Planning & Development
Royal Street: big development next to Archbishop's Park approved
Plans for new life sciences laboratories, offices and homes close to St Thomas' Hospital have been approved by Lambeth councillors.
Politics & local government
In our politics coverage we keep an eye on Southwark Council, Lambeth Council and the Greater London Authority (Mayor and Assembly)
Elephant & Castle
'Ayers Rock' block at Elephant Park: Mayor won’t overrule council
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's City Hall administration has decided not to overrule Southwark Council's decision to turn down Lendlease's plans for a new office block and potential health centre at Elephant & Castle.
Planning & Development
Green light for 14-storey student block off Newington Causeway
Plans for a 14-storey block of student accommodation with 219 bedrooms next to the Inner London Crown Court on Newington Causeway have been approved by Southwark Council's planning committee.
Planning & Development
Nearly 900 hotel rooms approved in two Albert Embankment towers
Plans for two new hotels on Albert Embankment with a total of nearly 900 bedrooms have been approved by Lambeth councillors.
Police & crime
Police: 24-hour off-licence 'would add to crime and disorder'
Local police have warned that the Borough High Street area "has a large problem with street drinking and alcohol abuse" and formally objected to plans for an off-licence that currently closes at 2am to be able to sell booze 24 hours a day.
Transport
Druid Street cycle lanes - council asks for comments
Six months on from the creation of a segregated cycle lane on part of Druid Street, Southwark Council is inviting local residents and businesses to comment on how well the scheme is working.
Planning & Development
Pizza Hut vetoed by council for being too close to primary school
Plans to open a Pizza Hut in Great Suffolk Street have been rejected by Southwark Council because they would breach a planning policy ban on the opening of hot food takeaways near schools.
Transport
Borough Market: plan to make Stoney Street traffic ban permanent
The pedestrianisation of the southern end of Stoney Street in Borough Market - a temporary measure since the 2017 London Bridge terrorist attack - could be made permanent under plans proposed by Southwark Council.
London Fire Brigade
Fire brigade makes third attempt at Albert Embankment development
After having two schemes knocked back at public inquiry, the London Fire Brigade's 15-year struggle to redevelop its former headquarters at Albert Embankment is entering a new phase.
Planning & Development
Elephant & Castle: office block and health centre plans rejected
Plans by Lendlease to build an 18-storey office block - including a potential new health hub - at the Elephant & Castle have been vetoed by Southwark councillors.
Planning & Development
Pizza Hut would 'detract from experience' of Tate Modern visitors
The presence of a Pizza Hut takeaway outlet on the pedestrian route from Southwark tube to Tate Modern "would detract from the viewing experience" of the former Bankside Power Station building, a firm of local architects has claimed.
Parks & green spaces
Council clears wildlife garden to deter vermin and drug users
Shrubs and undergrowth have been removed from a wildlife area in Tabard Gardens as part of a bid by Southwark Council to deter vermin and antisocial behaviour.
