Politics & local government

Politics & local government

Devon Mansions: probe into works to council flats as costs spiral by 70%

Works to council-owned blocks of flats on Tooley Street budgeted at £5.9 million ended up costing more than £10 million, a Southwark scrutiny meeting has heard.

London Fire Brigade

Fire Brigade plans move from Union Street HQ

The London Fire Brigade is making plans to leave its Union Street offices when the lease ends in 2027.

Politics & local government

Labour Party HQ moves 125 metres to Rushworth Street

As it gears up for a general election, the Labour Party last month relocated its offices from Blackfriars Road to nearby Rushworth Street.

Transport

Case for Bakerloo line extension 'really positive' - council leader

The leader of Southwark Council says that it's a case of "when, not if" the Bakerloo line will be extended along the Old Kent Road and is upbeat about the scheme's prospects.

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.

Education

'Save Kintore Way' - nursery petition presented to council

More than 1,800 people signed a petition presented to Southwark councillors on Wednesday night to object to job losses at Kintore Way Nursery in Bermondsey.

Southwark

East Street Library closes ahead of move

The public library on the corner of Old Kent Road and East Street closes its doors for the last time on Saturday as Southwark Council prepares to open the new Una Marson Library on SE17's Aylesbury Estate.

Transport

Through motor traffic banned from two South Bank streets

Experimental restrictions on the use of Upper Ground and Belvedere Road by through motor traffic have been introduced by Lambeth Council as part of the South Bank Spine Route project.

Transport

Harper Road: more crossings, wider pavements and traffic calming

Plans to make changes to Harper Road to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists are to proceed to the next stage.

Planning & Development

South Bank comedy club is no laughing matter, say neighbours

Plans for a new comedy club on the South Bank have been approved by Southwark councillors.

Planning & Development

Bear Lane: green light for new office block alongside rail line

Southwark councillors have approved plans for a new office block on the site of the workshop where the orb and cross for the restored Frauenkirche in Dresden were made.

Planning & Development

Minerva House: riverside offices to be extended

Plans to refurbish and extend the Minerva House office block next to Southwark Cathedral and St Mary Overie Dock have been given the green light by Southwark's planning committee.