15 HRS AGO - Finally....after years of campaigning, we have a date from Network Rail to make Streatham Station accessible for all. Here's a little clip just after I had received the good news. https://youtu.be/eDoo2t10q0cThe Senior Community Engagement Manager for the South East confirmed that the refurbishment work will commence in January, 2022, subject to the approval of the train operator, GTR and other planning stages. They have also confirmed that there will be lifts from street level to each platform.This is something the Green Party in Streatham have been campaigning on since 2012. There have been many promises made in the past, with the buck being passed between different levels of government but, our persistence has paid off with patience and careful negotiations with Network Rail and the community.The Access for All scheme at Streatham station will be aligned with the same delivery timescale at Tooting station.This is great news for the people of Streatham and means that we will Collapse

17 HRS AGO - A pair of 200-year-old bollards just off Southwark Bridge Road have been designated as grade II listed buildings. Collapse

09/06/2021 - Southwark Bridge displayed a special light show last weekend to mark the centenary of the river crossing's official opening by King George V and Queen Mary. Collapse

09/06/2021 - Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he remains committed to extending the Bakerloo line beyond Elephant & Castle "when the time is right". Collapse

29/05/2021 - CALL FOR ENTRIES IN CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY GARDENING, GROWING AND FOOD ACTIVISM IN LAMBETH After a year of limited access to our community spaces it is time to highlight and celebrate all the amazing growers around the borough! Incredible Edible Lambeth are excited to open the call for nominations for2021’s Blooming Lambeth Awards. There will be £150 and £75 prizes to recognise these amazing projects Nomination detailsFull details of the eight categories and how to nominate can be foundon the website●   All nominations must be received Collapse

26/05/2021 - A grade II listed phone box outside the Waterloo Action Centre in Baylis Road has sold at auction for £25,000. Collapse

19/05/2021 - Police investigating a serious assault at Tower Bridge last month have released images of two youths they wish to trace in connection with the incident. Collapse

16/05/2021 - The Government has announced that it will open a temporary jobcentre in Blackfriars Road to help Southwark locals who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic find new employment. Collapse