Health
Tate Modern to host pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Tate Modern is one of the venues in South East London due to host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic in July as part of a drive by local health bosses to encourage takeup of the jabs.
Politics & local government
In our politics coverage we keep an eye on Southwark Council, Lambeth Council and the Greater London Authority (Mayor and Assembly)
Health
COVID measures stepped up in Southwark and Lambeth as cases rise
Southwark and Lambeth councils have stepped up efforts to encourage COVID-19 testing and vaccinations as the number of coronavirus cases rises in both boroughs.
Planning & Development
Albert Embankment: Government vetoes fire brigade HQ development
Plans to redevelop the former London Fire Brigade headquarters on Albert Embankment have been vetoed by the Government after a public inquiry.
Transport
We’ll extend the Bakerloo line ‘when the time is right’ - Sadiq
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he remains committed to extending the Bakerloo line beyond Elephant & Castle "when the time is right".
Health
Face coverings could be reintroduced in Southwark schools
The requirement for secondary school pupils to wear face coverings could be reintroduced in Southwark if a request from the borough's director of public health is accepted by national officials.
Parliament
New boundaries for parliamentary constituencies proposed
Proposals for a revised Bermondsey & Borough parliamentary constituency - with parts of Southwark joining a new Vauxhall & Camberwell seat - have been published by the Boundary Commission for England.
Elephant & Castle
Elephant & Castle housing: campaigners lose appeal court fight
The Court of Appeal has rejected a legal challenge to the decision by Southwark Council to approve the redevelopment of the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre and London College of Communication.
Lambeth
Lambeth Labour picks Claire Holland as next council leader
Cllr Claire Holland is set to be the new leader of Lambeth Council.
Business
Planet Organic supermarket to open in Tower Bridge Road
Planet Organic is to open a supermarket in Tower Bridge Road as part of the Newham's Yard development.
Police & crime
Police turf 60 people out of rave in basement of former pub
The basement of a former pub in Lambeth Road was converted into an 'illegal nightclub' with a sound system, dancefloor, and fully stocked bar.
Transport
Westminster Bridge: green light for segregated cycle lanes
Plans to replace the temporary security barriers on Westminster Bridge with metal bollards dividing the main carriageway from new cycle lanes have been approved by councils on both sides of the river.
Lambeth
Jack Hopkins steps down as Lambeth Council leader
The leader of Lambeth Council has stepped down after just over two years in the top job.
