Waterloo
'Visual clutter': another Waterloo billboard vetoed
An illuminated billboard near the Waterloo bus stops at Tenison Way can't be reinstated because it would represent "visual clutter," a Government planning inspector has ruled.
James Hatts
James co-founded the SE1 website in 1998. Nowadays he maintains a part-time local journalism role alongside a staff position at a major UK consumer advocacy website.
Old Kent Road
Bakerloo line extension 'could open in 2040'
Transport for London has published a new indicative timescale for the construction of a Bakerloo line extension from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham via the Old Kent Road.
Waterloo
Waterloo billboard 'harmful to public safety'
An illuminated digital advertising billboard next to Waterloo Station is "substantially harmful to public safety," a planning inspector has ruled.
Old Kent Road
Government kick-starts Old Kent Road development with Berkeley Homes loan
A stalled development by Berkeley Homes round the back of Asda in the Old Kent Road is to be kick-started with a loan from the Government.
Planning & Development
Berkeley Homes reveals latest Borough Triangle plans
Updated plans for 900 homes in buildings up to 44 storeys high in Newington Causeway and Borough Road have been revealed by Berkeley Homes.
Hotels
15-storey hotel at Lambeth North: developer to appeal
An eight-day inquiry is to be held into plans for an 184-bedroom hotel opposite Lambeth North tube station.
Health
NHS crisis as 20,000 patients served by GPs without buildings
More than 20,000 people now find themselves registered with North Lambeth GP practices which don't have permanent premises, as a second surgery has gone public with its search for a new building.
Planning & Development
Green light for plans to showcase Roman mausoleum and mosaics
Updated plans for the development of the Transport for London-owned land on Southwark Street - including public display of a Roman mausoleum and mosaics discovered on the site - have been approved by Southwark councillors.
Politics & local government
Tooley Street: council considers cafe conversion for closed canteen
The former staff canteen at Southwark Council's Tooley Street headquarters could be opened to the public as a cafe to help the local authority raise more revenue from the building.
Education
Bankside House: LSE plans to more than double student rooms
The London School of Economics has appointed development partners to replace its Bankside House residence next to Tate Modern with new accommodation for 2,000 students.
Transport
381 bus route: TfL cuts frequency
Transport for London has this month reduced the frequency of the 381 bus service from Waterloo to Peckham via London Bridge and Rotherhithe from six buses an hour to five.
Elephant & Castle
Elephant & Castle: boost for tube station upgrade
Transport for London says it now expects to find cash to complete the new entrance and escalator shaft at Elephant & Castle tube station.
