James Hatts

Transport

Case for Bakerloo line extension 'really positive' - council leader

The leader of Southwark Council says that it's a case of "when, not if" the Bakerloo line will be extended along the Old Kent Road and is upbeat about the scheme's prospects.

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.

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.