Education
Bankside House: LSE plans to more than double student rooms
The London School of Economics has appointed development partners to replace its Bankside House residence next to Tate Modern with new accommodation for 2,000 students.
Politics & local government
In our politics coverage we keep an eye on Southwark Council, Lambeth Council and the Greater London Authority (Mayor and Assembly)
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".
Elephant & Castle
Elephant & Castle: boost for tube station upgrade
Transport for London says it now expects to find cash to complete the new entrance and escalator shaft at Elephant & Castle tube station.
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.
Education
Young reporter challenges council on overcrowding and repairs in BBC TV feature
A pupil at an SE1 school has challenged Southwark's leadership on overcrowding and poor repairs in council homes in the borough.
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.
City of London
Call for drone display to replace cancelled Lord Mayor’s Show fireworks
A member of the City of London's ruling body has called for the corporation to consider staging a drone display on the evening of the Lord Mayor's Show to replace the traditional fireworks that were abolished in 2017.
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.
Transport
Southwark to turn car parking spaces into bays for dockless hire bikes
21 on-street car parking spaces in SE1 are to be converted into designated bays for dockless hire bikes and scooters under plans agreed by Southwark Council this week.
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.
