Southwark

Health

St Thomas' plans Southwark Bridge Road clinic to clear A&E space

Some outpatient clinics at St Thomas' Hospital could be relocated to Southwark Bridge Road this winter to free up space in the hospital to expand the emergency department to respond to seasonal demand.

Transport

TfL tests new real-time bus information screens on 63 route

New e-ink information screens showing real-time bus departure information are being trialled on the 63 route between King's Cross and Honor Oak via Blackfriars Bridge and Elephant & Castle.

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.

Planning & Development

Colechurch House: Foster plans for London Bridge site approved

Plans for a major development of a landmark site at the southern end of London Bridge have been approved by Southwark councillors.

Planning & Development

Pizza Hut puts Southwark ban on takeaways near schools to test

Plans for a new Pizza Hut on the walking route between Tate Modern and Southwark Station could fall foul of a council policy prohibiting new takeaways near schools.

Transport

Tooley Street temporary cycle lanes to be made permanent

Transport for London has announced that the temporary cycle lanes on Duke Street Hill and Tooley Street - introduced as part of the response to COVID-19 - will become a permanent feature.

Food & drink

Shard restaurant: nearby tower could ‘fatally undermine’ eatery

The owners of a restaurant in the Shard say that a proposed office development at the southern end of London Bridge will "significantly obscure" views and could "fatally undermine" the viability of the business.

Old Kent Road

Lidl plans expansion of Old Kent Road store

Lidl has applied to Southwark Council for planning permission to remodel and expand its store on Old Kent Road near Bricklayers Arms.

Planning & Development

Digital billboard on Blackfriars Road rail bridge vetoed

Plans by Network Rail to install a digital advertising billboard on the railway bridge above Blackfriars Road have been turned down by Southwark Council after Transport for London raised road safety concerns

Planning & Development

Hotel and offices to replace Salvation Army Elephant & Castle HQ

Plans for a 23-storey hotel on the site of the Salvation Army HQ building in Newington Causeway have been revealed.