Cinemas
Bermondsey Square cinema could become gym or restaurant
The landords of the former Kino cinema at Bermondsey Square have applied for planning permission to allow alternative uses of the empty unit.
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.
Food & drink
Prince William Henry: Blackfriars Road pub closes for redevelopment
The Prince William Henry pub in Blackfriars Road closes this week to make way for a new office block and almshouse development.
Food & drink
The Lion & The Unicorn: Wetherspoons plans Waterloo Station pub
Waterloo Station is to gain a Wetherspoons pub, according to a licensing application lodged with Lambeth Council.
Transport
Through motor traffic banned from two South Bank streets
Experimental restrictions on the use of Upper Ground and Belvedere Road by through motor traffic have been introduced by Lambeth Council as part of the South Bank Spine Route project.
Planning & Development
Ad billboard proposed behind Borough war memorial
Plans for a temporary advertising billboard behind the war memorial in Borough High Street have been submitted to Southwark Council.
Planning & Development
South Bank comedy club is no laughing matter, say neighbours
Plans for a new comedy club on the South Bank have been approved by Southwark councillors.
Postal services
Royal Mail cuts Mandela Way opening hours by two thirds
The Royal Mail enquiry office at Mandela Way for residents and businesses in SE1 and SE16 is now open just 22 hours a week after the postal delivery firm slashed opening hours at offices across the country.
Planning & Development
Bear Lane: green light for new office block alongside rail line
Southwark councillors have approved plans for a new office block on the site of the workshop where the orb and cross for the restored Frauenkirche in Dresden were made.
Planning & Development
Minerva House: riverside offices to be extended
Plans to refurbish and extend the Minerva House office block next to Southwark Cathedral and St Mary Overie Dock have been given the green light by Southwark's planning committee.
River Thames
Six years on, still no cash for anti-terror barriers on bridges
Nearly six years after temporary barriers were installed on Thames bridges in central London in the wake of the London Bridge terrorist attack, Transport for London says it still can't afford to install permanent measures.
Planning & Development
Rockingham Street: 24-storey student block approved
Plans for a 24-storey tower of student accommodation at the corner of Rockingham Street and Tiverton Street at the Elephant & Castle have been approved by Southwark Council's planning committee.
Planning & Development
Bermondsey Yards: 11-storey block and warehouse extension approved
Plans for a major development including an 11-storey office block on Bermondsey Street and a restoration and extension of one of the last derelict warehouses in the area have been approved by Southwark councillors.
History
Cecil Belfield Clarke: Newington Causeway plaque honours Blitz GP
A pioneering black gay doctor who served the Elephant & Castle community for 45 years - including during the Blitz - has been recognised with a blue plaque at London South Bank University.
Planning & Development
Elephant & Castle: 15-storey hotel approved in St George’s Road
Plans to build a 15-storey 'lifestyle hotel' near the London College of Communication have been approved by Southwark's planning committee.
Planning & Development
Blackfriars Road: green light for updated Motel One hotel plans
Updated plans for a new hotel in Blackfriars Road have been approved by Southwark Council's planning committee.
Planning & Development
Plans for 11-storey office block next to Anchor Bankside approved
Plans for a major new riverside office block next to the Anchor Bankside pub have been approved by Southwark councillors.
