Canada Water: Printworks change goes to consultation
Developers British Land and Australian Super propose a change to enlarge the cultural centre, but retaining the iconic Press Halls and Inkwell spaces.
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Aylesham Centre, Peckham: Berkeley plans dismissed on heritage grounds
Plans for redevelopment offering just 12% affordable housing have been rejected by a government planning inspector.
'Dangerous precedent' - Canada Water regeneration approved with 9% affordable housing
City Hall approved a revised planning application for the Canada Water Masterplan with only 9% affordable housing, despite opposition from Southwark council, residents and campaigners.
Old Kent Road: new link to Cycleway 62 at Ilderton Road
The new segment brings the prospect of safe cycling from Rotherhithe to Peckham a bit closer. It is surrounded by high density new development of the Old Kent Road opportunity area.
Lewisham awarded £10m to improve bus network
Lewisham, Southwark and Haringey councils were awarded up to £10m each from Transport for London's new Better Bus programme.
Canada Water: Developer requests reduction in affordable housing from 35% to 10%
British Land is developing the vast 53-acre site to become London's first new town centre in 50 years. However, there are concerns that local people are being priced out.
Southwark council announces pension fund divestment from firms supplying arms to Israel
Southwark council will withdraw its pension fund investments from companies linked to human rights abuses and the supply of arms to Israel, it confirmed on 15 September.