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
