Evelina Children's Hospital: fire brigade issues enforcement notice

NHS bosses say they are "working at pace" to address concerns raised by the London Fire Brigade about safety at the new day treatment centre at the Evelina London Children's Hospital.

Lambeth drops plan for new council homes in Waterloo

Lambeth has effectively dropped plans for Waterloo's first new council homes in decades, with any new affordable homes on council land in Wootton Street expected to be managed instead by a housing association.

Bricklayers Arms flyover could become elevated park

Southwark Council is seeking local people's views on the future of the Bricklayers Arms gyratory, including the potential conversion of the flyover into a tree-lined park.

Last chance to comment on Tanner Street to Willow Walk cycle route plans

Southwark Council is seeking views on a new cycle route through Bermondsey, linking Cycleway 14 at Tanner Street with Cycleway 2 on Willow Walk.

Neil Coyle welcomes 'Martyn's Law' on terror attack preparedness

Bermondsey & Old Southwark MP Neil Coyle has spoken in the House of Commons in support of 'Martyn's Law', the new legislation requiring public venues to improve their preparedness for potential terrorist attacks.

Gaia: giant Earth artwork returns to Southwark Cathedral

Luke Jerram’s Gaia – a seven-metre artistic representation of the planet Earth – has returned to Southwark Cathedral as part of a programme designed to inspire visitors of all ages into positive action to protect the planet. 

Old Kent Road: 'no room' for continuous cycle lanes

Southwark Council is to ask Transport for London to reconsider plans for segregated cycle lanes on the Old Kent Road amid concerns that they would not run continuously along the full length of the road.

Tate Gallery objects to Southwark plan for Mandela Way park

The Tate Gallery has objected to Southwark Council's plan to create a new public park in the Mandela Way area, arguing that it would put priceless artworks in its collection store at risk of theft.

Old Kent Road's 'Bakerloop' bus could have tube-style interior

More details of the proposed 'Bakerloop' express bus along the Old Kent Road that will act as a prequel to the Bakerloo line extension have been revealed at a Southwark Council cabinet meeting.

"It was a pity ... but never mind" - Boris on £43m Garden Bridge:

Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson has described the cancellation of the highly controversial Garden Bridge project - which left taxpayers with a £43 million bill - as "a pity".

Gail's Bakery to open in former Southwark Fire Station

A decade after the closure of Southwark Fire Station, the former appliance bays are to become a branch of Gail's Bakery.

The Arzner: LGBTQ+ cinema proposed for Bermondsey Square

This week councillors will decide on a licence application to reopen the former cinema in Bermondsey Square as a venue with a focus on LGBTQ+ film.