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Five left ‘seriously injured’ after escaping suspected arson attack By Joey Millar
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POLICE ARE investigating a suspected arson attack in Camberwell, after several people were injured when they were forced to throw themselves
out of a second floor window to escape a fire.
The blaze in Northlands Street occurred at around 4.30am and devastated three storeys and the roof of a terraced house. A man in his forties has been arrested. Full story on page 8
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Trying to keep us warm with an increasingly threadbare blanket
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HERE ARE always going to be winners and losers in budgets and with the ever decreasing circles that local councils have to tread in terms of central government funding, the winners are likely be few and far between this time around.
Having said that, the Labour council’s budget proposals, set out at Full Council this week, have tried their best to provide a blanket to cover all those needy services, even if it becomes increasingly threadbare as funding cuts tear holes. Savings of 50% have been achieved in youth services, with only a 10% reduction in front line services - this is an impressive statistic. But of course, 10% is still a large cutback in terms of services offered, and you also have to question how sustainable the increased productivity is - how far can you push departments before they really start to creak under the strain? The other big debate of the night was over environmental services, and whilst the Lib Dems were instrumental in pushing recycling during their coalition years with the Tories in Southwark, it has to be said that it is the current administration that has overseen a transformation in street cleaning. The days of waking up to streets full of rubbish are now happily consigned to the past, so the proposal - in fact scrapped after the debate - to ditch overnight street cleaning, shows how desperate the beancounters are to make the figures add up. This is not a policy that Labour Southwark would have put forward happily. Central government insists local authorities still retain handsome reserves and are guilty of shocking inefficiencies and like any large organisation, this may have some truth to it. But at some point in our view a point that has possibly already been passed - the government must accept that cuts will also have a damaging effect on local authorities’ abilities to provide essential services. And it’s the really needy who will suffer the most.
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Camberwell station?
HE NEWS that Camberwelll station may re-open a hundred years after it was closed to the public is fantastic.
Let’s hope that these are serious plans that will come to fruition - as the poor residents of SE5 have been in this position before. Despite desperately needing better transport links, they are constantly overlooked as other areas are always considered a better proposition. However, if Mayor Boris Johnson and TfL are serious about re-opening the old station, then it should not be done this time in competition with any other area. Take it with a heavy pinch of salt, but the suggestion is still welcome, all the same.
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MAIN PHOTO: Camberwell Sation in 1957 after it was closed to pasengers in 1916 BELOW RIGHT: An aerial shot of the tracks showing the platforms overgrown with brush BELOW LEFT: The front of the station today
By Joey Milar
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FORGET THE doomed Bakerloo Line extension – SE5 residents may yet benefit from a transport boost after it was revealed that Transport for London (TfL) is “investigating” reopening the long-closed mainline Camberwell station.
The ghost station, which shut its doors to passengers exactly a century ago and has since been reclaimed by nature, may be included on the Thameslink line. Located suitably enough on Camberwell Station Road, the station served the mainland ‘City Line’ from Herne Hill to Farringdon Street when it first opened in 1862. The line also served another long-gone station, Borough Road, in Borough, which also closed in the early-20th century. The proposal to re-open it was revealed during a Mayor’s Question Time exchange between Boris Johnson and Val Shawcross, the London Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark. In a response to Ms Shawcross’ enquiry about how transport was going to be improved in Camberwell, given TfL’s rejection of the Bakerloo
Line extension through the area, Mr Johnson said he was “working” on plans to re-open the old station. He said: “TfL is investigating proposals to reopen the disused station with stakeholders, including the London Borough of Southwark. Initial feasibility indicates it would be possible to construct a modern station at this location if timetable changes could be made to accommodate an extra stop. “TfL will be working with Network Rail and the London Boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth over the next few months to further develop the feasibility of this proposal.” Ms Shawcross welcomed the news, explaining: “I know that when it was announced that the Old Kent Road routing for a new Bakerloo Line extension was chosen for further study a lot of people in Camberwell, and myself were understandably disappointed. Considering its location so close to central London, the lack of transport infrastructure in Camberwell is well overdue for attention. “This is a positive indication that TfL do have ambition to finally tackle this problem and I’m very pleased. This kind of project is a fairly long term undertaking but the early signs are very good, so watch this space to see how the plans develop.”
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A GUNMAN who was accused of shooting an acquaintance who smoked too much of a joint in a packed Elephant and Castle pub could be free in weeks after his trial fell apart at the Old Bailey.
The prosecution dropped charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm last week after Richard Walsh, who was shot in the Rose and Crown, Rodney Street, in 2012, failed to identify the man accused of opening fire. Robert Mortby, 28, had handed himself in to police last September after his picture was plastered on billboards in Gibraltar. Prosecutor Zoe Johnson QC said he went “on the run” following the shooting. He became one of ‘Britain’s Most Wanted’ on the UK National Crime Agency list before agreeing to be extradited to the UK. Earlier this week, Mortby was
accused of opening fire on Mr Walsh on July 28 four years ago for smoking too much of a joint they were sharing. The victim was hit twice in the abdomen, where the bullets are still lodged, while another bullet grazed the leg of his friend, Christopher Green. But Mr Walsh did not see who shot him, and he failed to identify Mortby in court on February 25. Mortby was jailed for 15 months by Judge Richard Marks QC for possession of a firearm and a prohibited weapon, but could be free within weeks due to time he has served on remand. Mortby had admitted possessing a ‘muzzle-loading flint lock pistol’ and a CS gas canister. Prosecutors today offered no evidence on the outstanding charges. Mortby, of no fixed address, denied attempted murder and possession of a firearm on 28 July 2012. He admitted possession of a firearm and a prohibited weapon on 30 July 2012.
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Walworth Road was shut down for one hour during rush hour
SIEGE ON THE CLOSE
By Joey Millar
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RIOT POLICE descended on Bermondsey last week when a man armed with a “large knife” barricaded himself inside his home.
After a three hour stand-off, officers forced entry and used a taser to incapacitate the resident in Burbage Close, just off Bricklayers Arms, at around midday on February 26. A 45-year-old man was arrested following the incident on suspicion of assaulting police and possessing a Class A drug. He was taken to hospital and sectioned under the Mental Health Act, before being bailed without charge until mid-May. Onlookers watching the siege unfold were held back at several roadblocks around Lyly House. Local resident Jack Townsend said he thought there was "a riot in Bermondsey" when he woke up and saw the huge numbers of armed police
swarming the area. He told the News: "I looked out the window at around 10am and saw loads of police. I went out to see what was going on and loads arrived just as I did. It was just crazy, I thought there was a
riot in Bermondsey!" A police spokesperson had earlier said "a man had barricaded himself into the address". They added that he was believed to be armed with a "large knife."
WALWORTH WAS shut down earlier this week after a live hand grenade was found in a charity shop.
Police locked down the area after the explosive was left as a "donation" at the Walworth Road branch of Sense, a charity raising funds for the deaf and blind. Walworth Road, Fielding Street, Penrose Street, Albany Road and others roads were closed to traffic during the bomb scare, while crowds of onlookers gathered at police cordons. Sense area manager, Sheron Adlam, said: “When we made the discovery we acted immediately
By Joey Millar
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THE HERNE Hill birthplace of a Hollywood film star and director has been marked with not one but two commemorative plaques.
The plaques pay tribute to actress Ida Lupino and her comedian father Stanley Lupino, who both lived at the Ardbeg Road home in the 1910s before embarking on a life of stardom. Ida, who already has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, starred in silver screen hits including The Sea Wolf and High Sierra. Her father gained a reputation as a music hall entertainer, as well as in musical comedies and acrobatic
displays. The plaques were installed by theatre charity The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain & America, who along with The Theatre and Film Guild aim to celebrate the lives and careers of music hall, theatre and film stars through commemorative plaques. Founder Adrian Barry said: “The Lupino family were a celebrated theatrical dynasty of acrobats, eccentric dancers, comedians, actors and pantomimists, who are proud that their origins can be traced back to the 17th century. Their contribution to our collective cultural heritage is huge and we feel it is right to commemorate them in this way.”
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and contacted the police who were fantastic in their response. Our staff and customers’ safety was our main concern. We see all sorts of donations made to the shop, but this is the first time we’ve had a grenade!” A police spokesperson confirmed that they had attended the scene at around 9.30am after a shop owner discovered "suspicious item." At 10.30am the incident was stood down by police, who removed the item.
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Residents threw themselves from second floor window
By Joey Millar
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POLICE ARE investigating an arson attack in Camberwell, after several people were injured when they were forced to throw themselves out of a second floor window to escape a fire.
The blaze in Northlands Street occurred at around 4.30am and devastated three storeys and the roof of a terraced house. A man in his forties has been arrested. Five people are being treated in hospital for what police described as “fall-related injuries.” They are believed to have jumped from a second storey window in order to flee the blaze and are described as being in a “serious but stable condition.” Others injured their hands and feet on broken glass, while another man reportedly shimmied
down a drain pipe to escape the inferno. A resident of the neighbouring flat, who only wished to be identified as Chris, told the News: “I heard a bang when some of them crashed their way out of the ground floor window. I think others were jumping out the second floor window. The flames were f*****g huge. “I was evacuated down the street and we watched what was happening. I was watching the fire and a little bit worried about it spreading to my home but it didn’t really cross my mind, I was mostly worried about the people inside.” The house is now borded up, with extensive smoke damage to the front door and windows. Dented and broken wheelie bins lie on their sides in the front garden, suggesting they may have been used to break the fall of
people jumping from the building. A police spokesperson said: “One man, aged in his forties, has been arrested in connection with this incident. This fire is being treated as arson by police. Enquiries continue.” The man was bailed without charge, with a return date is yet to be set. Six fire engines and 35 firefighters spent four hours battling the blaze before finally bringing it under control at 8.49am, by which point it had “almost entirely damaged” the ground and second floor and
caused “severe damage” to the first floor and roof. A spokesperson for the Fire Brigade said: “There were no working smoke alarms in the property. Everyone should have at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home and the safest option is have those linked together. “This will give the earliest warning if there is a fire in your home.” Do you know anything about the incident? Call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Residents were forced to jump from a second floor window (circled) to escape the blaze, which took emergency services (inset) over four hours to control
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By Joey Millar
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A BOROUGH Market trader has been ordered to pay almost £4,000 after breaking European Union rules on labelling fresh food.
Paul Wheeler, director of Paul Wheeler (Fresh Supplies) Ltd, pleaded guilty to eighteen separate labelling offences when he appeared at Camberwell Magistrates’ Court on February 17. Following a fifteen-month investigation, it was found that eighteen fresh food products were being offered to customers without labels detailing the country of origin and, where required, the variety and quality class. Wheeler was fined £2,100 and also made to pay a further £1,770 in prosecution and investigation costs and
a £40 victim surcharge. Paul Caldwell, RPA Operations Director said: “Concerted efforts were made by the HMI to work closely with Mr Wheeler and his staff with face-toface meetings, verbal warnings and formal written notices, all aimed at achieving improved compliance from the business. “HMI relies on face-to-face inspections to provide advice and guidance to retailers such as Mr Wheeler, to help them fully appreciate the value of adopting clear and transparent labelling, to help reassure customers of the quality and origin of the fresh produce they are buying. “Unfortunately such advice is not always heeded and when all other options have been exhausted we will resort to the use of criminal sanction to bring about a required change in behaviour.”
Fundraising dance as group eye world event ROTHERHITHE
By Joey Millar
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A SPECIAL fundraising dance display will be held in Rotherhithe next week for a group of Irish dancers preparing to strut their stuff at the world championships.
The girls from the Deborah Whelan School will put on a display at Whelans pub in Rotherhithe Old Road on March 5 ahead of their trip to Scotland later that month. An eight-person team will compete in the Ceili portion of the tournament, being held from February 20 to 27, while an 18-year-old dancer called Amber-Rose Murphy will perform in the solo category. Head teacher Deborah Whelan told the News: “The whole year has been leading up to this trip. I am over the moon they qualified, it is not easy,
especially for Amber dancing solo. “It absolutely takes over their lives at the moment. The girls are taking four or five classes a week at the moment, and each takes two hours and four on Saturday. I don’t think people realise how much effort it requires. Some of the younger girls are already training for next year!” The tournament will be held at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, which holds a special resonance for Deborah. She said: “It is where I won my world championship in 2002, so it is definitely a bit special going back with the girls.” The dancers will put on a display of the dances they will be performing at the world championships, while a raffle will also take place. The fun starts at 8pm and their will be opportunities to donate to help fund the girls’ transport, accommodation and dresses.
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High SE1 air medic callout By Joey Millar
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THE LONDON Air Ambulance treated more people in SE1 than in almost any other postcode in the capital last year.
The charity tended to 31 people in the area in 2015, bettered only by W1 with 32 and N1 with 38. Southwark as a whole saw 44 people treated. The service helps critically injured people within the M25, many of whom are in locations where normal
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road ambulances would struggle or take too long to reach them. Last year, the charity successfully fundraised for the purchase of a second helicopter. However, CEO Graham Hodgkin said that more donations were still necessary in order to pay for continued running of the service. He said: “Now with two helicopters to maintain, and the extension of our daylight flying hours in the summer months, the cost of providing our service to London has increased to £6
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million each year. Donations are needed now more than ever to maintain the delivery of our advanced trauma care to London, and I am urging people to please continue to support the charity, whether that’s donating, volunteering, taking part in an event or asking the organisation you work for to support us.” For more information or to donate, visit www.londonsairambulance.co.uk
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By Owen Sheppard
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A PENSIONER recently named Southwark’s Neighbour of the Year has said she feels “terrorised”, after human poo was allegedly pushed through her front door.
Val Fen, 74, of Camberwell, who is also chair of the Elmington Estate’s Tenants’ and Residents’ Association (TRA), said the “disgusting” act happened on February 13.
Val says she was shocked to find someone had “forced a bag of poo through my letter box.” “I called the police but all they did when they came here was say they were going to ‘take a note of it’.
‘I thought the police would at least check the bag for fingerprints’ Val Fen
lot of the time.”
“I thought they would at least be able to check the bag for finger prints, but nothing has happened. “It’s made me very frightened especially as my g r e a t granddaughter is also here with us a
It was only at the beginning of February that the ever-popular TRA chair received her Housing Hero award from the borough’s ceremonial mayor. Val was praised for being “caring” and “patient” and for “always going the extra mile”. A Met Police spokesman confirmed that no arrests had been made following the alleged incident Val reported between 10.30pm on February 12 and 10.15am the next day.
GARY WITH HIS BEST FRIEND UNTIL THE END
Tributes pour in for popular Peckham dog walker By Owen Sheppard
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TRIBUTES HAVE been paid to a Peckham man known as a friendly face to the area’s dog walkers, but who recently died after a battle with cancer.
Gary Clark with his beloved hound Benson
Gary Clark of Linden Grove in Nunhead died aged 53 on February 15, having spent six weeks at St Christopher’s Hospice. Lynne Mckeon, a friend of Mr Clark, has told the News he was greatly comforted in his last days by having a framed pictured of his beloved English Bull Terrier, Benson, at his bedside. Benson, who Lynne says was Mr Clark’s “best friend in the world” sadly died in October, but will go
down in Peckham history for winning the Golden Oldie prize at the 'Peckham Rye Fun Dog Show. “The bond between Gary and Benson was unbreakable,” Lynn said. “Gary and Benson were very well known at Peckham Rye Park where they walked together every day. “I got to know him from walking my Rhodesian Ridgeback, Zampa, and stopping to talk to him every time. Zampa and Benson actually became best buds when they both won prizes at the dog show. “He was such a kind and caring person and would always help others whenever he could. I took the photo of Benson to the hospice for Gary and it gave him such a lift.
Fifty-three was no age to die.” Mr Clark was also known to have worked as a builder, but had been training in acupuncture before his disease got the better of him. Lynne and two of friends of Mr Clark, Rose Faulkner and Jacqui Gleeson, are organising a memorial service to take place on Tuesday, March 8 – which would have been Mr Clark’s 54th birthday. The service at the All Saints Church in Blenheim Grove will begin at 1.30pm, and the three plan to release 54 balloons into the air as a special tribute. “Each balloon is going to have a personal, handwritten message from each person who loved Gary, then we will set them free into the sky,” Lynne said.
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A CAMPAIGN to erect a memorial plaque to the victims and heroes of a WW1 zeppelin attack in Walworth has reached an early conclusion after a commemorative tablet was discovered hidden in plain sight in Burgess Park.
Last week, the News reported on the campaign by historian Stephen Bourne to mark the October 19, 1917 attack with a memorial, after an original plaque was seemingly lost during the construction of the park. Southwark Council leader Peter John joined the campaign and issued plans for an “appropriate memorial” to be rededicated to the twelve victims of the bombing and the three Walworth bobbies who risked their lives entering a burning building to prevent the death toll from rising. However, it has now emerged that a plaque, which replaced the old memorial on the now-lost Calmington Road, already exists in Chumleigh Gardens, not far from where the zeppelin’s “aerial torpedo” actually landed. Stephen told the News: “Nobody told me it was there, and I actually visited the gardens to look for it on several occasions! I’m delighted to find it though.” The plaque is now in its second incarnation, after the original was damaged a few years ago during an event in Chumleigh Gardens. For a period, possibly while Stephen was investigating its whereabouts, there was no memorial to the tragedy while a new
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one was being constructed. Stephen said: “It is wonderful to have found the tablet commemorating the victims – although sadly there is still no tribute to the police officers who risked their lives.” When the bomb fell, Inspector Edward Wright, PC Jesse Christmas and PC Robert Melton, who was actually offduty at home just a few houses down from the blast, raced to the scene. They entered the wreckage, despite flames and a gas leak, and managed to save a number of people who were cowering in the basement. Using old maps, Stephen tracked down the site of the bombing, located at the old corner of Calmington Road and Albany Street, which is now covered by trees after the area was cleared to make way for Burgess Park after WW2. Stephen said: “It is incredible to think something so dramatic happened here. It is a shame there is no plaque here but I was told it was placed in Chumleigh Gardens due to the threat of it being vandalised on the main road. The important thing is that we have found the tablet, which is rightly honouring a tragic event.”
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A COLLECTION of last remaining Aylesbury Estate residents say they have been dealt a lousy deal by Southwark Council on flats to replace the ones they are being forced out of.
There are eleven Aylesbury lease holders waiting to hear the outcome of their legal challenges against the council’s attempts to make compulsory purchases on their flats. In the meantime, they have been advised by Southwark Council to “express an interest” in equity shares of flats at the soon-to-be-completed Harvard Gardens block, located in Sedan Way, Walworth. But two of these lease holders have spotted that the Harvard Gardens flats recommended to them with a price tag of up to £695,000 could be found for around £100,000 less on the open
market. Speaking to the News, Beverley Robinson and Agnes Kabuto, both Aylesbury lease holders who are part of phases 1B and 1C of the council’s plans to buy up the estate, said they felt dismayed that they “may never be able to own their own homes again”. “The remaining lease holders here have been offered to show an interest in an equity share of less than 50 per cent on a two-bedroom flat, supposedly valued between £620,000 and 695,000,” said Beverley. “But we’ve found these same flats being advertised by L&Q from £560,000 on RightMove. Why are being quoted a value that more than what’s on the open market, and basically only offered a chance to own a less-than-half share of these new flats? It’s a joke. “The council haven’t told us how much we’re going to be given if they successfully make the compulsory purchase orders, but it will never be enough for us to own our own properties again.”
GP Practice slammed by health watchdog BERMONDSEY
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A BERMONDSEY GP practice has received a damning report from a health watchdog in which it is slammed as uncaring, unsafe and ineffective.
An inspection by the Care Quality Commission, which was carried out last November, has placed Grange Road Practice in special measures. “Significant areas of concern” were discovered and the facility, located in the Bermondsey Health Centre, was given an overall rating of “inadequate” – the lowest mark possible. The report stated: “Patients said they were not always treated with compassion, dignity and respect by staff and did not always feel involved
in their care and decisions about their treatment.” It added that “basic life support training” had not been undertaken by several staff members. Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, said there was “no excuse” for the poor quality of care being provided by the surgery. He said: “The inspectorate’s investigation paints a devastating picture of the quality of care available at this surgery. Local people deserve better healthcare and need to know their clinic is safe. Currently they don’t have that reassurance and the surgery must improve massively and rapidly. There really is no excuse for substandard care in our part of London and I will be monitoring their progress closely.” The centre will receive extra support now that it has been placed under
Council insist s prices are indicative only
The compulsory purchase orders are currently going through an appeal, which is due to be resolved in April, by which point the council could earn the right to evict all eleven lease holders from the Aylesbury Estate. But Agnes, Beverley and their nine colleagues say this could leave them homeless for a month. “The other problem with this offer on the Harvard Gardens flats is we have so far been told we won’t be able to move in until the end of May. But we could already have been forced out of our flats weeks before then,” Beverley said. Agnes, 57, said: “I own my property outright. With the deal they are offering us we will only have a share – that’s it. “We have been asked to ‘express an interest in these flats’ but we have not even been told what value this share is going to be.” Cllr Mark Williams, cabinet member for housing of Southwark Council, whose long-term aim is to demolish and redevelop the
special measures from the NHS and Southwark CCG. If the practice is still ranked as inadequate after the next inspection, due to take place in May, it may face steps including loss of licence and de-registration. A spokesperson for NHS England and NHS Southwark Clinical Commissioning Group said: “We want
Aylesbury, said their plan was the “best way forward”. Cllr Williams said: “The regeneration of the Aylesbury is the best way forward to create new, mixed-tenure homes in the area and improve living conditions, and this is recognised by the majority of residents on the estate. This is a difficult time for the leaseholders affected by the regeneration, which is why we are providing a range of options for them. This includes shared equity which will help lower income leaseholders stay in the area. “The prices the leaseholders are quoting are guide prices only and the prices they’ve been given were also clearly marked as indicative. The percentage of shared equity will depend on the final prices and how much equity they have from their homes. Leaseholders have been invited to express an interest only at this point and won’t have to sign up to anything yet. Shared equity is an opportunity for them to use their equity to stay in the local area.”
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to reassure patients that an action plan is already underway to raise the standards at this practice to the level they expect and deserve. We are committed to ensuring patients receive high quality care and we are supporting the practice to make the necessary improvements and will closely monitor their progress.”
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Memorial park located outside Redriff Primary School A ROTHERHITHE park has been named after Tommy Blackmore, the 20-year-old Bermondsey boy who was killed in an unprovoked attack outside a nightclub in June.
His brother Bradley visited the newly-created “Tommy’s Park”, located outside the main entrance Redriff Primary School, where Tommy attended as a pupil, earlier this week with his children. He told the News: “It is really nice, the kids absolutely loved it. It’s great to have somewhere where they can go and play and we can remember Tommy. It could be here for 20 or 30 years or even longer. “Tommy was a great uncle to them.
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He always did the school runs, he said the kids were his pick-me-up. If he was ever stressed, he would play with them. He said they helped clear his head. It is a shame how much they are missing out now. But they will never forget him and the park will help that.” The park was created by developers Barratt, who were working with Redriff Primary School, where Tommy is still fondly remembered by staff. Headmaster Mickey Kelly said: “After Tommy died we wanted to do something to remember him. He was
a fantastic boy: cheeky, irreverent, the funniest fella you will ever meet. “He kept us on our toes but he was a great kid – extremely playful. When children are playing in the park I want them to ask who Tommy was. They’ll know that he was a kid, who played just like them.” Tommy died in June when convicted drug dealer Lloyd Smythe, 29, from the Tabard Gardens Estate, Borough, delivered a “boxing jab” to the head outside Mono Lounge nightclub near Tower Bridge on June 12. Tommy was a “totally innocent victim” in the unprovoked attack, for which Smythe was jailed for manslaughter.
Drivers escape injury in Jamaica Rd smash BERMONDSEY
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The two cars were damaged in the rush hour collision
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TWO CARS were left damaged following a rush hour smash in Jamaica Road earlier this week.
Luckily no-one was injured in the incident, which saw first responders
hurry to cover leaking fluid from both cars with sand in order to reduce the risk of a fire. The accident, which occurred at around 7:50am, has caused delays in Jamaica Road, Southwark Park Road and the surrounding area. Police said no injuries were reported and no arrests made.
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CUTS By Owen Sheppard
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THE BOROUGH’S councillors gathered last week to vote on a proposed budget that set out a council tax hike of two per cent and sweeping reductions to services over the next three years.
The full-assembly meeting held on February 24 saw a vote of 46 to 15 in favour of passing the budget, made against a back drop of £47m of cuts being enforced by the government over the next four years. Fiona Colley, Southwark Council’s cabinet member for finance, modernisation and performance, was first to speak, as she delivered an outline of the proposed budget before the full assembly. She said the council would weather the government’s cuts by identifying £37m in efficiency savings while finding £27m in new revenue. “We cracked down on waste and struck down on people refusing to pay council tax and business rates,” she said. She added that the ruling Labour party “would reduce the cuts” if they could, and emphasised that they would “spend
every penny as if it were our own”. But she said that this year the council would “reluctantly” have to raise it by two per cent. This is due to a new demand by central government that all councils in Britain raise their tax by two per cent to pay for adult social care services. The two per cent hike, which has been labelled the “adult social care precept” is expected to raise £1.7m in top of the £80m spent on it last year. Council tax has been frozen in Southwark since 2008, and she said that the council was charging less than it did 20 years ago. She told the full assembly she felt “confident” the budget would still protect the council’s most important services and “deliver a fairer future” for Southwark’s residents.
Reduced street cleaning LABOUR AND Liberal Democrat councillors from across the borough clashed last week over proposals to axe spending on environmental services.
The full-assembly meeting in Tooley Street on February 24 set out the council’s budget for 2016-2017, but was set against incoming government cuts of £47m spread over the next four years. Councillor Fiona Colley, cabinet member for finance, modernisation and performance, laid out plans to save £7.1m from environmental services over three years – having spent £69m on the department last year. A plan to scrap overnight streetcleaning across the borough was among the options in the council’s hand. But a decision was made to keep the service after disputes between the two parties. Cllr Colley said: “We know how much Southwark residents value our clean streets, and we’ll do all we can to keep standards high.” She also called the amendment to keep overnight cleaning “excellent news”. A statement made by the council later clarified that cuts will instead be made to “event catering” and “Tooley Street office running costs”. £400,000 is still
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to be saved by getting rid of management staff, while £50,000 is expected be made after a “review” of its staff structure. There will also be reduced opening hours at recycling centres, and reduced hours of late litter collection in the borough’s parks. Meanwhile the Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, Rosie Shimell’s speech at the meeting condemned the plans, while pointing out that Southwark had the worst record for fly-tipping of all the innercity boroughs. She said the environment was one of the “most crucial” things a council can influence, and that residents would realise the council had “got something wrong” if they woke up each morning to find rubbish on their streets. Speaking after the meeting, Cllr Shimell added: “It’s short-sighted to save money this year by cutting cleaning services. The Council will just end up having to find more money in the long-run to clean up the mess from more fly-tipping, more dumping and reduced recycling.”
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Youth services get a last-minute reprieve Users of Mint Street Adventure Playground protested last December
YOUTH SERVICES across the borough received a last-minute reprieve last week as Southwark Council “identified” an extra £1m to its proposed budget – although there have been accusations that the funding cut is still too extreme and that those affected are being left in the dark.
After passing through the amendment at the eleventh hour, which came about after the council amended the amount of money it expected to receive from business rates, the council declared that Southwark would not lose any of its youth or play sites - although the adventure playground in Burgess Park will be replaced with a new facility funded by a £2m capital investment. Councillor Victoria Mills, Southwark Cabinet Member for Children and Schools, added that the council had managed to achieve 50% savings with only a 10% reduction in front line services – although employees at youth facilities will now be squeezed in order to increase productivity. Councillor Victoria Mills said: “I’m proud that despite the huge budget cuts we have endured over several years, Southwark Council has managed to maintain an excellent offer for young people, with a healthy budget. “By working closely with the voluntary sector to reshape services, rethinking the way we staff our facilities, and maximising our income from the regeneration taking place across the borough, we have made sure that Southwark’s young people will not lose any youth or play sites.” However, users of some youth services told the News, as far as they were concerned, confusion still remained over each individual site. Rebekah Bostan, who helped found the original playground at the Mint Street Adventure Playground, said there was still “a lot of uncertainty” over the situation.
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She said: “Obviously we’re really grateful the council has decided against across the board cuts and to instead work with the service users. But until we are spoken to we don’t know where we stand. We may have three play workers or two play workers or one. We have a lot of uncertainty still. I would say its cautious optimism at this stage.” Southwark Lib Dem also qualified their support for the draft proposal. Councillor James Okosun, the group’s youth spokesperson, said: “Labour’s last-minute change of heart on youth service funding is a welcome step in the right direction. The fight against the cuts by young people, the voluntary sector and Liberal Democrats over the past few months has clearly hit home. Southwark Youth Council's campaign has been amazing. “But our youth services are still facing a 50% funding cut even under Labour’s new plans and this is far more than any other council service. This is not fair and that’s why the Liberal Democrats put forward proposals for a more modest 25% funding reduction over three years.” He added that the cuts would lead to more teenage pregnancies, more sexually transmitted infections and more people becoming involved with gangs. In response, Cllr Mills said: “While we have managed to put extra money back into youth services by finding efficiencies, the Lib Dems proposed raiding the council’s contingency fund, which is financially risky and incredibly irresponsible. We believe we have found a good compromise which delivers necessary savings while minimising the impact on services. It is disappointing that the Lib Dems voted to block this additional funding for young people.”
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PLANS TO redevelop Peckham Rye Station received unanimous approval from Southwark Council’s Planning Committee last night, despite many details remaining undecided.
The decision means the Station’s arcades, which house several independent businesses, will be demolished in favour of an open square at the station’s approach. The designs, submitted by Landholt and Brown Architects, includes a twostorey extension to the 2-10 Blenheim Grove building. Spaces for a restaurant, office spaces, a takeaway, and public toilets are also in the plans. Liberal Democrat councillor Adele Morris, a member of the planning committee whose members approved
the plans, said she could sense a great amount of unhappiness from residents. “In the end we all agreed and gave it a unanimous vote, but residents were unhappy with how the consultation had been carried out,” Cllr Morris said. “The planning process was supposed to be ‘co-design’ between residents and the council, but it was clear a lot of people felt the ‘co’ element hadn’t been fulfilled. “There was a lot of dispute over details like whether to have potted trees or planted trees, for example. So clearly there needs to be some fine tuning. “You’re never going to please everyone, but I really hadn’t expected this level of objection. Certainly there are points about the co-design process that the council needs to review.” Among the locals to voice their
disappointment with the lack of public consultation was Eileen Conn of Peckham Vision. She complained that the planning process had been “un-transparent” and that changes to the plans had been made within days of the public consultation ending on February 19. “There were 96 documents on the council’s website for the public to sift through, with no guidance on how to find key information,” Eileen said. Among the businesses destined to be kicked out of the arcades are the Chinese and Japanese food bar, Steamer, and the Food Base grocery shop. Steamer’s manager Qin He, 25, said she had only recently heard about the plans, despite opening ten months ago. “It was a shock,” she said. “I worry that after it’s done, the businesses that move in will be
Starbucks and big chains. It’s only fair that local people should have priority. And it would be impossible for us to start a business o u t s i d e Peckham.” Food Base manager Shahid Butt, 31, said: “The council hasn’t spoken to us about it since last year, but I told them it would mean we have to relocate and that would kill our business.” The station’s operator, Govia, have also told the News the new station will not have any manned ticket offices, UNHAPPY ... Eileen Conn of Peckham Vision with only machines available.
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Teen stabbed in Walworth WALWORTH: A teenage boy was stabbed on East Street on Tuesday night, leaving him with serious injuries.
Police have confirmed another male was arrested shortly after the attack at about 7.30pm. The suspect was arrested on suspicion
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of causing grievous bodily harm, and taken into custody. London Ambulance Service were called to the scene, and the wounded teenager was taken to a hospital in south London.
RTA victim named By Owen Sheppard
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ELEPHANT AND CASTLE: An elderly woman whodied at the roundabout has been named as 86year-old Johanna Hedger.
Ms Hedger was in collision with a lorry on February 5 at the junction between the roundabout and Old Kent Road at midday. An Air Ambulance landed at the roundabout, but paramedics were unable to save her life and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The 53-year-old male driver of the lorry that hit Ms Hedger stopped and got out immediately, and was arrested and released on bail until a date in May. Bermondsey and Old Southwark MP Neil Coyle wrote to Transport for London (TFL) shortly after the fatal incident demanding a safety review into the roundabout. The MP had previously raised concerns in December about the safety of the
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roundabout, where major works for a £25 redesign project are ongoing. “I‘ve had multiple complaints about the safety of this site from pedestrians and cyclists,” said Mr Coyle, who had received a reply from TFL about the roundabout on the same day Ms Hedger was killed. Nick Fairholme, director of projects for TFL, said: “Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of the pedestrian who tragically died.” Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit continue to investigate and are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward and assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information can help the police by calling 101.
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POP-UP POP PROTEST TO PROTECT PUB HERNE HILL
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A POP-UP musical protest will take place in Herne Hill this weekend as a campaign against the decision to remove live music from the Half Moon Pub gains momentum.
The mini festival has been organised by campaigners who are desperate to keep the beloved venue’s music heritage, which includes live performances by bands including U2 and The Police, alive when it finally re-opens this summer. The pub has been closed since a waist-high wave of water flooded the area in August 2014, when a faulty Thames Water pipe burst. Campaigners to re-open the pub were initially pleased when brewers Fullers stepped in to renovate the damaged building, but their decision to convert the stage area into a kitchen and restaurant has been met with disgust by its long-term punters and live music fans. Freeholders Dulwich Estates have also incurred the wrath of campaigners by pushing to remove the venue’s Asset of Community Status, which would make it easier to carry out the conversion. Giles Gibson, chair of the Herne Hill Forum, said: “The Half Moon Pub was a long-standing and much-loved music venue which attracted people
from across London. This decision is appalling and a major blow to the local area. Dulwich Estate need to rethink what they are doing to our traders and local businesses.” Alabama 3, the British band behind
the iconic theme tune for smash TV show The Sopranos, will perform at the protest gig, which will also be attended by mayoral candidates Sian Berry and Caroline Pidgeon. A spokesperson from Fullers said
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To our rock, we don’t know what we would do without you, you’re the backbone of us all and we love you millions. Lots of love Daisy, Lily, Harry, Dan-Dan and Paige xx
To the best mum ever! We all love you so much, Alfie, Callum and Johnny xxxxx
You are the wind behind our wings Love The Kev, Nady and Cormac’een xxx
To the best mum ever, happy Mother Day, Love From Charlotte, Kaylie, Hannah, Zoe, Edward x x x
Eileen Mead Happy Mother's Day You're the best Love you lots, Becky Xxxxx
Happy Mother’s day Doris Crawford Love Susan, Tony, Sarah, Leah and Leo x x x
♥ Happy Mother's Day Maureen! ♥ Words are never enough to thank you for all you do...Lots of love, Maggie, David and Danielle x x x
To Mummy, thank you for everything you do, you are amazing. Love you always, Natalia xxx
Happy Mother’s Day To the Best Mum/Nan in the world Maggie Duffin. Lots of love always and forever Joanne Nick Teddy and Tilly-May xxxxxx
Happy Mother's Day nan Thank you for everything you do for me. Love you lots love Emma x x x
For Being a Great Mum Happy Mothers' Day From Michael and Patrick
To the best mum in the world (WENDY) Hope you have a great Mother’s Day Love from Millie x x x
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22 MOTHER’S DAY MESSAGES To Nany Eileen, you’re the best Nan in the world. Thank you for everything you do for us. Lots of love Ellie-May, Archie, Alvie, Maisie, Natalia and baby Bump.
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To Our Mum Nora Happy Mother’s Day Enjoy Your Day Lots Of Love From All The Conneely Family xxxxx
To the best mummy ever, I am such a lucky girl to have a mummy as beautiful & loving as you. Love you so much Daisy Dewberry xxxx
Sandra Jukes Happy Mother’s Day Lots of love George, Steve, Tommy & Daniel x x x
To my beautiful muma Happy Mother’s day, have a wonderful day, lots of love & kisses Elizabeth xx
To my favourite nan in the world. Happy Mother's Day. I love you with all my heart. From Teddy Cave xxx
Brenda Smith Happy Mother's Day Thanks for everything Love Angela & Colin xx
To our wonderful mum. Mary Buckingham Love you lots Paddy and Jackie x x
Terrasa Bennett. Happy Mother's Day, thanks for all that you do, Today is your day so put your feet up and rest! Love you loads, Sam & Jamie xxx
Brenda Cray Miss you so much mum Love Colin & Angela xx
Dear Monet-loving Mum. So glad you came with me to the exhibition, and that you enjoyed the polonium-free rice! All my love, as always, for ever, Roz x x x
Janet Clowes Our Lovely Mum Happy Mother's Day! Love Archie & Arthur
Ashleigh Brookes Happy Mother’s Day. To The Best Mum in the world Love Harry, Milly, Tommy, Olly, Albby xxxxx
To the best Mum in the whole word Joanne White. With all our love on Mother's Day and always. Thank you for being the best. Love Teddy and Tilly-May x x x
Sandra Jukes Happy Mother’s Day. Lots of love Dean, Maureen, Alice, Madison & Jaime x x x
Diane Barber. Wishing you a Very Happy Mother’s Day Mum. We know you will win this fight. We are all so proud of you You are our world. Love you, Susan & Wendy x
To my Mum Una Happy mother’s day. Lots of love David, Emma, Liam & Jack xxx
To the Best mum in the world Louise Collins Happy Mother’s day Love you lots, Molly, Teddy & Bump xx
Diane Barber. Happy Mother’s Day NAN We love you so much. Enjoy your day Danielle Joanne Carly Billy Katie Freddie & Bump! x x x Ethel Jeff, always thinking of you mum, in our hearts and thoughts, we love you millions, miss you every day, Pauline Vera & family x x x x
Brenda Smith Happy Mother’s day Thanks for everything love Angela & Colin xx
Sandra Jukes Happy Mother’s Day Lots of Love. Jamie, Tammy & Charlie xxxx
Jodie Cray Happy Mother’s day Love you so much Megan xxx
To the best mum in the World Katie Jukes, Happy mother’s day, Thanks for everything you do for me! Love always, Maisie Ryan x x x
Happy Mother’s day Kim Stanley, Hope you have a lovely day, Love you always, Ruby, Sydney & Georgia x x x
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To a wonderful mum Happy Mother's Day Thanks for being perfect in every way From David Danielle Lucy xxx
Happy Mother’s Day Nanny Maureen Keefe Love you loads Hollie Heidi & Lillie xxxxxx
To mummy Lynsey, can’t wait to give you cuddles on mother’s day Love your little man Jack xxx
To Ivy Moorcroft Mum, every day I miss you more. Happy Mother’s Day I love you.Tony x x x x
To my wonderful Mum You’re simply the best - thank you for always being there. All my love, Chris xxx
Diane Davies Happy Mother’s Day. Have a lovely day. You deserve it. Lots of love always Kerry & Lindsey (and Boo) xxx
To the best mother anyone could ask for, love always, Jessie Bear & little bear xxx To the best mum ever! We all love you so much, Alfie, Callum and Johnny xxxxx
Happy Mother's Day mum your one in a million, not just my mum but my best friend too. Love you all the world love Emma x x x
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To the best mum in the world, Julie Percival. Happy Mother's Day. We love you so much! Love your girls, Candi & Milli xx
Happy Mothers Day Mary Judd Love From John xxx
Danielle Collins Happy Mother’s day Love you lots Ben x x x
To the best mum ever! We all love you so much, Alfie, Callum and Johnny xxxxx
Eileen Mead Happy Mother's Day You're the best Love you lots, Becky Xxxxx
To the best Nan ever Eileen Mead Happy Mother's Day. Lots of love, Alfie Callum & Johnny x x x x
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CHAMBER WANTS DEBATE ON EUROPE
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THE THOUSANDS of Southwark-based companies should come together to discuss the forthcoming EU referendum, a leading businessman has said.
Richard Kalmar (pictured), the chair of the borough’s Chamber of Commerce – a forum for businesses big and small from across Southwark – believes a discussion is needed on what consequences a vote to leave the EU could bring. Mr Kalmar, the managing director of KALMARs residential and commercial estate agents, told the News that the chamber’s board members would like to host a conference on the issue. “The decision to leave the EU could have a huge number of consequences for local businesses,” said Mr Kalmar, who has lived in the borough for fifteen years, and whose company is based off Tooley Street. “We are aiming to hold a conference shortly after the mayoral election, mostly likely on May 19 or 26. “We want to invite representatives of any interested local businesses and we want to have a panel with speakers from both the ‘In’ and
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Child protected from genital mutilation
A SOUTHWARK child has been temporarily protected from female genital mutilation (FGM) after a High Court judge supported Southwark Council’s effort to bar her from the leaving the country.
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‘Out’ campaigns who hopefully have some local knowledge. “The format will most likely involve questions being put to the panel in a similar style as Question Time. “We don’t tend to have any political alignment. But we’re keen to work with Southwark Council, as well as the borough’s MPs and members of the European Parliament. “It seems clear that a great many people are unsure where to stand on this, and there is a long way to go on working out how businesses will be affected if we stay or leave.” A chair has yet to be decided for the conference, as has a venue, but Mr Kalmar has said he has a few likely places in mind. The EU referendum to decide whether Britain will leave or remain has been scheduled by Prime Minister David Cameron for June 23. Conservative London Mayor Boris Johnson, who is also MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, made headlines on February 21 by making
Businesses in Southwark
There are 18,000 registered businesses in Southwark The Chamber of Commerce has 220 members Among its board of 15 executives of Light Projects, The Russia House, The Creativity Club, Field & Co and more The borough has a gross annual turnover of £3.8bn Out of those about 25 employ more than 200 people The borough’s biggest names include Price Waterhouse Cooper, BAE Systems, Lend Lease and British Land and IPC Media
the surprise announcement he will campaign for Britain to leave. Issues such as immigration, imports and exports, workers’ rights and the UK’s ability to self-govern have become key issues in the debate.
Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Green parties have so far voiced their support for staying in a reformed EU. Meanwhile UKIP are dedicated to getting Britain to leave, while the Conservatives appear to be divided on the issue.
The girl’s mother took her from her family home when she became concerned that her father wished to bring her to West Africa for the cruel procedure. The council applied for an FGM protection order to prevent the child from being removed from the country. Earlier this week, Mr Justice Keehan, of the Royal Courts of Justice, approved the protection order to remain in place until a full hearing on March 21. FGM, which involves the removal of the clitoris and labia, often using a razor without the use of anaesthetic, is a huge problem in the borough. A shocking study released last year revealed that nearly one-in-20 women in the borough are thought to have undergone FGM - the highest percentage in England and Wales. It also estimated that over ten per cent of women in the borough were born to a mother who has undergone the horrific ordeal. Councillor Victoria Mills, Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Schools, said: “Southwark Council prioritises the safety of children in our borough above all else, and we will use every power at our disposal to protect children from harm. FGM has no place in Southwark..”
WALWORTH
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East Street with a Latin flavour A FLAVOUR of Latin America is set to arrive at Walworth’s East Street with the opening of a café with arts and business centres, run by the organisers of Carnaval del Pueblo.
Traders at the market told the News they had heard rumours of a new development, but now the paper can reveal artists’ impressions of how the new “enterprise hub” will look. Nuala Riddle-Morales, 57, who runs the annual celebration in Burgess Park, said she can’t wait to take the reins of the new East Street development. “It’s going to be beautiful. East Street is going to be a new destination and I’m delighted to say all the traders in the market have been really supportive as well,” said Nuala, the Carnaval del Pueblo Association’s CEO. The Latin centre will be refurbished from three shop fronts within a group of twelve units called Pilton Place, owned by Peabody housing association. One of the units beside the new café will feature an arts-and-crafts centre, doubling up as a Latin dance studio. The other will be “enterprise zone” to host workshops
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for local entrepreneurs – run in collaboration with London South Bank University’s business school. “We’re also going to build a new shop façade so it will look really attractive,” she said. “The designs are all being made by a Colombian architect called Pedro Gil who also lectures at the University of Brighton.” The three units are each going to be named after famous Latin American performers. The café will be named after Colombian singer Celia Cruz, while the arts and dance centre will be named after singer and actress Selena QuintanillaPérez, but a third name is yet to be decided. Nuala has said they are due to open after 10 weeks, ready for the next Carnaval which will take place in August. A spokesperson for Peabody said the company will invest £90,000, having received £10,000 from the Greater London Authority, and £50,000 from Southwark Council.
Peckham’s BMXers set for summer’s Olympic Games
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TWO PECKHAM lads looks set to make Britain’s BMXing team for this summer’s Olympic Games, after years of grinding and hard work at Burgess Park.
Nineteen-year-old Quillan Isador and Tre Whyte, 22, are among the four most hotly tipped BMX racers in the country, and are currently training in Manchester. The boys’ former coach, Michael Pulis MBE, who founded the Peckham BMX Club in 2003, believes they will soon be packing their bags for Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Tre, who went to Peckham Academy and Orpington College, told the News he was “nervous but excited” by the prospect of representing Britain. “There’s a few races to go, I have three world cups and one world championship to go before I know I’ve made it. But right now I’m number three, so I’m nervous but the Olympics are very much the sole part of my plans for this year,” Tre said. “I started getting into BMX when I was at school, rather than going to parties, and when I started to train harder I
started seeing progress and started winning. “I have been living in Manchester now for five years where I practice five days a week. It’s a big commitment. “I am also going to Brazil in the next few weeks to practice on the Olympic track. I’d say I’m nervous because I was injured for a lot of last season, and missed a few events. “I’m well placed to make it, but I have less points that I could have.” Michael, 42, also known as CK Flash in his DJing career, said: “We have six other guys who are on the Olympic programme, but Team GB have always had their eyes on them. And we have two girls at the club who are ranked among the highest in the world. “Quillan and Tre both started BMXing in 2003 when we first set up the club. They have been training with us for a long time and are still very much a part of the club”. Last week the News reported that Michael had received an MBE medal at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. He was given the award for his contribution to south London’s youth services in recognition for his work in running the Peckham BMX Club.
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Left to Right Quillan Isador, Michael Pulis, Tre Whyte
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New Care Home By Joey Millar
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SOUTHWARK’S PLANS for a specialist dementia centre took another step forward this week when the council released more details on the proposed site in Cator Street, Peckham.
Following an assessment it was decided that the new centre would not be suitable for the Resource and Education Centre building, which was due to be refurbished, but would instead be housed in a brand new facility on the same street. The plans will see the first 42 units ready for new residents in August 2016, with the day centre and a further 38 extra care units due for completion exactly two years later. Cllr Stephanie Cryan, Southwark Cabinet member for adult care and financial inclusion said: “Improving our offer to people with dementia and their families is the core driving force behind our new specialist centre. I am delighted to announce that our newer and more ambitious plans will include a brand new day centre building to replace existing centres at Lordship Lane and Southwark Park Road, as well as 80 vital extra care flats for residents in need of assisted living support. “We are also looking into the possibilities of other complimentary services that might be able to share the site. All of which I believe will create a better and more responsive caring environment for those in our borough who need it most.”
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NEIL COYLE
MP for Bermondsey & Old Southwark
Police resources for tackling crime a worry
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REMAIN concerned about the resources available to Southwark police to tackle local crime.
Knife crime remains problematic and, sadly, I’ve learnt that the police are no closer to convicting the killer of 16 year old Mohammed Dura-Ray, who was murdered so brutally in Walworth last September. The CPS have handled the case badly and let Mo’s mum, Mariama, down. I’ve taken Mariama to meet Ministers and have raised Mo’s death in the Commons – including yesterday directly to the Prime Minister. I hope the Government will roll back on police cuts and ensure our local police force has the resources needed to keep our community safe. It has been an incredibly busy time. My first question to the Prime Minister was an experience, especially as the Commons is so much busier for PMQs. Last week also saw the Government publish new regulations to deliver an amendment I tabled to the Welfare Bill. This legislative change will help dying people get extra help from the Department for Work and Pensions and will be implemented from April. It is incredible to think I have helped change the law within a year of entering Parliament despite being in Opposition. I thank everyone in Bermondsey and Old Southwark once again for giving me the opportunity to represent you in the Commons to try and make a difference. I should also be responding at the Despatch Box for Labour for the first time on Friday. I help cover the Leader of the House (parliamentary business) brief and should speak on a Private Members’ Bill. I hope one day to be able to speak at the Despatch Box for our community from the Government benches for Labour. It would give me far greater chance to make a positive difference. It has also been a busy time making final preparations to open the new constituency office. Seb Dance MEP and I will share 149-151 Jamaica Road, SE16 4SH – opposite the Gregorian pub near Bermondsey tube station. You can write to me here, email: Neil.Coyle.MP@parliament.uk or call: 020 7219 8733. My weekly surgery sessions will be in the new office every Friday, 5-7pm from 11th March. I hold other surgeries in different venues, including shopping centres and tenants’ halls – please let me know if you’d like one near you!
Raising awareness can save lives
Thank you for opening up Millwall situation
THANK GAWD for the article by Joey Millar to open up the whole situation about the regeneration by Renewal, (‘Revealed: Millwall’s regeneration plans, February 25th 2016).
I would just like to know why has the whole thing been conducted in such secrecy? I knew what was going to happen at the end of the day. In the article it states: "Renewal has spent over ten years working with the council" - that's a long time to develop close relationships with people. Pity they didn't see fit to do that with Millwall. Or as it comes to light, other people who stand in their way for the development of the area. The plain facts are they want to do everything behind "closed doors". Let's face the truth: I was born and brought up in Peckham during the ‘50s, where you played as a nipper was on bomb sites left over from the second World War. There was no interest from property sharks to develop the land for working people. But let's get back to reality, Millwall has been under the cosh before and survived and we will again. KJ Barry, by email.
‘Intentionally homeless’ for having rent arrears?
WE ARE deeply saddened to hear of the eviction Faysal Abdirahman and his family by Southwark Council (‘Council stands by decision to evict Imam and seven kids, February 25th 2016).
Like many Southwark residents, we are disgusted by Southwark's treatment of vulnerable homeless people and their use of bailiffs and police to terrorise our communities. We know from reports and photos that the police and bailiff presence was well over 50 people that day. We are also concerned that Cllr Livingstone's comments are misleading and insulting when he states that because the family were in rent arrears they are therefore legally
News page 3 'intentionally homeless'. This is an incredibly dangerous and irresponsible statement from him. The disastrous combination of welfare and housing benefit cuts, low wages, and rising rents means that more and more people are falling into rent arrears and threatened with homelessness. Having rent arrears does not necessarily mean you are 'intentionally homeless' in homelessness law. As the term suggests, for someone to be deemed 'intentionally homeless' there must be a deliberate act or deliberate lack of action that resulted in the person's homelessness. For example, deciding one day not to pay the rent even though you have the money to could be deemed making yourself intentionally homeless - this is very rarely the case. The reality is often that people fall into rent arrears because they simply do not have the money to cover the rent. This does not make you intentionally homeless. Secondly, Livingstone states that after finding the family 'intentionally homeless', the council had no duty to provide them with housing any longer, however homelessness law states that the council must give a reasonable amount of time for them to find alternative accommodation. As the family have been unable to secure an alternative, clearly, the time given by the council was not reasonable. Elizabeth Wyatt, Housing Action Southwark and Lambeth.
Clear your dog’s mess up off footpaths!
I HAVE noticed an increase of dogs being allowed to foul on the pavements and footpaths around the area of Canada Water.
It has to be one of the most disgusting sights to come across and it’s increasing at an alarming rate. Everywhere you care to walk nearby to Surrey Quays Road, including the open space outside the library, you come across the offensive mess. It is utterly disgusting. The problem lies with the dog
owners themselves. They should act responsibly and clear their own dog’s mess up. The street cleaners should not be expected to deal with this antisocial problem and it’s more noticeable that the dogs mess now appears to be left where it is until it disappears naturally. Naturally meaning with the help of rain or if you are unfortunate enough to walk through it! Totally disgusting. Clear message to dog owners in the area - clean your own dog’s mess PLEASE. Thank you. Michelle Page, by email.
Canada Water positive
I FEEL that your article “Shock for Rotherhithe residents as £2bn Canada Water plan is unveiled”, 11 February, mistook the views of a small number of Rotherhithe residents for the majority’s.
The same vocal minority followed up with a letter in your paper the following week (“No shared vision at Canada Water”), and I feel that someone now needs to redress the balance. I was not in the least “shocked” at seeing British Land’s masterplan for the area, and I struggle to see how anyone can have been, as it is exactly what has been trailed in a long series of consultations. More to the point, it’s precisely the kind of forward-looking and high-quality development that the area sorely needs, bringing among other benefits: new public spaces, including a new park (which will more than compensate for the trees felled to make way for a new leisure centre); new restaurants and shops; better pedestrian and cycling routes; and lots of new sorely-needed housing. It is, in short, exactly the kind of regeneration I hoped to see come to Rotherhithe when I moved to the area a decade ago. I am a fan of Andie Byrne’s informative blog about the history of Rotherhithe, so I hope that, rather than leaving the area as she threatens, she instead sticks around to see the regeneration take place. I’m sure that in time she will see what a vast improvement it will bring. Tom Yates, Rotherhithe (by email).
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T’S RARE that a month goes by when we don’t see or hear of a health campaign encouraging us to spot and seek advice on symptoms of a range of illnesses.
It can feel overwhelming and some people might feel they are wasting their GP’s time by getting these symptoms checked out – I can assure you, you are not. Knowing and acting on the early warning signs of conditions like cancer, diabetes or mental illness really does result in more people seeking advice and receiving successful treatment. The results from the 2013 Public Health England ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign for bladder and kidney cancer show that around 18% more people visited their GP when they noticed the most common symptom of blood in their pee. As a result, diagnoses of bladder cancer increased by 8% and for kidney cancer by 22%. It is thought that this early detection may have saved as many as 90 lives. It is really encouraging to see that, when armed with the right information, people are taking charge of their own health and getting symptoms investigated early. With such strong evidence of the success of this NHS initiative, it’s no surprise that the ‘blood in your pee’ campaign has relaunched this month. Blood in your urine is the most common symptom of both bladder and kidney cancer. If you notice any blood in your pee, even if it is just once, please tell your doctor straight away. The chances are that it is nothing serious, but these cancers are more treatable if they are found early. Other symptoms that should not be ignored include pain below the ribs that doesn’t go away, any swelling of your abdomen, needing to pee very often or very suddenly and pain while peeing. There are lots of other causes of these symptoms – most often a simple infection or kidney or bladder stone, which can all be effectively treated. So if you have symptoms like this make sure you see your GP and don’t try and diagnose yourself. We can all make lifestyle changes that will reduce our risk of cancer. If you’re a smoker, then quitting is the best thing you can do to improve your health. You can also increase your chances of avoiding cancer by eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, limiting your alcohol intake, keeping active and maintaining a healthy weight. Don’t ignore the symptoms and look before you flush when going to the toilet. If you don’t check, you may not notice blood in your pee. If you’re concerned, go and see your GP. More information is available at nhs.uk/bloodinpee
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Memorial
Happy Mother’s Day up in Heaven In loving Memory Of
Nell Western
Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as a wife, our mum, nan and great nan was the greatest gift of all.
May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear "Happy birthday, we all love and miss you and wish that you were here" Deep in our hearts, your life is kept to love and cherish, not forget. No more tomorrows we can share but yesterdays are always there.
Thank you
Arthur Roberts 12.5.27 - 27.11.16
Brenda & Paul would like to thank all who attended Arthur’s funeral and who sent flowers. Also, a huge thank you to REVD Charlie Moore and Albins for all their support.
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Alice Jukes
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Happy 16th Birthday to my beautiful daughter Alice. You have grown into a smart, beautiful young Lady. You make us so proud! Enjoy your day. Lots of Love, Daddy, Maureen, Madison & Jaime xxxx Happy 16th Birthday Alice Have a wonderful day. Lots of love Uncle Jamie, Aunty Tammy & Charlie xxxx To Alice, Happy sweet 16, loads of luv Aunty George, Uncle Steve, Tommy & Dan xxx
Happy 16th Birthday to my Granddaughter Alice. Hope you have a wonderful day, Lots of Love, Nanny xxx Sending all my love to you on Mother’s Day. You were the best Mum & Nan in the world. We love and miss you with all our hearts. God Bless.
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Happy 16th Birthday to my Granddaughter Alice. Have a great day, Lots of Love Granddad & Debbie xx
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Wishing you an amazing birthday
You are such a special friend and always will be. Love Jan, Sean xx
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CATHEDRAL STREET SE1 Alice Instone: The Pram In The Hall The painter explores to-do lists and how they reflect our state of mind. 1 Cathedral Street, From Mar 9, Wed-Sun 12noon-6pm, ends Mar 26, free. ANISE GALLERY 13a, Shad Thames, SE1 (020-3754 2374) Gurley: What Happens In The Print Room The London-based artist explores the methodology of screen printing. Anise Gallery, Tue-Thu & Sat 11am-5pm, ends Mar 24, free. ARCADIA MISSA Unit 6, Bellenden Road Business Centre, Bellenden Road, SE15 Linda Stupart Works by the South African artist, based around writers and language. She will also be launching a new book, Novella Virus. Arcadia Missa, Thu-Sat 12noon-5pm, ends Mar 8, free. ARTISTS STUDIO COMPANY The Chaplin Centre, Thurlow Street, SE17 (0207274 7474) Muscle Memory: Andrew Sunderland Sculpture, sound and print. Artists Studio Company, Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm, ends Mar 18, free. BERMONDSEY SQUARE SE1 Frances Richardson: Loss Of Object And Bondage To It; Fig. 2 A public sculpture by the London-based artist created using concrete canvas paired with perspex. Bermondsey Square, Mon-Sun 12midnight11.59pm, open-access, ends Mar 12, free. CECILIA BRUNSON Projects Royal Oak Yard, SE1 (020-7357 9274) Claudio Tozzi: New Figuration And The Rise Of Pop Art 1967-1971 Works by the Brazilian Pop artist. Cecilia Brunson Projects, Tue-Fri 2pm-6pm, Sat 12noon4pm, ends Mar 26, free. CGP LONDON THE GALLERY 1, Park Approach, Southwark Park, SE16 (0207237 1230) Break/Link The second of two weekend installations of work by printmakers from the Royal College of Art, featuring work by Kristina Chan, Astrid de Broqueville, Jake Garfield, Wuon-Gean Ho, Elizabeth Wilson and many more. CGP LONDON The Gallery, Mar 5 & 6, 11am-4pm, free. COPELAND GALLERY Bournemouth Road, SE15 D.I.Y. Art Market - Peckham Showcasing a curated selection of over 60 artists, it’s a great place to discover a new wave of publishers and artists, all exhibiting and selling an eclectic range of original items. Copeland Gallery, Mar 12, 11am-6pm, free. DESIGN MUSEUM 28 Butlers Wharf, Shad Thames, SE1 (020-7940 8790) Cycle Revolution A major exhibition celebrating the bicycle, bringing together a range of the definitive bicycles of our times, and exploring cycling subcultures and the impact of the quest to achieve greater performance on the design of bicycles. Design Museum, Mon-Sun 10am-5.45pm, last adm 5.15pm, ends Jun 30, £13. Designs Of The Year 2015 View the winning design by Donald Ingber and Dan Dongeun Huh. Design Museum, Mon-Sun 10am-5.45pm, last adm 5.15pm, ends Mar 31, £13, child £6.50, NUS £9.75. DRAWING ROOM Unit 8, Rich Estate, 46 Willow Walk, SE1 (020-7394 5657) Mick Peter: Pyramid Selling Playful installations derived from fiction, illustration and graphic design. Drawing Room, Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sun 12noon-6pm, ends Mar 12, free. DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY Gallery Road, SE21 (020-8693 5254) Nikolai Astrup: Painting Norway Oil paintings and prints by the renowned Norwegian artist. Dulwich Picture Gallery, Mon-Sun 10am-5pm, ends May 15, £12.50, child free, OAP £11.50, concs £7, mems free. Making Discoveries: Dutch And Flemish Masterpieces: I Am Van Dyke Self-portraits by Van Dyke and Mark Wallinger. Dulwich Picture Gallery, Mon-Sun 10am-5pm, ends Apr 24, £10, OAP £9, unwaged/disabled/NUS £5, child/mems free. FASHION AND TEXTILE Museum 83, Bermondsey Street, SE1 (020-7407 8664) Art Textiles: Marian Clayden A retrospective of art textiles in silk, velvet,
cotton and felted wool by the internationally collected designer. Curated by textile expert Mary Schoeser. Fashion And Textile Museum, From Mar 11, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-8pm, Sun 11am5pm, ends Apr 17, £9, NUS £6, concs £7. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM 2, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 (020-7620 0374) Previously Unseen Portrait Of Edward VI On Display At Florence Nightingale Museum A previously unknown portrait of the tragic boy king Edward VI, only son of Henry VIII, has been discovered hidden in the art collection of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity. Florence Nightingale Museum, Mon-Sun 10am-5pm, ends Mar 27, £5.70. GABRIEL FINE ART 20, Carlisle Lane, Lambeth, SE1 Isabelle Beaubien: Spectrum The artist pushes the concept of contrast, shininess, colours and perception to the extreme, using light as the main stimulating agent. Gabriel Fine Art, Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, ends Mar 5, free. IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM Lambeth Road, Elephant & Castle, SE1 (020-7416 5000) Nick Danziger: Eleven Women Facing War Photographs and film following the stories of 11 women in different conflict zones. Imperial War Museum, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.30pm, ends Apr 24, free. Holocaust Exhibition Film footage, photographs and rare artefacts. Not suitable for under 14s. Imperial War Museum, MonSun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.30pm, ongoing, free. Peter Kennard: Unofficial War Artist Works examining the art and practice of one of Britain’s most important political artists. Imperial War Museum, Mon-Sun 10am6pm, last adm 5.30pm, ends May 30, free. Lee Miller: A Woman’s War Works examining the impact of women’s lives during the Second World War. Imperial War Museum, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.30pm, ends Apr 24, £10, child/art fund mems £5, concs £7, mems free. Visions Of War Above And Below Imaginative responses to conflict. Imperial War Museum, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.30pm, ends Sep 25, free. JERWOOD SPACE 171, Union Street, Bankside, SE1 (020-7654 0179) Jerwood/FVU Awards 2016: Borrowed Time Two moving-image installations. Jerwood Space, From Mar 9, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-3pm, ends Apr 24, free. Project Space: Susannah Worth: How To Do Things With A Salad In this new commission the artist offers text and photographic images as vicarious experiences of food. Jerwood Space, MonFri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-3pm, ends Apr 30, free. LONDON COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION Elephant & Castle, SE1 Imprint Archive material providing an insight into the development of the college. London College Of Communication, MonFri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm, ends Apr 13, free. Weaving Migrations An interactive installation that uncovers the links between London College Of Communication and the Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre using sound and film. London College Of Communication, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm, ends Apr 13, free. Newport Street Gallery Newport Street, SE11 John Hoyland: Power Stations Paintings 1964-1982 Works by the leading British abstract painter. Newport Street Gallery, Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, ends Apr 3, free. PECKHAM PLATFORM 89, Peckham High Street, SE15 (020-7358 9645) Janette Parris: Peckham Promenade Works by the acclaimed artist work based on the people of Peckham. Peckham Platform, Wed-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, ends Mar 25, free. ROAST 8, Southwark Street, SE1 (0845034 7300) New Britannia: Reinventing British Iconography Ten painted collages which bring together classical and contemporary icons. Roast, Mon-Wed 7am-12midnight,
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A nose for the spectacular
THE CYRANO de Bergerac is everything a man could want to be, and more: poet, scholar, warrior and leader. And yet the one thing he really wants is the one thing he can't have - the beautiful Roxane. For as magnificent as he is, he is not as magnificent as his nose, writes Matt Baker...
Many of you will be familiar with the plot after watching a certain Steve Martin memorably bring the role in to the Eighties in the classic comedy. The version on offer at The Southwark Playhouse is closer to the French original and offers more in the way of depth and substance. Olivier Award winner Kathryn Hunter Thu & Fri 7am-12.45am, Sat 8.30am12.45am, Sun 11.30am-7.45pm, ends Mar 12, free. Siobhan Davies Studios 85, St George’s Road, SE1 (020-7091 9650) Notes On A Gesture - I, II, III: Curated By Jeremy Millar A three-part exhibition considering the status of a gesture, as something either made or performed. Siobhan Davies Studios, Mon-Sun 10am5pm, ends Nov 27, free. Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, Waterloo, SE1 (020-7960 4200) Acts Of Looking: Digital Projection Series Experience extraordinary large-scale imagery. Outdoor Spaces, Mar 10-13, 6pm11pm, free. Enchantment Will Find Me Letters, photographs, fragments and ephemera documenting poet Alberto De Lacerda’s life. The Poetry Library, Tue-Sun 11am-8pm, opening Mar 17, 7.30pm-9.30pm, ends May 8, free. Frank O’Hara: Why I Am Not A Painter Print, audio and video materials relating to the poet. The Poetry Library, Tue-Sun 11am8pm, ends Mar 6, free. Twitter Chorus Hear artist Tamsyn Challenger’s new artwork Twitter Chorus performed by hundreds of singers for Chorus Festival. Foyer Spaces, Mar 19, 5pm-5.30pm, free.
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CANADA WATER Culture Space 21, Surrey Quays Road, SE16 (020-8692 4446) Blake Remixed A mix of hip hop and the poetry of William Blake by the rapper Testament. Canada Water Culture Space, Mar 24, 7.30pm-10pm, £12.
is exceptional as Cyrano de Bergerac, and is wonderfully supported by a superb all female cast. From the start the audience was on board and laughing wildly. The dialogue crackles and the pace is frenetic. We instantly fall for the main characters and become invested in both Cyrano and Roxane, who lead us on a difficult and tragic journey. There were moments of genuine sadness where you feel the audience gasp with grief, and this is a tribute to the cast who steer the performance from hilarious farce to gut wrenching tragedy seamlessly. A play apt for our times, in which shallow looks and appearance trump ability and substance, Cyrano de
George Egg: Anarchist Cook A mix of award-winning stand-up comedy, innovation and multi-tasking. Canada Water Culture Space, Mar 4, 7.30pm, £12. Meta The story of young people, their lives and their brains. Canada Water Culture Space, Mar 8 & 9, 7.30pm-9.30pm, free. The Maiden’s Consent The play presents the love triangle formed by Dona Paquita, a young girl of 16, the rich and old Don Diego and his nephew, Don Carlos. Canada Water Culture Space, Mar 11, 7.30pm9.30pm, £8. The Old Woman, The Buffalo And The Lion Of Manding The birth of Sundiata Keita, visionary leader of the great Malian empire, is told across West Africa as a story of kingship and battle. Canada Water Culture Space, Mar 18, 7.30pm, £12. EDRIC THEATRE 103, Borough Road, SE1 The Nursery Presents: Impromptu Shakespeare & The Restaurant A double bill of highly original improvised productions. Join improvisers from the Oxford Imps, the Maydays, Ten Thousand Million Love Stories and Racing Minds for an evening of verse, prose and occasional nonsense. In The Restaurant we give you permission to eavesdrop on the conversation at the next table. Edric Theatre, Mar 5, 8pm-10pm, £8. The Nursery Presents: Project2, The Restaurant & Ten Thousand Million Love Stories A triple bill of highly original improvised productions. Project2 create a science fiction film live on stage, The Restaurant allows you to eavesdrop on the conversation at the next table and Ten Thousand Million Love Stories takes stories from the audience and weaves the characters, situations and ideas behind them into an improvised play that changes
Bergerac succeeds in getting us to admire, and root for, a character whose appearance is dominated by that spectacular disfigured nose, but whose heart and soul are beautiful. The end of the piece was met with rapturous applause that was well deserved, and I left well satisfied and thoughtful. So for something refreshingly different get along to The Southwark Playhouse, a great night. Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, SE1 6BD Until March 19th Mon-Sat at 7.30 pm; Sat at 3 pm Box Office: 020 7407 0234 http://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk £20, £16
nightly. Edric Theatre, Mar 11, 8pm-10pm, £8. The Nursery Presents: Seance Fiction & Walk Of Shaman A double bill of original and interactive improvisational productions. Seance Fiction explores the life and recent death of a character you help to invent. Walk Of Shaman sees personal problems being solved. Edric Theatre, Mar 12, 8pm10pm, £8. The Nursery Presents: The Restaurant, Sitting In A Tin Can & It’s Not You It’s Me A triple bill of original and exciting comedy productions. Eavesdrop on the conversation at the next table, watch as two astronauts in a space capsule have a lot of time to kill, plus an improvised comedy about the end of a relationship. Edric Theatre, Mar 18, 8pm-10pm, £8. The Nursery Presents: The Unplanned Cabaret & The Maydays A double bill of musical and comedy improvisational acts. Edric Theatre, Mar 19, 8pm-10pm, £8. The Nursery Presents: The Wunderkammer Hugely popular Do Not Adjust Your Stage’s night of improv comedy inspired by guest expert speakers returns to the Nursery Theatre for the new season, plus improv comedy from DNAYS. Edric Theatre, Mar 4, 8pm-10pm, £8. NATIONAL THEATRE: DORFMAN South Bank, SE1 (020-7452 3000) Cleansed Katie Mitchell directs an unflinching staging of Sarah Kane’s disturbing drama. National Theatre: Dorfman, Mar 1-3, 8-12, 18, 19, 21 & 31, 7.30pm, mats Mar 3, 10, 12 & 19, 2.30pm (audio described mat perf Mar 19, audio described perf Mar 21), booking to Apr 2, £15-£35. Evening At The Talk House Ian Rickson directs the world premiere staging of
Wallace Shawn’s drama. National Theatre: Dorfman, Mar 4, 5, 7, 14-17, 22-24, 26, 28 & 29, 8pm, mats Mar 5, 15, 24, 26, 29 & 30, 3pm, ends Mar 30, £15-£50, Sat eves £15£55. NATIONAL THEATRE: Lyttelton South Bank, SE1 (020-7452 3000) Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Dominic Cooke directs August Wilson’s drama about self-determination against overwhelming odds. National Theatre: Lyttelton, Mar 2, 5, 7, 8, 15-17, 21-24, 26 & 28-30, 7.30pm, mats Mar 5, 8, 16, 23, 26 & 29, 2.15pm (captioned mat perf Mar 26), ends May 18, £15-£50, Sat £15-£55. Waste Harley Granville Barker’s controversial expose of the political elite of Edwardian England. National Theatre: Lyttelton, Mar 3, 9-12, 14, 18 & 19, 7.30pm, mats Mar 1, 10, 12 & 19, 2.15pm (captioned eve perf Mar 10), ends Mar 19, £15-£50, Sat eves £15-£55. NATIONAL THEATRE: OLIVIER South Bank, SE1 (020-7452 3000) As You Like It Rosalie Craig plays enterprising Rosalind in Shakespeare’s breezy comedy. National Theatre: Olivier, Mar 1-5, 7.30pm, mats Mar 1 & 5, 2pm, ends Mar 5, £15-£50, Sat eves £15-£55. Les Blancs Yael Farber directs Lorraine Hansberry’s final drama, which confronts the tragedy of revolution. National Theatre: Olivier, Mar 22-24, 26, 28, 29 & 31, 7.30pm, press night Mar 30, 7pm, booking to May 4, £15-£35, Mar 22 & 23 previews £15-£25. Wonder.land A musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland, with music by Damon Albarn and book and lyrics by Moira Buffini. National Theatre: Olivier, Mar 9-12, 14 & 15, 7.30pm, mats Mar 10 & 12, 2pm, booking to Apr 30, £15-£50, Sat eves £15£55.
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Up the stairs and through time
All pics Benedict O’Looney Architects Quintin Lake
Below: The Old Waiting Room beside Platform Three. Main pic: The original Peckham Rye Station layout Top left & bottom right: The South Stair
IT WAS a giant memento hidden from the public eye, sat unappreciated under Peckham’s noses for more than 50 years, writes Owen Sheppard...
But a small fellowship of architects and historians are now on the cusp of returning the Grade Two-listed 1930s relic back to its regal old self. Feast your eyes on Peckham Rye Station’s south-wing Old Waiting Room and South Stair – soon to be given a new lease of life. The Old Waiting Room sits inconspicuously on the Victorian station’s second floor, directly above the ticket hall and first floor passages to the platforms. It is only accessible via Platform Three, where architect Benedict O’Looney, Benny to his friends, says he catches people peeking through the windows and catching a glimpse of the huge room for the first time. In its day it could be reached by two old stairwells which flank the station’s current day main entrance. It may be hard to imagine now, with trains passing frequently and many choosing to wait on the
platform, but the grand Old Waiting Room could have housed well over 100 travelers, with 20 or 30 staff. “They built this huge room as they expected so many people to waiting here,” Benny says. “It goes back to when two major lines: the London to Dover line and the London to Brighton, both converged on the 150-year-old station’s north and south platforms respectively, marking out Peckham as a vital junction. “You would also get trains to Crystal Palace, which in its day was of course a huge tourist attraction.” The Waiting Room and stairwell were both the products of Charles Henry Driver, also the architect of Denmark Hill and Battersea Park, plus a number of the great pumping stations built London’s sewage system. “It was even used as a ballet hall and for a few events. But in 1961 they decided to demolish the old timber platforms One and Two to the extra island platform, and this room had its windows all bricked up and left to decay,” Benny says.
“So years later in 2013 my friends and I who are very interested in architecture realised there must be a space in here, and we said we had to get in here and see what it’s like. “Eileen Conn of Peckham Vision helped us set up the Rye Lane and Station Action Group and we started to draw a lot of attention to
Peckham Rye. “I started to learn as much about the architecture as I could and we thought we should do something with this room. After all we should be celebrating these buildings.” In collaboration with the action group secured a £30,000 grant with the Peckham Programme to get the windows unblocked on the
north side and restore them. They then had a series of holes repaired in the north stairwell. Meanwhile Network Rail are said to be looking for a lease holder to take up the ground floor, with the hope of it being turned into a restaurant. “We want to pitch to Network Rail to let this become a public space,” said Benny. “We also would like to arrange for an exhibition on Henry Driver to be held”. Most significantly of all, Benny says, will be a celebration of Rye Station’s 150th anniversary on August 13.
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Winkworth expects an improved housing market in 2016
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espite the unexpectedly clearcut election outcome in May, the anticipated bounce in the housing market has been late to materialise in 2015, with the sales market being particularly slow in prime central London.
We believe, however, that while concerns around the General Election limited transactions, particularly at the upper end of the market, a large part of the slowdown can be attributed to the stamp duty changes introduced in the latter part of 2014, which saw a significant rise in the tax for properties above £900,000. Transactions below this threshold have been more buoyant, particularly as interest rates have remained low and mortgage lending has increased. Moving into 2016 we expect market conditions to be similar, with stamp duty undermining demand for more expensive properties but low mortgage rates and wage inflation adding momentum at the lower end of the market.
Central London Our expectation is that central London will continue to be affected by higher stamp duty, with buyers taking this cost into account when considering what they are prepared to pay per sq. ft. We believe, however, that this added burden will be
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Greater London With the mortgage market remaining competitive and employment figures improving, we envisage that the Greater London property market will see price increases moving into 2016, particularly with a
positive impact from lower stamp duty on properties below £1 million. We expect price growth of around 6% for flats while house prices, most of which are priced above £1 million, may rise by a more steady 3%.
Country With the election out of the way, we expect that interest will resume in a move to the country to take advantage of the record price gap with London. The core market below £1 million will be the strongest performer in this market. Again, low mortgage rates will play a role in encouraging those in the country to move up the ladder or take their first step onto it. As such we expect price growth of around 5% in the country market in 2016. London Rentals The private rental sector now represents 30% of the London property market and we expect rentals to continue to grow in importance, with a shortage of supply underpinning prices. We anticipate steady growth of 3-4% in the
price of Greater London rentals, slightly above wage inflation. This will be supported by a reduction in supply as some landlords sell off secondary letting properties and consolidate their portfolios to offset the increased costs from the changes to tax allowances announced in the last Budget, as the buy-to-let sector remains on the government agenda affecting sentiment to invest. In prime central London, prices will continue to be affected by the decline in demand that has troubled the area for the past two years, as tenants look for better value for money in zone two and beyond. Indeed, Winkworth’s Corporate Services department has noticed a considerable number of searches in these locations rather than the usual request for a prime central London rental. As such, we anticipate that prices will plateau with 0% growth. Winkworth New Cross 157 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG
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Webster Road, SE16
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Modern two bedroom apartment in this well maintained and popular residential development. The property is located in a quiet cul-de-sac between Camberwell and Peckham and comprises of two bedrooms (1 double and 1 single), large reception, modern kitchen, bathroom and an allocated parking space. There are regular bus services into the City and West End, as well as Elephant and Castle tube which is within walking distance.
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A spacious 2 bedroom property located in sought after gated development at Greenland Dock, Canada Water. The property comprises 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), separate living room with views of the dock, kitchen and bathroom. The property benefits from laminate flooring and parking space.
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Well presented top floor one double bedroom apartment located within a few minutes walk to Bermondsey underground on the Jubilee line. Accommodation comprises open plan living room and fitted kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. The property benefits from laminate flooring, double glazing and gas central heating. Offered fullyfurnished.
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Oppida Estates are proud to offer recently refurbished 2 bedroom duplex apartment located in a fantastic location for transport links and shopping amenities at both Canada Water and Surrey Quays. This very well presented and spacious property comprises fully fitted separate kitchen (including dishwasher), reception room and small office to lower floor and 2 double bedrooms and bathroom to top floor.
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ADDINGTON SQUARE, BLACKPOOL ROAD, CARLTON GROVE, THORNCOMBE ROAD, CREBOR STREET, DEWAR STREET, DUNSTANS ROAD, GLADSTONE STREET, HITHERWOOD DRIVE, RED POST HILL, RODWELL ROAD, TELL GROVE, SUMNER 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 LB Southwark highway works to be carried out, made an order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.
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) Addington Square, between Camberwell Road and Number 47. (b) Blackpool Road, between Consort Road and Copeland Road. (c) Carlton Grove, between Queen’s Road and Meeting House Lane. (d) Thorncombe Road, its entirety. (e) Crebor Street, its entirety. (f) Dewar Street, between Troy Town and Fenwick Road. (g) Dunstans Road, between Goodrich Road and Underhill Road. (h) Gladstone Street, its entirety. (i) Hitherwood Drive, its entirety. (j) Red Post Hill, between Herne Hill and Sunray Avenue. (k) Rodwell Road, its entirety. (l) Tell Grove, its entirety. (m) Sumner Street, between Holland Street and Great Guildford Street.
2. 3.
5. 6. 7.
Whilst works are in progress and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, the sections of one way traffic flow schemes :(a) for Southbound and Westbound traffic on Kitson Road and New Church Road; (h) for Southbound traffic on Colnbrook Street; shall be temporarily suspended to allow two way flow 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 take place on the (a) 10th March 2016 (b) 14th March 2016 (c) 11th March 2016 (d) 15th March 2016 (e) 17th-18th March 2016 (f) 10th March 2016 (g) 15th–16th March 2016 (h) 9th–10th March 2016 (i) 16th–17th March 2016 (j) 23rd-25th March 2016 (k) 15th-16th March 2016 (l) 16th March 2016 (m) 16th-22nd March 2016 Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 3rd March 2016
Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX
Please take notice that we Pizza Peckham Ltd Have made application to the local licensing authority for a new Premises Licence in respect of Mamma Dough, 179 Queens Road, SE15 2ND The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, on from the premises are Days
Start time
Finish time
Monday - Sunday
12:00
23:00
Monday - Sunday
12:00
23:00
A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by The Licensing Service, c/o Southwark Environmental Health and Trading Standards, 3RD Floor Hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 5LX 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
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. Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. Date of application: 22nd February 2016
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that they made an order under section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to facilitate works by KCD/Thames Water in 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 Green Walk, at it’s junction with Tower Bridge Road. An alternative route would be via (a) Tower Bridge Road, Rothsay Street, Alice 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. The restriction will be in place between the 12th – 16th March 2016.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref:3065/ 000030655653-002
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (STEEDMAN STREET) 1. 2. 3. 4. 6.
Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
Dated this 3rd March 2016
5.
Ref:3065/ 000030655653-002, Ref: 3050 / LBS-SC1454979. 3051 / LBS-SC1454977. 3053 / LBSSC1454956. 3063 / LBS-SC1454650. 3054 / LBS-SC1454959/1. 3055 / LBS-SC1454649. 3056 / LBS-SC1455799. 3057 / LBS-SC1454343. 3058 / LBS-SC1454975. 3059 / LBS-SC1455695. 3060 / LBS-SC1454974. 3062 / LBS-SC1454973. 3061 / LBS-SC1442534.
Opening hours:
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The alternative route for: (a) Kitson Road, New Church Road and Camberwell Road (b) Copeland Road, Brayards Road and Consort Road (c) Meeting House Lane, Queen’s Road and Montpelier Road (d) East Dulwich Grove and Glengarry Road (e) Upland Road, Goodrich Road, Dunstans Road and Underhill Road (f) Troy Town, Nutbrook Street and Fenwick Road (g) Underhill Road, Upland Road, Goodrich Road and Hillcourt Road (h) Colnbrook Street (i) College Road and Kingswood Drive (j) Sunray Avenue, Denmark Hill, Herne Hill, Half Moon Lane and Red Post Hill (k) Crystal Palace Road, Pellatt Road, Landcroft Road and Heber Road (l) East Dulwich Grove and Melbourne Grove (m) Sumner Street, Southwark Street and Great Guildford Street, or as indicated by the traffic signs displayed.
The supply of alcohol:
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (GREEN WALK)
7. 8.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable works by Centercomms Ltd, 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 Steedman Street at it’s junction with Walworth Road. Hampton Street will be made two way between Walworth Road and Steedman Street and Steedman Street will be made two way between Marlborough Close and Walworth Road, to allow for access and egress. An alternative route would be via Steedman Street, Hampton 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. The restriction will come into operation between the 27th – 28th April 2016.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 3rd March 2016 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX 3022/ WP00100500199278004.1.2
Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence
Westminster Waste Ltd, of 34/40 Verney Road, London, SE16 3DH is applying to change an existing licence as follows: To keep an extra 3 goods vehicles and 1 trailer at an operating centre at 34/40 Verney Road, London, SE16 3DH To keep an extra 3 good vehicles and 1 trailer at the operating centre at Yard 1, Ilderton Wharf, Rollins Street, London, SE15 1EW. Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A Guide to Making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner's office.
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Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003
Please take notice that we Erico Entertainment Limited Have made application to the local licensing authority for a new Premises Licence in respect of Club 701, 516-518 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5BA The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, on from the premises are Days
The supply of alcohol:
Weds - Sun
Opening hours:
Weds - Sun
The provision of regulated Weds - Sun entertainment:
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22:00
05:00
23:00 23:00
04:00 05:00
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Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A3 GLA ROAD (BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND STOPPING) ORDER 2016
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable footway and carriageway works to take place on or A3 Borough High Street.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from:
a) stopping on A3 Borough High Street southbound between the junctions of St Thomas Street and Talbot Yard;
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
b) stopping on A3 Borough High Street northbound outside Nos. 30-34 Borough High Street;
c) stopping in the Loading and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle bay outside No. 6 Southwark Street;
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.
d) entering or Exiting St Thomas Street at the junction of A3 Borough High Street (local access maintained);
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.
e) entering or exiting Kings Head Yard at the junction of A3 Borough High Street.
The Order will be effective at certain times from 10.00 PM on the 4th March 2016 until 06.00 AM on the 31st March 2016 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibitions will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.
Date of application: 19th February 2016
Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003
Please take notice that I Mr Abayomi Efunnuga Have made application to the local licensing authority for a new Premises Licence in respect of University of Suya, 403a Walworth Road, London, SE17 2AW The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, on from the premises are
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
The supply of alcohol:
5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force an alternative route will be indicated by traffic signs
Opening hours:
Days
Start time
Finish time
Monday - Friday Saturday
11:00 11:00
22:30 23:30
Monday - Friday Saturday
12:00 12:00
22:30 23:30
A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by The Licensing Service, c/o Southwark Environmental Health and Trading Standards, 3RD Floor Hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 5LX 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
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
Dated this 3rd day of March 2016
Mufu Durowoju Network Impact Management Team Manager Road Space Management - Operations, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
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.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BEVINGTON STREET, SCOTT LIDGETT CRESCENT) 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable Thames Tideway Tunnel related electrical works to be carried out, intends to make an order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads. Whilst the 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) Bevington Street, in a Southerly direction between Scott Lidgett Crescent and Jamaica Road. (b) Scott Lidgett Crescent, in an Easterly direction at its junction with Bevington Street.
The alternative route for (a) (b) Scott Lidgett Crescent, East Lane, John Felton Road, George Row, Jamaica Road, Wilson Grove, Janeway Street, or as indicated by the traffic signs displayed.
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 21st March – 5th April 2016.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 3rd March 2016 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 3068 / 10705049
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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). 11A ADDINGTON SQUARE, LONDON, SE5 7JZ (Ref. 16/AP/0712 ) Removal of the existing timber and glass construction to the rear elevation; Construction of a brick, metal and glass conservatory; Relocation of the garden access steps; Removal of the existing timber boundary fence; Construction of a brick boundary wall. (within Addington Square C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) OCTAVIA HOUSE, 54 AYRES STREET, LONDON, SE1 1EU (Ref. 16/AP/0718 ) Extension on third floor level together with a partial extension at the current roof level to provide additional office accommodation. (within Union Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Lewis Goodley 0207 525 5976) 66 BELLENDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE15 4RQ (Ref. 16/AP/0472 ) (Householder Application) Construction of part two-storey, part single-storey extension to side of existing dwellinghouse; Conversion of existing attic space to include construction of dormer extension to rear roof slope; Installation of three rooflights to existing and proposed rear roof slopes. (within Holly Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Patrick Cronin Development Management 0207 525 5535) UNIT 3 AND 4, 12-16 BLENHEIM GROVE, LONDON, SE15 4QL (Ref. 15/AP/4608 ) Installation of new awning to be added to front elevation across Units 3 and 4 (within Rye Lane C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Shanali Counsell 0207 525 1770) 19A BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE1 9SE (Ref. 15/AP/4958 ) Removal of existing backlit illuminated advertisement (4m x 6m) and replacement with digitally illuminated advertisement (4m x 6m) and associated digital logo box (1.7m x 0.3m) set within architecturally designed structure ¿ Refused and Appeal Pending (within Borough High Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Neil Loubser 020 7525 5451) 4 BROWNING STREET, LONDON, SE17 1LN (Ref. 16/AP/0667 ) Demolition of the existing commercial building and the erection of 4 storey building, to contain 64sqm of ground floor flexible commercial floor space (use classes A1, A2, B1 and/or D1 (medical only)), together with 6 residential units (4 x 2 bed and 2 x 1 bed units) with associated amenity space, refuse and recycling storage and cycle parking Reason(s) for publicity: (Contact: Wing Lau 020 7525 5729) 23 CAMBERWELL CHURCH STREET, LONDON SE5 8TR (Ref. 16/AP/0457 ) Installation of internal ventialtion equipment at basement level to facilitate use ancillary to existing ground floor A1 use (within Camberwell Green C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Lasma Putrina 0207 525 7708) ST JUDES SOUTHWARK C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, COLNBROOK STREET, LONDON, SE1 6HA (Ref. 16/AP/0642 ) Provision of new retractable awning/canopy to the rear (west) elevation (within West Square C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Lance Penman 020 7525 5406) ST JUDES SOUTHWARK C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, COLNBROOK STREET, LONDON, SE1 6HA (Ref. 16/AP/0643 ) Provision of new retractable awning/canopy to the rear (west) elevation.When fully extended, the awning projects 3.5 metres from the rear face of the building and height 3.2 metres. (within West Square C.A.)
(Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Lance Penman 020 7525 5406) UNIT 6, 133 COPELAND ROAD, LONDON, SE15 3SN (Ref. 16/AP/0695 ) Upgrade to existing rooftop telecommunication base station and ancillary development (within Rye Lane C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Shanali Counsell 0207 525 1770) 153 COURT LANE, LONDON, SE21 7EE (Ref. 16/AP/0679 ) (Householder Application) Ground floor single storey rear extension and rear dormer extension (within Dulwich Village C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Lisa Jordan 0207 525 5426) 18-19 CRIMSCOTT STREET, LONDON, SE1 5TE (Ref. 16/AP/0481 ) Demolition of existing two storey industrial building (Use Class B1) and redevelopment of site to provide a part four/five/seven storey office building (Use Class B1) plus basement, including cafe at ground floor level and roof terraces at fourth and sixth floor levels. (Within the setting of the Bermondsey Street Conservation Area and grade II listed buildings at 44 and 45 Grange Road). Reason(s) for publicity: MPA (Contact: Victoria Lewis 020 7525 5410) THE CROWN AND GREYHOUND, 73 DULWICH VILLAGE, LONDON, SE21 7BJ (Ref. 16/AP/0663 ) 1 x Externally illuminated Hanging sign to existing post; 2 x Non illuminated signs to existing post; 1 x Re-Guild set of externally illuminated letters; 3 x Non illuminated panel signs; 1 x Re-Guild set of non illuminated letters; 1 x Non illuminated letters on archway and 1 x Non illuminated post sign (within Dulwich Village C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Sarah Parsons 0207 525 7194) THE CROWN AND GREYHOUND, 73 DULWICH VILLAGE, LONDON, SE21 7BJ (Ref. 16/AP/0672 ) Re-furbish existing signage and Install new signage (within Dulwich Village C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Sarah Parsons 0207 525 7194) GREENBANK, FOUNTAIN DRIVE, LONDON, SE19 1UP (Ref. 16/AP/0095 ) (Householder Application) Erection of x1 ancillary studio flat, with a double garage; separate access to the rear of property; with refuse and recycling storage for main house and studio; following the demolition of existing single garage and separate timber shed. Reason(s) for publicity: (Contact: Shanali Counsell 0207 525 1770) 2 GLADSTONE STREET, LONDON, SE1 6EY (Ref. 16/AP/0616 ) (Householder Application) Creation of roof terrace at first floor level to western aspect of dwellinghouse. (within St Georges Circus C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Adam Greenhalgh 020 7525 5428) 2 GLADSTONE STREET, LONDON, SE1 6EY (Ref. 16/AP/0605 ) (Householder Application) Erection of single storey ground floor glazed extension to southern flank of dwellinghouse. (within St Georges Circus C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Adam Greenhalgh 020 7525 5428) 40C GROVE PARK, LONDON, SE5 8LG (Ref. 16/AP/0262 ) Replacement of three windows single glazed steel crittal windows in the top floor flat (no 40C) with white painted timber double-glazed units to match the original style of the building. (within Camberwell Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Lewis Goodley 0207 525 5976) GROUND FLOOR FLAT A, 19 KELMORE GROVE, LONDON, SE22 9BH (Ref. 16/AP/0650 ) Side infill extension to ground floor flat (within The Gardens C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact:
Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) 131 KENNINGTON PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE11 4JJ (Ref. 16/AP/0687 ) Rectification of works carried out badly by previous builder, including demolition of chimney stack and other structural repairs. Other works include insertion internal alterations and changes to windows and doors. (within Kennington Park Road C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 2289) 270 MERROW STREET, LONDON, SE17 2PA (Ref. 16/AP/0702 ) (Householder Application) Internal alterations to the loft with the insertion of two rooflights to the rear roof slope. (within Liverpool Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) MINT STREET ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND, MINT STREET, LONDON, SE1 1QP (Ref. 16/AP/0380 ) Demolition of existing single storey play building and construction of new two storey play building (within Union Street C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Alex Cameron 020 7525 5416) 17 NAIRNE GROVE, LONDON, SE24 9PU (Ref. 16/AP/0620 ) (Householder Application) Erection of new front porch; repositioning of front window at ground level; double storey side extension to include roof reconfiguration; single storey rear extension and removal of existing chimney to provide
additional accommodation to dwelling house (within Sunray Estate C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) ELEPHANT AND CASTLE PUBLIC HOUSE, 121 NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY, LONDON, SE1 6BN (Ref. 16/AP/0680 ) Display of two advertisements on a scaffold shroud 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: Neil Loubser 020 7525 5451) THE FORMER FIRE-STATION, 82 PECKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE15 5LQ (Ref. 16/AP/0676 ) Internal alteration to ground floor and installation of new fencing/hoarding to front and rear (within Sceaux Gardens C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Sarah Parsons 0207 525 7194) Continued on next page...
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TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended)
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) THE FORMER FIRE-STATION, 82 PECKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE15 5LQ (Ref. 16/AP/0677 ) Change of use of former Fire Station to Art Gallery (Use Class D1) and installation of new fencing/hoarding to front and rear (within Sceaux Gardens C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Sarah Parsons 0207 525 7194) TOWER BRIDGE PIAZZA, SHAD THAMES, LONDON SE1 (Ref. 16/AP/0615 ) Change of use of 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4 Admiral's Court and 45, 47, 49 Compass Court to a flexible A1/A2/A3 use; Change of use of 1 Copper Row from D1 (dentist) to flexible A1/A2/A3,;the erection of a single storey pavilion building (A1/A3) within the piazza; erection of a way finding portal outside Cooperage Court, hard and soft landscaping, and associated works; infilling of the ground floor undercroft areas of 45-57 Lafone Street. (within Tower Bridge C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Alex Cameron 020 7525 5416) 5 STONEY STREET, LONDON, SE1 9AA (Ref. 16/AP/0369 )
Retain roof light, nib roof covering. Listed Building Consent (16-AP-0370) - Proposed Installation of a new canopy to shop front, new lighting to the shop front, removal of lights and associated junction boxes, threshold application to front. Removal of the boiler flue to rear nib, basement door to be replaced, modern stairs to rear nib to be made good. Modifications to ductwork and replacement glass frontage and door. Planning Permission Retrospective Retain roof light. Planning Permission - Proposed Installation of a new canopy to shop front, new lighting to the shop front and replacement glass frontage and door. (within Borough High Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 2289) 5 STONEY STREET, LONDON, SE1 9AA (Ref. 16/AP/0370 ) Retrospective retain of roof light and nib roof covering. Proposed installation of a new canopy to shop front, new lighting to the shop front, removal of lights and associated junction boxes, threshold application to front. Removal of the boiler flue to rear
nib, basement door to be replaced, modern stairs to rear nib to be made good. Modifications to ductwork and replacement glass frontage and door. Planning Permission (16-AP-0369) - Retrospective Retain roof light. Planning Permission - Proposed Installation of a new canopy to shop front, new lighting to the shop front and replacement glass frontage and door. (within Borough High Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 2289) 52B SUTHERLAND SQUARE, LONDON, SE17 3EL (Ref. 16/AP/0122 ) Retrospective application for alterations carried out by previous owner to interior layout of the apartment in a converted house including combined lounge/kitchen to the front of the flat, and a bedroom with en suite bathroom and WC all on the Upper Ground Floor. (within Sutherland Square C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 2289) 201 TOOLEY STREET, LONDON, SE1 2UE
Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Proposed development at: NATIONAL GRID NEW CROSS COMPOUND TO SOUTH BERMONDSEY STATION ADJACENT TO RENNIE ESTATE
I give notice that: NETWORK RAIL
Is applying to: SOUTHWARK COUNCIL
For planning permission for the: CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNDERGROUND TUNNEL (BETWEEN 16-24M IN DEPTH AND 925M IN LENGTH) TO ACCOMMODATE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES FROM THE NATIONAL GRID (NEW CROSS) COMPOUND AT ORMSIDE STREET TO SOUTH BERMONDSEY SUBSTATION; THE ERECTION OF X2 PERMANENT HEADHOUSE BUILDINGS (X1 AT THE NEW CROSS COMPOUND, ORMSIDE STREET, SE15 1TF AND X1 AT SOUTH BERMONDSEY SUBSTATION ADJACENT TO RENNIE ESTATE, SE16); AND THE ERECTION OF X2 TEMPORARY SHAFTS (X1 LOCATED AT SURREY CANAL ROAD AND X1 LOCATED AT BERMONDSEY TRADING ESTATE) ANCILLARY TO/REQUIRED FOR THE RAIL OPERATION. THE PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION OF 10 GARAGES ON THE RENNIE ESTATE AND THE FORMATION OF 6 SURFACE PARKING SPACES WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING. Any owner* of the land or tenant** who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to SOUTHWARK COUNCIL AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, PLANNING DIVISION, DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT, PO BOX 64529, LONDON, SE1P 5LX within 21 days of the date of this notice. * “Owner” means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than 7 years. ** “Tenant” means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land. Signed: Mr Phil Holdcroft (On Behalf Of Network Rail) Date: 01-03-2016
Statement of owners' rights: The grant of planning permission does not affect owners' rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.
Statement of agricultural tenants' rights: The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants' security of tenure. 'Owner' means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years. 'Tenant' means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.
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(Ref. 16/AP/0652 ) Removal of the advertising board and supporting steel frame on the flank wall (within Tower Bridge C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Philip Ridley 0207 525 7540) 12 VALENTINE PLACE, LONDON, SE1 8QH (Ref. 16/AP/0558 ) First floor extension to provide additional area to existing office space (Use Class B1). (within Valentine Place C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Neil Loubser 020 7525 5451) 50 WOOLER STREET, LONDON, SE17 2EF (Ref. 16/AP/0683 ) (Householder Application) Loft conversion with two rooflights to the rear roof slope. (within Liverpool Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Yvonne Sampoh 0207 525 4929) Dated 3rd of March 2016 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date SIMON BEVAN - Director of Planning
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BELVEDERE BUILDINGS) 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 Thames Water service pipe repair works to be carried out, intends to make an order the effect of which would 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 Belvedere Buildings, between King James Street and Southwark Bridge Road. The alternative route, Belvedere Buildings (Northbound only section), Webber Street, Great Suffolk Street and Southwark Bridge Road, or as indicated by the traffic signs displayed.
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 between the 19th - 23rd March 2016.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 3rd March 2016. Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX. Ref: 3070 / 000030665586-001
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK COLEMAN ROAD AREA – INTRODUCTION OF 'EC' PERMIT PARKING CONTROLS, TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES AND EXPERIMENTAL POINT ROAD CLOSURE The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'EC') (No. 2) Order 201*, the London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (Car club) (No. *) Order 201*, the London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places) (No. *) Order 201*, the London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places) (Disabled persons) (No. *) Order 201*, the London Borough of Southwark (Loading bays) (No. *) Order 201*, the London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed route) (Newent Close) (No. 1) Experimental Traffic Order 201*, the London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed route) (Newent Close and Peckham Grove) (No. 1) Traffic Order 201*, and the London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and loading restrictions) (Amendment No. *) Order 201* 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above orders under the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 2. The effect of the orders would be:(a) to provide new permit holders parking places in BONSOR STREET, COLEMAN ROAD, DOWLAS STREET, NEWENT CLOSE, RAINBOW STREET and outside Nos. 153-161 SOUTHAMPTON WAY, and to provide 'permit holders parking only past this point' controls in TILSON CLOSE, 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 amend the definition of existing disabled persons parking places in the above-mentioned streets to as to more accurately reflect their layout on-street, and to formalise an existing car club parking place in Rainbow Street; (c) to convert an existing loading bay outside Nos. 173-181 SOUTHAMPTON WAY to a free short-stay parking place in which vehicles may park for up to 1 hour between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm on Monday to Friday, provided that no vehicle may return to that parking place within 1 hour; (d) to provide a new loading bay outside Nos. 161-165 SOUTHAMPTON WAY, in which attended vehicles may load or unload for up to 40 minutes between 7 am and 7 pm on Monday to Saturday, and to amend an existing loading bay in RAINBOW STREET at the side of Nos. 133-135 Southampton Way so as to match the restriction in the new bay; (e) to experimentally close NEWENT CLOSE to all vehicles except pedal cycles at a point 31 metres south-east of its junction with Tower Mill Road, and to formalise the existing closure at its junction with Peckham Grove; and (f) to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double-yellow lines) in:- BONSOR STREET, COLEMAN ROAD, DOWLAS STREET, NEWENT CLOSE (south of a point 31 metres south-east of its junction with Tower Mill Road), RAINBOW STREET – on all kerbside not designated as parking places, and in TILSON CLOSE on both sides at its junction with Coleman Road. Although parking on these restrictions would be prohibited at all times, attended loading or unloading of vehicles would be permitted for up to 40 minutes in any one location. 3. Southwark Council hereby GIVES FURTHER NOTICE that it proposes to construct speed tables and road humps under the powers of the Highways Act 1980 and in accordance with the Highways (Road humps) Regulations 1999 and the Highways (Traffic calming) Regulations 1999, these would be:(a) speed tables of flat-top construction, having a maximum height of 100 millimetres and covering the entire width of the carriageway, at the following locations:- [i] BONSOR STREET, extending northward from the northern kerb-line build-out of Southampton Way for a distance of 8 metres; [ii] COLEMAN ROAD, extending south-eastward from the eastern kerb-line of Wells Way for a distance of 8.5 metres, measured on the north-east side; [iii] COLEMAN ROAD, extending from a point 9 metres north-west of the western kerb-line build-out of Rainbow Street to a point 9.5 metres south-east of the eastern kerb-line build-out of Rainbow Street, measured on the south-west side and extending southward into RAINBOW STREET for a distance of 7 metres from the south-western kerb-line of Coleman Road; [iv] COLEMAN ROAD, extending from a point 2 metres south-east of the common boundary of Nos. 28 and 30 Coleman Road to a point 0.5 metres north-west of the north-western wall of No. 32 Coleman Road and extending north-eastward into NEWENT CLOSE for a distance of 4.5 metres from the north-eastern kerb-line of Coleman Road; [v] COLEMAN ROAD, extending from a point 8 metres north-west of the northern kerb-line build-out of Dowlas Street to a point 5.5 metres south-east of the southern kerb-line build-out of Dowlas Street, measured on the south-west side, and extending westward into DOWLAS STREET for a distance of 8 metres from the south-western kerb-line of COLEMAN ROAD, measured on the south side; [vi] COLEMAN ROAD, extending northward from the northern kerb-line build-out of Southampton Way for a distance of 11 metres, measured on the northeast side; [vii] DOWLAS STREET, extending from a point 5 metres east of the eastern kerb-line buildout of Rainbow Street to a point 4.5 metres west of the western kerb-line build-out of Rainbow Street, extending northward into RAINBOW STREET for a distance of 4.5 metres from the northern kerb-line of Dowlas Street and extending southward into RAINBOW STREET for a distance of 7.5 metres from the southern kerb-line of Dowlas Street; [viii] DOWLAS STREET, extending from a point 6 metres east of the eastern kerb-line of Bonsor Street to a point 5 metres west of the western kerb-line of Bonsor Street, measured on the south side, and extending southward into BONSOR STREET for a distance of 4 metres from the southern kerb-line of Dowlas Street, measured on the east side; [ix] RAINBOW STREET, extending northward from the northern kerb-line of Southampton Way for a distance of 8.5 metres; and [x] TILSON CLOSE, extending north-eastward from the north-eastern kerb-line of Coleman Road for a distance of 7 metres. (b) road humps of sinusoidal cross-section construction, 3.7 metres in length, having a maximum height of 100 millimetres and covering the greater width of the carriageway, centred upon the following locations:- [i] COLEMAN ROAD, at a point 2 metres north-west of the common boundary of Nos. 42 and 44 Coleman Road; [ii] DOWLAS STREET, at a point 8.5 metres west of the western wall of No. 1 Dowlas Street; and [iii] RAINBOW STREET, at a point 0.5 metres south of the common boundary of Nos. 40 and 42 Rainbow Street. 4. For more information contact Clement Agyei-Frempong of the council's Highways engineering design team by telephone on 020 7525 2305 or e-mail clement.agyei-frempong@southwark.gov.uk
5. Copies of this notice, the proposed orders, a statement of the council's reasons for making these orders and plans may be found online at http://www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders or paper copies may be obtained from or viewed at Highways, Environment, 3rd floor hub 1, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Please telephone 020 7525 2005 for details. 6. Anyone wishing to object to or make any other representations regarding the proposal, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at https://forms.southwark.gov.uk/ or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic orders officer, Highways, Southwark council, Environment, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference H/ND/TMO1516-040 by 24 March 2016. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made. 7. When making an objection or representation, please be aware that this may be communicated to other people who may be affected. Information provided in response to this consultation, including in some circumstances personal information, may also be subject to publication or disclosure under the requirements of current access to information legislation. Dated 03 March 2016 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager, Regulatory services
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (FERNHOLME ROAD, LANGTON RISE, MILO ROAD, ONDINE ROAD, SOMERFORD WAY, HAMILTON CLOSE, VINCENT CLOSE, VICTORY WAY) 1. 2.
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5. 6. 7. 8.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable LB Southwark carriageway resurfacing works to be carried out, intends to make an order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.
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) Fernholme Road, its entirety. (b) Langton Rise, between Underhill Road and Wood Vale. (c) Milo Road, between its fire barrier closure and Lordship Lane. (d) Ondine Road, its entirety. (e) (i) Somerford Way, its entirety. (ii) Hamilton Close, its entirety. (iii) Victory Way, its entirety. (iv) Vincent Close, its entirety.
The alternative route for: (a) Athenlay Road, Homeleigh Road, Ivydale Road and Rosenthorpe Road (b) Wood Vale, Forest Hill Road, Dunstans Road, Underhill Road and Melford Road (c) N/A (d) Grove Vale, East Dulwich Road (Southernmost Arm) and Adys Road (e) N/A, or as indicated by the traffic signs displayed. Whilst works are in progress and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, the sections of one way traffic flow schemes :-
(d) for North Eastbound traffic on Ondine Road, between Grove Vale and Marsden Road; shall be temporarily suspended to allow two way flow 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 take place on the (a) 18th – 21st March 2016 (b) 17th – 18th March 2016 (c) 17th – 18th March 2016 (d) 21st – 22nd March 2016 (e) 22nd – 23rd March 2016 Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 3rd March 2016. Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX. Ref: 3070 / 000030665586-001 Ref: 3072 / LBS-SC1454971. 3073 / LBS-SC1454970. 3074 / LBSSC1454651. 3075 / LBS-SC1454972. 3076 / LBS-SC1454955 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (PARK 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 a crane operation by Nationwide Traffic Solutions and sewer works by Lanes Group Plc to be carried out, intends to make an order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads. 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) Park Street, at its junction with Rose Alley and Emerson Street (crane operation) (b) Park Street, at it’s junction with Rose Alley and Bear Gardens (sewer works)
The alternative route, will be via Redcross Way, Thrale Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Sumner Street, Emerson Street, or as indicated by the traffic signs displayed.
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 for (a) 19th – 20th March 2016. (b) 16th – 18th March 2016.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 3rd March 2016. Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
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Chan makes a point for Fisher
By John Prendergast
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A SECOND half goal from Quan Chan ensured Fisher FC picked up a point in their Monday night encounter against AFC Croydon Athletic at Champion Hill.
Late goals bag Hamlet vital point
Ashley Carew kept his nerve to
earn Hamlet a point on Saturday
By John Prendergast
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AN INJURY time penalty ensured Hamlet picked up a vital point against promotion rivals East Thurrock United at Champion Hill on Saturday.
The 2-2 draw will have felt like a win to many Pink and Blue supporters because as the game went into the final minute of normal time Dulwich were two goals down and seemingly going away with nothing. But Nyren Clunis netted just as
the clock ticked to ninety minutes to throw the home side a lifeline and in the fourth minute of injury time Hamlet got a penalty. Initially it appeared the referee had missed the handball that pushed Mitchell Nelson’s header onto the bar, but after consulting with the linesman the spot kick was awarded and Thurrock’s Sammy Knott got his marching orders. Lengthy protests from the visitors
delayed the taking of the spot kick, but Ashley Carew kept his nerve to ensure that the points were ultimately shared. East Thurrock could have gone top of the Ryman Premier League with a win, and they will wonder how goals from Sam Higgins and Tom Wraight didn’t result in all three points but they are still very much in the title mix. Hamlet’s disappointing league form in February, just one win in
five games, means they are outsiders for top spot and the sole automatic promotion place. Instead they will hope that this month sees their poor recent form pick up to enable them to secure at the bare minimum a shot at promotion through the play-offs. The first of their last eleven league games of the season comes this Saturday when Hamlet travel to mid-table Wingate and Finchley for a 3pm kick off.
Bradley penalty heroics ensure win By John Prendergast
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A LATE penalty save from Stansfeld stopper James Bradley ensured the Bermondsey side picked up three points on Saturday.
With Stansfeld 3-2 up going into the final minutes Guru Nanak striker Tommy Vine has a chance to level things up and although he sent Bradley the wrong way, but the
Stansfeld number one managed to produce a great save with his feet to preserve all three points. After fine early pressure Billy Jolley gave Stansfeld the lead before Nanak levelled through Reece Lyons, somewhat against the run of play. Billy Shinners restored the Stansfeld lead before the break but after the restart Bradley had to be at his best to maintain that advantage. Jolley netted for a second time to double the Southwark sides lead and they needed that breathing space,
Six on bounce for Legends Keeper James Bradley pulled out the stops in Stansfeld’s latest win
By John Prendergast
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THREE SOUTHWARK Legends basketball players hit double figures as the U18 side won its sixth game in a row with a 70-43 victory over visiting Brent Ballers on Saturday.
Legends guard Faruk Sulaiman
Guard Faruk Sulaiman, who has been instrumental to the team’s effort this season, put in another all-round display with ten points, five rebounds and three assists. It was a tightly contested first half, with the Legends holding a 29-26 advantage at the break, before the Peckham team
especially after Kieran Wells pulled a goal back for Nanak. Late pressure from the home side led to a rash challenge by Stansfeld’s Lennie Wise in the area, but Bradley was on hand to bail out the defender with his penalty save. Stansfeld reserves remain top of Kent County League Division One West after 6-0 demolition of Oaks & Junior Reds Seniors. Ryan Hassan netted four times whilst Ben Mulrooney and Jake Williams also got on the scoresheet.
took control early in the third quarter with twelve unanswered points to open up a fifteen-point gap and they did not look back thereafter. Legends Coach Saheed Maja said: “This was again another very good performance, we started off slowly offensively however we made up for it on defence and was able to come out with a comfortable win.” The victory was the Legends thirteenth in fourteen games with Wale Oladipupo picking up fourteen points and four assists. England junior international Tariq Balogun returned fourteen points and six rebounds whilst the team’s leading scorer Timothy Adetuyole, who recently returned from an ankle injury, had game stats of eight points and five rebounds. With the win, the Legends remain in first place in their National Basketball League section with two games left in the regular season.
Being the junior tenants in the south of the borough the Fish have often turned out on Monday nights, but the home contest against Croydon should be the last time this occurs. On the night Louis Blake got the visitors off to a great start with a first minute goal but Chan netted in the second period to ensure the spoils were shared. Fisher have just eight league games left of their season with five of those taking place at Champion Hill, the ground they share with Dulwich Hamlet. They are due to move back to Rotherhithe, to St Paul’s playing field on Salter Road, during the close season which will end a twelve-year residency, initially moving as Fisher Athletic before reforming as Fisher FC in 2009, in the south of the borough. The first of those five home league contests takes place this Saturday against Ashford United, a game that gets underway at 3pm.
Fisher trio in Junior ABAs By John Prendergast
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THREE FISHER ABC boxers are bidding for English Junior ABA crowns after the competition got underway over the weekend.
Paddy Connors, fourteen, boxed at under 44kg and come through his south-east London eliminator to ensure he will fight in the next round of the competition. Club coach Steve Hiser said: “He boxed well against an opponent who was much taller than him and he impressed everybody with his showing.” Michael Burke had to box twice to come out of the south east London section, first of all winning on Saturday before coming through, on a unanimous points verdict, against John Dibsdall of Nemesis ABC Hiser added: “The second fight was rather thrown at us at the last minute, but he done really well. He has all the talent, but boxing is not just about that. “I would like to see him do more in the gym to make sure he is always at his best when he fights.” Caroline Dubois, fifteen, who boxes at under 57kg is also entered into the competition but she will not box until the regionals stages of the competition due to the number of entrants in her weight category.
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Chaplow haunts former club
By John Kelly
Wallace: I’d work with gaffer again
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MILLWALL STRETCHED their unbeaten run away from home to six games in all competitions after a 1-1 draw with Doncaster last Saturday.
The Lions went ahead through Steve Morison’s thirteenth goal of the season after just six minutes, but former Millwall midfielder Richard Chaplow equalised eight minutes before the break. That gave Doncaster, winless in seven before the fixture, the belief to go in search of a winner, and they came close in added time when Jordan Archer had to stretch out a leg to divert Conor Grant’s close-range shot away for a corner. “It was a good save,” boss Neil Harris admitted. “I thought for all our discipline ad organisation and our work ethic we almost got punished for a slight error of judgement in our positional play. “But it was a good save and when you want to be a good side you have to rely on one to eleven. I thought we were a reliable outfit on Saturday but then we needed our goalkeeper, and he stepped up.” Centre-back Byron Webster believes the point at the Keepmoat Stadium against Darren Ferguson’s side could prove to be a valuable one. “There was a little bit of frustration but I think in the end a point was a fair result,” Webster said. “We’re on a good run so we expect from ourselves to win every game, which is a good thing. “So there was a little bit of disappointment but looking back it could be a good point for us. “It’s an old cliché, isn’t it, but you just try to win every game. I’ve never gotten into stats or (how many points) we need. “We know as players if you win every game you’ll be there. That’s how we’ve set our targets.”
Doncaster: 3-5-2: Stuckmann; Alcock, McCullough, TaylorSinclair; Lund, Chaplow, Keegan (Middleton, 52), Grant, Evina; Williams (Gooch, 60), Tyson. Millwall: 4-4-2: Archer; Romeo, Webster, Beevers, J Martin; Wallace (Onyedinma, 89), Thompson, Abdou, Ferguson (O'Brien, 76); Morison, Gregory.
EXCLUSIVE
By John Kelly
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WHETHER OR not Millwall are in a play-off final at the end of May, Jed Wallace will already be on his holidays.
He usually enjoys a quick break in Greece or Spain as soon as the season ends, and for the last two years has spent two weeks in the Dominican Republic in a house owned by his friend’s parents. It’ll be different this summer as he has plans to catch up with Callum Cobb, a childhood friend currently pursuing sporting and academic goals at the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. After Tuesday night’s draw with Wigan at The Den failed to cut the gap to the automatic promotion places it is
beginning the look more probable that to reach the Championship Millwall will have to take the play-off route. With his loan ending on April 9, Wallace will be a Lions supporter if that happens. “Everyone’s dream is to play at Wembley,” Wallace admits. “I’m hoping Millwall don’t have to but the likelihood is at the moment the playoffs and then hopefully the boys will be going to Wembley. “Depending on the date I’ll either be in the stand supporting them or I’ll be watching them from a sports bar in Miami with a Corona cheering them on. Hopefully the latter if I’m being honest!” By that stage Wallace hopes to have been involved again with the Wolves squad. He spoke to George Saville about his experiences on loan at Millwall earlier in the season when a productive spell in Neil Harris’ team did what Wolves boss Kenny Jackett
hoped it would and brought him up to the level required of a Championship midfielder. Saville scored his first two goals for Wolves last weekend in their 2-1 win over Derby County. Wallace and Saville get on well and live close to one another in Wolverhampton and the image of Saville celebrating is something Wallace wants to emulate. “I spoke to him after the game and he said he didn’t really know where it came from,” Wallace said. “But I’m delighted for him, he’s a great lad. He only lives five minutes from me “He’s a top fella and was very popular here as well. For me now that’s something that I could see myself doing. Sav came here and did well and then he’s gone back and is making an impact now. “It’s nice for me to be part of a good team here at the moment. But Wolves is at the forefront of my mind and doing well there.
“I’m not sure about this season but I’d like to be really involved at the start of next season, come back to preseason fit and injury-free and wanting to make an impact there. “To come here for me was perfect and I feel like I’ve had a really positive effect on the team and I’ve just really enjoyed it.” The success last weekend of Saville is also something of an endorsement for the work of Harris and his coaching staff. Wallace settled in immediately on and off the pitch, and he speaks about Harris in glowing terms. “The manager’s good here, the staff are good, there’s a great group and I’ve really enjoyed it,” Wallace insisted. “The manager is someone I would want to work for in five years’ time if he’s here or somewhere else. “He’s as honest as the day is long and I think I’m an honest player so it’s a good relationship.”
Lions youth success catching the eye By John Kelly
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NEIL Harris isn’t worried about Millwall’s current youth success attracting the attention of the bigger clubs.
Christian Mbulu became the fourteenth player to feature in a firstteam matchday squad this season after coming through the U21s when he was named on the bench against Doncaster last weekend. Reports last week linked Chelsea with a move for nineteen-year-old Mbulu, though a source close to the
player told the News the centre-back wants to continue his development at Millwall. And Harris is determined to continue calling up players schooled in the Millwall system. “We want to use our young players,” The Lions boss said. “You can’t use them all the time. You can’t put players in when they’re not ready and you have to take them out when they have a little dip in form. “But we’ve seen huge benefits this year of having a younger squad and putting our faith in young players. “There’s a balance to get right
between senior players and youngsters. I think we’ve got it right the majority of times this year, but there have been times when I’ve got it wrong. “Let’s not forget what we’re trying to achieve at this club. Yes, we’re trying to get back into the Championship and we’d love it to be this year. But we’ve got a long-term strategy and we want to sustain quality and ambition with our own players. “We’ve had a lot of young players that have been involved and that’s really important for us.” Harris said he had no worries about
including Mbulu in his senior squad for the first time. “We felt it was a good time to introduce him to the first-team fold just to give him a taste of the experience. “He’s progressed really well but he has a long way to go. “We look at Christian along with the other first-year pros as our long-term future. “It’s great having the younger players involved and if the opportunity had come up for him to step on the pitch he would have handled it and thrived on it.”
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Byron Webster and Ed Upson were teammates at Yeovil when they won automatic promotion
EXCLUSIVE
By John Kelly
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IF THINGS don’t go well for Byron Webster this weekend, he can expect to receive a long-distance phone call.
It’ll be from his younger brother, Jack, who lives in Australia. And he’ll want all the latest news from his big brother from the afternoon’s result against Blackpool. “After every game we’re on Facetime,” Webster explains. “He’ll be ringing me and asking me, ‘What’s happened there?’, or, ‘Why haven’t you scored?’” “We’re a close-knit family, we’ve always supported each other.” Football is ingrained in the family. Webster’s father, Billy, was once on the books at Huddersfield Town, while another younger brother, 26-year-old Ben, played with York. Just over a year ago all the curiosity was directed the other way. Jack, 25, was involved in one of the biggest games in the history of Bentleigh Greens, a club based in the Melbourne suburbs and playing in Australia’s second tier, below the A-League. They had reached the semi-finals of
the FFA Cup, the Australian equivalent of the FA Cup. Their clash with Perth Glory made headlines around the country, and the presence of former Millwall attacker Andy Keogh only added to the fairytale narrative surrounding the fixture in November, 2014. Webster explains: “My brother was at Scunthorpe with him and he cleaned his boots. They made a big thing about that in Australia, playing against him in a big cup game after cleaning his boots!” Bentley Greens lost 3-0 but that disappointment didn’t diminish the two younger brothers’ affection for their adopted country. Jack has been there a number of years and Ben is trying to get a visa to extend his stay. That’ll mean catching up will have to continue online and recently conversations have been more and more about the possibility of Millwall winning promotion. It’s nothing new for the Webster family, as Byron has experienced it all before with unfancied Yeovil Town who went up through the League One playoffs in 2013.
Ed Upson was a teammate then, and though expectations are arguably slightly higher at Millwall, it was Billy Webster who in the aftermath of the 1-1 draw at Doncaster was pointing out the parallels between his son’s current side and his previous one. “A lot of it reminds me of here,”
We can’t be going out gung-ho against teams, we have to be selective, know when to press and just use our brains a lot more in matches. “We know teams might have more possession against us but we’ve got our shape set up to go and counterattack or to go and get the ball and score. Teams then have to try and break us down and they leave spaces open. “That learning is down to the players and also the management who have thought that maybe we can’t be so reckless and naïve, we have to get the result in whatever way. “Teams we’ve played against might have had 55 per cent possession against us but we’ve still got the win. The main stat is the one at the top of the page – who has scored the most goals.” Webster says there is a closeness among the current group of players Lions boss Neil Harris has assembled. The 28-year-old has plenty in common with Barnsley-born centre-back partner Mark Beevers and Lee Gregory, who grew up in Sheffield. Harris outlined his aims before the start of the season to develop units within the
“Even my dad after the game last Saturday said he felt a lot of similarities between that Yeovil team and Millwall.” Webster said. “A small squad, consistent team selections and just keeping the results rolling out. At Yeovil no one expected us to do it but then when we got ourselves in a position like we’re in now with Millwall, there was pressure on us. “Even my dad after the game last Saturday said he felt a lot of similarities between that Yeovil team and Millwall. “I think we’re learning a lot as well.
side. And Webster says that doesn’t only apply to what happens between the white lines. He explains: “Me and Beevs get on off the pitch as well as on it. In all teams, that spine of the side is important. The central midfielders have an understanding and the strikers, Moro (Steve Morison) and Gregs, have been playing a lot together. They’re scoring a lot of goals so they’ve obviously got an understanding. “There’s a good group of northern lads but the whole squad are all together and enjoy each other’s company. There’s always a lot of banter flying about which helps in terms of team bonding and working hard for each other on a Saturday.” That unity has been evident this season, even when results have dipped. A top-six finish looks a real possibility, but Webster has the added motivation of trying to help the team to automatic promotion, which would free up some time for a family reunion Down Under. “Every time I’ve wanted to go over football has got in there, or my little girl was born,” Webster says. “If we get to the play-offs it cuts the summer short again and I won’t be able to go over there. “If we go up automatically we’ll obviously have a bit more time and I’ll be able to travel. But we’ll have to see.”
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Wallace cuts in from the left and aims a shot to the far corner but Jaaskelainen is at full stretch to tip the ball over the bar
Morsy receives his second yellow card in the space of six minutes following clumsy fouls on Wallace and Gregory
By John Kelly at The Den
MILLWALL 0 WIGAN 0
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BEFORE THIS fixture a point might have been seen as a good result. Afterwards, it was certainly viewed as a case of two points dropped.
Date: Tuesday, March 1 2016 Attendance: 7,981 Man of the match: Jussi Jääskeläinen Referee: Lee Collins
27 Romeo
25 Wallace
17 Webster
24 Thompson Williams, 64
20
Morison
26 Abdou
9 Gregory
Wildschut, 79
Davies, 65
4 Perkins
4-3-3
16 Beevers
9 Grigg
24 McAleny
7 McCann
4-4-2
13 Archer
8 Morsy
20 Morgan
3 J Martin
O'Brien, 79
18 Ferguson
27 Colclough Barnett, 45
6 Power 28 Pearce
34 Wabara
32 Jääskeläinen
Head to Head 52% 20 6
Possession
48%
Shots
5
Shots on target
1
Corners
10
7
Fouls
9
13
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TEAM
1 Burton Albion 2 Wigan Athletic 3 Walsall 4 Gillingham 5 Millwall 6 Coventry City 7 Barnsley 8 Southend United 9 Bradford City 10 Port Vale 11 Swindon Town 12 Sheffield United 13 Bury 14 Scunthorpe United 15 Rochdale 16 Peterborough United 17 Fleetwood Town 18 Chesterfield 19 Doncaster Rovers 20 Shrewsbury Town 21 Blackpool 22 Oldham Athletic 23 Crewe Alexandra 24 Colchester United
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33 34 33 34 34 33 34 34 33 35 34 34 34 33 34 34 33 34 33 33 34 33 34 34
21 17 16 17 16 14 16 14 14 13 14 13 13 13 12 13 10 11 9 10 9 6 6 6
4 12 11 7 7 10 4 9 9 10 6 9 8 7 9 5 9 5 10 7 8 16 11 9
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43 55 49 60 52 56 54 46 39 39 53 47 45 38 44 57 40 45 36 39 33 33 36 42
27 30 33 43 41 37 45 43 36 39 51 45 55 40 46 55 41 54 44 51 43 44 59 79
67 63 59 58 55 52 52 51 51 49 48 48 47 46 45 44 39 38 37 37 35 34 29 27
16 25 16 17 11 19 9 3 3 0 2 2 -10 -2 -2 2 -1 -9 -8 -12 -10 -11 -23 -37
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It would take an entire report to chronicle all the chances Millwall missed. In a brief press conference after the game Neil Harris was asked what his side could have done better and his reply was sharp: “Score.” There was no more analysis needed. Harris’ side did everything right up until the point someone had to apply a finish, but more than 20 shots came and went and the scoreline remained blank. The most gilt-edged fell to Steve Morison and Jed Wallace, though Joe Martin planted a header just the wrong side of the post late in the second half when he seemed certain to score. As much as Millwall were wasteful, Jussi Jaaskelainen in the Wigan goal was magnificent, defying his own well-advanced years and a succession of Millwall players lining up to take pot shots at his goal. The 66th minute brought a clutch of Millwall’s best chances to break the deadlock in a manic three-second spell. First Jaaskelainen came off his line to block Gregory’s shot and when the ball broke to Morison it seemed like he just had to lift the ball over the goalkeeper. But Morison undercooked it and Jaaskelainen saved again. The ball then squirted away to the right to Wallace but with two Wigan defenders desperately trying to get back on the line the winger blasted his shot over. It felt so much like one of those nights. If Jaaskelainen had already excelled himself, his save when he flung himself to his right to block Jimmy Abdou’s shot that appeared to be on its way into the net brought disbelieving gasps from the home crowd. With wave upon wave of Millwall attacks, Shane Ferguson crossed to the back post and Martin dived to nod towards goal. But he was left holding his head wondering how he hadn’t found the back of the net on one of the few occasions Jaaskelainen looked like he wouldn’t have reached the ball. Wigan boss Gary Caldwell said afterwards former Bolton and West Ham goalkeeper Jaaskelainen had been “incredible”, and it was hard to disagree. Wigan have shown this season how impressive they are and they arrived at The Den as the form side in the league and the one playing the most swashbuckling,
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Millwall win a freekick 25 yards out and when Wallace bends the ball over the wall Jaaskelainen has to dive to palm it away
66 mins
Jaaskelainen denies Gregory and then Morison and when the ball falls to Wallace in a promising position he blazes over
Forty-year-old keeper produces masterclass to deny Millwall
attacking football. The stars – and results – had aligned to make this a crucial fixture in the season. Harris said in his programme notes there had been no “must-win” game yet, but in terms of the chances of a top-two finish the stakes are certainly getting higher and the margin for error lowering. Wigan could have opened up a decisive lead over Millwall with a win, so maybe with that knowledge, and despite the eventual circumstances of this game, Harris will have been satisfied with a point. It could and should have been so much more, especially given Wigan were down to ten men from the 34th minute, Sam Morsy receiving two yellow cards in the space of six minutes. Instead, Jaaskelainen was the decisive participant, standing as an unbreakable last line of defence in Caldwell’s team. It didn’t take long for the nature of the tactical battle to become obvious on Tuesday night. Wigan wanted to play the ball out from the back from Jaaskelainen through their defence,
as they had done in the 2-2 draw between the sides at the DW Stadium in September, but Millwall were wise to it, with Abdou and Ben Thompson pushing up to join Gregory and Morison in closing down space hoping to force the goalkeeper to clear it long. That required discipline and a high work rate and Millwall disrupted their opponents well, funnelling players back to the edge of the box when Wigan did get close to goal. Ryan Colclough and Conor McAleny tried a couple of long-range shots but dragged them well wide. The front two also worked diligently to deny their opponents time, and Morsy’s red card was a direct consequence of that. The midfielder, who scored against Millwall for Chesterfield before joining Wigan in January, had already been booked for a foul on Wallace. And just six minutes later he evidently panicked after being closed down and then dispossessed by Gregory before pulling back the striker. It was a rash decision by the player with Gregory a distance from
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It looks like Abdou’s shot is destined for the far corner until Jaaskelainen once again pulls off an unlikely save
goal and near the right touchline. That red card was perhaps in referee Lee Collins’ mind right at the end of the first half when he denied Gregory what appeared to be a penalty after Millwall’s top scorer was felled in the box as he was about to shoot. Wigan started the second half looking undaunted at being down to ten men. They brought on defender Leon Barnett for Colclough at the break and switched to 3-4-1-1 but eventually and inevitably began to wilt in the face of Millwall’s relentless attacking. Centre-backs Jason Pearce and Craig Morgan headed away a number of balls into the box late on, and had Jaaskelainen to thank for earning them a point. At the other end, Jordan Archer was virtually a spectator. Harris joked afterwards that he would “have to put (his) boots back on” when he was asked about the chances that weren’t taken. But with Blackpool coming the The Den this Saturday, the more serious point is Millwall simply cannot be so wasteful again.
who had midfielder Sam Morsy sent off, but couldn’t find a way past an inspired Jussi Jaaskelainen as the contest finished 0-0. Forty-year-old Jaaskelainen was superb, repeatedly thwarting his opponents and pulling off brilliant stops to deny Jed Wallace and Jimmy Abdou. But Millwall will also feel their finishing was well below par, with Steve Morison and Lee Gregory failing to add to their combined
EXCLUSIVE
By John Kelly at The Den johnk@southwarknews.co.uk
BEN THOMPSON has urged his teammates to take their chances against Blackpool this weekend after they let Wigan off the hook on Tuesday night.
The Lions had 20 shots on goal against the second-placed Latics,
By John Kelly
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NEIL HARRIS says the latest injury suffered by Paris Cowan-Hall is a “real blow” for the winger.
Cowan-Hall hurt his ankle in a tackle in training at Wycombe Wanderers, where he is on loan, and could miss the rest of the season. The 25-year-old played five times for the Chairboys after re-signing for them in January, but a scan last week showed
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total of 33 goals this season despite some excellent scoring chances falling their way. Millwall face Blackpool with automatic promotion beginning to look more difficult and a clutch of sides scrambling for a top-six place. And Thompson doesn’t want the side to be so wasteful again. “We had numerous chances but the ball just didn’t drop for us, it was one of those days,” Thompson said.
Harris sorry for Paris after injury
ligament damage that required an operation and he is unlikely to make a return before the summer. “It’s a real shame for the boy,” Harris said. “His Millwall career has been so stop-start because of injuries that he’s never found any form or rhythm to his game. “He’s not hit the standards that we know
he’s capable of. So he went to Wycombe for the last part of the season to try to find that form and try to play some games at a club that think highly of him and wanted to play him regularly. “But the lad picks up another contact injury that you just can’t foresee or do anything about. He’s had a really bad bit of luck.
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“Fortunately he doesn’t live too far from Wycombe so in the early stages of his recovery he’s in a good place. “We will certainly monitor him and welcome him back towards the end of the season. Hopefully he gets a little bit of luck and his recovery is good and he comes back and hits the ground running pre-season.”
“Chance after chance came and by the end we were thinking ‘One’s got to go in, surely’. But it didn’t go for us and on Saturday hopefully if we get those chances we can put them away. “We have to take it into the next one. We’ve got Blackpool, that’s a massive game for us again. But every game for us is important now. “We just have to make sure we take all our opportunities on Saturday.”
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