Rerouting the South Circular in Catford takes a small step forward
TfL responded to concerns including the impact on bus journey times and flooding risk, before plans were approved. But funding remains as far away as ever.
Transport
Deptford Church Street - Lewisham's newest cycle lane already in use
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.
Deptford High Street – hopes of pestrianisation crushed by gentrification fears
After years of consultation, the council has cancelled its proposal. The opposition campaign had a late surge, linking the plans to "accelerated gentrification".
Inclusion London calls for funding for lifts at Peckham Rye station
Plans to upgrade the station to make it accessible to disabled passengers were shelved under the government's June spending review. Peckham Rye is the busiest station in the UK without step-free access.
Bakerloo Line extension - can London "stand on its own two feet"?
After hopes of government funding were dashed, the GLA Budget and Performance committee are exploring alternative methods for funding the long-awaited Bakerloo line extension through to Lewisham and on to Hayes.
London pollution alert - ozone soars in the heat
Imperial College London air quality experts warned of high ozone levels for Tuesday 12th August, due to the effect of strong sunshine and high temperatures on London's background pollution from road traffic.
Deporting TfL staff under new visa rules “unfair and short-sighted”, warn GLA members
More than 60 London Underground staff who came to the UK on skilled worker visas could be deported after the government increased salary thresholds for visa sponsorship.