whose superbly haunting vocals and guitar provided an excellent mood for the dark proceedings. It was honestly one of the finest pieces of musical accompaniment I've seen. I enjoyed A Lie of the Mind enormously and hesitate not to recommend it to you as a fine piece of theatre.
BELAIR HOUSE Gallery Rd, Dulwich SE21 7AB Pathch and the Giant This acclaimed indiefolk quintet are a dynamic troupe of musicians who have become a genuine force within the UK alt-folk scene. Unique instrumentation fuses with inviting storytelling courtesy of lead singer Luke Owen’s rich and tender vocals. Supported by James Riley. If two years in Nashville taught London-boy James Riley anything, it’s the power of a good song. After leaving the UK for Tennessee in 2015, he returns home this year with a brand new album. Belair House, Thursday 18th May, 7.30pm, £10.
THE LONDON DUNGEONS The London Dungeon, County Hall SE1 7PB Ginstory To celebrate the rich history of London and gin, the London Dungeon team will be working in partnership with a range of gin partners to host a one-off ‘Ginstory’ gin safari. For over-18s only – visitors will be in for an exclusive evening Dungeon tour while sampling six different gins and seeing the brand new ‘Gin Street’ show. All gins will be paired with different and unique experiences or shows and will open the doors to London’s dark and distilled past. The London Dungeon, Friday 19th May, 6.30pm, £35.
A Lie of the Mind Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, SE1 6BD Until May 27 Box office: 020 7407 0234 Price £20. £16 concessions. £12 previews www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
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FALL BACK into Wonderland this spring as the smash hit children’s show Adventures in Wonderland returns to The Vaults at Waterloo. The critically acclaimed, multisensory experience, created and directed specifically for children aged 5 to 10 from Les Enfant Terribles award-winning children’s theatre company Les Petits, returns.
Pushing the boundaries of children’s theatre “Adventures in Wonderland” allows families to explore Wonderland up close, in an immense multi-room set in the Vaults under Waterloo Station. In this hour long show, children will play a part in controlling their own experience, as they search for Alice, who is missing in Wonderland. On entering Wonderland whether you ‘Eat me’ or ‘Drink Me’ will determine your unique path. Tumble with the Tweedle twins; follow the White Rabbit
MENIER GALLERY 51 Southwark Street, SE1 1RU (020 7407 3222) [fifteen] London Potters is a membershipbased voluntary organisation providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences of people passionate about clay, as well promoting the knowledge and practice of ceramic art. [fifteen] celebrates the eclectic nature and wealth of expressions of the creative medium explored by some of our talented maker-members. The exhibition features vibrant coloured surface decoration, intricate porcelainand the deftly modelled sculptures. Menier Gallery, Until 20th May, 11am-4pm.
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Torn apart by violence
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The Vaults, Launcelot Street, SE1 Until Sunday, 3 September 2017 Box Office:: 0844 248 1125 - Adult: £26.50. Children: £15.50. Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £71.00 www.alice-underground.com/book-aiw
UNDERBELLY FESTIVAL Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX The Black Cat Cabaret Parisian-inspired cabaret spectacular, The Black Cat Cabaret, has announced an exciting new summer season at Underbelly Festival, taking place from Friday 20th May until the end of September at London’s Southbank. Inspired by the heyday of Parisian cabaret culture, the show is a veritable who’s who of the London scene. Step over the threshold and encounter absinthe-addled artistes, flamehaired courtesans and bittersweet comic chanteuses. Underbelly Festival, Friday 20th May, 9.15pm, £22.50.
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Glad to be back THE GLADSTONE ARMS 64 Lant Street, Borough SE1 1QN 020 7407 3529 www.thegladpub.co.uk
FOR MANY months the future of The Gladstone Arms, known affectionately as The Glad, was uncertain, but then three gogetters grabbed the baton and ran with it until just weeks ago the 130-year-old pub re-opened with a bright, new interior, new menu and new outlook, writes Michael Holland...
I’m sure some of the former regulars missed the dark, dinginess of before but with the good beers on offer and an eclectic menu providing a taste from all over the world, I bet they're not complaining now. Megha greeted myself and Miss Julia with a warm smile before Gaurav talked us through the ale selection. I went for a Hiver Honey Beer, brewed right here in Bermondsey with honey from local bees, and it was smoothly delicious. My companion had a glass of white
wine, a Gauchezco Clasico Torrontes, which is said to match agreeably with Indian and Asian food. Appropriate for what we were about to dine on. Again, to keep down the carbon footprint, the wine was sourced locally as well, from the wine dealer across the road, the Lant Street Wine Company. Abhinav is the foodie of this trio who talks about his menu as if it were a new born baby. Lovingly he described every little detail and ingredient, and I like that. He explained that The Glad is predominantly a pub and not a restaurant, so he wants drinkers to have access to plates of good food that they can tuck into and share while enjoying their libations, and we wholeheartedly agreed. All the dishes come in two sizes so you can order according to how many of you
there are. We stuck with small. First to arrive was the Golden Calamari tossed with spring onions and red chilli. With a squeeze of lime juice these were great to start off with. Chicken Tikka Vol-Au-Vents were one-bite artworks of exquisite beauty - to look at and eat. I’m not sure life is long enough to spend creating these mini marvels, but I am so glad that Abhinav did. They truly were scrumptious and I could have eaten a whole lot more. We had a salad of Baby Gem Lettuce dressed with Mango, Goat’s Cheese and Avocado that was surprisingly good. Even my Fundraising Adviser Julia remarked how nice it was, and she has an odd aversion to goat’s cheese. This was also handy as a palate cleanser between each dish as I wanted to savour the different flavours the chef
had put into each of the plates we tried. It was time for another beer, this time a refreshing, citrussy, Harvieston Schallion - Just right to share with the going down of the spring sunshine, which it is now possible to see in this refurbished pub. Next up was Chicken Kara-Age, Japanese style fried chicken with peppers on skewers. This was my favourite of the night. The crunchiness was perfect, and had the crisp texture that I like. Again, onebite wonders of perfectly matched chicken and pepper. Last but not least was from the daily specials board: Beef Boti Kebab. It looked great but nothing like a kebab. In fact it was thickly cut beef in a brioche roll. But I like surprises, so that’s fine. The Glad is back and I’m glad.
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Hiver Honey Beer £5.50 £5.70 Torrontes Chicken Kara-Age £4.50 £6.00 Calamari Baby Gem Lettuce £4.50 £5.00 Beef Kebab £5.00 Vol-Au-Vents Harvieston Schallion £5.50 Total
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he recently published AgeUK Index of Wellbeing highlights several factors that contribute to health and happiness in later life . Influences such as creative and cultural participation and physical activities are among the top factors that contribute to older people’s wellbeing. One such person who can vouch for the effectiveness of these is Janis Benson, who, in her 70s, is showing no signs of slowing down and recently bought a brand new apartment at Notting Hill Sales’ Cheviot Gardens development in West Norwood, SE27, specifically to make the most of the new amenities and join the friendly community.
Having lived in South London her entire life, Mrs Benson decided that 2016 was the right time to move out of her family home and into a brand new two bedroom apartment at Cheviot Gardens, on the same road as her daughter and two grandchildren. Not wanting to leave the area, the development was ideal for allowing her to enjoy her active lifestyle while being close to family and friends. Speaking about her new home, the retired teacher said: “I have lived locally for many years, and as my daughter lived on Cheviot Road we knew about Notting Hill Sales’ development long before the first brick was even laid. My three
children liked the fact that, as it was designed for older people, it meant I would have plenty of support on hand should I need it, but I was appreciative of the fact that I am able to keep my independence, which I cherish. “My new home has a parking space which means I can continue living as actively as I was before. Being a selfcontained apartment, the home suits me perfectly as everything is on hand, but also having the extra security, with gated entrances, gives me and my family peace of mind.” Cheviot Gardens is Notting Hill Sales’ new Shared Ownership development for people aged 55 and over. A selection of contemporary one and two bedroom apartments are available to purchase through the Older Person’s Shared Ownership Scheme. The scheme allows buyers to own a 75% share in their home without paying any rent on the remaining share. The homes are fantastic for downsizers who, like Janis, are looking to free up equity in order to enjoy a fuller later life. Janis said: “Not only did I free up equity tied into my family home, but being a new build home my bills are cheaper so my monthly outgoings are less, this is also helped by the Older Person’s Shared Ownership. Another bonus was that the property didn’t need refurbishing and a
range of brand new appliances were all provided for me. I was able to treat myself to some lovely new furniture, and I can go out with my grandchildren more, which makes me very happy. “All the people who live here at the moment are wonderfully welcoming and it’s been great getting to know everyone. I can’t wait for more people to move in, and have some lovely new neighbours to meet!” The self-contained apartments have been thoughtfully designed and impeccably finished, with neutral décor throughout. Bright, open-plan living spaces boast kitchen areas equipped with modern fitted units and integrated Zanussi appliances. With each apartment benefitting from at least one patio or balcony, residents can enjoy their own outside space, as well as having access to the tranquil, landscaped communal gardens. Cheviot Gardens boasts a variety of other excellent communal facilities, which help to create a congenial atmosphere around the complex. Residents can relax together in the restaurant, café or lounge, and take full advantage of the hair salon, therapist room and IT suite, all conveniently on site. The apartments are also located next to an extra care facility, from which residents can subscribe to personal care
packages, making them a great future investment. A flexible range of services are available, including assistance with general housekeeping, such as cleaning and laundry, and support with personal care. The development is ideally situated in the centre of West Norwood, a peaceful residential area with a wealth of amenities and a wonderful community feel. The West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre is within walking distance of the development and offers a range of classes with special rates for over 55s. Cheviot Gardens benefits from an excellent range of transport links, making it easy to venture into the city centre for work or to visit friends and relatives further afield. A number of local bus routes provide easy access to the surrounding areas, and West Norwood
train station is just a few minutes’ walk away, with frequent services run in and around London. Prices at Cheviot Gardens start from £275,625 for a 75% share of a onebedroom apartment (full market value £367,500) through the Older Person's Shared Ownership Scheme. For more information, contact Notting Hill Sales on 0203 815 1234 or visit www.nhillsales.com
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Candidates MUST also be able to speak and understand Basic English. Full training will be provided. Immediate Start. £8.00ph. Working as part of a team carrying out basic cleaning tasks of communal stairwell and living areas to a high standard. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under supervision working as part of a team to complete basic cleaning tasks such as: • Sweeping • Mopping • Vacuuming • Emptying Bins & Bin Store Cupboards • Dusting • Polishing • Window Cleaning / Glass Doors -To carry out a variety of cleaning tasks. -To work to a timescale as agreed with you and your supervisor. -Increase and improve skills and knowledge. -Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety practices. -Bring to the attention of the employer any issues you may find. -To perform routine cleaning and deliver service levels to consistently meet and exceed guest expectations - Routine thorough cleaning of rooms, including all fittings and surfaces to the required standards. - Carry out all reasonable Guest and special requests as instructed - Behave towards all guests in a professional and polite manner at all times. -To act as a team player and provide effective day to day communication with colleagues and guests -To act in a professional manner at all times.
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We are a growing Courier company based in SE1 looking for a customer service person to join our friendly team. This role would be ideally suited to someone with experience in the Courier Industry. As the customer service Person your daily duties would include: • Respond to internal and external enquiries via email, phone and face-to-face • Manage client order entries • Manage and update client accounts • Provide clients with quotes and product knowledge • Update client databases • Perform general administration tasks • Support other departments We are looking for someone who is friendly, hardworking and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Must be flexible as hours as shifts are on a rota basis (Mon – Fri) Only. Salary is negotiable. The successful candidate will also have: • Excellent communication skills • A warm, approachable manner • At least 1 years experience in a customer service position • Experience using database management systems Should this position be of interest please email a current CV to anita@santisglobal.com Please call 020 7232 2220 to confirm we have received your CV.
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King’s College London is launching a new cultural space, Science Gallery London (SGL), where art and science collides through a changing programme of exhibitions, events and performances. Opening in spring 2018 opposite The Shard, the Gallery will attract over 300,000 visitors per year, bringing together artists, scientific researchers, students and local communities in surprising and innovative ways.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead community engagement for SGL. With a particular focus on 15-25 year olds and Southwark and Lambeth, we will provide opportunities to be part of the development and production of SGL programming and to participate in our events and activities. The role will develop and implement an engagement strategy that raises the profile and reach of SGL with priority local groups and brings drive, coherence and sustainability to these connections empowering young people in particular to get involved.
The successful candidate will be a confident, friendly and accessible team member with experience of building and maintaining a range of external networks and relationships in local communities with respect, cultural sensitivity and a friendly, non-elitist spirit. Experience of working with young people, positively influencing community stakeholders and the ability to negotiate with external partners, and work proactively to build new relationships are essential, as well as outstanding communication, networking and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and deliver dynamic, accessible and engaging public presentations to diverse audiences. For full details and to apply please go to https://london.sciencegallery.com/jobs. Closing date is midnight on 4 June 2017. Interviews are scheduled for 14 June.
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD)
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (WEBB STREET) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable SGN 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 road. Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in Webb Street, between Tower Bridge Road and Swan Mead.
The existing one way working in Swan Mead approximately 108m from the junction of Tower Bridge Road to the junction of Webb Street will be made two way for access and egress purposes. 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.
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. The restriction will be in place between the 30th May – 8th June 2017
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref:3571/ W112914938-02665/1 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ANCHOR STREET) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable highway 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 road.
Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in Anchor Street, between Lynton Road and Southwark Park Road. The alternative route for affected traffic will be via Lynton Road, Galleywall Road, Southwark Park Road. Lynton Road, St James Road, Southwark Park Road. 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.
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. The restriction will be in place between the 30th – 31 May 2017.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref:3571/1475315
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TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CYCLE LANE
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark and in consultation with Transport for London hereby gives notice that to enable works by Thames Water to be carried out in the above named road, it made an Order the effect of which will be to close the Cycle Lane in part of Southwark Bridge Road.
Whilst works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, cyclists will be prohibited from entering the Cycle Lane in Southwark Bridge Road, between it’s junction with Gaunt Street and Keyworth Street.
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.
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. The restriction will come into operation on the 30th May – 2nd June 2017.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref:3616/ 000802859480070-001
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (PECKHAM RYE) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable highway 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 road.
Whilst works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in Peckham Rye, between East Dulwich Road and Homestall Road The alternative route for affected traffic will be via Peckham Rye, Forest Hill Road, Benchley Gardens, Brockley Way, Ivydale Road. 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.
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. The works will take place on the 23rd – 25th May 2017
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 3617/LR909/1471378
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK HARRIS PRIMARY ACADEMY EAST DULWICH: INTRODUCTION OF 'SCHOOL KEEP CLEAR' MARKINGS The London Borough of Southwark (Prohibition of stopping on entrance markings) (Amendment No. 13) Traffic Order 2017 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 18 May 2017 it has made the above order under sections 6 and 124 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 2. The effect of the order will be to introduce a 'school keep clear' restriction, 25.55 metres in length, in LANDCROFT ROAD, on the north-west side of the road at the pedestrian entrance to Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich. Vehicles will be prohibited from stopping on the yellow zig-zag markings indicating the restriction between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays inclusive. 3. Copies of the order, which will come into force on 22 May 2017, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark council, Environment and Social regeneration, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Telephone 020 7525 2005 or email:- traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk for details. 4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the order 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 18 May 2017 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager, Regulatory services
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Upper Ground - loading restrictions and taxi stopping area
The London Borough of Southwark (Upper Ground) (Loading restrictions and taxi stopping area) (No. 1) Temporary Traffic Order 2017 1. 2.
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Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it made the above Temporary Traffic Order under section 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The purpose of the Order is, in the interest of public safety, to prohibit loading and unloading by vehicles at any time on both sides of the road in that part of Upper Ground which lies within the London Borough of Southwark and to provide a formal taxi stopping area at an area of kerbside in Upper Ground that has been designated by Transport for London as a taxi rank. The effect of the Order would be:(a) (b)
to prohibit loading and unloading by vehicles at any time on both sides of the road in that part of UPPER GROUND which lies within the London Borough of Southwark; and to prohibit any vehicle other than a taxi (as defined in Schedule 1 to the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016) from stopping at any time at the following location:UPPER GROUND - the north-west side, from a point 47 metres north-east of the north-eastern kerb-line of Barge House Street (at its eastern junction with Upper Ground) north-eastward for a distance of 22 metres.
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The Order would come into force on the 26 May 2017 and would remain in force for a period of 18 months.
The prohibition would not apply in respect of:(a) (b) (c)
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any vehicle being used for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes; or
anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a civil enforcement officer, or with the written consent of the Council or its authorised agent; or any vehicle being used by a universal service provider (as defined in the Postal Services Act 2000) in the course of delivering a universal postal service.
For more information contact Mr. Ian Law of the council's Road network management team on 020 7525 2170.
Dated this 18th May 2017
Nicky Costin Parking and network management business unit manager Regulatory services
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK PEDAL CYCLE QUIETWAYS ROUTE Q14: BLACKFRIARS ROAD TO BOROUGH HIGH STREET The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed routes) (Pedal cycle quietways) (No. 5) Traffic Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'C1') (No. 15) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places) (Disabled persons) (No. 50) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and loading restrictions) (Amendment No. 31) Order 2017 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 18 May 2017 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. 2. The effect of the orders, to be made without modification following determination by the Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm (see:http://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=50013476&Opt=0 ) of objections received to the proposals as advertised by public notice on 13 October 2016 (see:https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2627805 ), will be:- (a) in NICHOLSON STREET - to introduce one-way eastbound traffic working for all vehicles except pedal cycles. Vehicles other than pedal cycles will be prohibited from entering Nicholson Street at its junction with Chancel Street; (b) in CHANCEL STREET - to upgrade one-way southbound traffic working between its junctions with Nicholson Street and Dolben Street, removing the existing contra-flow cycle lane. Vehicles other than pedal cycles will be prohibited from entering Chancel Street at its junction with Dolben Street; (c) in UNION STREET - to prohibit motor vehicles from entering into or proceeding in that part which lies between its junctions with Great Guildford Street and Southwark Bridge Road, removing the existing one-way eastbound traffic working contra-flow cycle track. An exemption for motor vehicles requiring access to premises located within that part of Union Street will be provided at its junction with Great Guildford Street; and (d) to relocate or amend existing permit holders', pay and disabled persons' parking places in CHANCEL STREET, DOLBEN STREET, NICHOLSON STREET and UNION STREET, and introduce new or amend existing lengths of ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions in AYRES STREET, CHANCEL STREET, DOLBEN STREET, GREAT GUILFORD STREET, NICHOLSON STREET, PEPPER STREET and UNION STREET -so as to accommodate the provision of a new footway and carriageway layout and the construction of new traffic calming measures in the 'quietway' route. 3. Copies of the orders, which will come into force on 19 May 2017, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark council, Environment and Social regeneration, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Telephone 020 7525 2005 or email:- traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk for details. 4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the orders 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 orders may, within six weeks of the date on which the orders were made, make application for the purpose to the High Court. Dated 18 May 2017 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager, Regulatory services
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK PEDAL CYCLE 'QUIETWAY' ROUTE Q14: BOROUGH HIGH STREET TO WESTON STREET The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed routes) (Pedal cycle quietways) (No. 6) Traffic Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'F') (No. 10) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places) (Disabled persons) (No. 51) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Loading bays) (No. 6) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and loading restrictions) (Amendment No. 33) Order 2017 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 18 May 2017 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. 2. The effect of the orders, to be made without modification following determination by the Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm (see:http://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=50013476&Opt=0 ) of objections received to the proposals as advertised by public notice on 02 February 2017 (see:https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2704564 ), will be:- (a) NEWCOMEN STREET: (i) to restore twoway traffic working throughout; (ii) to close the road to motor vehicles between its junction with Borough High Street and a point 30 metres south-east of that junction, providing a two-way signalized crossing for pedal cycles at its junction with Borough High Street; (iii) to remove the existing disabled persons parking place and permit holders parking place opposite Nos. 67 and 68 Newcomen Street and provide a new loading bay - operating at any time with a 40 minute maximum stay and 2 hours no return period; (iv) to remove the existing permit holders parking place opposite Betsham House and introduce 'at any time' waiting restrictions; and (v) to upgrade single yellow line waiting restrictions to 'at any time' on the south-east side between its junctions with Tennis Street and Bowling Green Place; (b) KIPLING STREET, to upgrade existing single yellow line waiting restrictions to 'at any time' on both sides between its junctions with Snowsfields and Guy Street; (c) GUY STREET, to upgrade all existing single yellow line waiting restrictions to 'at any time' on both sides; and (d) WESTON STREET: (i) to remove existing permit holders parking places on north-east side opposite its junction with Guy Street and outside Leathermarket Gardens, and introduce 'at any time' waiting restrictions; and (ii) to upgrade single yellow line waiting restrictions to 'at any time' on both sides between its junction with Guy Street and a point 36 metres south-east of that junction. 3. Copies of the orders, which will come into force on 19 May 2017, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark council, Environment and Social regeneration, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Telephone 020 7525 2005 or email:- traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk for details. 4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the orders 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 orders may, within six weeks of the date on which the orders were made, make application for the purpose to the High Court. Dated 18 May 2017 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager, Regulatory services
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK EDMUND STREET DEVELOPMENT The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'EC') (No. 4) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (Car club) (No. 18) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and loading restrictions) (Amendment No. 32) Order 2017 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 18 May 2017 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. 2. The effect of the orders, to be made without modification following determination by the Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm (see:http://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=50013476&Opt=0 ) of objections received to the proposals as advertised by public notice on 03 November 2016 (see:https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2640147 ), will be:- (a) to provide new permit holders' parking places in DOBSON WALK, EDMUND STREET, NOTLEY STREET, SAM KING WALK and SOUTHAMPTON WAY in which vehicles with a parking zone 'EC' permit may park without time limit between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm on Monday to Friday; (b) to provide a new car club parking place in SAM KING WALK; (c) to revoke or amend the designation of existing permit holders' or 'shared-use' parking places in Caspian Street, Edmund Street, Notley Street and Southampton Way, so as to accommodate a new highway layout; and (d) to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (doubleyellow lines) in:- DOBSON WALK, EDMUND STREET, NOTLEY STREET and SAM KING WALK – on all kerbside not designated as parking places, on the north-east side of CASPIAN WAY between points 5.5 metres north-west of and 28 metres south-east of its junction with Notley Street, and on the south-west side of SOUTHAMPTON WAY, on kerbside not designated as parking places between its junction with New Church Road and a point 28 metres north-west of north-western wall of No. 54b Southampton Way. 3. Copies of the orders, which will come into force on 19 May 2017, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark council, Environment and Social regeneration, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Telephone 020 7525 2005 or email:- traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk for details. 4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the orders 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 orders may, within six weeks of the date on which the orders were made, make application for the purpose to the High Court. Dated 18 May 2017 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager, Regulatory services
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended)
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at http://planbuild.southwark.gov.uk 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, Chief executive's department, 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: ACA-development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; ALB-development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); CNA-development within a conservation area; DDP-departure from the development plan; LBA-works to or within the site of a listed building; MPA-major planning application; 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).
GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 19 BARFORTH ROAD, LONDON, SE15 3PS (Ref. 17/AP/1635 ) Construction of a rear single storey infill extension (within Nunhead Green C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Mr Troy Davies 0207 525 0783) 92 BERMONDSEY STREET, LONDON, SE1 3UB (Ref. 17/AP/1703 ) Change of use from shop (Use Class A1) to a local deli and eatery serving hot and cold dishes (Use Class A3) (within Bermondsey Street C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Rosie Nolan 0207 525 1335) GOSCHEN ESTATE, BETHWIN ROAD, LONDON SE5 (Ref. 17/AP/1333 ) Construction of a 5-storey block adjoining Causton House and a 4-storey block located adjacent to Harford House to provide 6 x 1 bed, 6 x 2 bed and 5 x 3 bed residential units (17 units) together with associated landscaping This proposal affects the character or setting of nearby listed building(s):29-36 Urlwin Street Grade II Listed. This proposal affects the character or setting of the nearby Grosvenor Park. Reason(s) for publicity: ACA, ALB, MPA (Contact: Amy Lester 020 7525 5452) 128-150 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, SE1 8EQ (Ref. 17/AP/1706 ) Variation of Condition 27 relating to delivery hours, of planning permission 14/AP/1862 for 'Demolition of existing buildings and development of a mixed use scheme comprised of 5 buildings ranging between 5 and 27 storeys high (maximum height of 96.5m AOD to top of roof plant), comprising 336 residential units (Class C3), 2,502sqm of office (Class B1), 1,200sqm of retail (Class A1-A4), 528sqm of office or retail (Class B1 or Class A1-A4) and 154sqm of ancillary residential floorspace (residents gym), 79 basement car parking spaces together with access, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works incidental to the development.' To allow deliveries and servicing to retail unit 1 on Bank Holidays. (within St Georges Circus C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, MPA (Contact: Victoria Crosby 020 7525 1412) BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, MAPLE BUILDING, 128-132 BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE1 1LB (Ref. 17/AP/1680 ) Change of use from a bar with facilities for screening of films and live sporting events to A3/A5 (Food and Drink/Hot Food Takeaway) Reason(s) for publicity: (Contact: Neil Loubser 020 7525 5451) 127-143 BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE1 1NP (Ref. 17/AP/1416 ) Advertisement Consent for the display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign. (within Borough High Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Amy Lester 020 7525 5452) BARROWBOY AND BANKER, 6-8 BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE1 9QQ (Ref. 17/AP/1617 ) Installation of replacement kitchen extract system to replace existing, with associated access ladder and platforms. (within Borough High Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) BARROWBOY AND BANKER, 6-8 BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE1 9QQ (Ref. 17/AP/1618 ) Installation of replacement kitchen extract system to replace existing, with associated access ladder and platforms. (within Borough High Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) 17-19 CAMBERWELL CHURCH STREET, LONDON, SE5 8TR (Ref. 17/AP/1743 ) Installation of new shopfront and fascia panels.
(within Camberwell Green C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Yvonne Sampoh 0207 525 4929) 207 CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD, LONDON, SE5 0TJ (Ref. 17/AP/1650 ) Listed Building Consent: Alterations and Change of Use to a Grade II Listed Building, including removal of shop front and reinstatement of ground floor to front elevation and reinstatement of frontage railings. (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Craig Newton 020 7525 4004) 207 CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD, LONDON, SE5 0TJ (Ref. 17/AP/1649 ) Alterations and Change of Use to a Grade II Listed Building, including removal of shop front and reinstatement of ground floor to front elevation and reinstatement of frontage railings. (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Craig Newton 020 7525 4004) 2-2A CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD, LONDON, SE22 9HB (Ref. 17/AP/0241 ) Variations of Condition 9 of planning permission dated 13/02/2015 [LBS ref no 14AP0115] for demolition of the existing building and erection of a part 3, part 4, storey building comprising 22 residential units together with basement car parking, landscaping and works incidental to the development. Variation of CfSH is no longer legally required (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA, MPA (Contact: Martha Dankwa 0207 525 3734) DULWICH COLLEGE, DULWICH COMMON, LONDON, SE21 7LD (Ref. 17/AP/1658 ) Restoration and refurbishment of internal areas of Centre Block (all floors) and South Block (ground floor) of the Dulwich College Charles JR Barry buildings. (within Dulwich Village C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) TAPPEN HOUSE, DULWICH COMMON, LONDON, SE21 7ES (Ref. 17/AP/1720 ) (Householder Application) Single storey extension to the existing wings of the property and internal alterations include installation of disabled platform lift and creation of garden games room (within Dulwich Village C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) TAPPEN HOUSE, DULWICH COMMON, LONDON, SE21 7ES (Ref. 17/AP/1721 ) Single storey extension to the existing wings of the property and internal alterations include installation of disabled platform lift and creation of garden games room. Replanning of the first floor of Tappen House including removal and alteration of internal walls, installation of disabled platform lift. (within Dulwich Village C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) ELEPHANT AND CASTLE ROUNDABOUT MICHAEL FARADAY MERMORIAL ELEPHANT AND CASTLE SE1 (Ref. 17/AP/1277 ) Paint the supporting legs of the Michael Faraday Memorial Building in black (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) 25 GLENGALL ROAD, LONDON, SE15 6NJ (Ref. 17/AP/1130 ) (Householder Application) Erection of a singe storey rear extension at the existing ground floor level, infilling the existing side return. Erection of a single storey lean-to side extension. Erection of a single storey garden building and small garden storage shed. (within Glengall Road C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Philip Ridley 0207 525 7540) 181 GORDON ROAD, LONDON, SE15 3RT
(Ref. 17/AP/1611 ) (Householder Application) Construction of a single storey rear side return extension (within Nunhead Green C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Yvonne Sampoh 0207 525 4929) GRANGE COTTAGE, GRANGE LANE, LONDON, SE21 7LH (Ref. 17/AP/1217 ) (Householder Application) Construction of a two storey extension to the eastern elevation, a single storey extension to the western elevation and a single storey glazed extension to the rear elevation, together with external alterations. (within Dulwich Wood C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) ARCHES 2B - 2E, MONTAGUE CLOSE, LONDON, SE1 9DA (Ref. 17/AP/1477 ) Change of use from A1 (shops) to flexible A1/A3/A4 use (shops/restaurant and cafes/drinking establishment). (within Borough High Street C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Lasma Putrina 0207 525 7708) FLAT 22, BENBOW HOUSE, 24 NEW GLOBE WALK, LONDON, SE1 9DS (Ref. 17/AP/1640 ) Replace existing two sets of white Schuco aluminium windows to the north elevation of the apartment with new windows to match existing (within Bear Gardens C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Lasma Putrina 0207 525 7708) ELEPHANT AND CASTLE PUBLIC HOUSE, 121 NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY, LONDON, SE1 6BN (Ref. 17/AP/1558 ) Display of Micromesh PVC Screens/Shrouds
incorporating two external static illuminated advertisement banners attached to the facade fronting Elephant and Castle Roundabout (Banner A) and New Kent Road (Banner B) for a temporary period of 12 months This proposal affects the character or setting of nearby listed building(s):Michael Faraday memorial and Metro Central Heights . Reason(s) for publicity: ALB (Contact: Robin Sedgwick 020 7525 3920) 24 NUNHEAD GREEN, LONDON, SE15 3QF (Ref. 17/AP/1740 ) Demolition of existing building, basement excavation. Construction of 5 Floors and 5 x new dwellings with associated facilities. (within Nunhead Green C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Craig Newton 020 7525 4004) MAGISTRATES COURT, 211 TOOLEY STREET, LONDON, SE1 2JY (Ref. 17/AP/1547 ) Listed Building Consent for Installation of secondary glazing and associated insulated plasterboard linings to the interior of selected windows/walls on the Tooley Street, Boss Street and West Elevations of the Grade II Listed Magistrates Court building. (within Tower Bridge C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) Dated 18 May 2017 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date SIMON BEVAN - Director of Planning
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACES The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places) (Disabled persons) (No. 52) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'E') (No. 16) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'K') (No. 4) Order 2017 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places) (No. 12) Order 2017 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 18 May 2017 it has made the above orders under the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 2. The effect of the orders will be:- (a) to provide new disabled persons parking places, 6 metres in length, at the following locations: (i) ANSDELL ROAD, on the south-west side outside No. 28 Ansdell Road; (ii) ASTBURY ROAD, on the south side outside No. 71 Astbury Road; (iii) BLUE ANCHOR LANE, on the south-west side opposite Nos. 47-47a Blue Anchor Lane; (iv) CAMBERWELL STATION ROAD, on the south-east side outside Woodrow Court, No. 69 Camberwell Station Road; (v) DUNDAS ROAD, on the north-west side outside No. 23 Dundas Road; (vi) MELFORD ROAD, on the south-west side adjacent to the pedestrian entrance to Nos. 35-42 Melford Court; (vii) PICKWICK ROAD, on the south-west side outside No. 37 Pickwick Road; and (viii) SHARSTED STREET, on the north-west side outside No. 6 Sharsted Street. These parking places will operate at any time, and may be used without time limit by vehicles displaying a valid disabled persons 'blue badge'. (b) to split or reduce in length existing permit holders' or short-stay parking places in BLUE ANCHOR LANE, CAMBERWELL STATION ROAD and SHARSTED STREET, so as to accommodate the provision of the new disabled persons parking places referred to above; and (c) to remove disabled persons parking places that are no longer needed in Grummant Road (3 locations) and Woodwarde Road. 3. Copies of the orders, which will come into force on 22 May 2017, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark council, Environment and Social regeneration, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Telephone 020 7525 2005 or email:- traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk for details. 4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the orders 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 orders may, within six weeks of the date on which the orders were made, make application for the purpose to the High Court. Dated 18 May 2017 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager, Regulatory services
Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003
Please take notice that we Shortwave Cafe Limited Have made application to the local licensing authority for a new Premises Licence in respect of Unit H05, 100 Clements Road, The Biscuit Factory, London, SE16 4DG. The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, on from the premises are The supply of alcohol:
Opening hours:
Days
Mon - Sun
Mon - Fri Sat - Sun
Start time
12:00
09:00 12:00
Finish time
23:00
23:00 23:00
A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by Southwark Licensing Team, Regulatory Services, 3rd Floor Hub 1, PO Box 64529, London, SE1P 5LX - E-mail: licensing@southwark.gov.uk
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 on our web site at www.southwark.gov.uk/businesscentre/licensing/currentapplication
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ELEPHANT ROAD, WHITES GROUNDS) 1. 2.
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The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that because of bridge inspection works by Centurion Site Services it intends to make an order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.
Whilst works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Elephant Road, between Walworth Road and New Kent Road. (b) Whites Grounds, at it’s junction with Druid Street.
The existing one way Northbound only traffic flow in Elephant Road shall be temporarily suspended to allow for a two way traffic flow system for access and egress purposes.
An alternative route for (a) Walworth Road, Elephant & Castle, New Kent Road. Walworth Road, Heygate Street, Rodney Place, New Kent Road. (b) Druid Street, Crucifix Lane, Snowsfields, Weston Street, Leathermarket Street, Bermondsey Street, Wnites Grounds. Bermondsey Street Crucifix Lane, Snowsfields, Weston Street, Long Lane, Tower Bridge Road, Druid Street as applicable.
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.
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. Works will take place for (a) 7th – 9th June between 23:00hrs - 05:00hrs (b) 6th – 7th June between 22:00hrs – 06:00hrs. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (a) 3632/ HHH-01-49-070617 (b) 3633/ LBC-00-44-060617
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (KINGS GROVE) TEMPORARY WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS 1.
It is open to any person to make representations about the likely effect of the grant of the premises licence on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.
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Date of application: 11th May 2017
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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.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
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TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that because of works by Thames Water in the above named road, it intends to make an order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from waiting and loading at any time in part of Kings Grove. Whilst the restriction is in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to wait, including waiting for the purpose of loading and unloading at any time in: (a) Kings Grove on the southern kerb line between No’s 29 – 42 (b) Kings Grove on the northern kerb line between No’s 29 – 42
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.
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. The restrictions will come into force on the 30th May – 2nd June.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 3634/000803247510055-002
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (UNION STREET, AYRES STREET, ARCHDALE ROAD, BRANDON STREET, COLLETT ROAD, DAVIDGE STREET) 1. 2.
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(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable Highway works to be carried out, it intends to make an order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads. Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Union Street, at it’s junction with Great Guildford Street (west side) (b) Union Street, between Great Suffolk Street and Great Guildford Street (c) Ayres Street, between Union Street and side of No’s 69 and 65 (d) Archdale Road, between Northcross Road and Frogley Road (e) Brandon Street, between East Street and Larcom Street (f) Collett Road, between Keetons Road to blocked end (g) Davidge Street, between King James Street and blocked end.
The alternative route for (a) Union Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark Street, Lavington Street, Great Suffolk Street, Union Street. Great Guildford Street, Copperfield Street, Pepper Street. (b) Great Suffolk Street, Southwark Bridge Road. Great Suffolk Street, Southwark Street, Southwark Bridge Road. (c) Marshalsea Road, Redcross Way. (d) Northcross Road, Lacon Road, Crawthew Grove. (e) East Street, Flint Street, Rodney Road, Heygate Street, Walworth Road, Larcom Street. East Street, King and Queen Street, Browning Street, Manor Place, Crampton Street, Amelia Street, Walworth Road, Larcom Street. (f) Tranton Road, Drummond Road, Clements Road, Storks Road. Webster Road, Clements Road, Drummond Road, Tranton Road. (g) Access will be maintained. The existing one way working in Ayres Street will be made two way for access and egress purposes.
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.
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. The works will be in place for (a) 29th May – 16th June. (b) 30th May – 1st June. (c) 1st – 14th June. (d) 3rd – 7th June. (e) 5th – 12th June. (f)1st – 2nd June. (g) 2nd – 5th June.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (HOMESTALL ROAD, KINGS BENCH STREET, RUBY STREET 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable Highway works to be carried out, it intends to make an order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads. Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Homestall Road, between Colyton Road and Peckham Rye (b) Kings Bench Street, between Pocock Street and Rushworth Street (c) Ruby Street, between Hyndman Street and Old Kent Road
The alternative route for (a) Peckham Rye, East Dulwich Road Peckham Rye. (b) Pocock Street, Great Suffolk Street, Webber Street, Rushworth Street. (c) Sandgate Street, Old Kent Road.
The existing one way working in Ayres Street will be made two way for access and egress purposes.
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.
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. The works will be in place for (a) 3rd – 4th June. (b) 2nd – 5th June. (c) 3rd – 4th June
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (a)3639/ 1475711-1 (b)3609/ 1475767-1 (c) 3640/ 1475763
Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager Southwark Council
Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (a) 3635/193951 (b) 3636/1476623 (c)3637/194017. (d)3606/1477290 (e) 3638/1476654. (f) 3607/1475340. (g) 3608/1475768 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (VERNEY ROAD) 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6.
TEMPORARY WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that, because of development works by Skansen Group Limited, in the above named road, it intends to make an order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from waiting and loading in part of Verney Road. Whilst the restriction is in place, and whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to wait, including waiting for the purpose of loading and unloading, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs as detailed below: (a) Verney Road, between No’s 12 for approximately 30m in a southerly direction on the eastern and western kerb line.
Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, insofar as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.
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. The restriction will come into force between the 1st May - 25th August 2017.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 18th May 2017 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 3431
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Young Lion talks his way into commentator final
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By John Kelly
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A YOUNG Millwall fan is on the way to becoming the next John Motson, after reaching the final of a prestigious commentator competition.
Akai Coleman, 12, is one of 118 entrants in the competition, run by Nickelodeon as part of their weekly English Football League programme, Nick Kicks, on Nicktoons. Entrants were asked to record a video of themselves commentating to their favourite goals from their favourite teams. For his video entry, Akai chose to commentate on Aiden O’Brien's goals against Scunthorpe and AFC Wimbledon, and Steve Morison’s strikes in wins over Chesterfield and Oxford United. The overall winner is set to join Nick Kicks presenters Roman Kemp and Rachel Stringer pitch-side to commentate on this season’s Championship play-off final at Wembley. Akai, who lives in Canada Water, and whose favourite football personalities
are Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, explained to the News what attracted him to Millwall. “I like the energy in the stadium, the fans are so enthusiastic with the way they support the team. It’s exciting going there.
“My favourite player is Steve Morison, he scores so many difficult goals. And I like how Ben Thompson plays in midfield.” Akai’s mum, Adede, added: “Millwall is the closest club to us, and
it’s not too expensive to go there. Akai loves it. He loves sport. When we’re watching it on TV he’s commentating along to all the games.” The winner is to be announced this Friday.
Docklands double up to complete perfect season
DOCKLANDS U12S have added the Shield Cup to their league success this season, after beating Dartford FC 3-1 in the final last weekend,
Two goals from Bjorn Thomas – which took his total to the season to 50 in all competitions – and another from Frankie Lane ensured Docklands completed the double to round off their season in style. The youngsters were led to the trophy by captain, Joe Ryan.
Winger departs Millwall after disappointing spell By John Kelly
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GREGG Wylde is to leave Millwall less than a year after joining the club from Plymouth.
Wylde, 26, signed a two-year deal with Millwall after a free transfer in June 2016, but both parties have reached agreement to terminate that contract. Former Rangers winger Wylde started just one league game for Millwall and featured just 10 times this season, before he joined Northampton on loan in January. His last appearance for the Cobblers was in March, before he picked up a groin injury which he needed surgery on last
month. Big things were expected of Wylde when he signed for Millwall, and he "I'm delighted to have signed, I'm so pleased to be here,” Wylde said at the time. “And with Neil Harris as well. He really sold the club to me and came to watch me play a few times too." “I'm looking forward to the new season ahead." Wylde made his debut as a substitute in Millwall’s opening-day 3-0 win over Oldham, before making his full debut against Barnet a few days later in the League Cup. His only league start was the 1-1 draw with this Saturday’s play-off final opponents Bradford in October, when he
was substituted after 65 minutes. Wylde soon dropped out of contention from match-day squads, and kept up his fitness by playing in U23 games. But he failed to make an impact with Millwall’s development Squad and it was clear he would have no future with the club beyond this summer. Millwall manager Neil Harris said: “Gregg is a great lad and an outstanding professional. Unfortunately his opportunities here at Millwall have been limited but I hope he can go on and succeed elsewhere. We wish him nothing but the best of luck in the future.” Wylde will now be free to talk to over clubs after his difficult spell in south London came to an end.
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Understrength Dulwich Limp to defeat By John Kelly
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DULWICH TRAVELLED to Oxted & Limpsfield last weekend, but lost their Travelbag Surrey Championship Division 2 match by eight wickets.
With all four of the previous week’s four batsmen missing, Dulwich had a new-look top order as they were put in to bat on a damp pitch. Tom Savill returned, and he and Oliver Steward withstood the opening attack to put on 30 together in 10.2 overs before Steward fell for a resolute five, off 34 balls. Kristian Williman came in for his first Championship match, and he and Savill added 84 for the second wicket in 15.3 overs. Williman had reached 39 off 49 balls when he ran himself out going for a third run off a wide, which caused some confusion for the home scorer whose computer app hadn’t been programmed for such an event. Savill followed two overs later, adjudged lbw for 56, having faced 75 balls. Guy Skinner and Will Bancroft were more circumspect in their approach, adding 25 in 7.3 overs for the fourth wicket. Bancroft’s dismissal then sparked a middleorder collapse in which four wickets fell for eleven runs in 5.1 overs. Salaar Waqar and eighteen-yearold Sam Ellison came together with the score on 151-7 and ten overs still to bat. The pair added 40, with Ellison confirming his promise by making 24 off 33 balls before being caught off the second ball of the last over. Waqar was run out two balls later for eighteen, and skipper Alex Gledhill was also run out going for an ambitious second run off the last ball. Three wickets fallen in the last over meant Dulwich were dismissed for 195, having lost their last nine wickets for 81 runs. Dulwich got off to a good start in the field when Jon Lodwick had Stuart Fletcher lbw off the last ball of his second over, but this was to be the last wicket for 35 overs as the second wicket pair added 166. Skipper Simon Jackson got 71 off 103 balls before being bowled by Waqar. At the other end Jack Lloyd seemed more vulnerable, with several mishits that just evaded the fielders. But he didn’t give a genuine chance until the match was as good as won, and saw his side home with an undefeated 96 off 123 balls. Lodwick and Waqar both bowled their full ten over entitlement to finish with 1-30 and 1-44 respectively, but only Ellison of the other bowlers was able to summon the necessary control. Dulwich ended a disappointing day with just two points. This weekend they will look for an improvement when they visit old rivals Esher.
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CHOPPER DOES THE TRICK FOR LEGENDS By John Kelly
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NEIL HARRIS rolled back the years – though not that many of them, to be fair – to score a hattrick at The Den last Sunday.
Harris, 39, was part of a Millwall Legends side that played against the Prince of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR) to raise funds for veterans and wounded soldiers. The Legends were managed by Les
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Neil Harris flicks home Millwall’s equaliser
Briley, who paired Harris up front with Gary Alexander to reunite the Millwall strike partnership that played in the 2009 League One playoff final. Military Cross recipient Brian Wood was in charge of the PWRR side, and they took the lead on Sunday afternoon. But Millwall immediately responded, and Harris clipped in a leveller from Alexander’s cross. Harris – who at one point showed
the competitive fire still burns on the pitch by throwing away the ball after a free-kick was given against him – made it 2-1 with a header from a cross. The Lions boss completed his hattrick before half-time with another header, this time from Jimmy Carter’s corner. Alexander got on the scoresheet and the PWRR side got a consolation, in front of fans who were slightly disappointed that
Teddy Sheringham couldn’t be at The Den for the event. “It was brilliant,” Harris said. “It shows again our bond with the armed forces. It was a great opportunity for us as ex-players to get together and catch up and play on The Den pitch. “The guys that played against us, it was a brilliant opportunity for them to come away from their careers and focus on a bit of fun. “It was competitive, as you would
expect with army personnel and exfootballers. But it was really enjoyable. I was a bit stiff after it! “Me and Gary rolled back the years, we’re not quite as mobile as we used to be. It’s still a huge buzz to get back on the pitch. “And to put the ball in the back of the net is still a special feeling at The Den.” A total of over £2,000 was raised on the day, along with donations to Friends of PWRR.
second successive year in his second full season in charge. Harris had to rebuild the squad in the summer of 2015, and has put his own stamp on a side, making it recognisable as having the same qualities as the ones Hurlock played in. “The manager has done really well,” Hurlock said. “He’s got them all playing with togetherness. They were unlucky last year but battled on this season. They have a chance again to do it this year. “The pressure isn’t too much on
them this year. The confidence must be high after their recent wins. If they can bring that out at Wembley they have a good chance. “It took a little bit of turning around. Neil had to get rid of a few people and bring a few in. You have to be cool in the battle when you’re managing a side with a lot of young players. Neil has that. “Neil also knew you needed that bond between the team and the fans. We all know what the fans are like here. When there’s a little bit of
success you can’t beat it. “We’ve had a few difficult years but they’re still here, still shouting and screaming. If you get these on your side it’s like you’re already 1-0 up.” Hurlock, 58, won the club’s player of the year award in 1988-89, Millwall’s first season in the top flight. He left to go to Rangers before returning to Millwall briefly in 1994. Hurlock played in some high-pressure games, and believes the players involved against Bradford at
Wembley on Saturday will be able to handle the occasion. “I didn’t really get a lot of nerves,” he said. “You get used to it when you get older. “I played in big games, for Rangers against Celtic and with Millwall when we went up to the old First Division. “If you’ve got a good squad and a manager who motivates you, you just go out there and try your hardest and do your best. Millwall have got that at the moment.”
Hurlock backs Lions to succeed By John Kelly
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FORMER LIONS legend Terry Hurlock praised the job manager Neil Harris has done with the current Millwall squad.
Hurlock, who played in the only Millwall side ever to reach the top division in England, was at The Den last Sunday to see Harris score a hattrick in a charity game. Harris has taken Millwall to the League One play-off final for the
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Final tickets being sold for above face value
By John Kelly
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MILLWALL ARE warning fans not to buy Wembley tickets from anyone other than their official seller – after another website advertised tickets for sale for more than 50 per cent of the official price. The Lions face Bradford in the League One play-off final on Saturday, with tickets available
through the club and official partner See Tickets. The most expensive official ticket costs £80, but another website seen by the News was advertising them starting at £122 early this week. Millwall have contacted the FA as chief executive Steve Kavanagh warned of “unscrupulous people” out to make a quick profit on play-off final tickets. The Lions don’t want their supporters paying over the odds to
see their side playing at Wembley for the second successive season as they aim for promotion to the Championship. Category 4 tickets are still available for £52, but they were being offered for sale through another website on Monday for £142.50. Kavanagh told the News: “We’ve reported it to the authorities, we’ve notified the FA and are talking to our safety officer. “There are some unscrupulous
people out there who set up secondary sites. There are still plenty of tickets left for families and children, and we strongly recommend people buy them from See Tickets and not anywhere else. “There are plenty of cheaper tickets available, category 5 and 6 for £30 and £40. “We want a big crowd of Millwall fans at Wembley to hopefully see their team win promotion.” The Lions had sold 27,000 tickets
by early this week, out of an official allocation of 37,623. Bradford were allocated 38,000 tickets, and they had sold 23,000 tickets at the start of the week. Millwall are advising supporters to buy tickets by calling 0971 230 7140 or by visiting www.seetickets.com/go/millwall. Tickets will be available to buy until tomorrow. The club will confirm when they will go off sale.
Harris to discuss transfer plans with Lions board NEIL HARRIS will meet the Millwall board next week to set out the strategy for preparations for the 2017-18 season, writes John Kelly... Harris will waste no time after the League One play-off final in discussing transfer targets ahead of the new campaign. The Lions meet Bradford at Wembley this Saturday for a place in the Championship. Millwall have two lists of targets depending on which league
they are in next season. The club will also announce their retained list next week, and those who will be released. Alfie Pavey has already found out he will not be getting a new contract for next season. Fred Onyedinma hasn’t signed a new deal, and whether Millwall get promotion or not could also influence midfielder Shaun Williams’ decision on a new contract. Jimmy Abdou has a contract offer, and further discussions will take place
with the midfield veteran after the end of the season. Of the players who made their full first-team debuts this season, midfielders Kris Twardek and Kyron Farrell see their deals run out at the end of June. The pair spent the second half of the season on loan at National League Braintree, who were relegated to the National League South. Meanwhile, ahead of the Wembley clash, Harris should have a full squad to choose from.
Shaun Cummings damaged his hamstring in the first leg of the play-off semi-final against Scunthorpe, with Mahlon Romeo coming in in his place. Cummings was expected to train late this week. Shaun Hutchinson played both legs of the semi-final with a cracked rib, but barring any late setbacks the defender will take his place in the centre of Harris’ defence with Byron Webster, who limped out of the warm-up before last year’s final against Barnsley.
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