Planning & Development

History

Planners veto 'inappropriate' advert behind Borough war memorial

Southwark Council has rejected the latest proposal for a temporary advertising billboard on the southern facade of Town Hall Chambers in Borough High Street.

Planning & Development

Neo Bankside owners apply to change pedestrian access hours

The two public routes through the Neo Bankside development next to Tate Modern could close an hour earlier in the evening as a response to an "increase in security-related issues".

Health

Drones to shuttle medical samples between Guy's and St Thomas'

Drones carrying medical samples between Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital could soon be flying above the streets of SE1.

Bankside

Southwark Street: new office block approved

Plans for a new office block at the corner of Southwark Street and Southwark Bridge Road have been approved by Southwark councillors.

Health

Waterloo Health Centre: date set for GPs to move to Lower Marsh prefab

The Waterloo Health Centre will relocate to its temporary home on the former library site in Lower Marsh from mid-January 2024.

Transport

Old Kent Road development 'stalling' without Bakerloo extension - deputy mayor

One of Sadiq Khan's deputy mayors has warned that development of the Old Kent Road area is 'stalling' because funding has not been found for the Bakerloo line extension.

History

Hundreds of SE1 buildings added to Southwark's local list

More than 400 buildings of architectural and historical interest have been added to Southwark Council's 'local list' of notable structures that don't meet national criteria for protection.

Planning & Development

Elephant & Castle office block: Lendlease wins appeal

Proposals for an 18-storey office block at the Elephant & Castle - which could also accommodate local NHS services - have been approved on appeal by a planning inspector.

Planning & Development

Former City Hall: plans revealed for makeover

The Kuwaiti owners of the former City Hall at More London have revealed plans to extend and refurbish the riverside landmark building.

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.

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.