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.
Southwark
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".
Business
Tapi Carpets to replace Halfords in Old Kent Road
The former Halfords store in the Old Kent Road is to become a branch of the Tapi Carpets & Floors chain.
Transport
381 bus route: TfL cuts frequency
Transport for London has this month reduced the frequency of the 381 bus service from Waterloo to Peckham via London Bridge and Rotherhithe from six buses an hour to five.
Transport
20 mph speed limit introduced on Old Kent Road
Transport for London has introduced a 20 mph speed limit on Old Kent Road, New Kent Road and Tower Bridge Road.
Business
Tower Bridge Road Co-op reopens as 'Welcome' franchise
The Co-op food store in Tower Bridge Road - which closed last year - has reopened as a franchise store linked a different part of the co-operative movement.
Health
Drones to shuttle medical samples between Guy's and St Thomas'
Drones carrying medical samples between Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital could soon be flying above the streets of SE1.
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.
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.
Health
Private equity firm set to buy SE1 NHS GP surgery from US conglomerate
Control of the Falmouth Road Surgery could soon pass from a US corporation based in St Louis, Missouri to a UK private equity firm under proposals circulated by local NHS bosses.
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.
Food & drink
Rockingham Arms reopens after £1.5m revamp
The Rockingham Arms pub at the Elephant & Castle has reopened after a £1.5 million revamp by owners JD Wetherspoon.
