Lambeth
NatWest criticised for patching up Victorian bank with concrete blocks
Lambeth Council has slammed NatWest for 'unacceptable' works to the now-closed Lambeth North branch of the bank in Westminster Bridge Road.
Politics & local government
In our politics coverage we keep an eye on Southwark Council, Lambeth Council and the Greater London Authority (Mayor and Assembly)
Greater London Authority
New GLA building won't be ready when Mayor and Assembly leave City Hall
The Greater London Authority's move from City Hall to the Crystal in East London has been postponed due to delays with refurbishment and security, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands.
Lambeth
Waterloo & South Bank: plan for two-councillor ward confirmed
From next year's local elections Waterloo & South Bank will be represented at Lambeth Town Hall by two councillors rather than three under final proposals published this week by the boundary commission.
River Thames
St Saviour’s Dock footbridge closure: Thames Path diversion
The footbridge across the mouth of St Saviour's Dock is to be closed to pedestrians for a further two months this autumn, forcing Thames Path users on a lengthy inland diversion.
Hotels
Lambeth North: Point A hotel plans extension into Horse & Stables
Plans to expand the Point A budget hotel at the corner of Westminster Bridge Road and Baylis Road into the adjacent Horse & Stables pub have been submitted to Lambeth Council.
Transport
Waterloo Station: masterplan for development to be drawn up
Network Rail and Lambeth Council are teaming up to create a masterplan for the redevelopment of Waterloo Station.
Lambeth
Major office block planned for BFI IMAX site at Waterloo
Two years after Lambeth Council and TfL spent £500,000 exploring proposals to redevelop the BFI IMAX cinema site at Waterloo, the council is set to allocate a further £150,000 for a feasibility study for an 'office-led' scheme.
Food & drink
Founder's Arms: Bankside pub extension vetoed over noise fears
Plans to expand the riverside Founder's Arms pub near Tate Modern have been rejected by Southwark Council over concerns about noise nuisance to nearby residents.
Elephant & Castle
Elephant & Castle bar’s licence revoked after ‘machete’ incident
An Elephant & Castle bar and restaurant has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after being linked to a 'machete' brawl and bottle attack.
Parks & green spaces
Marlborough Sports Garden: BOST reveals plans for new building
Local residents are being invited to comment on plans by Bankside Open Spaces Trust to further develop the Marlborough Sports Garden on Union Street.
Lambeth
COVID Memorial Wall: councillors back calls to make it permanent
Lambeth councillors have unanimously endorsed a motion calling for the National Covid Memorial Wall on the Thames Path in front of St Thomas' Hospital to be made permanent.
Planning & Development
Green light for 27-storey office block by London Bridge Station
Southwark councillors have approved plans by Dutch developer EDGE to build a 27-storey office block on the site of the immigration office in St Thomas Street, next to London Bridge Station.
