Reeves faces backlash over licensing policy
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Dulwich Library in Southwark will close for six months as part of refurbishment plans, leaving locals without access to the popular community hub. The Lordship Lane library will be closed for six months starting on Monday, November
Community shed tackles isolation in Southwark
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – TOAD Bakery in Camberwell, Southwark, is one of six London bakeries selected as a finalist in the National Bakery Awards this November. Alongside 228 other candidates from across the United Kingdom is the well-known independent bakery located
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has unanimously approved a £350m life sciences hub in London Bridge, creating 890 jobs and providing 33,500 sqm of laboratory space. Three new structures will be erected at Snowsfields Quarter in London Bridge and West
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The main pool at Southwark’s new Canada Water Leisure Centre has closed indefinitely, just weeks after its grand opening to the public. The pool was closed because of a “maintenance issue,” according to a statement from Southwark
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bermondsey in Southwark is the UK’s most at-risk area for flooding, with homes at risk expected to soar by 90% over the next 15 years. The percentage of properties at danger of flooding in Bermondsey and Old
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark’s last 24/7 police front counter at Walworth Station will lose its full hours, as the Met announces ten more London desk closures. As of right now, the public can only report crimes to an officer at
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Four top sumo wrestlers from Southwark visited Monkatsu in East Dulwich for lunch ahead of their performance at The Grand Sumo Tournament. Before heading off to the Southwark sumo champions dine at Monkatsu in East Dulwich to
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewis Macleod has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal attack in Southwark, London, as police continue their investigation. Today, October 13, Lewis Macleod, 36, of Hadleigh Road, Sunderland, made an appearance at Inner London Crown Court.
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents have moved into a new Southwark Council housing block of 13 flats on Sedgemoor Place in Camberwell, boosting affordable home options. There are a variety of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with balconies in the low-rise
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has announced a sweeping review of every major works project completed in the past decade to assess spending, performance and accountability. After plans to renovate existing buildings and add 44 new rooftop apartments were shelved
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The mother of murdered Peckham man Jesse Lloyd Smith says she is “deeply disappointed” with the judge’s sentencing decision at Southwark Crown Court. Residents were shocked by the killing in East Surrey Grove, off Commercial Way, Peckham,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has pledged to review all major works projects from the past decade following a scandal over estate repairs discussed this week. Residents of Rotherhithe’s Chilton Grove Estate have been living in uncertainty for years after
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has introduced online access for leaseholders and freeholders to view detailed breakdowns of their service charges, boosting transparency. Leaseholders could already request an itemized breakdown of all service charges, but doing so required completing a
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Heart Foundation opened its latest store at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre in Southwark on October 7, expanding its retail network. To raise money for important cardiac research, the store will sell books, entertainment, bric-a-brac, men’s
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Placey’s play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse stands out for its realism and research, offering a gripping and authentic portrayal of life behind bars. The story of Lenny, an elderly man serving a life sentence at HMP Drummond,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Liberal Democrats commit £300,000 to upgrade 30 playgrounds after three were listed among the ‘saddest’ in London, aiming to improve facilities. The playgrounds on the Kirby Estate, the Rouel Road Estate, and the Abbeyfield Estate were
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark’s Elephant and Castle Pub will host a £10 daytime cabaret as Diane Horan Hill brings West End flair to local audiences. Diane Horan Hill, 64, has lived in Elephant and Castle her entire life and has
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wetherspoons is set to open The Sun Wharf pub on Tooley Street, Southwark, after a ghost cleansing performed by the London Dungeon’s former medium, ensuring the venue starts free of spirits. As Southwark News reported, a new
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London bus drivers face rising attacks, with 818 assaults in 2024. Unite and Hina Bokhari urge TfL and Mayor Khan to act, highlighting Southwark and other hotspot boroughs. As the Southwark News reported, bus drivers in London
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Elephant Market has moved to Castle Square, Southwark, open weekends with 20+ traders offering food, crafts, and jewellery like The Hatton and Fabs Ceramics. As Southwark News reported, the Elephant Market is now open every Saturday
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police launch a murder investigation after 43-year-old Michael John Edwards died in hospital days after a reported assault in Southwark. On Saturday, September 13, at 02:55, officers were summoned in response to complaints of an altercation.
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has approved the write-off of more than £659,000 in commercial rent debt after cabinet approval, easing pressure on local businesses. The write-off of £659,432.56 for five outstanding debts held in the Commercial Property Holding Account,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after falling from the third floor of a building in Southwark, emergency services confirmed. On September 14, at 3.45 a.m., officers were called to Camberwell aRoad in
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peckham campaigners raised £15k in one week to oppose the Aylesham Centre redevelopment in Southwark, intensifying the battle over local planning. Aylesham Community Action (ACA) campaigners will be at the Peckham Festival in Copeland Park this weekend,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has approved £5m in Section 106 funding from Old Kent Road developments, supporting local infrastructure and community projects. When developments are approved, local authorities and developers enter into legal agreements known as Section 106 agreements,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council confirmed it will withdraw pension fund investments from companies supplying arms to Israel, citing ethical concerns. The decision, according to Council chairwoman Sarah King, was adopted in response to “the horrifying scenes of suffering, death,
Southwark (Parliament News) – Southwark councillors have approved plans for 1,434 student rooms next to Elephant and Castle station, marking a major boost for local accommodation. According to London & Regional Properties Ltd.’s plans, student housing will be constructed in two tower
Southwark (Parliament News) – A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a teenager was fatally attacked outside a McDonald’s on Old Kent Road in Southwark. This is the fifth arrest in the case of the murder of 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez-Morales.
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cllrs Sam Foster and Ketzia Harper have been suspended from Labour after defying the party whip in July’s Southwark leadership vote, now listed as independent. During a full council meeting on July 9, Cllr King was formally
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police confirmed 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez-Morales died in hospital on September 3, a week after being stabbed on Old Kent Road in Southwark. On Monday, September 1, one of his alleged murderers, who was only 15 years old,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in Southwark, the Met Police confirmed on Wednesday. Following allegations of a stabbing, the London Ambulance Service summoned Southwark Police to Old Kent
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new community gallery and kitchen in Peckham moves closer to opening after securing £1,000 in building materials to transform a disused Southwark building. The group, known as Arcade, just obtained a ten-year lease on a property
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Peaceballers is inviting young footballers from Southwark to feature in its latest campaign video promoting sport and community unity. The campaign match, which is scheduled to be filmed in Southwark Park on Monday, September 1st at 1pm,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two 17-year-olds were hospitalized and another teen arrested after a triple stabbing on Old Kent Road, Southwark, on 27 August, police confirmed. After hearing allegations of a stabbing on Old Kent Road in Southwark, close to the
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council launches night-time patrols with private security firms to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety across the borough. Squads of about 10 uniformed officers will be sent to areas of the borough with the highest rates
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Detective Inspector Taylor Flanagan-Clark from Southwark faces charges over alleged destruction of evidence tied to a separate criminal investigation. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) oversaw the investigation, which got underway after the Directorate of Professional
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – City of London Academy Southwark records its best ever GCSE results, with standout students aiming for Oxbridge and other top universities. Some students at the City of London Academy Southwark, located off Lynton Road, are now even
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over half of Ark All Saints Academy students in Camberwell, Southwark, passed both Maths and English GCSEs, marking a strong academic achievement. In 2025, more than half of the pupils at Ark All Saints Academy in Camberwell,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A fifth man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing in Southwark, as police continue their investigation into the tragic incident. On the evening of Monday, May 19, in the vicinity of Barcelona, Spain, a
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Charter School North Dulwich, Southwark, celebrates outstanding GCSE results as BBC Social Media Team captures the excitement of students opening their envelopes. Today, the National BBC Social Media Team was present in North Dulwich, Southwark, to showcase
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans submitted to open a Londis store at 4 Melbourne Grove, East Dulwich, operating daily from 6am to 1am in two currently vacant retail units. The ideas will be decided at a meeting on Tuesday, August 19,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Policing and Crime spokesperson in City Hall Southwark opposes plans to scrap nearly half of London’s police station front counters, breaking party ranks. Marina Ahmad, the Labour Party’s spokesman for Policing and Crime in City Hall,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Southwark mother receives £300 after authorities mishandled her complaint about her daughter’s police-advised housing moves, including beyond London. Despite the fact that social care was involved, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman discovered that Southwark
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A bingo hall in Walworth, golf simulator venue, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Peckham are among the latest planning applications filed in Southwark. Developers and residents expecting to have their plans approved soon submit dozens of fresh
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The opening of Wetherspoons’ new Southwark pub has been delayed to September, missing its original August bank holiday launch date. The Sun Wharf, the new location, will replace the old London Dungeon in the unique brick arches
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Firefighters rescued a man after a fire broke out in a maisonette on Woolstaplers Way, Bermondsey, Southwark, just after midnight on Thursday, August 7. The fire caused damage to a portion of the first floor. The London
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Southwark mum, Jade,recovering from major leg surgery is forced to carry daughter up three flights of stairs due to a broken lift in their Bermondsey flat. After being diagnosed with a medical problem two years ago,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two men were killed and two others seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Southwark. Police launched an urgent investigation into the case. Four people had been stabbed when police were called to a business location in
