Politics & local government
Library of Things to open at Elephant & Castle
Plans to open a Library of Things at the Castle Centre at the Elephant & Castle - offering DIY tools and appliances for hire - have been announced by Southwark Council.
Politics & local government
In our politics coverage we keep an eye on Southwark Council, Lambeth Council and the Greater London Authority (Mayor and Assembly)
Food & drink
Police raise concerns about London Bridge Wetherspoon's
Police have raised concerns about plans for a Wetherspoon's pub at London Bridge Station, warning it would lead to a rise in disorder in an area "blighted by ... alcohol related crime" whilst the owner of another local boozer is worried it could become a "flashpoint" between rival sports fans.
Hotels
Borough High Street: green light for 'boutique hotel'
Plans to convert an empty office building in Borough High Street into a 47-bedroom 'boutique hotel' have been approved by Southwark councillors.
Waterloo
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.
Southwark
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.
Transport
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.
Police & crime
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.
Transport
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.
Parks & green spaces
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.
Transport
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.
River Thames
"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".
Arts & culture
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.
