South London Weekly - February 27th 2026

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By Kumail Jaffer Local Democracy Reporter

SADIQ KHAN’S Walking and Cycling Commissioner has insisted new pedicab regulations will be enforced effectively to prevent drivers working illegally and account sharing to circumvent the rules.

Stringent new laws introduced by Transport for London (TfL) this week include drivers needeing an enhanced DBS check and a full driving licence, as well as meeting strict English language requirements and passing a safety assessment from October this year. They will need to display a valid pedicab licence at all times on a road legal vehicle from February 2027.

There are concerns over whether TfL have the manpower and resources to enforce the regulations on London’s streets, however – and if they do, whether they can crack down on drivers attempting to flout the new laws.

Thomas Turrell, the transport spokesman for the CIty Hall Conservatives, warned: “This is a welcome step forward but the devil will be in the detail. How will TfL be enforcing the regulations, and can TfL cope the licencing scheme given the mess they are in taxi and private hire lisencing.

“For too long these pedicabs have blighted Central London. They have become a nuisance, and in many cases a danger. It is important that this makes a real difference and isn’t just a press release.”

“The drivers themselves will need licences, which will involve criminal records checks, as well as theory tests and English language tests,” Will Norman, who became became London’s first Walking and Cycling Commissioner in 2016, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).

“The operators themselves, as businesses, will have to hold an operator’s licence, and the vehicles will be licenced themselves with with licence plates and all the safety checks.

“All three of those will ensure that there won’t be a black market because you’ll be able to have

PEDICABS: WHAT ARE THE NEW RULES?

the operators registered, the vehicles registered and the drivers registered.”

Chris Plummer, TfL’s General Manager for Policy and Regulation, confirmed that the network had recruited additional officers directly targeted at security, policing and enforcement of pedicabs.

“The initial phases will be around encouraging compliance, letting drivers and operators and vehicle owners know that regulation is coming, enforcement will be coming, making sure they’re aware of it and really encouraging them to get ready for it,” he told the LDRS,

“When the dates come into effect, that’s when you’ll see the real strength in the enforcement of the licencing action.”

Until TfL finally received the powers to regulate the vehicles

under the Pedicabs Act 2024 passed last year by the government, drivers were often operating in a ‘Wild West’ environment, the Mayor of London has admitted, with soaring fares unregulated and no safety standards to follow.

It has taken a year, and two consultations, for TfL to get to this point, but Mr Plummer says the resulting laws speak for themselves. He added: “We wanted to take the time to make sure we got this right. We received over 10,000 responses during two consultations – we wanted to make sure the regulations were informed by a variety of views, from users to operators to residents and business owners.

“We believe these are fair and proportionate, and go a long way to tackling the issues raised.”

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Rachel Blake, the Labour MP who represents the Cities of London and Westminster, has been an ardent campaigner for the regulations to come in swiftly and effectively.

“I regret the delay in this,” she told the LDRS. “I’ve been chasing up TfL since I became an MP [in 2024].

“What we need to focus on now is that we’ve got the regulations in place, we need make sure that they’re in force so that my constituents here in the very

centre of London can enjoy their homes.

“My constituents have been waiting for these regulations for a really long time.

“They are sick of the noise that come out of pedicabs and they’re really concerned about the safety for passengers as well.

“My constituents here in the centre of London absolutely love being part of these communities but it’s really important that that happens alongside safe and clean streets and pedicab needs to obey the rules then.”

Pedicab fare caps could rise in future, Transport for London indicates

PEDICABS WILL soon be regulated – but fares could rise in future despite initially being capped by Transport for London (TfL), the Mayor of London’s Walking and Cycling Czar has admitted.

New regulations introduced this week will see the base fare for pedicab rides sit at £5, with a per minute charge of up to £1, with drivers also able to add up to £3 to the total bill for each additional passenger.

The new fares would mean that a 15-minute ride for two passengers would cost a maximum of £23 – a far cry for some exploitative fares seen in recent years on London’s streets.

TfL say that the fare caps ensure that customers “are not being charged well-documented rip-off fares” while drivers can still earn, on average, more than the London Living Wage. Officials say that these levels, combined with requirements ensuring both drivers and vehicles are licensed, will halt the current ‘wild west’ they operate in and prevent an underground black market of drivers working illegally. However, tourists and Londoners alike may only be able to enjoy the savings for a limited time as see the fare caps rise in future.

“We will cap fares – there’s so many examples that I’ve heard when speaking to members of the public and visitors to London who’ve been ripped off”, Dr Will Norman the Mayor’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).

“We have capped the fares at we think is a sensible level. Obviously, as if inflation continues to carry on [rising], then they’ll have to be looked at again in the future.”

This may mirror the current model when it comes to TfL fares on rail and tube, where, under a government funding deal, prices are set to rise by one per cent on top of inflation.

In the past, pedicab drivers have been accused of ripping off unsuspecting tourists and visitors to London due to fares being unregulated and riders being free to charge what they please.

The new rules also mean rickshaw riders will be required to pay for a licence, meet English language requirements, pass a safety test, and hold a driving theory test certificate.

On Tuesday February 17, one driver operating in Piccadilly Circus welcomed the regulations but suggested he would need more detail before getting fully on board.

“Prices aren’t fixed right now, meaning everyone charges something different,” Asad, who has been a driver for eight years, told the LDRS.

“This will help customers have trust with us. They will feel confident if the prices are fixed. “It will be good for us that the industry is regulated.

“People really enjoy the rides – they say it’s the best thing they’ve experienced in their lifetime.”

Asad added that he hopes that his bike will meet standards to avoid having to buy a new one on top of paying £114 for a driver license and £100 for a vehicle permit.

Dr Norman said the regulations would enable Londoners and visitors to enjoy the “fun” that Pedicabs provide while ensuring the experience is safe and fairly priced, as well as considerate to local residents.

He said: “They’re popular with tourists, but what we need to do is ensure that the regulations make this a safe, fair and fun way of getting around London. They’re a good part of London’s nightlife, let’s keep the good aspect of this and regulate out the bad.”

Just 43 per cent of London’s cyclists feel safe on the capital’s roads, TfL are told

By Kumail Jaffer Local Democracy Reporter

ALMOST HALF of London’s cyclists still feel unsafe on the capital’s roads despite mass investment in cycle lanes and safety measures, Transport for London (TfL) has been told.

New research shows that 43 per cent of riders in London don’t feel comfortable, despite the city’s cycling revolution in recent years. This is a higher proportion than the North West of England, where just over a third feel unsafe.

The data, obtained by law firm JMW and seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), also shows that cyclists in London face a far more complex set of challenges than those outside the capital. These include drivers of vehicles on narrow roads, the use of bus lanes creating “conflict zones” with large vehicles, unclear road markings and infrastructure, pedestrians in cycling areas and other cyclists themselves.

A little over a third – 36 per cent – of cyclists believe their local area has adequate infrastructure. This is one of the lowest confidence ratings in the UK.

As a whole, just seven per cent of London cyclists take to the road every day.

Last year TfL revealed that 1.5million cycle journeys are taking place in the capital on a daily basis, up 13 per cent since 2024 and 43 per cent since 2019.

There are now 435km of specialist cycle routes in London, where cyclists have dedicated and often uninterrupted lanes protected from traffic.

However, campaigners have warned that there is still “a long way to go” before London replicates the likes of Amsterdam.

Simon Munk of the London Cycling Campaign told the LDRS: “London is statistically very safe for cycling and as the network of safe, comfortable, direct cycle routes grows, more and a wider range of people are getting cycling. Daily cycle journeys now make up about half of all Tube journeys.

“But there’s still a long way to go to reach the potential for cycling in London, and the kind of numbers Paris and many Dutch cities do.

“That’s because London’s cycle network is still far too patchy and often too poor quality too. We need a lot more cycle tracks, junction redesigns,

crossings, routes through Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and more besides if we want far more Londoners to switch cars for cycling and eliminate fatal collisions from our roads – both of which the Mayor and TfL are committed to.”

Hina Bokhari, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on the London Assembly, said the findings “expose a serious credibility gap”.

“When nearly half of London’s cyclists feel unsafe despite billions in investment, something has gone badly wrong,” she added. “A 7 per cent daily cycling rate in a city of this size and investment isn’t a success story, it’s a failure to deliver from TfL and the Mayor.

“Until every Londoner, regardless of gender or background, can get on a bike without fear, we haven’t come close to delivering on this city’s potential.”

Green Party London Assembly Member Caroline Russell suggested that the erratic behaviour of some of London’s drivers was to blame, adding: “How people drive has a direct impact on whether others feel safe enough to get on a bike.

“Seeing drivers speeding or fiddling with their phones is frightening when

you’re on a bike or simply trying to cross the road.”

The survey also shows that just 55 per cent of London cyclists feel public bikes for hike – like Lime or Forest – are safe for general use.

Andrew Littlemore, Head of Cycling in the Personal Injury Department at JMW, added: “London has been positioned as a world leader in cycling infrastructure, with dedicated lanes, bike superhighways, and extensive public bike schemes. Yet our research shows that nearly half of London cyclists still feel unsafe.

“The concern about Lime bikes and similar schemes is particularly noteworthy. These services are designed to make cycling more accessible, but if users don’t feel safe, we need to ask whether operators and regulators are doing enough to ensure rider safety and

provide adequate training.”

A TfL spokesperson told the LDRS: “Walking and cycling infrastructure plays an important role in making our streets safer and encouraging more people to walk and cycle across London.

“We’re determined to ensure that everyone can cycle safely which is why we’re investing more than £150m this year to improve London’s roads, over half of which is invested through London’s boroughs. We have so far completed work at 46 Safer Junctions across London, including work that is due to complete in the spring at Lambeth Bridge.

“We also continue to work closely with the boroughs to expand London’s highquality Cycleways network, which now stands at 435km, up from 90km in 2016 and will be setting out plans for further investment with the boroughs in the coming weeks.

EXCLUSIVE

By Evie Flynn

A TEENAGE Millwall fan has spent his half-term sitting on more than 20,000 seats at The Den – all to raise money for the Lion’s food bank and Cancer Research.

Charlie Curtis, 14, took on his latest Millwall-themed fundraising challenge this week, giving up 17 hours over three consecutive days to sit on every seat inside the stadium.

So far he has raised nearly £5000 for two causes: The Lions’ Food Hub, a Millwall community food bank run by Kelly Webster, a former Lioness, and Chat with Chaps, a Millwall podcast that raises vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

Charlie, from Kent, completed the challenge last Friday, 20 February after a gruelling few days of early mornings, supported throughout by his mum Holly.

“I’m quite tired,” he says. “My legs and my knees are hurting and my hands are sore from flipping the chairs, but I really enjoyed it.

“The toughest part was the posh seats in the executive area because you had to sit on them all individually. On the plastic ones I could sometimes bum shuffle along.”

Charlie is not the first person to attempt the feat. He discovered that someone else completed the challenge back in 2015, when The Den had a capacity of around 18,000 seats –compared to 20,146 today.

And this is not Charlie’s first fundraising effort at The Den. In December 2024, he ran around the stadium 16 times in a ‘Santa dash’, raising £800 for Cancer Research after his dad won a battle against bowel cancer in 2023.

Charlie and his mum, who describe themselves as a “massive Millwall family”, also completed the 23-mile three peaks challenge last May, raising £2,600 and hoisting a Lions flag at the summit of each mountain.

Despite wanting to undertake his latest fundraising challenge in one go, Charlie had to complete the challenge over three days due to security reasons. His mum said that the Millwall staff thought Charlie was “nuts” and “crazy” but were all proud of him.

Kelly Webster, who has run The Lions’ Food Hub since 2021, said: “I can’t even

FLIPPING MARVELLOUS! MILLWALL LAD SITS ON EVERY SEAT IN THE DEN

put into words how grateful we are to Charlie for choosing to donate to the hub.

“For someone of his age to want to give back to the Millwall family and think of others is so selfless. You don’t find many teenagers who would do that.”

She added that the funds were vital to keeping the food hub running. The organisation relies entirely on donations and fundraising and is currently supporting around 70 families each week, with numbers steadily rising.

Britain’s ‘ugliest building’ is now getting listed status

In 2024, Charlie raised money for the food bank by organising a raffle. He stood outside The Den and asked every Millwall F.C. player to sign a ball, which his mum later sold online. All proceeds went directly to Kelly and The Lions’ Food Hub.

Kelly said: “People like Charlie are helping us to support thousands of families, most of whom are going through the toughest times of their lives.”

The other organisation benefiting from Charlie’s efforts is Chat with Chaps,

By Evie Flynn

THE SOUTHBANK Centre, which was once voted Britain’s ‘ugliest building’, has finally been granted Grade II listed status after a 35year campaign.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has ruled that the 1960s Brutalist building will be granted protected status, meaning any proposed alterations will be subject to strict heritage regulations

The Twentieth Century Society (C20) and Historic England has recommended listing the arts and cultural complex on least six occasions since 1991. However, each bid has been rejected by the Secretary of State of the day.

The listed status includes the concrete buildings spanning the Hayward Gallery, the Purcell Rooms and the Queen Elizabeth Hall, including a makeshift skatepark in its basement.

The Southbank Centre was opened by HM the Queen in 1967 as part of Britain’s post war cultural renewal. It was designed in direct contrast the

the Millwall post-match podcast offering analysis, reaction and player interviews.

The podcast donates all of its profits to charity, building up a fund each season for Cancer Research UK.

“Charlie is the epitome of what Millwall is: family and community,” Holly said. “The club doesn’t always get the best publicity, so his fundraising efforts show that the football club really cares, beyond the small snippets of bad press that you see.”

Holly was beside her son every step of

smooth Royal Festival Hall next door, which has Grade I listed status.

The Hayward Gallery, Purcell Room and Queen Elizabeth Hall were designed by the Architects’ Department of the London County Council and the design was controversial from the outset.

In 1967, The Daily Mail carried a picture of the Southbank Centre under the headline “Is this Britain’s ugliest building?”

Brutalism translates from the french phrase for ‘raw concrete’ and was a late modernist architecture that emerged during the second half of the twentieth century. Brutalist buildings fell out of fashion by the late 1970s and came under threat of demolition.

Catherine Croft, director of C20 said “The battle has been won and Brutalism has finally come of age. This is a victory over those who derided so called ‘concrete monstrosities’ and shows a mature recognition of a style where Britain led the way.

“We’re absolutely thrilled that this internationally recognised concretemasterpiece of post-war architecture

the way, providing support and words of encouragement.

“She’s really kept him going,” Kelly said after watching part of the challenge. “They live near Maidstone, so it involved Holly driving over an hour there and back each morning.”

Donate to Charlie’s JustGiving page by searching ‘Holly Curtis’.

To keep up to date with future fundraising visit Charlie’s Instagram (@charliesmillwallpage) or his X (@ northernburd).

has finally been accepted as part of our national heritage, some 35 years after the Twentieth Century Society first campaigned for the Southbank Centre to be protected.”

The building has been subject to a number of design proposals. In 1989, a scheme by Terry Farrell was launched which would have wrapped the buildings in a ‘postmodern shell’, yet this was abandoned in 1993.

In 1994, a £70 million Richard Rogers plan named ‘The Wave’ proposed a glass roof cloaking the buildings and semi-enclosing the outdoor spaces. However, this was criticised for a lack of practicality and high cost, and was also axed after it failed to receive National Lottery funding.

The Southbank Centre has also asked the government for £30 million to support improvements to its infrastructure in its 75th anniversary year. Visit the Southbank Centre: Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX www.southbankcentre.co.uk

NINETEENTH-CENTURY TOWNHOUSES IN THE ELEPHANT COULD BE RESTORED

By Issy Clarke

TWO LISTED 19th-century townhouses on Southwark Bridge Road could be restored and turned into a cafe or co-working space.

Student accommodation provider Scape, which is redeveloping the building next door into a 45-storey tower block, also plans to refurbish the two listed townhouses at 231 and 233 Southwark Bridge Road.

The developer described the buildings as being “in a poor state of repair”.

The houses - which are three and fourstoreys high respectively - are believed to date back to the early or mid-nineteenth century.

They are sandwiched between a building

belonging to Waterloo Cars minicabs and an office block, both of which will be demolished if the developer’s plans to build 800 student flats are approved by Southwark Council.

A little garden could be planted where Waterloo Cars is, while the office block will be bulldozed to make way for a 45-storey skyscraper.

The developer has asked local residents to come forward with ideas of how they would like to see the listed buildings used.

They have suggested it could become a café, co-working space or communityfocused workspace, which could stay open throughout the day and evening. A planning application is expected to be submitted some time in the spring, and if it’s approved the development could be finished by 2030.

NEW OFFICES IN THE HEART OF BUSTLING BERMONDSEY

Buses crash into Southwark Playhouse

By Evie Flynn

SIX PEOPLE were hospitalised last week (Wednesday, February 18) after two buses collided at the Elephant and Castle and one crashed into the window of Southwark Playhouse.

Emergency services were called to Newington Causeway near Elephant and Castle tube station at 08:06am.

The incident involved a 35 bus which crashed into a 333 bus that was not in service.

The 333 bus hit the front of

Southwark Playhouse, smashing the window and causing damage to the paintwork.

London Ambulance Service confirmed that they treated ten people at the scene and six people were taken to hospital. They said that none of the injuries were life threatening or life altering and no arrests have been made.

Southwark Playhouse confirmed that nobody was in the building at the time and that the theatre was open as usual that evening.

James Johnson, Strategic

Commander for London Ambulance Service, said: “We were called at 8.06am to reports of a road traffic collision in Newington Causeway, SE1.

“We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, advanced paramedics, an incident response officer and our Hazardous Area Response Team. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance. Transport for London are still investigating the cause of the crash.

Swift justice for pickpocket as Transport Police officers swoop within minutes

By Issy Clarke

A ‘PICKPOCKET’ living in Walworth who had been in the UK for just two weeks before he was caught by British Transport Police has been jailed for six months.

Daniel Maldonado Paulson, 35, a Chilean national who was living on Alvey Street in Walworth, was sentenced to six months in prison at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 13 February.

Police said he had arrived in the UK just two weeks earlier.

On February 6, officers had spotted Maldonado Paulson, 35, scouring the Piccadilly line for potential victims.

Plain-clothed officers swept in at South Kensington station after they spotted him displaying ‘behaviour typical of a professional pickpocket’.

After being stopped on the platform, Maldonado Paulson tried to flee up the escalator and was subsequently handcuffed and arrested.

He was found with a mobile phone which had been reported stolen just 20 minutes earlier and an electronic card reader, the first British Transport Police case of a pickpocket carrying such a device.

The mobile phone was returned to the victim just two hours after Maldonado Paulson took it.

BTP Detective Constable Alison Levi said: “While professional pickpockets might have their eyes on potential victims, rest assured we have our eyes trained on them, waiting for them to make a move and ready to step in.”

“We have expert, highly skilled officers with years of experience operating across the network, with eyes everywhere. They are always watching and ready to swoop just like in the case of Maldonado Paulson.

“If you spot someone acting suspiciously as you travel, please report it to us by texting 61016.”

BROCKWELL PARK SUMMER FESTIVALS SET TO GO AHEAD

Mighty Hoopla, Field Day, Cross the Tracks and City Splash are all recommended for approval

Beenie Man performs at City Splash Festival 2024

By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter

PLANS TO host a series of festival events in Brockwell Park later this summer have been recommended for approval ahead of a planning meeting this week.

Lambeth Council’s Planning Applications Committee were set to approve plans as this newspaper went to press, despite receiving more than three times the amount of objections compared to those in support.

Last year, Summer Events Ltd, the company which runs the Brockwell Live festival series that features events such as Mighty Hoopla and Field Day submitted its first ever planning application, for its 2026 programme.

Summer Events has applied for temporary planning permission so it can use just over a quarter of the park for a maximum of 32 days. The proposed event days would take place between May 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 and includes days for event set ups, show days, event de-rig and “wet weather buffer days”.

This year, Summer Events has planned five ticketed music and cultural festivals consisting of Field Day, Cross the Tracks, City Splash, and Mighty Hoopla, with the latter lasting for two days. The festivals would take place across two weekends in late May, including the May Bank Holiday. The popular Wide Awake festival is ‘taking a break for 2026’.

It is the first time a planning application has been submitted for Brockwell Live, which previously operated under permitted development rights and is different to obtaining full planning permission, which involves the consultation and views of local residents.

Last year a judge ruled in favour of a group of campaigners who argued Lambeth Council did not have the correct planning permission for previous festivals held in the park and found that parts of it were being used beyond the permitted 28 days.

After the council decided not to appeal that ruling it entered into a “new strategy” with Brockwell Live. The planning application followed, and allows locals to comment on whether the events should take place.

Residents had until December 31, 2025 to comment on the plans for the park, which saw 535 people respond to the proposals. Of these responses, 395 were objections and 127 were supporting statements. The plans also received 7 neutral comments.

Local community groups including The Brixton Society, Friends of Brockwell Park, and Protect Brockwell Park have raised several concerns over the current

proposals and have also objected to the plans.

The Brixton Society has called out the proposals for being made up “solely of paid commercial music events” with no free or family-focused activities, and that ticket prices are unaffordable for many local residents.

The group also highlighted the loss of the Lambeth Country Show, a popular and free event which has taken place in Brockwell Park since 1974, which last year the council announced would not be taking place in 2026 due to a rise in running costs.

Elsewhere, Friends of Brockwell Park argue the events actually take up around 45 per cent of accessible parkland and 60 per cent of open grassland during peak summer months which restricts public access and enjoyment especially for those who don’t have a private garden.

However, planning officers said the events take up to 26 per cent of the park

and have challenged claims of up to 60 per cent loss of grassland as they “do not correspond with the submitted plans”.

But Open Space Society has set out a similar argument to the Friends, claiming that around 50 per cent of open space is lost while the events take place.

According to Open Society, during the event period, surrounding areas also become “effectively unusable” due to disturbance and amplified noise.

The group said previous events have caused “significant and lasting damage to the ground” including waterlogging and rutting, which limit its enjoyment by the public.

Those in support of the plans argue the events provide positive wellbeing outcomes, particularly for younger residents and those who value shared communal experiences in open spaces.

Other supporters said Brockwell Park has historically hosted major events and is suitable for festivals and shows because it’s a large and well-connected urban park.

The events have also been praised bringing people together, contributing to Lambeth’s cultural identity and celebrating diversity, particularly for the LGTBQ+ community.

Planning officers have recommended that the committee grant conditional planning permission for the plans, arguing that the the cultural, social and economic public benefits of the event series carries significant weight and outweighs any heritage harm.

They went on to state that planning permission should be granted because the plans are temporary while acknowledging the role the park has historically played in hosting cultural events.

THAMESMEAD’S NEW TOWN COULD BE BLIGHTED BY ‘CRITICAL’ NOISE FROM FLIGHT PATHS

By Kumail Jaffer

Local Democracy Reporter

RESIDENTS MOVING into the estimated 15,000 homes in a brand-new town being built in Thamesmead, should be aware that they might have to content with significant aircraft noise.

New analysis has suggested that both Thamesmead here in Greenwich and Crews Hill in Enfield sit beneath flight paths from two of the capital’s major airports.

The two major developments were shortlisted by the government’s New Towns Taskforce earlier this year.

Those expecting live on a peaceful Waterfront in Thamesmead may end up facing noise levels of up to 82 decibels (dBA) between 3am and 10pm, the same as a diesel lorry, according to My Flight Path, an aviation impact analysis service.

“Thamesmead sits beneath converging flight paths from both London City Airport and Heathrow approach routes,” the report, seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), states.

“With London City planning to extend operating hours and Heathrow’s third runway approved at £49 billion, aircraft movements over Greenwich will significantly increase.”

The same analysis found those in Crews Hill won’t be that much better off, with future residents facing noise levels of up to 77 dBA, the same as a washing machine.

This is due to the planned New Town sitting below the flight paths for Stansted and Luton airport – both of which are set to expand further, sending more planes over north London between 5am and 1am.

The World Health Organisation states that aircraft noise above 45 dBA at night causes sleep disturbance and increases risks of cardiovascular disease.

Based on research showing that

property values decrease by 0.5-0.6 per cent for every decibel of aircraft noise above this threshold, a typical £420,000 home in Thamesmead could lose up to £84,000 in value, and up to £73,500 in Crews Hill.

Jono Oates, Co-Founder of My Flight Path, told the LDRS: “Crews Hills location makes it among the worst of all New Towns sites. At 77 dBA, outdoor conversation becomes difficult, children’s learning is impaired, and sleep disruption is virtually guaranteed during flight operations.

“While planners focus on transport links, schools, and ground infrastructure, aircraft noise exposure has received minimal attention in public consultations or environmental assessments.

“This isn’t about stopping development – it’s about being honest with Enfield residents about what they’ll face. For Enfield, this is one of the largest developments by home numbers, meaning the financial impact is enormous: up to £1.85 billion in lost property value.

“That’s wealth that should stay in North London families’ pockets.”

Last week a member of the New Towns Taskforce told the London Assembly that Crews Hill and Thamesmead, if successful, could “show the way” for other sites in London to be developed.

The London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee is currently investigating how the two New Towns will best fit in London and what their impact will be on the capital.

Andrew Boff, a Conservative Assembly Member who sits on the cross-party committee, told the LDRS:

“Whilst we’re pleased that new homes are to be built for Londoners at a time when the Mayor is falling short of his responsibilities, we want to be sure that any new housing is of good quality, in appropriate areas, and will support existing developments.

“That the New Town at Thamesmead will suffer from high volumes and loss

of property value is something which needs to be taken into account before any new homeowners are miss-sold properties and end up trapped in a town they can’t escape.”

new homes – will be significantly affected by aircraft noise, with the worst-off being Leeds South Bank. Only the planned 10,000 home regeneration in Plymouth will be unaffected.

EXCLUSIVE

By Simon Greaves and Issy Clarke

A DETOX unit at St Thomas’s which has treated more than 1,000 homeless patients for alcohol and drug addiction will close at the end of March, despite being the only NHS initiative of its kind in London.

Staff at the hospital were informed two weeks before Christmas that funding was being withdrawn from the specialist team based at the detox unit at St Thomas’s Hospital from 31 March.

The unit opened in 2021 as part of the Mayor of London’s drive to eradicate homelessness from the capital’s streets and has successfully treated more than 1,000 patients for addiction.

The declared objective was “to save the lives of some of the city’s most vulnerable people and provide them with an avenue off the streets for good”.

The project was led by Public Health London in partnership with the Greater London Authority, Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust, and the 32 borough councils, after funding was awarded by central government with the unit then being commissioned by the City of London.

However a memo circulated before Christmas informed staff that the hospital had “been notified by the City of London (our commissioner) that funding for the Addiction Clinical Care Suite will cease from 31 March 2026.

“We are aware that community substance misuse teams were informed of this development by the Office of Health Inequalities and Disparities, and that this information may already have filtered through to you given your close working relationships.

“In recognition of the outstanding work undertaken by the team and the excellent outcomes achieved for patients, Trust senior management have worked extensively to explore alternative options to sustain the service. Unfortunately, in the current challenging financial climate, this has not been possible.”

Neither the City of London corporation nor the government department appeared willing to take responsibility for the closure when the News reached out for comment.

We initially approached the hospital trust but were directed to the City of London Corporation, the local authority responsible for commissioning the service.

However a spokesperson for the City of London Corporation declined to comment, directing us instead to the Department of Health and Social Care.

But in a statement, a spokesperson from the government department appeared to deflect responsibility for the closure back onto the local authority: “The government is committed to ensuring that all those with a drug or alcohol problem can access the help and support they need.

“We are investing £3.4 billion over the next three years in drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery services. Local authorities are responsible for commissioning these services according to local need, and this funding can be used to provide inpatient detox services.

“We are working to secure sustainable long-term inpatient detox provision in London. Local authorities are using established services outside inner London to ensure patients

HOSPITAL UNIT WHICH TREATS HOMELESS PATIENTS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION WILL CLOSE NEXT MONTH

continue to receive care, during the commissioning period for this.”

When the service was opened, Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital said it would “plug a known gap in treatment facilities for homeless people dealing with serious alcohol and substance dependence.”

With the average age of a London rough sleeper at 44, the government noted four years ago that the burden on the NHS linked to substance misuse was increasing.

Over ten years, the rate of alcoholrelated admissions for mental and behavioural disorders in London had increased from 295 per 100,000 hospital admissions to 425 per 100,000 in 2018/2019.

The service was funded through a combination of grants from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and local authority treatment budgets with patient referrals from across London’s boroughs.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said at the time the unit opened:

“The window for helping those with addictions can often be incredibly small and ensuring immediate access to appropriate detoxification and

treatment can be life changing.

“The health issues experienced by people who are homeless are often complex and entrenched, there are no quick fixes. Therefore, it is vital we continue to invest in addiction support and substance misuse therapies to address these life-threatening health inequalities.”

The Conservative government at the time said: “As well as supporting

people who sleep rough to safely withdraw from alcohol and drugs as part of the first steps in a treatment journey, the service will also provide peer support, groups, and activities alongside a range of other initiatives focusing on stopping smoking, healthy eating, essential screening, vaccinations and mental wellbeing.

“It includes a holistic support programme, with access to

psychiatrists and psychologists to help patients begin a recovery from life on the streets and harmful substance use. The intention is to meet immediate needs while providing opportunities for long term change, contributing to ending rough sleeping and tackling entrenched health inequalities.”

MP Eddie Hughes, Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing during Boris Johnson’s premiership, said then:

“We know that one of the many issues facing rough sleepers, or those at risk of homelessness, is drug or alcohol misuse and the crippling effect this can have on people’s lives. The detox unit at St Thomas’ Hospital will offer transformative care to rough sleepers in London suffering from addiction, to ensure some of London’s most vulnerable people get the help they need.”

Since 2021 more than 1,000 patients have been treated for substance addiction by specialist staff trained in dealing with the multiple challenges of all types of dependency and recovery. The closure risks meaning that homeless people needing specialist help will be left on the streets without support.

Editorial - page 17

By Issy Clarke

A 19-YEAR-OLD from Deptford has been handed a life prison sentence after he was convicted of murdering a man following a dispute over a stolen bike, before fleeing to Nigeria.

Jackson Uwagboe was given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 10 February, after he was convicted of murdering 21-year-old Robert Robinson in Deptford in June 2024.

A co-defendant, Eromosele Omoluogbe, 24, from New Cross, was convicted earlier this month of perverting the course of justice.

He booked Uwagboe a plane ticket for Nigeria and drove him to Heathrow airport. He will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on a date to be fixed.

Uwagboe is the third man who has been convicted of Robert’s murder; two teenagers, Ryan Wedderburn, 18, and Kirk Harris, 19, were convicted of Robert’s murder at the Old Bailey in May last year. They received life sentences and were ordered to serve minimum terms of 23 years and 22 years and nine months respectively.

Police pieced together hundreds of hours of CCTV, phone records, bank account details and DNA to build the case which led to the conviction.

THE INVESTIGATION

Police were called at about 10:35pm on the night of Thursday, 6 June 2024 to reports of a stabbing in Carteret Way, Deptford.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended but despite their best efforts the victim, later identified as Robert, sadly died at the scene. He had suffered 12 serious stab wounds,

Teen gets life term after murdering Robert Robinson over stolen bicycle dispute before fleeing to Nigeria

including defensive injuries indicating he tried to protect himself from the blows.

The jury heard that earlier that day, Uwagboe had robbed a 17-year-old boy of his bicycle and phone on Deptford High Street in Deptford.

Robert was part of a group that went to the home of Uwagboe’s associate, Ryan Wedderburn, in Windlass Place, Deptford, hoping they would find the bicycle and the thief.

When there was no answer at the flat, the group left the property. Some members of the group then allegedly damaged two cars belonging to the Wedderburn family.

A short time later, Uwagboe left the

property in Windlass Place with friends Ryan Wedderburn and Kirk Harris. All three were armed with machetes.

They walked to nearby Carteret Way, where Robert, one of his friends and their mother, spotted the group and ran away.

The mother was on the phone to 999 at the time, reporting the earlier bike robbery. Robert was chased and overpowered by the group. He was stabbed at least 12 times and, despite the efforts of paramedics, died at the scene.

All three of the killers fled the scene.

Using extensive phone records, detectives were able to show that Omoluogbe was in contact with his friend, Uwagboe, in the

hours after the murder. He bought a plane ticket to Lagos, Nigeria, for £1,129.89 on Friday, 7 June 2024. Omoluogbe and his brother took Uwagboe to Heathrow the following day.

Uwagboe returned to the UK on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, when he was arrested at Gatwick Airport on suspicion of murder.

Detectives built a strong case against the men, watching hundreds of hours of CCTV, sifting through phone records from over a dozen different suspects and witnesses, and analysing bank records to piece together their movements.

DNA analysis helped link a knife found in the wake of the murder to Kirk Harris, who

was convicted of murder last year. Another knife was recovered from the Thames months after the killing, but could be linked to another one of the killers – Ryan Wedderburn – through CCTV.

Following the verdicts, Detective Inspector Neil Tovey, who led the investigation, said: “Today’s verdict brings justice for Robert Robinson and his family. Robert was subjected to a brutal and sustained attack by a group of men armed with knives. He was unarmed, already wounded, and on the ground when Uwagboe attacked him. His claims of selfdefence were entirely without foundation.

“I again want to pay tribute to the Robinson family, who have shown immense dignity throughout this process. Through two trials they were forced to endure hearing those responsible attempt to excuse the inexcusable, and Uwagboe’s decision to flee the country significantly prolonged their search for justice and meant they were put through the pain through two trials.

“The conviction of Omoluogbe for perverting the course of justice reflects the seriousness of assisting a murderer to evade arrest. Anyone who chooses to help violent offenders avoid accountability is complicit in the harm caused and can expect to face the full force of the law.

“This outcome is the result of the relentless work of my officers and analyst, who reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, phone data and spoke to dozens of witnesses to build a compelling case. While homicide levels in London are falling, knife crime remains a profound concern for us and our communities. This investigation demonstrates our absolute determination to pursue offenders wherever they go and to hold them accountable for their actions.”

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By Charlotte Lillywhite Local Democracy Reporter

NEIGHBOURS OF a former South London gasholders say plans to redevelop the site with towers up to 16 storeys tall would cause a “nightmare” for the area.

Gas firm SGN and developer Berkeley Homes have submitted plans to demolish three gasholders in Motspur Park for five apartment blocks with 586 homes.

The towers would range from eight to 16 storeys tall and include 175 affordable homes. Berkeley has been working on the plans since 2017 with SGN, which owns the site, and they have submitted a formal application to Kingston and Merton councils to carry out the works.

The proposals have attracted fierce opposition from residents, who said the buildings would be too high, going against local policy, overlook people’s homes and change the character of the area forever. They said the scheme was too dense, given the area’s limited access to public transport and other services, with existing infrastructure unable to cope with such an influx of people.

The site is designated as Metropolitan Open Land (MOL), which means it should be protected from “inappropriate development”.

Neighbours told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) they felt approving the scheme would set a dangerous precedent allowing other major developments on protected land. They said it threatened wildlife on the site, including peregrine falcons, bats, newts and slow worms.

Locals also raised concerns about data used to support the scheme in planning documents, as they claimed biodiversity baselines were taken after some trees were cleared from the site in 2022 to help justify it. They felt the plans failed to demonstrate the “very special circumstances” required to build on MOL.

A Berkeley spokesperson told the LDRS the site would be opened up for the community to enjoy for the first time in over a century, which they described as the original purpose of MOL.

Planning documents argued the site was previously developed brownfield land and that while the scheme would result in a “marked change” to the openness of the MOL, this would not be substantial.

Kirstie Wilkins, who lives next to the site, told the LDRS the area would be put under too much strain by the dense development as it was already congested, particularly along Green Lane, and services were overstretched. She said trains and buses would struggle to accommodate many more residents as they were limited, packed and often delayed.

Kirstie was among locals to raise concerns about the digging up of contaminated land during construction, as she claimed information had not been provided on how this would be managed safely in application documents.

She said: “Obviously there’s going to be a development built there… it’s a prime spot of land because it’s right next to the train station, you’ve got your own access, it just needs to be reduced in size. That’s all we’re asking at this stage.

“The density of the build is just too much for the area. Infrastructure isn’t going to cope, just getting about

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isn’t going to cope. It’s going to be a nightmare.”

The Berkeley spokesperson told the LDRS the scheme proposed a limited number of car parking spaces to encourage residents to use other transport. They said daily car ownership was no longer essential for many people, who were increasingly seeking more affordable, accessible and sustainable options.

Objectors said the proposed density might suit Central London but not the Zone 4 area, and it was inappropriate to rely so heavily on a single scheme to address Kingston’s housing shortfalls. They said a smaller development should be designed, with further homes distributed across other sites in the borough.

Barry Magee, another neighbour of the site, said the area had the lowest public transport accessibility level (PTAL) rating of zero to one and could not support a development of such scale. “This is basically a Zone 1 [or] 2 development, whacked in the middle of a forest,” he said.

Barry said proposals to provide 89 car parking spaces were unrealistically low for Zone 4, as residents relied on their cars, and would lead to overspill parking on already congested local streets.

The dad said a new road proposed to run behind existing homes to access the development meant people would be able to look directly into their bathrooms and children’s bedrooms, leading to further loss of privacy.

Barry’s letter to Kingston Council opposing the plans also said: “The additional vehicle movements generated by the development will further strain local road capacity, leading to delays and increased safety risks for both drivers and pedestrians.”

It added: “In the planning statement there is significant commentary on the shortfall in housing currently being

provided, however this should not mean the one site is overly relied upon to correct this shortfall.”

Terry Paton, who lives nearby, told the LDRS he had spent years speaking to residents about the potential impacts of the development, whose concerns included its scale, congestion, parking pressures and local services’ ability to cope.

He raised concerns about how the application had been handled so far, as he said SGN and Berkeley’s consultation had “asked specific questions to make it difficult to actually give your own views.”

Terry said he was also worried the planning balance would be unfairly tilted in favour of the development as Kingston could not demonstrate a fiveyear housing supply.

He said: “Whilst I appreciate the need for homes, this whole development is out of character for this suburban area, currently made up of two-storey family homes. The sheer scale and density should be a reason to turn this scheme down, and something more appropriate considered.”

The three gasholders were built in 1924, 1932 and 1954 and were used to store gas for distribution until they were replaced by modern methods of gas storage. They have stood redundant since 2007 and were decommissioned by Ofgem in 2012.

The Berkeley spokesperson said the scheme would deliver 586 new homes, including 175 affordable homes, to help tackle England’s major housing crisis.

The spokesperson said: “For the first time in over a century, this closed-off site will be opened up for the community to enjoy, which was the original purpose of Metropolitan Open Land. Our regeneration plans will deliver a vibrant mix of market and affordable homes, new job opportunities and welcoming public

spaces set within the woodlands.

“At the core of this transformation is a new pedestrian route through the site, reconnecting surrounding neighbourhoods to Motspur Park’s high street and its train station.

“We’re committed to creating a landscape where nature can thrive. We will regrade, replant, and rewild Beverley Brook – restoring it as a vibrant ecological corridor through the site. Over 200 new trees will be planted, contributing to a biodiversity net gain of over 25 per cent, ensuring that the natural environment is not only protected but significantly improved.

“Innovative sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), including permeable paving and swales manage rainwater naturally and reducing run off by 50 per cent.”

Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields would receive £400,000 investment under the plans, which could include a new multi-use games area, play equipment, trees and woodland trails.

The spokesperson said: “Socioeconomic assessments submitted with the planning application indicate that local schools

and GP practices can accommodate the needs of the development at present. Regardless, significant CIL & Section 106 contributions will also be available to upgrade local infrastructure services.”

They added: “Contributions to the boroughs will improve sustainable travel infrastructure to encourage further non-car travel by new residents. To support this approach, a comprehensive package of sustainable transport measures is proposed as part of the scheme – improved accessibility to Motspur Park station, safe and secure cycle parking, exploring expanding e-bike hire within and through the site and the provision of vouchers to residents of the proposed development to support bus and/or cycle use, removing barriers to accessing sustainable transport options.”

Identical planning applications have been submitted to Kingston and Merton councils as the site spans both boroughs, although most of it sits in Kingston. People can still comment on the plans on Kingston’s website. The councils will each make a decision on the application in due course.

NEW ADDINGTON RESIDENTS SAYS IT’S LIKE LOCKDOWN AGAIN WITH TRAVEL DISRUPTION

By Harrison Galliven

Local Democracy Reporter

A CROYDON MP has written to Transport for London (TfL) bosses after weeks of mounting travel disruption in New Addington, with some residents saying ‘poor’ replacement services have left them in ‘lockdown’.

Changes to the area’s main bus route have compounded the sense of isolation across the community on the outskirts of London.

New Addington is already grappling with major roadworks along Lodge Lane and is now in the second week of a tram suspension, removing a key route into Croydon and the rest of Greater London. Kent Gate Way has also been closed for road works between Addington Interchange and Gravel Hill, adding further pressure to journeys in and out of the estate.

Last week the 64 bus route — the main link between Croydon town centre and New Addington — has been terminating at Gravel Hill, leaving residents stranded and requiring many to walk the steep remaining stretch into the estate. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands that some residents are now offering lifts to elderly and vulnerable residents who require lifts down Lodge Lane into Croydon.

TfL’s bus replacement services were badly affected earlier in the week by a ruptured water main on their diversion route on Upper Shirley Road. This disruption prevented them from serving the tram stops at Gravel Hill and Lloyd Park.

New Addington is home to more than 20,000 residents in the far south of the borough. Many do not have access to a car and rely on public transport to reach shops, hospitals, and other services in central Croydon.

Local resident Lesley Fordham, who has a disability, told the LDRS that the combined impact of the works was forcing her into “lockdown, far worse than in March 2020.” Others have taken to social media to express their frustration, with resident Tonia Donovan commenting: “It’s totally out of order, creating bedlam everywhere.”

Earlier this month, New Addington resident Tay told the LDRS: “Whenever there are roadworks or TfL disruptions it reminds me of how poorly connected New Addington is to Croydon and the rest of London.”

FLY-TIPPERS COULD NOW BE NAMED ON A ‘WALL OF SHAME’

By Frankie Hills

FLY-TIPPING IS COSTING the public purse half a million a year, says one South London council, as it announces a new ‘wall of shame’ of offenders and urges the public to report illegally dumped rubbish.

Last year, more than 2,000 incidents of fly-tipping were investigated by the Lambeth Council, costing the local authority a staggering £500,000. In a statement published this month the council also reminded residents that fly-tipping carries serious consequences, with perpetrators facing up to a £50,000 fine and in the worst cases, even prison time, and warned it will also introduce a ‘wall of shame’ of law breakers.

Residents were also reminded that there are several affordable means through which residents can dispose

of unwanted and bulky items, such as furniture and appliances.

The local authority is also to encourage residents to donate unwanted items to charity, rather than simply disposing of them. Its partnership with Emmaus also means residents can have reusable items collected from their homes for a low fixed fee, making the process much easier and more cost-effective than risking a fine.

Speaking on the issue, Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, said: “I want to thank the majority of Lambeth residents who care for their area, care for their neighbours and legally dispose of their unwanted goods and waste.

“I also want to condemn those who fly tip our streets, wasting public money and selfishly disrespecting

In response, Natasha Irons, Labour MP for Croydon East (pictured), has written to Mark Davis, General Manager for London Trams at TfL, raising concerns about the adequacy of replacement services during the ongoing engineering works.

In her letter, the MP wrote: “While my constituents fully recognise the necessity of maintenance works to ensure the long-term reliability and safety of the (tram) network, they are experiencing significant disruption due to the limited and often unreliable replacement transport options

currently in place.

“I have received repeated reports of infrequent shuttle services, overcrowding at peak times, poor timetable communication, and a lack of clear information both at stops and online. For many, these issues have resulted in missed appointments, longer and more complicated journeys, and considerable inconvenience.

“It is essential that TfL ensures adequate capacity, timely updates, and clear route information so that passengers can travel with confidence throughout the closure period. My

constituents deserve a replacement service that meets basic expectations for reliability, accessibility, and clarity.”

She added: “Given the scale of the disruption caused by the planned works, I would have expected a more robust and passenger-focused replacement service to be provided.”

She has asked TfL to explain how replacement services were planned and assessed, what steps are being taken to improve reliability and capacity, and whether additional measures will be introduced.

No trams are currently running between East Croydon and New Addington until Wednesday, February 25, as part of a partial closure east of East Croydon station. This closure is so TfL can carry out essential track works. When approached for comment, TfL’s Mark Davis, told the LDRS: “We know how important a reliable tram service is for our customers, and we invest millions every year to keep the network safe and running well. Sometimes that means closing parts of the tramway so we can carry out essential upgrades, but we always work to keep disruption to a minimum, with engineers often working around the clock to complete vital work, and scheduling these activities in quieter school holiday periods.

“We’re sorry for the recent issues with the rail replacement bus service during the closure east of East Croydon. The sudden, emergency closure of Upper Shirley Road on Sunday, due to a burst water main, blocked part of the planned bus route and meant we couldn’t serve Coombe Lane and Lloyd Park tram stops as intended.

“Our teams moved quickly to introduce a shuttle between East Croydon and Gravel Hill to maintain connections, and this will remain in place until the emergency works are lifted. We appreciate our customers’ patience while we work hard to keep them moving.”

their area with their anti-social behaviour.

“The council works to clear fly tipping as quickly as possible, and encourages local people to report incidents, because we want to support

pleasant neighbourhoods. But that means we are wasting money on people who have broken the law.

“We want to work with our communities to turn this around and ensure our street cleaning services

can best serve our much-loved borough.” Report fly tipping and Find out about bulky waste collections and how to dispose of other items omn Lambeth Council’s website.

what’s on

ROBERT O.N. Torto was born in Paddington, to parents of the Windrush Generation. Mum worked in the NHS and Dad drove for a living, but when the 1981 race riots swept the nation, and a house nearby to theirs was firebombed, they decided to leave the country they had given their lives to and return to Jamaica, writes Michael Holland...

It wasn’t until Robert became a young man that he returned to the land where he was born. He found the welcome was not as warm as he had hoped after being interrogated for five hours when he landed at Heathrow; a young innocent whose only crime was being Black.

Robert immediately began work in the West End with a cousin and once he had settled in he began studying Electrical Engineering at Lambeth College before going on to do a degree at Kingston University in Civil Engineering, a job he has been doing ever since he graduated.

As well as private organisations, Robert has worked for Southwark Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith and Fulham, Brent, Wandsworth and Merton councils, much of the time designing road layouts, and, more importantly to this young man with a strong interest in Sustainable Travel, cycle lanes to get the non-polluters around the city quickly and safely. ‘You can see the work that I’ve put my stamp on in many places,’ he says proudly. And cycling is something that Robert does on a daily basis, so he often pedals along routes that he designed.

But these days, Robert does not go out on any old bike; he sits atop a pennyfarthing for his trips around the streets of London, where he has become rather well known. And he dresses accordingly: tweeds from another era that suit the cycle he rides, with a camera attached to the bike to catch all the interactions with people who want to talk to him.

I asked how he got into riding one of those ancient contraptions, and it all began when he became a Marshall for the annual Tweed Run, an event for cyclists to dress up and cycle around the

Rasta Rolla Rolling Into Peckham

‘English gent with an African flair’ writes Black history book for children

capital, showing off their classy clobber and their bicycles. At this point, Robert was already a ‘snazzy dresser’ but not a cyclist who took part in the yearly gatherings.

‘My dress style,’ he reveals, ‘came from my Great-grandfather, Assistant Treasurer for West Africa, James Godfrey Tetteh O’Baka Torto, Esq, MBE OBE - the first Black African to

be awarded both an MBE and OBE by George VI - and my mother, who was a fashion designer between shifts on the wards and being a teacher.’

Robert wears traditional tweeds but accessorised with a brightly coloured bow tie or long, vibrant socks that catch the eye. He calls his style, English gent with an African flair.

At one of the Tweed Runs - ‘A

Metropolitan Cycle Ride With a Bit of Style’ - a woman insisted he had a go on her penny-farthing. Needless to say, he agreed, and with one thing leading to another, and one or two tumbles, Robert eventually acquired his own penny-farthing bike, and his first major ride with that beast beneath him was from Stratford to Buckingham Palace. He also took the opportunity

to create an alter ego and change his name to Rasta Rolla. In that guise, he now regularly posts his rides on social media under that new snazzy name to fit his outfits and outlook on life. This genial gentleman then told me the story of when his beloved pennyfarthing was stolen and had him trailing the thief and his bike across SW London. With the aid of his followers on social media, various shops’ CCTV, and guys on street corners who were sympathetic to his plight, he garnered enough information to confront the crook on his own front door and get his precious wheels returned. A tale that got him in the papers and on the Jeremy Vine radio show, himself a keen cyclist.

Rasta Rolla has always been interested in Black history and always knew he wanted children to learn more because it was never taught in schools. Between engineering contracts, he found the time to write his first book on Black history for children. He decided to write his books about British Black heroes in rhyme to make them more interesting for children, ‘in the style of Benjamin Zephania’, he says, ‘with a touch of Julia Donaldson and Dr Seuss.’

‘Walter Tull is Never Dull’ is the latest in Rasta Rolla’s series of ‘Brief Histories of Black British Brilliance’ books, after already writing The Many Milestones of Claudia Jones, Diane Abbott Beat The Ballot, and Words of Fire From Benjamin Zephania (still a work in progress). The well-dressed author is currently trying to get his books into all schools and council libraries.

Rasta Rolla, the Pan-Africanist, Sustainable Travel Expert, and PennyFarthing enthusiast, will be talking about his life, his work, his writing, and riding at the Copleston Centre, Copleston Church, Copleston Road, SE15 4AN, on Wednesday 4th March at 2pm. (£4 donation suggested)

If you want to attend, contact ann@coplestoncentre.org.uk. The book can be bought from

Grindr Mom is good at keeping secrets

GERALD ARMIN, who opened this wonderful theatre in 2010 with Jessica Martin in a one-woman show, now deftly directs Jessica in Ronnie Larson’s play about a mother coming to terms with her son coming out as gay; not good when you are an ultrareligious Mormon, writes Michael Holland.

From a comfy seat with only a side table, lamp, and family photos in the spotlight, Mom first talks to her God, then to us the audience, and at other times converses with Siri and Alexa as she seeks assistance setting up an account on the dating app in the play’s title.

The first half is spent giving us the family backstory: two miscarriages before her ‘beautiful’ son comes along; a Trump-voting husband with ‘anger issues’, the secrets she has to keep: she voted Democrat but told her husband otherwise; plus the truth she has to keep from her husband, such as their son being gay.

I couldn’t work out if this was an antireligion play, anti-smartphone, or anti-gay, because there was evidence for all three. But with this sweet Mom taking us into her confidence, the predominantly gay and, probably, atheist crowd were not offended. Alas, for an anti-religion work there was not enough mocking of the church other than the stupidity of Mom blaming her God for the life plan he had mapped out for her, when she had prayed for a heterosexual, Republican baby and he gave her a gay, Democrat, atheist (‘Maybe agnostic on a good day’, she says).

I was hoping she would come to her senses and question her beliefs but instead she joined Grindr under the pseudonym ‘Pepsi Guzzzler’ to see how her son met the love of his life. ‘That’s not a dating site like Christian Singles,’ Mom tells us, shocked with what she’d seen on her phone. It was the terminology that sent her skedaddling to Alexa for help, which created some good laughs.

It was when she began using the app to nosily see who was around for some action while queueing at the checkout that I felt uncomfortable. When she could see the men getting closer as the app told her their distance away, and were with their families, she messaged back that she would tell their wives, or ask ‘What about your children?’ Their business was not hers to judge. Her morality was skewed by religion. This worsened when she logged on from the back of the church in the middle of service and threatened to out those she recognised by their distance from her. She kept their secrets.

Yes, Grindr Mom highlights the hypocrisy of religion, but also the brainwashing their followers are put through.

Billed as a comedy, the jokes did not come fast and furious but in a way that made Jessica Martin’s character seem very naïve rather than someone with a sense of humour. I was laughing at her and not with her, while at the same time being

very impressed with her performance and the script. It’s because I feel so strongly about the subject that I wanted the writer to choose a side. I wanted Mom to see the wickedness of religion and ask questions. I wanted her to be bold and brash, and deliver those punchlines like a Bitch who was going to get revenge for a wasted life living in the shadow of bad men. But no, we got mild-mannered Mom, never wanting to upset the apple cart. And keeping those secrets shut away is my only gripe.

At least she loved her son, no matter that her church didn’t, nor the boy’s father if they ever told him the truth. But she was good at keeping secrets.

I came away feeling something, and that is precisely what theatre is supposed to do.

Waterloo East Theatre, Brad Street, London, SE1 8TN until 1st March. Booking and full details: https://www.waterlooeast.co.uk/

CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AT THE ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH

Royal Museums Greenwich are hosting a series of events throughout March to mark to contributions and resilience of historical women.

WOMEN’S HISTORY TOURS AT THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY:

A tour of the Royal Observatory showcasing the contributions women have made to astronomy since the Observatory was founded 350 years ago. Attendees will learn about the fi rst woman to be paid for atronomical work, known as the ‘Greenwich Time Lady’ and fi gures like the pioneering solar photographer, Annie Maunder.

Date: Various dates throughout March

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Location: Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, London SE10 8XJ

Price: Free but ticket required

Book here: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/nationalmaritime-museum-queens-house/womens-history-month

Take part in an immersive murder mystery night in the astounding Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College on Friday 6 March.

Assemble your team of detectives, explore their historic buildings at nighttime, and interrogate suspects to piece together the scattered clues before the time is up. Teams get 90 minutes to interrogate and investigate. The evening will take place in the grand Painted Hall which was designed by Sir James Thornill and painted between 1707 and 1726. Recommended age 16 and above.

Date: Friday 6 March

Time: 19:00 AND 20:30

Location: Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN

Price: £35 standard and £28 concessions Book here: https://ornc.org/whats-on/murder-mystery/

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DANCE AT THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM:

The National Maritime Museum are hosting an afternoon of dance to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March. The event will take place on the Ocean Map and features a diverse line-up of dance forms from around the world. It aims to be a memorable celebration of womanhood, cultural heritage and women’s relationships to the sea.

Date: Sunday 8 March

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Location: National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF, UK

Price: £5 per adult

Book here: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritimemuseum/dancefest-international-womens-day

Downham Heath and Leisure Centre near Catford is hosting a free author event on World Book Day (Thursday 5 March). Children and families are invited to wear their best World Book Day costumes and discover new ways of reading. There will be also be a guest author who will be running an event from 16:00 - 17:00 in the upstairs library. There will be book-related crafts and a selection of graphic novels, picture books, dyselxia friendly books and audiobooks to borrow. You can also exchange your World Book Day token for your choice of free WBD books as Downham Library becomes a pop-up book exchange from 12 February to 14 March. If you don’t have a token, you can ask the library staff for one.

Date: Thursday 5 March

Time: 15:30 - 18:00 (author event is 16:00 - 17:00)

Location: Downham Health and Leisure Centre, 7-9 Moorside Rd, Bromley BR1 5EP

Price: Free

Spontaneous Productions Theatre Company are bringing a musical version of Thumbelina to the stage in Sydenham across four weekends in March. The adaptation follows the world’s smallest superhero as she uses her superpowers to confront the villainous Spider-Queen who is menacing the forest. Her faithful sidekick Buzz-Bee will be by her side as she faces the challenge. Spontaneous Productions Theatre Company are kicking off their Spring 2026 season with this production, featuring songs and music familiar to

lovers of the superhero franchises. Suitable for all ages.

Date: every Saturday and Sunday from 7 March - 29 March

Time: 14:30 and 16:00

Location: Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, SE26 5QX

Price: £10 adults, £5 children

Book here: https://spontaneousproductions.co.uk/ thumbelina-march-2026/

Youngsters Shine at Half Term Football Camp

More than 80 local children enjoyed an action packed February half term as Ballers Academy delivered a vibrant football camp at Peter Hills School in Rotherhithe.

Across the week, youngsters aged 6 to 13 took part in a fun filled holiday camp packed with exciting games, small sided matches and a variety of football challenges designed to keep them active and smiling throughout the break. Led by Ballers Academy’s qualified coaches, the sessions focused on enjoyment, teamwork and building confidence in a safe and inclusive environment.

The camp gave budding footballers the chance to develop their skills, whether they were new to the game or already playing for local grassroots teams. Each day included ball mastery activities, shooting challenges and friendly competitions, ensuring every child had plenty of touches on the ball and opportunities to express themselves.

The atmosphere across the week was positive and energetic, with laughter echoing around the pitch. Friendship groups grew naturally, with

youngsters from different schools connecting through their shared love of football. Mixed team activities helped participants build communication skills and form new bonds that will last beyond the holidays.

As part of Ballers Academy’s growing partnerships, children were also excited to receive drinks through the organisation’s link with Prime Hydration. The added boost and take-home drinks were popular, helping to keep participants refreshed throughout the camp.

By the end of the week, more than 80 young people had not only stayed active during the holidays but had also created lasting memories in a supportive community setting. The February half term camp once again demonstrated the positive impact of local sport in bringing young people together in Rotherhithe.

Southwark Pensioners’ Centre –

At a pivotal moment for our organisation, Southwark Pensioners’ Centre (SPC) are looking to recruit new trustees to help make a lasting positive impact as we move into this new phase in a specially designed building.

You will provide SPC essential leadership at this exciting and crucial time.

We are particularly keen to recruit trustees with professional or board level experience in: Finance and accountancy / Communications Marketing / Legal

We welcome applicants with a range of lived experience, backgrounds and experiences and aim to maintain a diverse Board of Trustees, one which is representative of the diverse communities we support.

Please send a full CV and two page cover letter, by Feb 27th setting out your relevant skills and experience and why you are interested recruitment@southwarkpensioners.org.uk

If you’d like an informal chat or further information, please contact our Chair Charlie Smith (Charlie.smith@southwark.gov.uk) or Gill Henderson (gillhenderson@talktalk.net).

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Memorial

Lindfield

Margaret Joan (Peggy Ashley)

Devoted wife, Mother and Grandmother Called to rest on 24th February 2012 Always in our hearts Jeanette, John, Julian, Beverley Laura, Jessica, Samuel and Sister Monica XXXXXXX

To place a funeral annoucement, birthday, death notice, birth, anniversary or memorial in the paper, please email katie@cm-media.co.uk and she will price it up for you.

Announcements must be placed by 4pm on the Tuesday before that week’s publication

katie@cm-media.co.uk

Deadline - 12pm on Monday 9th March

ALAN CHARLES SLINGSBY

Deceased

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 14 Walkerscroft Mead, London, SE21 8LJ, who died on 28/01/2026, must send written details to the address below by 28/04/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified.

Anthony Gold, Cottons Centre, London, SE1 2QG. Ref: MRS0001-00012

PAUL

BRIAN COLES

Deceased

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 3 Dalyell Road, London, SW9 9SD, who died on 14/08/2025, must send written details to the address below by 28/04/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified.

Druces LLP, London Wall, London, EC2M 5PS.

Ref: JAM/COL100.001

DEREK STANTON WELLS Deceased Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of Time Court,Woodland Terrace, London, SE7 8EX, who died on 12/08/2024, must send written details to the address below by 28/04/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified. Gillian Perry c/o Taylor & Emmet LLP, 20 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP. Ref: JLH212159

ROBERT

RAYMOND SMITH

Deceased

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of Riverlee Nursing Home, John Penn Street, London, SE13 7NJ, who died on 19/12/2022, must send written details to the address below by 28/04/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified.

Gillian Perry c/o Taylor & Emmet LLP, 20 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP. Ref: JLH212710 LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM School Streets

The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (School Streets) (No.3) Traffic Order 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Council of the London Borough of Lewisham on 27 February 2026 made the above Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended). The Order will come into force on 3 March 2026.

PTO 1051

1. The general effect of the Order will be to make permanent the following experimental measures as imposed by “The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (School Streets) (No.5) Experimental Traffic Order 2024”:- (a) introduce new ‘pedestrian and cycle zones’ to restrict vehicle access in the vicinity of, comprising the roads or parts of roads listed in column (2) of Schedule 1 to this Notice. These pedestrian and cycle zones will operate at the times listed in column (3) of Schedule 1 and with permits identified in column (4) and (5) to this Notic; and (b) revoke the Orders as specified above.

2. All motor vehicles except exempt vehicles will be restricted from entering each pedestrian and cycle zone during their hours of operation. Any vehicle that is already within a pedestrian and cycle zone prior to its commencement of operation will be permitted to leave.

3. A pack of documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order may be inspected between 9am-5pm Mondays to Fridays at the office of the London Borough of Lewisham, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU. Please go to the security office at the rear of the building and request a pack of documents for ‘PTO-1051’. Alternatively, the Order and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order can be obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@ lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference ‘PTO-1051’.

4. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Orders or of any of their provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the 1984 Act, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order was made, apply for the purpose to the High Court. SCHEDULE 1 – PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ZONES (1) Pedestrian and cycle zone (2) Affected Streets (3) Hours of operation (4) Permit eligibility(5) Permit identifier

1. ST MARY’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

2. ST MARGARET’S LEE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

ROMBOROUGH WAY, between the south-eastern kerb-line of Lewisham High Street and the western kerb-line of Guyscliff Road.

LEE CHURCH STREET, between the northern kerb-line of Lee High Road and the southern kerb-line of Boone Street. DACRE PARK, between the southern kerb-line of Boone Street and the northern kerb-line of Lee High Road.

Dated 27th February 2026.

to Friday 8.10 am to 9.10 am, 2.40 pm to 3.40 pm

to

8.30 am to 9.20 am, 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Nos. 1-58 (evens) Lee Church Street Nos. 207-231 (odds) Lee High Road Nos. 1-9 Boone Street Nos. 2-192 (evens)

Dacre Park Nos. 1-47 (odds) Dacre Park Nos. 2-12a Boones Road flats (Boone Street) SS37

Zahur Khan – Director of Public Realm, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

LICENSING ACT 2003

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

Vijay Arora has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a Premises Licence, in respect of the following premises: Zakurah, 40-42 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UR which would authorise the following licensable activities: a) Plays b) Films c) Indoor sporting events d) Boxing or Wrestling e) Live music f) Recorded music g) Performance of dance h) Anything of a similar description falling under music or dance i) Provision of late night refreshments j) Supply of alcohol

The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth Town Hall, Basement Room B08 & B09, 1 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW, or via the licensing authority’s website, at www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing

A responsible authority or any other person may make representation to the licensing authority in respect of this application.

Representations must be made in writing, either by post to the above address, or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk and must be received no later than 23/03/2026

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for that offence shall not exceed level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000).

LICENSING ACT 2003

APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE

Take notice that I/we: Craft 26 Ltd have made an application to Lewisham Council acting as the Licensing Authority, for a Full variation of a premises licence in respect of 26B Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW

The details of the application are as follows: Amendment of hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises: 09:00 –23:00 Monday – Sunday, change of layout & associated plan, change of premises name.

The application and the Licensing Authority’s public register can be inspected at: Lewisham Council, Safer Communities Service, Licensing Authority, 4th Floor Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, SE6 4RU by appointment between Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) and between the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00 pm; or at www.lewisham.gov.uk

The last date by which responsible authorities or other persons may make representations to the Licensing Authority in relation to this application is: 23rd March 2026

Any representations must be made in writing to the above address or by emailing licensing@lewisham.gov.uk

It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application

Notice of application for the variation of a Premises Licence.

Notice is hereby given that Lisa Ross has applied to Richmond Council for a variation of a premises licence at OSO Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, London SW13 0LF.

The application seeks to vary the licence as follows:

• To amend a condition on the existing licence to permit up to 300 persons on the premises; and

• To vary the Sunday start time for plays from 14:00 to 09:00.

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 18 March, 2026 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk

The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.richmond.gov.uk

It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council is considering applications as set out below under the following categories

ADV = ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

FUL = FULL PLANNING PERMISSION

G24 = PRIOR APPROVAL TELECOMS

LB = LISTED BUILDING CONSENT

P3MA = PRIOR APPROVAL P3MA

VOC = VARIATION OF CONDITIONS

Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO

Box 734, Winchester SO23 5DG. Any comments made are open to inspection by the public and in the event of an appeal may be referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Confidential comments cannot be taken into account in determining an application.

Application plans can be viewed online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/searchplanningapps – search using the reference number at the end of each application listing.

79 Midmoor Road London SW12 0ES Like-for-like reconstruction of boundary wall for maintenance and repair purposes.

26/00010/FUL

Arches 9 And 10 Miles Street London SW8 1RZ Installation of new windows and doors to the front elevation, two illuminated fascia signs and an extractor fan to the rear.

(Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 25/03321/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03898/FUL)

(Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 25/03321/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03898/FUL) 25/03321/ADV

239 Cavendish Road London Lambeth SW12 0BP Erection of a single storey ground floor side extension with a courtyard. 26/00371/FUL

18 Cardigan Street London SE11 5PE Replacement of existing single-glazed timber windows throughout with new slimline heritage timber windows. Repair and replacement of asphalt flat roof.

(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/03577/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03576/FUL) 25/03577/LB

28 Methley Street London SE11 4AJ Erection of a first and second floor rear extension over the existing outrigger. (To Flat A) 26/00436/FUL

Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate 11 Lyham Road London SW2 5DZ Installation of a 20m monopole with a headframe, supporting 3 no. antennas, 1 no. transmission dish along with 3 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. electric meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto including 12 no. Remote Radio Units and a 2m palisade fence. 26/00448/G24

220 Brixton Hill London Lambeth SW2 1HE Application for Prior Approval for the change of use of the ground floor office space (Class E) to 1 flat (Class C3) . 26/00462/P3MA

71 Clapham Common South Side London Lambeth SW4 9DA Installation of low-level timber planter-style boundary treatments and reconfiguration of the external seating area associated with the existing restaurant (Use Class E).

The proposal includes revised layout of outdoor seating within the applicant?s leasehold area and the installation of timber planters 700mm in height with integrated planting.

No change of use is proposed. The works relate solely to external seating and boundary treatment alterations. 26/00401/FUL 58, 60 & 62 Knatchbull Road London SE5 9QY Replacement of the existing wooden fence, spanning the front of three adjacent properties (58, 60 and 62 Knatchbull Road), with 120cm high Victorian style, black wrought iron railings set in a stone plinth. 26/00202/FUL

Outside 76 Upper Ground London Display of 2 x internally illuminated digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit. 26/00320/ADV

12 St Martin's Road London SW9 0SW Replacement of all existing windows with new slim-line double glazed white timber sliding sash windows, with three casement windows to the rear elevation only. Replacement of two existing front elevation doors with new timber doors with a black painted finish. Replacement of rear door with a double glazed white PVCu door. 26/00435/FUL

47 Lancaster Avenue London SE27 9EL Excavation and lowering of the existing cellar floor to provide a habitable basement, including formation of a front lightwell with metal grille; erection of a rear ground floor extension with steel canopy and glazing; alterations to rear and side doors and windows; and other associated works. 26/00476/FUL

510 Brixton Road London SW9 8EN Removal of condition 9 (opening hours) of planning permission ref. 21/02258/FUL (Change of use of the ground and basement floors from retail (Class E) to adult gaming centre (Sui Generis) with shopfront alterations and associated works.) granted on 26/04/2022.

Removal sought: Removal of condition 9 to allow the Adult Gaming Centre to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 26/00480/VOC

506 - 508 Brixton Road London SW9 8EN Temporary display of decorative scaffold shroud wrap poster measuring 5.7 x 9.3 metres, including 4 overhead lightings.

26/00473/ADV

496 - 498 Brixton Road London SW9 8EQ Temporary display of externally illuminated decorative shroud wrap measuring 9m x 4.9m. 26/00474/ADV

34 Roupell Street London SE1 8TB Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/01646/FUL (Demolition of existing side and lean-to roof rear extensions. Erection of single storey ground floor side extension and lean-to roof rear extension. Reroof rear boundary shed) granted on 11.08.2025.

Variation sought: Amend the profile of the garden end of the new side extension as shown on revised drawings submitted with this application. 26/00490/VOC

34 Roupell Street London SE1 8TB Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/01647/LB (Demolition of existing side and lean-to roof rear extensions. Erection of single storey ground floor side extension and lean-to roof rear extension. Reroof rear boundary shed. Removal of internal walls to ground floor rear) granted on 11.08.2025.

Variation sought: Amend the profile of the garden end of the new side extension as shown on revised drawings submitted with this application. 26/00595/VOC

30 Crescent Grove London SW4 7AH Conversion of 2 flats into single dwelling. Internal works to include removal of internal modern door and internal partition, modern kitchen, alongside fire safety measures including over-boarding to the stairwell ceiling and rear of the ground floor door.

(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/00430/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/00429/FUL) 26/00430/LB

26 Holmewood Road London SW2 3RR Erection of a single storey ground floor side infill extension; replacement and enlargement of existing ground floor rear window. 26/00545/FUL

Dated this Friday 27/02/2026

Rob Bristow Director - Planning, Transport & Sustainability Climate and Inclusive Growth Directorate

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS –ST MARY’S GARDENS AND BISHOP’S TERRACE

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to carry out water mains replacement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding, waiting, including waiting for the purpose of loading and unloading a vehicle or parking in those lengths of St Mary’s Gardens and Bishop’s Terrace:

(a) Phase one:

St Mary’s Gardens, the northernmost north-west to southeast arm between outside No. 15 St Mary’s Gardens, and its junction with the north-east to south-west arm of St Mary’s Gardens.

(b) Phase two:

St Mary’s Gardens, the northernmost north-west to southeast arm between outside No. 3 St Mary’s Gardens and outside No. 15 St Mary’s Gardens.

(c) Phase three: St Mary’s Gardens, the northernmost north-west to southeast arm between outside No. 3 St Mary’s Gardens and its junction with Bishop’s Terrace; and Bishop’s Terrace, at its junction with St Mary’s Gardens

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles and pedestrians would be available via St Mary’s Gardens (southernmost north-west to south-east arm), St Mary’s Gardens (north-east to south-west arm), St Mary’s Walk, Walcot Square and Bishop’s Terrace, and vice versa.

3. The Order would come into force on 2 March 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 6 months, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner.

Dated 27 February 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS –SALAMANCA STREET

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable works to the railway bridge, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Salamanca Street which lies between its junctions with Salamanca Place and Randall Road.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via: (a) Salamanca Street, Albert Embankment slip road (between Black Prince Road and Albert Embankment), Timworth Street, Vauxhall Walk, Glasshouse Walk, Tyers Street, Black Prince Road, Vauxhall Walk and Salamanca Street, or Albert Embankment, and via (b) Salamanca Street, Vauxhall Walk, Tinworth Street, Albert Embankment, Black Prince Road, Albert Embankment slip road (between Black Prince Road and Albert Embankment) and Salamanca Street.

3. The Order would come into force on 17 March 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of one month, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take 10 nights (01:00 to 04:00) to complete.

Dated 27 February 2026 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – ELLISON ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to carry out facilitate water mains repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order, the effect of which would be to:

(a) temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding, waiting, including waiting for the purpose of loading and unloading a vehicle or parking in those lengths of Ellison Road, between its junction with Greyhound Lane and outside the common boundary of Nos. 6 and 8 Ellison Road.

(b) temporarily prohibit vehicles for waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading the vehicle) in that length of Rosendale Road which lies between outside the common boundary of Nos. 6 and 8 Ellison Road and outside the common boundary of Nos. 14 and 16 Ellison Road.

(c) temporarily suspend the one-way traffic system in Ellison Road between its junction with Kempshott Road and outside the common boundary of Nos. 6 and 8 Ellison Road.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Ellison Road, Kempshott Road, Tankerville Road and Greyhound Lane.

3. The restrictions specified in paragraph 1 would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.

4. The Order would come into force on 16 March 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of one month, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take 4 days to complete.

Dated 27 February 2026 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS –DUMBARTON ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable water main repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Dumbarton Road which lies between its junction with Lyham Road and outside the eastern boundary wall of No. 269 Lyham Road.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Lyham Road, New Park Road, Doverfield Road and Dumbarton Road, and vice versa.

3. The Order would come into force on 17 March 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of one month, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take 2 days to complete.

Dated 27 February 2026 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – LEIGHAM VALE

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable water pipe inspection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Leigham Vale which lies between its junction with Knollys Road and outside the south-eastern boundary wall of No. 8 Leigham Vale.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Leigham Vale, Norwood Road, York Hill and Knollys Road, and vice versa.

3. The Order would come into force on 17 March 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of one month, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take 2 nights (22:00 to 05:00) to complete.

Dated 27 February 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

PROVIDE SHARED ELECTRIC SCOOTER AND DOCKLESS CYCLE HIRE PARKING PLACES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE BOROUGH

(This notice is about proposals to introduce parking places for the leaving of hired electric scooters or dockless cycles in various locations across the Borough. In areas subject to parking controls, this would involve the removal of existing permit or charged for parking spaces to accommodate the new electric scooter and dockless cycle hire parking places. Objections or other comments may be made – see paragraph 6).

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth proposes to make The Lambeth (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. **) Order 202* and The Lambeth (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. **) Order 202* under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

2. The general effect of the Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions Order would be to:

(a) revoke free parking places in the lengths of Brockwell Park Gardens, Sandell Street and Valentia Place specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(b) revoke restrictions on waiting, including for the purpose of loading and unloading, in the lengths of Elm Park and Tinworth Street specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(c) prohibit waiting “At Any Time”, including for the purpose of loading and unloading in that length of Selsdon Road that lies on the north-east side, from a point 2.80 metres north west of the north western kerb-line of Wolfington Road to a point 4.80 metres north-west of that kerb-line;

(d) designate dockless parking places for hired electric scooters or cycles in the lengths of streets specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(e) provide that the parking places would operate “At Any Time”.

3. The general effect of the Charged-For Parking Places Order would be to:

(a) revoke Charged-For Parking Places in the lengths of streets specified in Schedule 2 to this Notice;

(b) revoke Permit Parking Places for holders of:

(1) “AR” permits in the length of Caldecot Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(2) “BB”, “BIB”, “BIR” or “BR” permits in the lengths Angell Road, Arlingford Road, Barrington Road, Brighton Terrace, Combermere Road, Concannon Road, Crownstone Road, Ferndale Road, Hubert Grove, Kellett Road, Kepler Road, Loughborough Park, Pope’s Road, Rattray Road, Rushcroft Road, Saltoun Road, Somerleyton Road, Tasman Road, Trinity Gardens, Willington Road or Wiltshire Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(3) “CB” or “CR” permits in the lengths of Clapham Crescent, Clapham Manor Street, Grafton Square, Haselrigge Road, Holwood Place, Nelsons Row, The Pavement, Victoria Rise or Voltaire Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(4) “DR” permits in the length of Wingford Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(5) “EB” or “ER” permits in the lengths of Hayter Road or Mandrell Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(6) “FB” or “FR” permits in the lengths of Somers Place specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(7) “GB” or “GR” permits in the lengths of Blairderry Road, Criffel Avenue, Montrell Road, or Telford Avenue specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(8) “HB” or “HR” permits in the lengths of Harpenden Road, Maley Avenue or St Faith's Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(9) “IB” or “IR” permits in the lengths of Abbotswood Road, Broadlands Avenue or Woodbourne Avenue specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(10) “KB”, “KR”, “KS”, “KSB” or “KSR” permits in the lengths of Bondway, Elias Place, Hackford Road, Hillyard Street, Jonathan Street, Kennings Way, Meadow Place, Miles Street, Milverton Street, Monkton Street, Montford Place, Newport Street, Prima Road, Renfrew Road, Southey Road or Stannary Street specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(11) “LB” or “LR” permits in the lengths of Atkins Road, Caldervale Road, Cautley Avenue, Clarence Avenue, Klea Avenue, Lessar Avenue, Narbonne Avenue, Park Hill or Shandon Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(12) “MB” or MR” permits in the length of Wavertree Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(13) “NB” or “NR” permits in the lengths of Ferndene Road, Finsen Road or Kestrel Avenue specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(14) “OB” or “OR” permits in the length of Conyer’s Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(15) “PR” permits in th”e length of Spenser Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(16) “QR” permits in the lengths of Athlone Road or Leander Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(17) “RB” permits in the length of Pentney Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice; (18) “RR” permits in the lengths of Haverhill Road, Hydethorpe Road, Pentney Road or Weir Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice; (19) “SB” or “SR” permits in the lengths of Albion Avenue, Binfield Road, Burnley Road, Cowthorpe Road, Gauden Road, Groveway, Guildford Road, Ingleborough Street, Lansdowne Way, Lendal Terrace, Stirling Road, Studley Road, Thorncroft Street, Thorparch Road or Walberswick Street specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice;

(20) “SWR” permits in the lengths of Leigham Avenue or Oakdale Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice; (21) “VB” or “VR” permits in the lengths of Akerman Road, Cormont Road, Cowley Road, Crawshay Road or Flodden Road specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice; (22) “WB” or “WR” permits in the lengths of Cornwall Road, Cosser Street, Frazier Street, Hatfields, Morley Street, Royal Street, The Cut or Webber Street specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice.

4. If you have any enquiries about this matter, please send them by email to: e-scootertrial@lambeth.gov.uk.

5. A copy of each of the Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available for inspection online at: https://consultation.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays), until the Orders cease to have effect. To arrange an inspection please email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk.

6. All objections and other representations relating to the proposed Orders must be made in writing and all objections must specify the grounds on which they are made (quoting reference: 185 Dockless Parking Places - Phase 5), and can be made using our consultation portal at https://consultation.appyway.com/lambeth or sent by post to, Lambeth Council, Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), PO Box 80771, London SW2 9QQ or by email TMOReps@lambeth.gov.uk within 21 days from the date on which this Notice is published. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.

Dated 27 February 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network

Manager

SCHEDULE 1

Abbotswood Road, the south-west side, opposite Nos. 45 and 47; Akerman Road, the south-east side, adjacent the rear of Saint Gabriel’s Manor, No. 25 Calais Gate; Albion Avenue, the south-west side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 22 Harcourt House; Angell Road, the north-east side, opposite No. 74 Angell Road; Arlingford Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 38 Brixton Water Lane; Athlone Road, the south side, adjacent No. 64 Tulse Hill; Atkins Road, the south side, opposite No. 33 Atkins Road; Barrington Road, the north-west side, adjacent No. 9 Featley Road; Beechdale Road, the north side, adjacent Nos. 10 – 21 Raleigh Gardens; Binfield Road, the south-west side, adjacent 1 to 70 Squires Court; Blairderry Road, the west side, adjacent No. 12 Sternhold Avenue; Bondway, the west side, adjacent No. 69a; Brighton Terrace, the north side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 17 Neilson Terry Court; Brighton Terrace, the north side, adjacent Nos. 13 to 30 Pavilion Mansions; Broadlands Avenue, the north side, adjacent No. 36 Streatham High Road; Brockwell Park Gardens, the north side, opposite Nos. 48 and 49 Brockwell Park Gardens; Burnley Road, the south-east side, adjacent No. 43 Stockwell Road; Caldecot Road, the south-west side, adjacent Nos. 61 to 63 Coldharbour Lane; Caldervale Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 96 Abbeville Road; Cautley Avenue, the south-west side, adjacent No. 79 Clapham Common South Side; Clapham Crescent, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 24 William Bonney Estate; Clapham Manor Street, the west side, adjacent No. 83 Larkhall Rise; Clarence Avenue, the north-west side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 52 Barnsbury House; Clitheroe Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 315 Clapham Road; Combermere Road, the north-west side, opposite Nos. 19 and 20 Combermere Road; Concannon Road, the east side, adjacent No. 66 Acre Road; Conyer’s Road, the west side, opposite No. 43d; Cormont Road, the south-west side, adjacent St Gabriels Manor; Cornwall Road, the south-west side, adjacent the Union Jack Club; Cosser Street, the south side, opposite No. 53 Hercules Road; Cowley Road, the east side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 30 Stodmarsh House; Cowthorpe Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 55a Thorparch Road; Crawshay Road, the north side, opposite Nos. 1 to 18, No. 10 Eythorne Road; Criffel Avenue, the south side, adjacent No. 13 Killieser Avenue; Crownstone Road, the south side, adjacent Nos. 109-141; Elder Road, the south-west side, adjacent 1 to 18 No. 82 Elder Road; Elias Place, the north-east side, opposite Nos. 11 to 20; Elm Park, the south-west side, opposite Brixton Hill Methodist Church; Fairmount Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 5 Raleigh Gardens; Ferndale Road, the south side, opposite Nos. 230 and 232; Ferndene Road, the north side, opposite No. 160 Denmark Hill; Finsen Road, the south-east side, opposite The Vicarage, No. 1 Finsen Road; Flodden Road, the north-west side, adjacent No. 228 Camberwell New Road; Frazier Street, the south-west side, adjacent Matheson Lang House; Gauden Road, the south-west side, adjacent No. 41 Larkhall Rise; Gipsy Road, the south side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 16 Astley House, Gipsy Road; Grafton Square, the north-east side, opposite Nos. 47 to 50; Grantham Road, the south-west side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 80 Arden House; Groveway, the south-east side, adjacent No. 194 Brixton Road; Guildford Road, the west side, adjacent No. 90 Lansdowne Way; Hackford Road, the west side, opposite No. 1 to 6 Latona Court; Harpenden Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 52 York Hill; Haselrigge Road, the south-east side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 9; Hatfields, the west side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 22 Block G and Nos. 1 to 22 Block I Peabody Estate; Haverhill Road, the east side, adjacent No. 25 Emmanuel Road; Hayter Road, the south-west side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 12 and 14 to 88 No. 12a Brixton Hill; Hill House Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 245 Valley Road; Hilldown Road, the south-east side, opposite Nos. 1 to 9 Douglas Robinson Court, Streatham High Road; Hillyard Street, the south side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 14, No. 27 Hillyard Street; Holwood Place, the north-west side, adjacent Nos. 52/53 and 54/55 Carfax Place; Hubert Grove, the north-west side, adjacent No. 30 Hubert Grove; Hydethorpe Road, the north-west side, adjacent Nos. 32 to 36 Primrose Court, Hydethorpe Road; Ingleborough Street, the east side, adjacent Slade Gardens; Ivymount Road, the west side, adjacent No. 50 Glennie Road; Jonathan Street, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 18 Burchell House; Kellett Road, the north side, adjacent No. 17 Effra Road; Kennings Way, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 14 Carrick Court, Kennington Park Road; Kepler Road, the north side, opposite the junction with Linom Road; Kestrel Avenue, the south-west side, adjacent No. 78 Herne Hill; Klea Avenue, the south-east side, adjacent No. 1a Klea Avenue; Knollys Road, the north-west side, outside No. 63 Knollys Road; Lansdowne Way, the south side, adjacent The Lodge, Lansdowne Way; Leander Road, the north-west side, adjacent No. 77 Elm Park; Leigham Avenue, the north side, adjacent No. 63 Leigham Court Road; Lendal Terrace, the south-west side, opposite No. 1; Lessar Avenue, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 82 to 84 Clapham Common South Side; Loughborough Park, the south-east side, opposite Nos. 166 to 194; Maley Avenue, the south side, opposite Nos. 2 and 3; Mandrell Road, the south side, adjacent Nos. 63 and 63a Lyham Road; Meadow Place, the north side, adjacent No. 109 South Lambeth Road; Miles Street, the north side, opposite Keybridge Tower, No. 3 Exchange Gardens; Milverton Street, the south-east side, adjacent No. 363a Gateway House, Kennington Road; Monkton Street, the south-east side, adjacent Lambeth Community Care Centre; Montford Place, the west side, adjacent No. 247 Kennington Lane; Montford Place, the north-west side, opposite No. 1a; Montrell Road, the west side, opposite No. 11a Streatham Place; Morley Street, the north-west side, adjacent London Ambulance Headquarters; Narbonne Avenue, the south-west side, adjacent No. 2b; Nelsons Row, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 33 to 47; Newport Street, the south-east side, adjacent Nos. 23- 25 Lupino Court, Lambeth Walk; Oakdale Road, the north side opposite No. 48; Park Hill, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 71 and 73; Pentney Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 36 Hydethorpe Road; Pope’s Road, the west side, adjacent International House; Prima Road, the north side, adjacent Kingfisher Playground; Rattray Road, the south-west side, adjacent No. 37 Kellett Road; Renfrew Road, the north-east side adjacent No. 43; Royal Street, the south-west side, adjacent The Peter Ward Hostel; Rushcroft Road, the west side, adjacent No. 409 Coldharbour Lane; Saltoun Road, the north-west side, opposite Nos. 2a and 2b; Sandell Street, the north-west side, opposite the Union Jack Club; Selsdon Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 86 Wolfington Road; Shandon Road, the south-west side, adjacent No. 26 Abbeville Road; Somerleyton Road, the north-east side, opposite Brixton House, No. 385 Coldharbour Lane; Somers Place, the north-east side, adjacent No. 3 Somers Place; Southey Road, the north side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 12 Apollo Court; Spenser Road, the south-east side, adjacent Cavendish House, Dulwich Road; St Faith’s Road, the south-west side, opposite Nos. 23 and 24; St Julian’s Farm Road, the north side, adjacent No. 289 Leigham Court Road; Stannary Street, the south-east side, adjacent No. 3 Ravensdon Street; Stirling Road, the south-west side, adjacent No. 331 Clapham Road; Streatham Common South, the south-east side, outside the Rookery Café; Studley Road, the south-west side, opposite Nos. 1 to 15 Parker Court; Studley Road, the north-west side, adjacent the Stockwell Centre, No. 1 Studley Road; Tasman Road, the south-west side, opposite No. 50 Tasman Road; Telford Avenue, the north side, adjacent No. 1 Kirkstall Road; The Cut, the south-east side, adjacent Nos. 83 to 101; The Pavement, the south-west side, opposite 1 to 40 Trinity Court; Thorncroft Street, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 40 Temple Court; Thorparch Road, the south-west side, opposite No. 76; Tinworth Street, the south side, adjacent Nos. 8 and 10; Trinity Gardens, the west side, adjacent No. 34 Acre Lane; Upper Ground, the south-east side, adjacent Nos. 99 and 100; Valentia Place, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 20 to 23; Victoria Rise, the west side, adjacent No. 38 Clapham Common North Side; Voltaire Road, the south-west side, adjacent No. 23 Voltaire Road; Walberswick Street, the south side, adjacent No. 141 South Lambeth Road; Wavertree Road, the south side, opposite 33 to 81 Corner Fielde; Webber Street, the south-west side, opposite Nos. 6/8 Webber Street; Weir Road, the north-west side, opposite Nos. 184/186; Willington Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 70 Landor Road; Wiltshire Road, the northwest side, opposite 1 to 6 Albertina House, No. 25 Gresham Road; Wingford Road, the west side, adjacent No. 56 Thornbury Road; Woodbourne Avenue, the south side, adjacent No. 1 Fisher’s Close.

SCHEDULE 2

Abbotswood Road, the south-west side, opposite Nos. 45 and 47; Albion Avenue, the south-west side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 22 Harcourt House; Angell Road, the north-east side, opposite No. 74 Angell Road; Barrington Road, the north-west side, adjacent No. 9 Featley Road; Beechdale Road, the north side, adjacent Nos. 10 – 21 Raleigh Gardens; Binfield Road, the south-west side, adjacent 1 to 70 Squires Court; Blairderry Road, the west side, adjacent No. 12 Sternhold Avenue; Bondway, the west side, adjacent No. 69a; Brighton Terrace, the north side, adjacent 13 to 30 Pavilion Mansions; Broadlands Avenue, the north side, adjacent No. 36 Streatham High Road; Burnley Road, the south-east side, adjacent No. 43 Stockwell Road; Cautley Avenue, the south-west side, adjacent No. 79 Clapham Common South Side; Clitheroe Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 315 Clapham Road; Concannon Road, the east side, adjacent No. 66 Acre Road; Conyer’s Road, the west side, opposite No. 43d Cormont Road, the south-west side, adjacent St Gabriels Manor; Cowley Road, the east side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 30 Stodmarsh House; Cowthorpe Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 55a Thorparch Road; Criffel Avenue, the south side, adjacent No. 13 Killieser Avenue; Fairmount Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 5 Raleigh Gardens; Ferndale Road, the south side, opposite Nos. 230 and 232; Ferndene Road, the north side, opposite No. 160 Denmark Hill; Finsen Road, the south-east side, opposite The Vicarage, No. 1 Finsen Road; Flodden Road, the north-west side, adjacent No. 228 Camberwell New Road; Gauden Road, the south-west side, adjacent No. 41 Larkhall Rise; Grantham Road, the south-west side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 80 Arden House; Groveway, the south-east side, adjacent No. 194 Brixton Road; Guildford Road, the west side, adjacent No. 90 Lansdowne Way; Harpenden Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 52 York Hill; Hayter Road, the south-west side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 12 and 14 to 88 No. 12a Brixton Hill; Hillyard Street, the south side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 14, No. 27 Hillyard Street; Kellett Road, the north side, adjacent No. 17 Effra Road; Kennings Way, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 14 Carrick Court, Kennington Park Road; Kepler Road, the north side, opposite the junction with Linom Road; Kestrel Avenue, the south-west side, adjacent No. 78 Herne Hill; Klea Avenue, the southeast side, adjacent No. 1a Klea Avenue; Lansdowne Way, the south side, adjacent The Lodge, Lansdowne Way; Leigham Avenue, the north side, adjacent No. 63 Leigham Court Road; Lendal Terrace, the south-west side, opposite No. 1 Lendal Terrace and the flank wall of Nos. 19a and 19b Clapham High Street; Lessar Avenue, the north-east side, adjacent Nos. 82 to 84 Clapham Common South Side; Loughborough Park, the south-east side, opposite Nos. 166 to 194; Mandrell Road, the south side, adjacent Nos. 63 and 63a Lyham Road; Meadow Place, the north side, adjacent No. 109 South Lambeth Road; Miles Street, the north side, opposite Keybridge Tower, No. 3 Exchange Gardens; Milverton Street, the south-east side, adjacent No. 363a Gateway House, Kennington Road; Montford Place, the west side, adjacent No. 247 Kennington Lane; Montford Place, the north-west side, opposite No. 1a; Montrell Road, the west side, opposite No. 11a Streatham Place; Narbonne Avenue, the south-west side, adjacent No. 2b; Oakdale Road, the north side opposite No. 48 Pentney Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 36 Hydethorpe Road; Pope’s Road, the west side, adjacent International House; Rattray Road, the south-west side, adjacent No. 37 Kellett Road; Renfrew Road, the north-east side adjacent No. 43; Royal Street, the south-west side, adjacent The Peter Ward Hostel; Saltoun Road, the north-west side, opposite Nos. 2a and 2b; Somerleyton Road, the north-east side, opposite Brixton House, No. 385 Coldharbour Lane; Spenser Road, the south-east side, adjacent Cavendish House, Dulwich Road; St Faith’s Road, the south-west side, opposite Nos. 23 and 24; Telford Avenue, the north side, adjacent No. 1 Kirkstall Road; The Cut, the south-east side, adjacent Nos. 83 to 101; The Pavement, the south-west side, opposite 1 to 40 Trinity Court; Trinity Gardens, the west side, adjacent No. 34 Acre Lane; Upper Ground, the south-east side, adjacent Nos. 99 and 100; Victoria Rise, the west side, adjacent No. 38 Clapham Common North Side; Walberswick Street, the south side, adjacent No. 141 South Lambeth Road; Wavertree Road, the south side, opposite 33 to 81 Corner Fielde; Webber Street, the south-west side, opposite Nos. 6/8 Webber Street; Willington Road, the north-east side, adjacent No. 70 Landor Road; Wiltshire Road, the north-west side, opposite 1 to 6 Albertina House, No. 25 Gresham Road; Wingford Road, the west side, adjacent No. 56 Thornbury Road; Woodbourne Avenue, the south side, adjacent No. 1 Fisher’s Close.

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MILLWALL FOOTBALL Club

have apologised and admitted they should have consulted their Supporters’ Club, Fan Advisory Board and the Lionesses before agreeing to allow London City Lionesses to use The Den for a Women’s Super League fixture next month.

There was anger from supporters of both the men’s and women’s sides at the news, with the MSC saying in a statement that London City “had left our Lionesses with nothing, stealing their position in the women’s league and forcing them to restart again in league 5”.

That referred to 2019, when the then board and management of Millwall Lionesses broke away to form London City, with the Football Association approving the transfer of Millwall’s Championship licence to the new entity The Lionesses had to enter the Eastern Region Women’s Football League.

Chelsea have had their game against London City brought forward from Sunday to Saturday, March 21, because they play in the Champions League the following Tuesday. London City play at Hayes Lane but Bromley’s men’s side are in League Two action that Saturday. WSL clubs are required to have back-up venues.

Millwall FC released a statement last week addressing the Lionesses, MSC, and the FAB’s concerns.

“First and foremost, the club acknowledges that more thorough consultation should have taken place with all three parties earlier in this process and sincerely apologises for the upset this caused,” the statement read.

“The club is fully aware of the history between the Millwall Lionesses and London City and understands the strength of feeling attached to it.

“When London City were promoted to the WSL in May 2025, Millwall agreed to allow The Den to serve as a backup venue to London City’s main home ground, Hayes Lane, Bromley, in case of a fixture clash or an emergency.

“The club understands the feelings that this decision has reignited and following our discussions, we have agreed that as an immediate commitment, all net revenue generated by the club from this fixture will be reinvested back into Millwall Lionesses.

“While there are currently no plans for further collaboration with London City beyond the back-up ground agreement, the club is clear that Millwall Lionesses, the Fan Advisory Board and Millwall Supporters’ Club will be at the heart of any future decisions.

“Over the past week, the club has held constructive meetings with the Fan Advisory Board, Millwall Supporters’ Club, Lionesses manager, Ted Jones, and captain, Jordan Butler, and we thank them all for their time and honest feedback. The discussions between all groups have been beneficial in shaping a vision and working group for future,

MILLWALL ISSUE LIONESSES APOLOGY

Club made Den available for London City despite acrimonious 2019 split

Olympians target top-flight promotion

By Sports Reporter

LONDON OLYMPIANS

head coach Riq Ayub has said last season’s playoff disappointment has “fuelled determination” ahead of the American Football season.

Ayub returned to his role at the start of last year and guided the Olympians to the play-offs, where they suffered an over-time defeat to Division 1 rivals the Kent Mavericks, in a clash widely regarded as one of the most entertaining and dramatic games ever live-streamed in British American football.

Ayub previously coached Aden Durde during his time with the Olympians. Durde became the first Britishborn assistant coach to win the Super Bowl after Seattle Seahawks’ victory over New England Patriots this month. During his time with the Olympians, Ayub oversaw a period of historic and consistent success for the club, which across its history has won fourteen national championships and three European crowns.

The Olympians are in the second tier of the British American Football Association National Leagues system and are based in Blackheath.

Millwall Lionesses have been guaranteed more games at The Den in 2026-27

sustainable success of the Lionesses, in line with the team’s ambition to compete at the highest level.

“We recognise and proudly support the work both on and off the pitch that the Lionesses do across our community.”

Millwall will host the Lionesses’ L&SERWFL Premier Division game against Sutton United on March 29 and have pledged to host one fixture in each international break next season as well as helping out with media and marketing.

The Supporters’ Club accepted the club’s “acknowledgement that they

were wrong not to have put [Millwall Lionesses] centre stage in their thoughts from the start”.

They added: “From this, however, came an opportunity and we will work with our Lionesses and the club to ensure that the full potential of it is met.”

Butler also welcomed Millwall’s statement. She said: “We look forward to continuing to work closely with the club as we move ahead together. Our squad remains proud to represent this badge. The players continue to give their time, energy and make personal sacrifices

purely for the love of the club, and we remain focused on progressing together and building a strong, sustainable future for Millwall Lionesses, returning this great club to where it belongs.

“We would love to see that continued support at our upcoming fixture on March 29 at The Den, where it would mean a great deal to the players to have the Millwall community behind us.”

The Lionesses were beaten 1-0 by Dartford at Princes Park at the weekend.

Jones’s side are next in action away to Saltdean United on March 8.

Kamara adds three points for flying Fish

By John Kelly

FISHER’S THRILLING promotion challenge continued as Festos Kamara scored a 95th-minute winner to beat Holmesdale 3-2 in the SCEFL Premier Division at a rocking St Paul’s last weekend.

Ali Mansaray gave the visitors

an eighth-minute lead before Ajay Ashanike’s side quickly hit back through Charles Yiadom-Konadu two minutes later.

Lorenzo Duncan’s fourteenth league goal of the campaign in the 22nd minute looked like it would be enough until Lewis Heywood-Oriogun levelled nine minutes from time.

But the majority of the 207 attendance in Rotherhithe were celebrating when Tom Jones’s free-kick was met at the back post by Don Macaulay to square for Kamara whose stretch was just enough to send the ball into the back of the net and spark wild scenes.

The flying Fish are up to third, three points behind Larkfield & New Hythe

with two games in hand. Fisher’s best chance of promotion is through the play-offs, as Whitstable Town are seventeen points clear at the top of the table.

Fisher continue their quest for a topfive finish when they host Faversham Strike Force at St Paul’s on Saturday (3pm).

“Last year was a pivotal year for us, as we began to rebuild the Olympians with its championship-winning DNA at the heart of everything we do,” Ayub said

“We’ve recruited on and off the field, with some exciting new talent with respect to both players and coaches. We’ve also strengthened our back-office staff and secured new kits thanks to sponsorships from ProperPR and Pipped.

“However, one area that has been key is the strong emphasis that we’ve placed on developing our team culture. It’s a culture focussed around hard work and commitment, but one that doesn’t end when we walk off the field.

“This social aspect has been vital in building the bond required within such a large team sport and whilst we ultimately fell just short of our goal last season, it has only fuelled our determination heading into a new season.”

The Olympians start their season with three away games before their first fixture at Blackheath Rugby Club against Essex Tridents on May 24.

Raul spoton for Euro chasers

By John Kelly

MARCO SILVA has urged Fulham to “push higher and higher” after the Cottagers’ 3-1 win against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light strengthened their European claims.

Raul Jimenez put the visitors ahead in the 54th minute before doubling the lead from the spot seven minutes later, his thirteenth successful penalty to maintain his 100 per cent record in the Premier League.

Enzo le Fee scored a penalty for the hosts in the 76th minute before Alex Iwobi made sure of the points for Fulham by beating goalkeeper Robin Roefs from Harry Wilson’s pass five minutes from time.

Fulham are tenth, three points off Brentford in seventh. With Arsenal and Manchester City in the EFL Cup final, the Europa Conference League place for winning that competition is set to revert to the league, meaning Silva’s side are very much in contention for Europe.

"Very important win, big win for us, well deserved as well,” Silva said.

"We showed quality, maturity, composure, organisation and braveness. Those are the important moments you have to step up and we did it."

"We want to push higher and higher. It was a key game for us. We are going to see. March is a big month for us with five games, four of them at home. We will try to perform at our best level."

Iwobi was asked if Europe is the aim.

He replied: "We take it step by step. On to the next game, we got the three points which was the aim, to climb above them. We take it game by game, that cliche saying, and see where we end up at the end of the season.”

It was only the Black Cats’ second home defeat of the season, but their second in a row following a 1-0 loss to Liverpool.

Iwobi added: "We knew it was going to be difficult, the pitch wasn't great. We know if we wanted to climb up the table we had to get these points away from home. They have been very good at home and it's good to get the result we wanted."

Fulham host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (2pm).

BLUES SUFFER BURN-OUT

By John Kelly

QUEENS PARK Rangers boss Julien Stephan praised the “maturity” of his side after two late goals in a 3-1 win at play-off chasers Hill City at The MKM Stadium boosted their own top-six chances.

A Paddy McNair own goal gave the visitors a 21st-minute lead before Joe Gelhardt scored his eleventh league goal of the season in the 39th minute.

It looked to be heading for a draw before Daniel Bennie fired his first

Defender sent off as strugglers claim point

By Paul Green at Stamford Bridge

LIAM ROSENIOR refused to blame Wesley Fofana’s dismissal for Chelsea’s latest home calamity against struggling Burnley.

The Blues were clearly the better side before Fofana picked up a second yellow for a 72nd-minute challenge on Clarets substitute James Ward-Prowse.

However, they only had Joao Pedro’s fourth-minute opener to show for their dominance and were made to pay the price in stoppage-time when WardProwse’s corner was headed home by former Millwall ace Zian Flemming.

Burnley almost snatched a last-gasp winner as Jacob Bruun Larsen blazed just over from another Ward-Prowse corner.

The 1-1 draw means Chelsea have now dropped seventeen points at the Bridge already and follows hot on the trails of letting a 2-0 advantage slip to Leeds

United just over a week ago.

But despite the unwanted early exit for Fofana, the eighth Blues player to see red this season, the SW6 boss didn’t single out the French defender afterwards.

Rosenior said: “No, that wasn’t on Wesley, that was on our performance.

“From the first goal we lacked incision when we had control.

“I want incision, I want us to create wave after wave of attacks.

“We are too safe in our possession and when you give any team a one-goal advantage, anything can happen.

“The red card happens, you are down to ten men.”

He added: “We knew their biggest threat was Ward-Prowse on the pitch with setplays.

“We went as big as we possibly could because that was the only way they could score with ten men. We still don’t see it out.

“I think the frustration is more [with] the last two home games.

“From being in winning positions and being in control of the game, to not win the two games – that’s the biggest frustration.

It is not to blame any individual.”

Rosenior may only have been in the job for just over a month, but he admits his new charges are going to have to strengthen their mentality if they are to challenge for the Premier League crown in the seasons ahead.

He explained: “There are certain values that you need to have in your team.

“The best teams that win titles, which is where we want to get to, they win games 1-0 when they probably haven’t had the best performance.

“That should have been at least a 1-0 today. Even with ten men for 25 minutes, that should have been a 1-0 at the least.

“I know what we need to get there. It is not down to youth, it is down to assessing

the players and assessing the ones you can rely on in the difficult moments.”

Fofana’s early bath may have been the first under the new manager’s watch even if the record before Rosenior’s appointment is less than impressive, something he isn’t reading anything into.

“Our discipline since I’ve come in, which is what again I will only speak on, has been very good,” Rosenior said.

“That was an unfortunate red card for Wes. He stepped in on a challenge.

“I felt that there was something that could have been dealt with better before that happened by the referee and went unnoticed, but we are going to get red cards.

“There is too many for sure but in my time with the group I think our disciplinary record has been very good up until now.”

Chelsea travel to Arsenal in the league this Sunday (4.30pm).

Championship goal into the top corner in the 84th minute, four minutes after he had come on.

Richard Kone added an insurance third five minutes into added-time.

The Hoops are thirteenth but only four points off Wrexham in sixth.

"We have to congratulate the players because I think they did a very, very good game,” Stephan said.

"Top discipline on the pitch, fantastic commitment and quality with the ball to use the space.

"Good maturity as well because in

the ten minutes after we concede the goal, we felt it was a bit more difficult for us, but we managed quite well the situation.

"I think it was very good in the second half, how the players managed the match. High press, they recovered some good balls, good pressure on the opponent.

“So I think the players deserve the credit for this win - we have to congratulate them."

Stephan added: “We were calm at halftime and then in the second half we had

big, big chances to kill the game before we scored a third.

“We wanted to push after half-time and press more. We did that well and we also showed a lot of ambition to attack and to create dangers.”

“It is impossible to manage every moment, but I thought we managed the game very well after a difficult start. This is the beginning of a very busy week so to win at Hull City and get three points is a great start.

“The table doesn’t mean anything at this stage of the season. Now it’s a

question of consistency and keeping calm and to hope we have no bad injuries.

“Let’s see how the table looks with three or four games remaining. This is not the main thing right now. The main thing is how we reacted after a bad performance at home to Blackburn.

“It’s a crazy league, everybody can beat everybody, but it’s about adapting to circumstances.”

QPR were in midweek action at Southampton. Go to southlondon.co.uk for the report and reaction.

OLIVE BRANCH

Boss says he didn’t mean to disrespect supporters

By John Kelly

OLIVER GLASNER denied he had disrespected Crystal Palace fans after banners critical of him and the board were displayed at Selhurst Park during the Eagles’ 1-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.

Glasner said Palace supporters should “stay humble’ after travelling fans called for him to be sacked during their 1-1 Conference League play-off first-leg draw against Zrinjski Mostar in Bosnia last week. Eagles fans produced banners reading, ‘Fans disrespected - Glasner finished’, and, ‘Opportunities missed - board inept’ for the Premier League game against Wolves. Glasner announced last month he would be leaving at the end of this season, but some fans wanted him gone after a run of just one win in fifteen games.

There was at least some respite for the boss when January signing Evann Guessand scored a 90th-minute winner against doomed Wolves.

Palace struggled again as they were looking for a first home win since November. Wolves missed the chance

to go ahead in the first half when Tolu Arokodare's penalty was saved by Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Wolves centre-back Ladislav Krejci was sent off in the 61st minute after picking up two bookings in four minutes.

Palace were heading towards a stalemate and an even more toxic atmosphere before substitute Guessand finished Tyrick Mitchell’s low cross for his first goal since his loan arrival from Aston Villa.

"It's the way fans can express their opinion because otherwise they can't tell you,” Glasner said when asked about the banners.

"It's completely fine. Everybody can tell what he thinks and I do the same. I say what I think is the right thing.

"There were a few boos and there was a banner. That's completely fine. But I will always say what I think, what I believe. I think I never disrespected anyone.

"This is why I disagree, because everybody who knows me has a huge respect for everyone, regardless of their position, regardless of their skin colour, regardless of their religion, regardless of everything.

"The fans can be disappointed, absolutely.

We are disappointed. We are frustrated. And I think I'm the one most of all because I'm so ambitious.

"I want always more and more and more.

And I said to the players, I think maybe I pushed too hard. And I take this criticism.

"It's completely fine. What was important is that they supported the team. They helped to win the game.

"If they feel disrespected, they feel it. I didn't mean to disrespect anyone. Then it was maybe the wrong words taken.

"But on the other side I will always say what I think is right, and I'm telling this to my children maybe weekly.

"Stay humble. Never forget where you're

Boss praises ‘magnificent’ Dons

By Shane Stapleton

AFC WIMBLEDON continued their recent revival with a 3-1 win against play-off contenders Bradford City at Plough Lane to ease their relegation fears.

Goals from James Tilley and Marcus Browne had the Dons 2-0 up at the break.

Matty Stevens added the third in the 67th minute before Stephen Humphrys' goal fourteen minutes from time proved only a consolation for Graham Alexander’s side.

It was Wimbledon’s third win in their last five league games, as many as in their previous sixteen, and boss Johnnie Jackson

showered his side with praise afterwards.

“I thought we were magnificent,” Jackson said. “From start to finish, I thought we were just everything that I want the team to be.

“We were front foot, aggressive, had so much energy about us. We won a lot more duels, I think, than we have done in certain games. I think we were just relentless in what we've done, with and without the ball.

“When we had it, we went forward at pace and with aggression and moved it quick. And when we didn't have it, we came out of the press, or we got after it. When they did go longer over our press, we won the draw and picked up seconds most of the time.

coming from.

"If somebody felt to be disrespected, then I want to say sorry because I never want to disrespect anyone.”

Glasner led the club to the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2026, their first major honours. But he was frustrated after losing key players Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi in successive transfer windows as he felt the club didn’t do enough to strengthen the squad.

He recently met with the club’s hierarchy as speculation grew that he could leave sooner rather than later.

Glasner said: "If the club believes they will have a better result, I don't want to

“So to see both sides of it, which is really hard to do, to be as compact and diligent without the ball and then be as expansive as we were with, is tough. The lads deserve so much credit for that performance.”

It was Stevens’ third goal in three games after he had gone thirteen matches without scoring.

Jackson said: “He had to wait a little bit, it was a messy one, but he won’t care. That's what he does. He comes alive in the box. Good corner routine from Seds [Steve Seddon] and Tills. It caused chaos in their box and gave Matty the opportunity.”

Wimbledon travel to Mansfield Town this Saturday (3pm).

stand in the way. This is what I wanted to express.

"If the players believe with a different manager that they will do better, I don't want to stand in the way, because I can't do anything, the players have to do it.

"But as I spoke to the players, they had the best two years of their life, and they are believing in it.

"The club is the same. If the club had said, ‘we are not really convinced’, then it would be better to make a change, but it's completely the opposite.

"The club believes, the players believe. And of course, I always believe in the team."

Ravens being chased

By Sports Reporter

BROMLEY STRETCHED their unbeaten run in League Two to fifteen games but saw their lead at the top of the table cut to two points after their 0-0 draw against Harrogate Town at the Exercise Stadium last weekend. It was their third successive draw and Andy Woodman’s side were fortunate to escape with a point after facing 25 attempts on their goal,

Millwall

seven of them on target. The visitors had six efforts but none on target against a side in the relegation zone. There is a familiar face chasing them down as Neil Harris - once a neighbour at Calmont Road when boss of Millwall - has led Cambridge United on a run of nine wins in their last eleven games, their only defeat 2-1 at Harrogate.

The Ravens host mid-table Accrington Stanley this Saturday (3pm).

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BLUES SUFFER BURN-OUT

By John Kelly

NATHAN JONES wasn’t happy with his side’s performance in their 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Tuesday night - a result that promoted the Baggies to sack head coach Eric Ramsay.

George Campbell put the home side ahead in first half added-time before Lyndon Dykes’ 70th-minute equaliser.

Charlton lost defender Lloyd Jones to an ankle injury in the 35th minute. West Brom missed a number of chances to extend their lead and ultimately it was a ninth game without a win since the appointment of Ramsay on January 11.

HUTCH: THIS IS THE YEAR

By Will Scott

believes Lions can avoid another near-miss

It was Charlton’s second successive 1-1 draw on the road after they claimed a point at Southampton on Saturday.

“We didn’t really lay a glove on them first half, we had no quality, no energy, we lost battles,” Jones said. “In the second half we were better but we had to change shape, we had to change personnel and then we were better second half.

“I would have liked us to really have gone after them and really tested them really early but we didn’t do that. When you look back on it, when I’m stood here, I’m happy with the point because the performance level wasn’t good enough for a win. Two points, at two difficult places for two different reasons is a good haul, when we look at what Southampton have done tonight to QPR (a 5-0 win), it shows that was a really good point.”

Jones did have praise for Dykes’ goal.

EX-MILLWALL SKIPPER Shaun Hutchinson says the Lions have a great chance of ending their play-off heartbreak and making the top six for the first time in over 20 years.

Hutchinson, who departed the club last summer, encountered his fair share of near-misses across his nine years at SE16, including final-day heartbreak last season when Alex Neil’s side lost 3-1 to Burnley to miss the top six by two points.

The Lions have established themselves firmly in the top six this campaign, and Hutchinson believes this is the squad to finish the job.

“Ever since I joined there, it’s just been a club that might have had a one-off poor season or a change in manager, but the majority of the time we were quite successful, and we were always pushing,” Hutchinson told this paper. “It was only really a matter of time until, in my eyes, we would make it, and it looks like this year they have a great chance of getting in there.

“With this year’s squad, I feel

like the big difference is they have quality, which we’ve had in the past, but they’ve also got a full squad of quality, so they can rotate players. When there’s been injuries, people can come in and fill the shoes and do a good job. They’ve got a really strong squad at the moment, with some top-quality players and a top manager.”

The sorest miss remains the 2022-23 season, where a finalday second-half collapse from 3-1 up to 4-3 down at home against Blackburn Rovers knocked them out of the top six by one point.

“The majority of the seasons

that I was there, after we got promoted to League One, we always had ambitions to get in there and always were a little bit close,” Hutchinson said.

“The season when we got beat by Blackburn, that one was tough to take, and that one’s like a mental scar in my brain, because I felt like we had a squad good enough to get in there, and put ourselves in a position where we should have, really. That was tough to take and one that I’ll never forget.”

Hutchinson outlined why he thinks this season’s squad stands a good chance of avoiding a

He said: “The run was good, the touch was even better and the finish was outstanding. We’re pleased with the goal, it was the one time that we demonstrated a little bit of quality. We didn’t display enough quality in the final third, we didn’t have enough energy and intensity about us. We lost duels. That happened against Portsmouth. Luckily we got a result tonight. That’s two games which we’d have really liked to have won and we’ll have to look at that because that is two midweek games, because maybe I need to freshen it up, maybe I need to change the personnel. We need to be better.” Charlton host Wrexham this Saturday, with the attendance set to be over 20,000 for the tenth time this season at The Valley. Kick-off is 3pm.