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Alex Davies won it for the Lib Dems

Local Democracy Reporters IN LAMBETH the Green Party have retained a seat in Clapham Park but have lost another to the Liberal Democrats in Streatham St Leonard’s following last week’s by-elections.

Michael Ball is the newly elected Green councillor for Clapham Park, after winning 842 votes (44 per cent), with Labour’s Louie Somerville-Sutherland following closely behind with 799 votes (42 per cent). Finishing in third place was the Lib Dem’s Ben Amos with 108 votes (6 per cent), followed by Joshua Jack Forrester of the Conservatives and Martin Lester Read of Reform UK. Jehwo Susanna Kehinde of the Christian Peoples Alliance came sixth and Anya Krycek of the The Socialist Party of Great Britain received the least amount of votes. A lifelong Lambeth resident, Cllr Ball has been Chair of Lambeth Tenants Council, his Neighbourhood Housing Forum and a Tenants Association as well as a local school governor for nearly 30 years. Cllr Ball has vowed to use his experience to “hold developers and the council to account” and says he will always listen to residents and stand up for communities – regardless of “party politics”. Cllr Ball said: “I am deeply honoured to have been elected as councillor for Clapham Park, in what was a hard fought campaign, and I would like to thank every one of the voters and volunteers who came out for us. “Over the next four years, I will fight every day for the people who live here, and for their right to decent social housing and a real say in the decisions that affect them.” He added: “Again and again, residents told me on the doorstep that they were tired of being ignored by Labour, worried about being able to make ends meet, and angry about inequality and injustice. “However you voted, I will fight for you in the months and years to come.” Over in Streatham St Leonard’s ward, it was a victory for the Lib Dems after the party won a seat which was previously held by the Greens. Alex Davies is the newlyelected Lib Dem councillor for Streatham St Leonard’s, after winning 1,161 votes (42 per cent). Dario Goodwin of the Greens lost out to Cllr Alex Davies after winning 972 votes (35 per cent). Labour’s Jade Ellen Albas came third with 421 votes (15 per cent), followed by the Conservative’s Chris Cousins, Reform UK’s Mark McKee and Yemi Awolola from the Christian Peoples Alliance respectively. Cllr Davies has lived in Streatham for

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WEEKS AFTER WINNING LAMBETH GREENS LOSE A SEAT TO LIB DEMS

It was a victory for the Lib Dems in Streatham but the Greens did kept their seat in Clapham

Michael Ball was voted in for the Greens in Clapham Park. more than 40 years and previously served as a councillor for Streatham. Previous campaigns led by Cllr Davies include saving Streatham and Tulse Hill’s cross-river Thameslink service, stopping

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the closure of Streatham Library and to secure new paving and street trees on Streatham High Road. As part of his 2026 campaign, Cllr Davies pledged to tackle anti-social behaviour

(ASB) in Streatham Hill and Streatham High Road. Donna Harris, former councillor and leader of the Lambeth Liberal Democrat Group, posted on X: “Absolutely delighted that my good friend @sw16alex has been elected as the new Councillor for Streatham St Leonard’s. “Alex’s track record made him the clear choice, Streatham continues to grow as a Lib Dem stronghold, because residents know Lib Dems deliver for residents!” As a result of last night’s by-elections, Lambeth Council is now made up of 28 Green councillors, 26 Labour councillors and nine Lib Dem councillors.

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THEY’RE GROWING BANANAS ON THIS COUNCIL ESTATE!

EXCLUSIVE By Evie Flynn THE ROCKINGHAM in Elephant and Castle has been transformed into a “garden estate” where bananas grow in abundance thanks to the hard work of a group of residents.

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Just off the busy New Kent Road the 68-hectare council estate has been on an ‘urban greening’ journey since 2012. Spearheaded by residents, Ian and Winston, volunteers on the sprawling estate have planted 60,000 wildflower bulbs, 450 trees, and 1km of hedgerow. They have also built a wildlife pond and four working bee hives. Two working allotments are being looked after by up to 40 families from the Rockingham growing fresh food, including bananas, pears and aubergines. Standing proud as one of the most biodiverse urban spaces in the country, the estate is a geological phenomenon. Underneath the estate 950 homes and surrounding streets is a massive 300 metre wide, 19 meter deep prehistoric crater. Unlike the dry gravelled terrace that the rest of central London sits on, the crater is an isolated ‘island’ filled up with pure peat, known geologically as the ‘Rockingham Street Anomaly’. This provides soil that acts as a ‘natural cushion’, keeping the ground light and fluffy and giving roots room to form and expand. Winston, who has lived on Rockingham for over 50 years since he was a young boy, said: “I know I can’t do it, but it’s like giving birth to a baby when I’m planting.” Despite its peaceful appearance, the estate has seen its fair share of crime, with two fatal stabbings between 2019 and 2020. However, Ian said this had changed dramatically: “We used to have quite a bit of anti-social behaviour and noise through the streets. Now, you just hear a lot of birds. I think that is what makes people feel present and less aggressive. “We have 40 people working and growing food in the allotments, that’s essentially 40 families coming together.” They also have sound healers using the space, commercial away days, bird walks and hedgerow foraging for residents. The estate was built in the 1936 as a dense housing estate designed to replace inner city slums and reduce overcrowding. An 1899 survey by social reformer Charles Booth highlighted the many clusters of slum housing around the Elephant and Castle Tavern, which is now The Elephant and Castle pub on the roundabout and is just a stone’s throw from the Rockingham. There are other interesting nods to the Elephant’s rich history on the estate. Instead of traditional wire fencing, the blocks are lined with repurposed World War II stretchers that have been welded together. The very same stretchers were once used by the local Home Defence Force during the Blitz to deal with mass civilian casualties. Some 600,000 stretchers were produced in total and the surplus was used after the war to replace the city’s iron railings that had been stripped down and melted for ammunition. Ali, a local resident and volunteer, is a primary school teacher from Tasmania and said Rockingham reminded her of home. She has worked closely with

local schools and Southwark Council to deliver a sunflower project to encourage young people to get outdoors. “We planted 60,000 bulbs, which was hard work, but it looks beautiful now. I think this scheme could work in a lot of other areas, they just need a little bit of a head start. Ian and Winston put in so much work in at the beginning to give it that head start. But they still need ongoing support and they need the grants to keep going. “Using places like this as a sample and using Ian and Winston as mentors for those is a really good idea.” Ian welcomes this idea and said he

• Large indoor pool and children’s play pool • Fantastic entertainment venue • Arcade • Owner’s only events • Welcoming owner community now walks through the estate and can’t help but think of new project ideas. “I see all of these areas that are just asking to have more plants. I want to create a model for other council estates to follow. I think everywhere could be like this.” The estate even made entry into the prestigious National Garden Scheme last month and celebrated their annual Rocky Fest community festival last Sunday. The group says volunteers, with all skills levels are welcome. To enquire about volunteering, head to www.elephantgardener.com

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PUB RENAMED ‘COACH TUCHEL HOUSE’ The Coach House off Borough High Street, in a courtyard opposite the world-famous George Inn, unveiled its new name on Monday By Myfanwy Fleming-Jones A PUB in Borough has been temporarily renamed ‘Coach Tuchel House’ in honour of England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final.

The Coach House off Borough High Street, in a courtyard opposite the world-famous George Inn, unveiled its new name on Monday as England prepared to face Argentina yesterday (Wednesday, 15 July) as we were going to press. Staff at the Greene King pub swapped their uniforms for England shirts as the new sign was revealed, with football fans already stopping to take photos ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash. Holly Whitehouse, Events Manager

at Coach Tuchel House, said: “As a big England and Thomas Tuchel fan myself, I was so excited to unveil our new Coach Tuchel House sign. We’ve had people stopping outside to take photos and we’re expecting an incredible atmosphere on Wednesday. “There’s nothing quite like watching England in the pub. The atmosphere has been incredible so far and it’s been brilliant seeing fans come together to celebrate every win.” The temporary name change pays tribute to Tuchel’s own journey into football management, as before making decisions in the dugout he too was

pulling pints behind a bar. The pub is inviting supporters to cheer on England from “Tuchel’s house” or at least the closest thing to it in Southwark, as hopes grow that football could finally be coming home. The ‘Coach Tuchel House’ branding will remain in place for as long as England stays in the tournament. The pub’s transformation is just one example of the football fever sweeping across South London ahead of the semifinal. Last week, Bellingham railway station in Catford temporarily adopted the forename Jude after the England

midfielder helped secure a 2-1 victory against Norway last Saturday. This week a look-a-like (pictured above) visit the renamed staion much to the delight of passengers. The excitement has even spread

online, with the Instagram account Best of Clapham LDN joking that local stations could be renamed Bellingham North, Bellingham Common and Bellingham South in support of the team.

Argentines make Southwark their home for World Cup semi-final Many Argentine supporters chose to head to Flat Iron Square to create a dedicated space to cheer on Lionel Messi’s first appearance against the three lions

By Myfanwy Fleming-Jones SOUTHWARK BECAME the heart of London’s Argentine community on Wednesday night as fans gathered to watch their home nation take on England in the World Cup semifinal.

While Elephant and Castle is traditionally a hub for London’s Latin American communities, many Argentine supporters chose to head to Flat Iron Square to create a dedicated space to cheer on Lionel Messi’s first appearance against the three lions. Some members of the community said they preferred this more localised gathering, with concerns that the heightened football rivalry and political tensions surrounding the fixture could make larger Latin American venues feel uncomfortable for the Argentina supporters. Elina Oliva, who lives in Finsbury Park and volunteers with charity Latin Elephant, was among those heading to Flat Iron Square in her blue and white Argentina shirt. “Flat Iron Square has become a wordof-mouth meeting place for Argentinians,

especially because we’re playing England and it’s drawing such big crowds,” she said. “It’s nice to be close to Elephant and Castle, where a lot of our wider community is based, but to also have a space where we know we’ll find other Argentinians.” Oliva said dedicated Argentine venues in London are few and far between, making matchdays an opportunity for the community to create its own gathering place. “Argentinian places are much smaller and less common than other Latin American communities, so we tend to choose one place where everyone can come together. It’s nice to hear people speaking my language and to have that sense of community because we don’t really have a larger space of our own.” Despite the fierce rivalry, Oliva said the atmosphere among Argentine fans remained celebratory. “It feels tense, but it’s also quite funny because people are saying that with so few teams left, everyone is supporting the sides that aren’t colonisers,” she said. “But Argentinians are so passionate about football that we’ll make it a party

whatever the result.” She added: “The atmosphere gets pretty crazy with the late kick-offs and seeing so many people wearing Argentina shirts together. “Watching the match in Southwark feels like a safe space for us. I’m excited because it’s the first time Messi has played against England, and it could be his last World Cup, so the stakes feel even higher.” Oliva said London’s Colombian and Venezuelan communities have established venues and larger community spaces, but Argentinians have had to build their own. Alongside Flat Iron Square, another popular meeting point is La Malafamera, an events group that hosted a World Cup watch party at Fabric in Farringdon. “There aren’t that many Argentinians in London, so it’s nice to have somewhere like La Malafamera where everyone is from the same country,” she said. “The atmosphere is always really celebratory. There used to be another Argentinian bar, but it closed down, so we don’t have many permanent places to gather. We tend to create our own community spaces instead.”

NEWS 7

Peckham’s World Cup star Djed Spence

By Alex Orr

LOCAL BOY Djed Spence has become an England World Cup star.

The 25 year-old full-back has started two of England’s five matches so far, keeping a clean sheet against Ghana and helping the team to a win against Congo. He has also made an impact from the bench, winning a penalty in extra-time in the Quarter-finals against Norway, only to see it ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Born in Kensington, Spence was raised in South London, spending his childhood in Peckham, Croydon and Lambeth. He grew up on Peckham Hill Street near Peckham Library and learned to play football in a small park behind his house. Spence, who now plays for Tottenham Hotspur, said in an interview earlier this year: “I’d say Peckham Library is a place I always remember, for sure.” He added: “My dad and my sisters used to just run around there and just mess about, so that’s a core memory for me.” From the age of six to 11, Spence played grassroots football, firstly for

Peckham Town at Southwark Sports Ground on Dulwich Common and then Junior Elite, based at Bethlem Royal Hospital in Beckenham. Spence made the switch to the Beckenham-based team at the age of seven under the advice of his mother, who had been impressed by their 11-0 victory over Peckham Town. He said: “We hid in the bushes, waiting for everyone to go and when it was all clear, my mum said, ‘come on, let’s go’. “She spoke to one of the coaches and she said, ‘I want my son to play for you lot’. They had a conversation, and they said, ‘bring him down and he’ll go on trial’. “I ended up doing a trial and I signed for Junior Elite, so that was the story.” Spence started out as a winger, becoming a right-back at Junior Elite when coaches realised it was his best position. He credited the founder of Junior Elite, Colin Omogbehin, with his early footballing success. “[Colin] was the coach that pushed me a lot and he’s the one that got me through to Fulham.” Spence moved to Croydon at 12 years old and said he had fond memories of

the Whitgift Centre, near East Croydon train station. “I used to go there a lot after school, just hang about.” He later moved from Croydon back

to Lambeth, before joining the youth academy at Fulham at the age of 16. “I’ve been everywhere in South, literally. The people are a big part of South London, the communities. It’s

where the talent’s at. “South London has got a lot of talented people down to music, musicians, artists, footballers. “We’re just different, man.”

8 NEWS EXCLUSIVE By Evie Flynn PLANS TO build 152 affordable homes for key workers on a former community centre site along the Bermondsey Beer Mile have been approved by Southwark Council.

It will be on the former community centre site along the Bermondsey Beer Mile The former Beormund community centre

A view of the development on the approach from the Abbey Street/ Jamaica Road junction

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building and we’ve worked hard to ensure the development will bring direct benefits to the residents living directly next to it. This includes securing over £37k for play space improvements to the Arnold Estate, a commitment from the developer to help with a wide range of other improvements to communal spaces on the estate, and confirmation that local residents including from the Arnold Estate and Lupin Point will have regular access to the new community centre. “Now the plans are approved, our focus will be on ensuring the construction and delivery of the new building takes place as effectively and safely as possible.” Commenting, Liberal Democrat Councillor for London Bridge and West Bermondsey Cllr David Noakes said: “While we all welcome and recognise the benefits of this development in providing a 100% key worker housing it should not be forgotten that there will be negative impacts for the existing residents of the Arnold Estate, Lupin Point and surrounding blocks in regards to the construction phase, the impact on their daylight, sunlight and privacy from a 21 storey tower, the loss of parking spaces and the provision of a community centre half the size of the previous Beormund Centre. “I was pleased to help residents secure some mitigating conditions in this instance, and I’m looking forward to the changes the new Liberal Democrat-Green administration will make in the future to make residents engagement and consultation easier and more meaningful. “We need more homes like these, but we also need existing residents to feel like their concerns and views have been heard.”

The development, from the junction of Sweeney Crescent and Gelding Place Credit: Southwark Council planning documents

Councillors gave the green light to the 21-storey “tall building” at the former Beormund Community Centre at 177 Abbey Street during a Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday 7 July. The scheme will also include a new community centre to replace the Beormund Centre, which closed in 2020. Located on the junction with Druid Street, between Tower Bridge Road and Jamaica Road, the development will provide homes for nurses, teachers, health and social care staff, firefighters and other key workers. The properties will be offered on short-hold tenancies at London Living Rent, around two-thirds of the average market rate. The Beormund Community Centre closed after Southwark Council withdrew its £50,000 annual funding, saying the centre no longer offered value for money. The council also said visitor numbers had declined during the COVID-19 pandemic and that the centre had made little effort to continue providing community services during lockdown. Residents of nearby tower block, Lupin Point, a 21-storey tower block built in the 1960s which stands north of the now-demolished centre, say the proposed tower block is ‘too big’ for the area and double the size of what was originally promised – although they insist they’re happy the site is being used for homes. Although it will have the same number of storeys, the new building will be 70 metres tall – 10 metres higher than Lupin Point. This is because new building safety laws mean the developer has to put in extra space for stairs and lifts, and limits the number of flats on each floor to eight. A new community centre will be built as part of the new development, on the ground and first floors of the building, with key worker homes above. As part of the scheme, local ward councillors secured £37,000 to improve playground facilities on the nearby Arnold Estate. They also confirmed that residents of Arnold Estate and Lupin Point will have regular access to the new community centre. The council said the Abbey Street site was selected because of its proximity to Zone 1, strong transport links and easy access to many of Southwark’s major employment hubs. Cllr Sam Dalton and Cllr Selena Gray, ward councillors in London Bridge and West Bermondsey, said: “We’re delighted that 152 key worker homes and a brilliant new community centre have been approved for the 177 Abbey Street site in our ward. “As the local Labour team, we campaigned hard for these muchneeded new homes, which will provide an affordable place to live for teachers, health and social care workers, firefighters, and other key workers who do so much for our community. “Following the closure of the old Beormund Community Centre, the new community space will help bring local people together and provide a great space for events, activities, and meetings. “We know this will be a tall new

TOWER BLOCK FOR KEY WORKERS APPROVED

EVERYMAN CINEMA ANNOUNCED FOR ELEPHANT & CASTLE’S TOWN CENTRE The cinema chain will open a five-screen venue at the site, making it one of the largest in London By Evie Flynn

The developer Get Living confirmed yesterday that the cinema chain Everyman will open a five-screen venue at the site, making it one of the largest of their 17 London locations. Other new arrivals earmarked for late 2026 include coffee chain Pret A Manger, speciality tea brand Bird & Blend Tea Co. and high street beauty retailer Superdrug. They will join previously announced businesses including Marks & Spencer, Blank Street Coffee, Jungle Berry and local food business DistriAndina. Once complete, The Elephant will offer around 40 new shopping, dining, wellness and leisure experiences from late 2026, with the full list to be confirmed. The new Everyman cinema will be showing the latest blockbusters, independent films and classics. They also hope to hold a programme of events, including Q&As, screenings, live theatre, opera and ballet. One of Everyman’s key features is that food and drink are delivered directly to

THE ELEPHANT’S new town centre will welcome a major new cinema, coffee shops, a tea retailer and a high street beauty store later this year.

your seats, but this means it is on the pricey side, with tickets ranging from £15 to £28. The announcement marks the return of a cinema to Elephant and Castle more than 25 years after the closure of the Coronet in 1999, which left the area without a major cinema venue despite its historic links to entertainment. Get Living describe the development as one of the ‘largest new retail-led town centre openings in Zone 1 in recent years’. Alongside retail space, it will create 485 new homes and a new building for the London College of Communications which will open in 2027. Get Living announced yesterday that plans have been approved for a further 507 homes, including 49 for affordable rent and 116 for social rent. Meanwhile, work continues on a new

ticket hall for Elephant and Castle station, which will include three escalators providing step-free access between the Northern line platforms and street level. The improvements are not expected to be completed until at least 2029. Work on the new town square commenced in 2020 with the demolition of the 1960s shopping centre by the roundabout. Aidan Malia, Senior Director, The Elephant, said: “The addition of Everyman further strengthens the already compelling line-up of leisure, food & drink, and retail operators at The Elephant, and marks another major milestone for Elephant & Castle’s new town centre. “We are also delighted to welcome Pret A Manger, Bird & Blend and Superdrug. This next wave of brands is a strong vote of confidence in south London’s retail and leisure future, and in our long-term vision for The Elephant.” Farah Golant, CEO Everyman, said:“Opening at The Elephant is a hugely exciting moment for Everyman. Elephant & Castle is a vibrant, creative community, and we can’t wait to welcome locals and visitors to experience the magic of the big screen alongside the warm, first-class hospitality that defines Everyman.”

NEWS 9

Free pop up concerts are coming to eleven South London council estates By Evie Flynn THE BRIXTON Chamber Orchestra will bring eleven popup performances to eleven council estates across South London from Friday 17th – Sunday 26th July.

The Summer Estates Tour features the full 30-piece orchestra who will perform a mixture of classical, pop, Grime, and R&B music. Created for estate residents and visitors, every concert is free to attend and no booking is required. Audiences are invited to bring family members, friends, a picnic and something to sit on.

WHICH ESTATES?

• China Walk Estate, Kennington (SE11 6BE) – Friday 17th July, 7pm • Myatt’s Field North Estate, Brixton/ Camberwell (SW9 6FZ) –

Saturday 18th July, 3pm • Clifton Estate, Peckham (SE15 5EQ) – Saturday 18th July, 3pm • Tulse Hill Estate, Tulse Hill (SW2 2EN) – Sunday 19th July, 3pm • Fern Lodge Estate,West Norwood / Streatham (SW16 3HY) – Sunday 19th July, 7pm • Wyvil & Mawbey Estates, Stockwell / Vauxhall (SW8 2UP) – Friday 24th July, 3pm • Clapham Park Estate, Clapham (SW4 8EP) – Friday 24th July, 7pm • Moorlands Estate, Brixton (SW9 8TL) – Saturday 25th July, 3p • Angell Town Estate, Brixton (SW9 7AP) – Saturday 25th July, 7pm • Palace Road Estate, Tulse Hill / Streatham Hill (SW2 3EB) – Sunday 26th July, 3pm • St Matthew’s Estate, Brixton (SW2 1NH) – Sunday 26th July, 6.30pm Find out more at brixchamber.com/

NEWS 11 By Myfanwy Fleming-Jones DANIEL WATKIS has been found guilty of murdering 43-year-old Junior Coleman at a former social club in Brockley.

Watkis, 30, was convicted at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday, 10 July following a trial into Mr Coleman’s death. He was arrested on suspicion of murder on 24 September at his address in Hackney as part of the police investigation. During interviews, Watkis denied murdering Mr Coleman and said he did not know him, despite evidence showing the two men had spent time together at the former social club. The court heard that he killed Mr Coleman and concealed his body inside the derelict building. He will be sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on 9 September. Detective Chief Inspector Suzanne Soren, who led the investigation, said: “Junior Coleman was a much-loved son, brother, father and friend whose life mattered deeply to those who knew him. Today my thoughts are firmly with everyone who knew and loved him. “Throughout this investigation, Mr Coleman’s family have shown remarkable dignity, patience and strength. Nothing can undo their loss, but I hope today’s verdict provides them with some measure of justice as they continue to grieve.” Detectives built their case using CCTV footage, witness accounts, forensic and digital evidence, telecommunications enquiries and analysis of Watkis’

CONVICTED OF MURDERING JUNIOR COLEMAN AT FORMER BROCKLEY SOCIAL CLUB movements before and after the killing. The Met said Mr Coleman was beaten to death on the evening of Wednesday, 9 July at the former Brockley Social Club on Brockley Road, where both men had been staying. CCTV showed the pair walking towards the building earlier that day, with Mr Coleman wearing the same clothing later found on his body. Evidence presented included Watkis’ bank card, Freedom Pass, driving licence and a water bottle forensically linked to him, which were found close to Mr Coleman’s body. His bank card and Freedom Pass had both last been used on 9 July. A post-mortem examination found that Mr Coleman died from blunt force trauma to his head and face, with injuries consistent with repeated heavy blows from a blunt object.

Victim: Junior Coleman

Guilty: Daniel Watkis

Wandsworth Council leader resigns two months after Tories won the borough back

By Charlotte Lillywhite Local Democracy Reporter THE NEW Tory leader of Wandsworth Council has stepped down after just 44 days in charge.

Aled Richards-Jones said he came to the “very difficult” decision to resign as his work responsibilities had increased since being appointed partner of a law firm last year. The announcement comes just 44 days after Councillor Richards-Jones was officially elected leader on May 27, following the Tories winning control of the council from Labour by one seat in the local elections. Labour councillor Simon Hogg, leader of the opposition, said the administration had already been plunged into “chaos”. Labour MP Fleur Anderson, who represents Putney, said residents deserved leaders who worked “for them full time, not as a hobby”. Councillor Richards-Jones said his work responsibilities had grown more quickly than expected and he could no longer give the time the leadership role required. He will formally give up the role once his successor has been appointed at the next council meeting on July 22. He will remain a councillor for the Northcote ward, which he has represented for eight years. Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, who represents Tooting, said: “Wandsworth Council needs full-time leadership, not a part-time Tory leader and cabinet members who spend more time infighting. Residents in Wandsworth deserve so much better.” Councillor Richards-Jones said he was “immensely proud” the party had

returned Wandsworth to Conservative control “at the first time of asking following our first defeat in 44 years” in 2022. He said he had moved quickly to restore “grip, accountability and confidence” faced with “the depth of the underlying operational and financial problems” he claimed had been left by the previous administration. Councillor Richards-Jones launched spending and constitutional reviews of the authority, with recruitment frozen and “non-essential” spending paused while these are underway. Wandsworth Conservatives also sent leaflets to residents on the Lennox and Ashburton estates stating it had scrapped plans to redevelop them with more council homes – schemes the group campaigned against while in opposition. Councillor Richards-Jones said he had taken “immediate steps to begin stabilising the council’s position” since taking charge. He said: “These first, important steps are only the beginning of what will be a long and challenging process. “Wandsworth now needs sustained Conservative leadership to restore financial stability, improve everyday services, rebuild confidence in housing, unlock growth and investment, and deliver the change our residents voted for. That requires a leader who can give the task the full time and focus it deserves.” The announcement has been slammed by Labour politicians. Councillor Hogg said: “Wandsworth’s Tory Council is in chaos. Their leader has resigned after just 44 days. “His legacy is taking food vouchers

away from children and scrapping council homes for 400 local people. Once again, the Tories are putting infighting ahead of serving residents.” Ms Anderson added: “The residents of Wandsworth deserve council leaders who work for them full time, not as a hobby. Councillor Richards-Jones and his team were clearly unprepared for the demands of running a council. “If the Wandsworth Tories are readying to make swingeing cuts to

the council, which will hit our most vulnerable residents the hardest, the least they could do is to take their work seriously.” Wandsworth Conservatives said a new leader would be elected in the coming days. A spokesperson added: “Aled has served as group leader for the past two years, successfully leading the Conservative Group from opposition back into administration at the first time

of asking at the 2026 local elections. This election victory saw the Conservatives gain seats across Putney, Tooting and Battersea. His administration has laid solid foundations for repairing the damage inherited from the previous Labour administration. “He returns to the backbenches to continue his eight years of service as a councillor, six of which have been in senior leadership positions both in administration and opposition.”

12 NEWS By Evie Flynn THE BUY Back Brixton campaign has welcomed Lambeth Council’s ‘long overdue’ decision to give Brixton Village and Market Row added protection against redevelopment.

Lambeth Council announced on Tuesday 7 July, that Brixton Village and Market Row have been added to its Asset of Community Value (ACV) list. This means that if the markets are put up for sale, community groups have the right to be notified and can request a six-month period to prepare a bid to buy them. The decision comes after campaigners and traders launched Buy Back Brixton in a bid to bring the markets into community ownership and prevent international investors from buying them. However, ACV status does not guarantee that the community will be able to buy the markets. The owner is not required to sell to a community group and, once the sixmonth period ends, can sell the assets to any buyer. Buy Back Brixton campaigners held a public rally on Station Road in Brixton on Friday 19 June and swathes of the community came out in full force to support the campaign. The group raised more than £500,000 on a GoFundMe and submitted a “competitive bid” to buy the markets before the deadline. However, campaigners estimate they need to raise £15 million in total to complete a purchase. The campaign group does not need to raise the whole £15 million immediately, but organisers said the money “will allow the community to secure a foot in the door, purchase the market assets, and buy the time needed to establish a permanent model of community ownership.” Buy Back Brixton has now entered the second round of the bidding process and campaigners understand that the markets have not yet been sold. A Buy Back Brixton spokesperson said: “Buy Back Brixton welcomes recognition of the community value of Brixton Village and Market Row. The markets are the heart of Brixton’s social, cultural and economic life, and their importance to traders, residents, and the wider community is clear and deeply felt. This has been a long time coming – and is long overdue!”

BRIXTON VILLAGE NAMED AS ‘ASSET OF COMMUNITY VALUE’ But does that mean it is saved?

However, they said that the council’s recognition does not guarantee community ownership. “It does not, on its own, guarantee ownership or provide a fixed timeline for us to fundraise the money needed to buy the markets,” they explained. “Buy Back Brixton’s priority remains the live bidding process. “The campaign has submitted what we believe is a serious and credible bid, and we are focused on continuing constructive dialogue as the proposal develops.” “The ACV listing does not mean the community automatically can buy the market, and it does not guarantee

community ownership. It is an important recognition of the market’s community value and can support community ownership efforts, but the campaign’s immediate route remains the live secondround bidding process.” The ACV application was lodged by the Stour Trust, who support community campaigns in relation to buildings and was assessed by officers across the council before being approved. Cllr Martin Abrams, the new green Leader of Lambeth Council, said: “This is a big step forward for the campaign for community ownership which aims to safeguard Brixton’s heritage, and I am

SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL TO HOST SPECIAL MUDLARKING FESTIVAL

pleased the council has swiftly taken this important step. “The Advocacy Academy and the Brixton Traders & Community Association have set a really ambitious vision, and I’m strongly supporting this campaign because Brixton Village and Market Row are the beating heart of Brixton. “They’re hugely valued by our diverse communities, and have been shaped by generations of traders, creatives and entrepreneurs from our borough. “This is a once in a generation opportunity for community action to ensure this cherished local asset is held in local hands. I’m thrilled that, by approving

this application, our administration has given the community this opportunity.” In 2018, the market was purchased for £37.25m by property investment company Hondo Enterprises and private equity company TPG Angelo Gordon. Campaigners estimated that the site could now be worth £50m. It is understood that TPG Angelo Gordon received multiple bids for the site by the deadline of 22 June, including one from the Buy Back Brixton campaign. Brixton Village and Market Row new status will be published online on Lambeth’s register of asset of community value decisions made in the last five years. Lara Maiklem (mudlark)

It is £7 for adults and free for under 18s By Evie Flynn SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL is hosting a Heritage Craft and Mudlarking Festival on Saturday 25th July – where you can meet mudlarks, hold items discovered in the Thames, and take part in family activities.

• Make your own 3D bus to keep, 10:30am – 3:30pm • Make a pomander with the Old Operating Theatre, 10:30am – 3:30pm • Family mudlark trail, 10am – 4pm • Create an decorate an origami Thames boat, 10am – 4pm

DEMONSTRATIONS:

• Meet the mudlarks, 10am – 4pm • Discover the wonders of wool spinning, 10am – 4pm • Have a go at stone carving with Master Carvers Association, 10am – 4pm • Clay pipe making, 10am – 4pm • Discover the collection of Southwark Heritage Centre, 10am – 4pm Saturday 25th July, 10am – 4pm Southwark Cathedral, SE1 9DA

Inside the cathedral, visitors can meet mudlarks, discover objects found on the Thames foreshore and learn about their origin from archaeologists. There will also be family drop-in activities, author talks and demonstrations in the churchyard. It is recommended to book tickets beforehand via Southwark Cathedral’s Eventbrite, but there will be a small number of walk in spots available on the day. Tickets are £7 for adults, £6 for concessions and free for children under 18.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES:

A Safe, Fun, and Nourishing Summer in Lambeth Looking for ways to keep your children active, and engaged this summer?

Dedicated places and specialist provision are available for children with SEND.

Lambeth’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back, offering free activities for 4–16 year olds who live or go to school in Lambeth and receive benefits-related free school meals. The programme runs from 20 July to 28 August.

Activities take place across Lambeth in local schools, community centres, adventure playgrounds and parks, so there will be something happening near you all summer.

Children can enjoy a range of activities including sports, arts, music, drama and outdoor play, with a free healthy meal provided at every session. HAF supports children to build confidence, develop skills, make friends, and enjoy their holidays in a safe, inclusive environment.

What to do next • Check activities in your area • Book early – spaces fill up quickly • Plan your summer with ease To find out more and book visit our website or scan the QR code below. www.lambeth.gov.uk/haf

What to expect • Fun, high-quality activities led by trusted local providers • Free, nutritious meals • Safe and inclusive settings • Specialist provision and support for children with SEND • Opportunities to build skills, friendships, and confidence

Let’s make this a happy, healthy summer for children and young people in Lambeth.

NEWS 15

SHOCK AS SOUTHWARK’S ‘VITAL’ DEMENTIA ADVICE SERVICE CLOSES AFTER 20 YEARS The service was funded directly by the council through an annual grant of £164,000 and managed by Alzheimer’s Society

EXCLUSIVE

OTHER DEMENTIA SERVICES AVAILABLE IN SOUTHWARK:

By Evie Flynn A DEMENTIA advisory service described as “vital” and a “lifeline” by users has closed after Southwark Council decided not to renew its funding.

The Dementia Adviser service closed on 30 June 2026 after supporting people living with dementia and their carers for more than 20 years. The service was funded directly by the council through an annual grant of £164,000 and managed by Alzheimer’s Society. It connected people with dementia and their families with a dementia adviser, who provided practical guidance and emotional support as they navigated a diagnosis. The latest funding period for the service ended in April 2026 under the previous Labour adminstration. The current Green and Liberal Democrat coalition have said they cannot renew the grant as the government is expected to create a funding gap in Southwark of around £100 million. Members of the Southwark Dementia Action Group said they were “outraged” that they were only told two weeks before the closure and said there was “no time to challenge the proposal”. Cindy Glover, co-chair of Southwark Dementia Action Group and a former dementia adviser, said the service provided crucial practical support that could not be replaced with a website. “This service is vital in Southwark. Individuals and families are in shock when someone is diagnosed. They need someone they can talk to locally. They don’t just need someone to send them a form and tell them where to look online,” she said. “It wasn’t just about giving people information. It was about helping them understand things like wills, lasting power of attorney, what they needed to think about in the future, and all the practical things that come with a dementia diagnosis.” To ensure continued support for local people, the council agreed an extension until the end of June 2026, so that other dementia services and support could be put in place. The funding supported three dementia advisers, a part-time Dementia Action Alliance Coordinator and contributed towards the Daffodil Dementia Café at The Green Community Centre in Nunhead, which will remain open. At least 25 out of 35 London boroughs provide a Dementia Advisory service, which are managed by the Alzheimer’s Society. One Southwark carer said the support had been a “lifeline” after their mother-inlaw was diagnosed with dementia. “When my mother-in-law was diagnosed with dementia and moved into our home, our world changed overnight. The life I knew disappeared,” they said. “I gave up my job to become her full-time carer. Suddenly every day became a battle

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with exhaustion, fear, heartbreak and uncertainty. “Then there was Sheena, our Alzheimer’s adviser. She didn’t just hand me leaflets or point me to a website. She gave me hope when I couldn’t see any. She listened when I thought nobody understood. She knew exactly what I was going through because she had the experience, the knowledge and, above all, the compassion that no Google or AI could ever replace.” Patricia, who cares for her husband who was diagnosed with dementia three and a half years ago, said: “A Dementia Advisor came to visit us at home and kept in touch regularly with us. We tend to keep quiet about my husband’s diagnosis because of the stigma attached. “You don’t know how people are going to react. It is a very isolating experience. The Dementia Advisory service was marvellous and I have no idea what it’s going to happen now. “Knowing I can ring them and speak to the same Dementia Advisor who knows our situation is a safety net. That is now gone for us. It’s just the feeling of knowing someone is there to support you.” According to NHS data from February 2026, 1,365 people in Southwark are recorded as having a dementia diagnosis. Data also shows number of residents aged over 65 with dementia is expected to rise by 28 per cent by 2030. A council report said Southwark’s ageing population was expected to increase the annual cost of dementia care from £86 million to £144 million by 2030. It also stated that the service delivered 1,572 dementia advice sessions during the first half of 2022/23. Richard White, community director at Ballers Academy, which runs chair mobility sports sessions across Southwark, said the

advisers had helped organisations better support people living with dementia. He said: “When someone comes in with dementia, I refer them to the Dementia Advisers. Before I did this job, I only had the knowledge of dementia through a relative but the Dementia Advisers have taught me how to best communicate and help this group of people. “They are experts in the field of dementia and offer a totally personcentred approach to care. They give advice on a range of issues including Dementia friendly places locally. “I am so angry this service is being withdrawn. This can only lead to more carer stress and more people ending up in long-term care sooner which will cost social services and the health service much more.” Southwark Council said other dementia support remains available through the Consortium of Older People Services in Southwark (COPSINS), a network of charities delivering the Ageing Well Southwark Programme. This includes Age UK, Time and Talents, Blackfriars Settlement, Link Age and Southwark Pensioners. Diagnosis of dementia is given by the NHS and there are three NHS Memory Clinics in Southwark, at St Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College Hospital, and Guy’s Hospital, which work in partnership with the Southwark and Lambeth Integrated Memory Service (SLIMS). Maudsley NHS Trust also funds a dementia adviser and the NHS funds two Admiral Nurses who provide specialist advice and support. Jackie Swapp, Alzheimer’s Society’s regional manager for South London, said:: “We know how valued these services are by the people who use them, and we have

worked closely with the council and health partners to try to find another way to keep it going, but unfortunately this has not been possible. “Throughout this process, we have supported those affected by the closure by signposting them to other local services so that they can continue to access advice, information and support.” The charity confirmed that the proposed closure of the Southwark Dementia Service has no impact on its services in neighbouring Lambeth and Lewisham, but services are only available if you live in these boroughs. Cllr Suzanne Wise, Southwark Council’s deputy executive member for adult social care, said: “We were concerned to learn that the previous administration had accepted the ending of the grant to Alzheimer’s Society. We have satisfied ourselves that despite this there is still strong support available.” Cllr Rebecca Corn, Southwark Council’s executive member for education and care, said: “If you or a loved one has dementia, we understand the ending of this grant to the Alzheimer’s Society will be of concern. However, please know there is strong support available locally, and there are provisions to reach out to if you need help.” The council said Southwark’s Public Health Team will be liaising with GPs to ensure their offer of advice, information and support is of a good quality and consistent across the borough. However, Southwark Labour who ran the previous administration, said responsibility for renewing the grant fell to the current administration after the change in council leadership. Cllr Esmé Dobson, Labour’s shadow deputy member for adult services, said: “I was a carer for my husband who had

Weekly Daffodil Cafe at Nunhead Community Centre (every Monday 11am – 1pm), 5 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QQ. Call Sheena on 020 7735 5850 to reserve your place. Musical Mondays at St Mary’s Church and Community Centre. Contact the service provider on 020 8299 2623 for timings. Wellbeing Wednesdays at St Mary’s Church and Community Centre. Contact the service provider on 020 8299 2623 for timings. National Alzheimer’s Society helpline 0333 150 3456 and website.

young onset Alzheimer’s for more than 15 years. I am shocked to hear that the GreenLib Dem coalition is shutting the dementia service down. This is not just the case of a three year grant which has expired, this is a service which has existed for 20 years. There is now nowhere for patients or families to go after they have received a diagnosis. This is a desperate situation. I am calling on the coalition to reverse this cut immediately.” Lib Dem leader and deputy leader of Southwark Council, Cllr Victor Chamberlain, said: “The ending of funding for Southwark’s Dementia Advisory Service will be deeply disappointing for many residents living with dementia, as well as the families and carers who rely on its advice and support. “The cessation of funding was a political choice made by the Southwark Labour Party. When Labour controlled Southwark Council, their budget failed to fund services such as the Dementia Advisors. Southwark Liberal Democrats did not support this Labour budget, which failed to provide continued funding for the Alzheimer’s Society. Labour used its majority on the council to push those decisions through regardless. “This decision also reflects a wider failure by the Labour Government. Ministers have chosen to press ahead with a so-called Fair Funding Review that will strip significant funding from councils like Southwark, creating a budget gap of more than £100 million and putting valued local services at risk. Southwark’s former Labour administration failed to stand up to Keir Starmer’s Government and his new brand of austerity. The Council’s new Liberal Democrat- Green joint administration will stand up for Southwark residents and challenge the Government when its decisions threaten vital local services. We will keep fighting for the funding our borough needs, so that Southwark is not left behind.” Editorial - page 15

16 NEWS

FIVE SOUTHWARK FOOD SPOTS RANKED IN UK’S TOP 100 RESTAURANTS By Gabriel Stewart FIVE RESTAURANTS in Southwark have made it onto the National Restaurant Awards top 100 restaurants in the UK, cementing the borough’s growing status in London’s food scene.

From Cornish octopus to pig’s snouts, Southwark certainly has an eclectic mix of the weird and wonderful when it comes to its food scene. The National Restaurant Award’s yearly list of the best places to eat in the UK was published last month and included a growing number of eateries in the borough. They definitely aren’t the cheapest options on offer but they are apparently the best… Camille at Borough Market – Ranked 20th This Borough Market restaurant launched in 2024 and bills itself as ‘a reflection of imagined jaunts through regional France’, with Time Out recently describing eating at is as “basically a religious experience”. Owners Clare Lattin and Tom Hill,

previously behind Ducksoup in Soho and Emilia’s in south Devon, have managed to deliver a slice of France in the centre of one of London’s busiest food spots. Head chef Elliot Hashtroudi offers a delicious daily-changing menu on a rustic blackboard that uses audacious ingredients such as pig’s snouts and cheeks to leave customers begging for more. Camille is partly inspired by chef Pierre Koffmann’s Memories of Gascony cookbook (Camille was the name of his grandma). Where? 2-3 Stoney Street, Borough Market, London, SE1 9AA Cost? Small plates £5 to £15, Mains £15 to £25, Larger plates £26 to £48 Find out more at https://www.camillerestaurant.co.uk/

40 Maltby Street in Bermondsey – Ranked 72nd Housed within the warehouse of Gergovie Wines, 40 Maltby Street is far more than just a wine bar with its delicious small plates securing it a place on this UK-wide list.

Independent French bistro Lady of the Grapes opens in Borough

Mains start at £27 and cocktails are £11 – £12.50 each By Evie Flynn AFTER EIGHT successful years in Covent Garden, French bistro Lady of the Grapes has opened a second venue in the historic Menier Chocolate Factory building in Borough.

Located on Southwark Street, the new site continues the original venue’s focus on female wine producers alongside French bistro-style dishes. Founder Carole Byron launched the Covent Garden venue in 2018 and has now replicated the concept in a larger South London space, spanning two floors. On the ground floor, the main restaurant seats 60 indoors, with a further 20 people on the terrace. Head chef Matyáš Plzák will serve starters like Pissaladière on Toasted Sourdough with caramelised onion, olives and Calabrian anchovies (£15)

and Brioche au Pistou with pea salad and poached egg (£18). Mains include poached trout (£27), Gloucester Pork Chop with boudin noir and roasted flat white peach (£37) and Wiltshire Lamb Rump with sweetbread, aubergine and mint sauce (£39). For dessert, there’s Frangipane Tart with seasonal berries and crème fraîche (£10) or Flan Parisien with strawberries and elderflower (£11). If you are full but craving something sweet, you can have a single Madeleine for just £3. In the basement, the Forbidden Fruit bar can seat 45 people and offers cocktails from £11, a charcuterie menu and a selection of around 400 wine bottles. Menier Chocolate Factory, 53 Southwark St, London SE1 1RU https://www.ladyofthegrapes.com

Oma’s interior is designed to match the landscapes of the Greek isles. Credit: Oma

40 Maltby Street is far more than just a wine bar. Credit: 40 Maltby Street

Camille offers relaxed French dining in the British capital. Credit: Camille

Trivet, Bermondsey The regularly changing menu of fresh fish, vegetables and terrine celebrates the seasonal produce of the UK and mainland Europe. Expect anything from Crab quiche to Pigeon terrine. Sharing its street name with the beloved weekend food market that has been running since 2010, the wine bar was opened a year later in 2011 by Raef Hodgson and his business partner Harry Lester. There are no reservation options so you’d better get there early… Where? 40 Maltby Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3PA Cost? Prices range from £4 for pork pillettes on toast to monkfish fritters for £31

Oma at Borough Market – Ranked 73rd The Michelin-starred restaurant is yet another Borough Market find that has made it onto the list but is not one to walk past unaware. A creation of David Carter, previously behind Smokestack, Manteca and Agora, Oma explores food from the Greek Isles, the Levant and beyond. From a small plate of hand-dived

scallop to a larger claypot of fresh pea and broad bean giouvetsi, Carter has put together a menu to meet all needs, whether you are a sharer or not. Oma delivers truly knockout dishes in an interior designed to match the rugged landscapes of Greece. Where? 3 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL Cost? Small plates range from £13 to £16 and larger plates from £25 to £60

The Kerfield Arms in Camberwell – Ranked 81st Founded only last year, this Camberwell gastropub comes from the team behind the acclaimed Islington pub The Baring. Opened by Adam Symonds and Rob Tecwyn alongside chef-partner Jay Styler, the food changes regularly but offers simple cooking and carefully balanced flavours. Dishes have included cuttlefish with pul biber chilli, fried pig’s head and Cornish octopus (who knew that existed? I certainly didn’t). Located on Grove Lane, just off Camberwell Church Street, the pub was relaunched under its original name after replacing The Crooked Well. It

The Kerfield Arms. Credit: National Restaurant Awards

is both a neighbourhood pub and a serious eatery. Where? 16 Grove Ln, London SE5 8SY Cost? Small plates from £14 to £16, mains from £27 to £78

Trivet in Bermondsey – Ranked 92nd Opened in 2018, Trivet derives from the age-old cooking utensil, an iron tripod placed over fire for a cooking pot or kettle to stand on. Debut solo project of The Fat Duck alumni Jonny Lake and Isa Bal, the restaurant already has two Michelinstars for its delectable menu exploring ingredients, dishes and drinks from regions around the world. Trivet is located just round the corner from London Bridge Station and is on the pricier side with mains starting at £48. So, it may require quite a bit of saving for a night out here but the glowing reviews certainly suggest it’s worth it. Where? 36 Snowsfields, London, SE1 3SU Cost? Starters from £36 to £42, mains from £48 to £65

NEWS 17

Babur

Cafe Green

Everest Curry King

Levante

SIX TOP SPOTS TO EAT OUT AROUND LEWISHAM DURING THE SUMMER By Gabriel Stewart LEWISHAM HAS plenty on offer for those wishing to explore the culinary delights of the borough, from a fine-dining Indian restaurant to an award-winning chippy.

In the current age of endless choice at our fingertips, it can be hard to decide on what restaurant or takeaway to turn to. What does a Google review even mean when many eateries demand you give them a positive review at the end of your meal? Well, we’re hear to help this summer with a list of top spots to eat in the borough. Starting with...

BABUR - INDIAN CUISINE IN FOREST HILL

A Lewisham staple for over four decades, Barbur has become one of London’s most celebrated Indian restaurants since opening in 1985. The 2AA rosette-awarded restaurant has a reputation for its bold flavours and pioneering modern Indian cuisine. Tucked away down a nondescript street a few minutes walk from Honor

Oak Park station, the Forest Hill restaurant serves many of the classics but with a twist. Why not try a bit of rabbit tikka pie or podi gunpowder dosa? Babur marked their 40th anniversary last year and were crowned Best Restaurant at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards, a recognition of their outstanding contribution to the food culture of the borough. Where? 119 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1JP Cost? Mains sit around the £20 and above mark. Find out more www.babur.info

LEVANTE LEWISHAM - TOP NOTCH FOR TURKISH CUISINE

The borough’s beloved Turkish grill house is as much renowned for its welcoming owners as it’s coal-fired kebabs and stews. However, whether it is tasty cold mezzes with aubergines roasted to perfection or delicious za’atar lamb ribs, the food certainly doesn’t disappoint. Fancy a small bite? Grab yourself a Turkish tea and tuck into the simple delights of a home-made baklava to keep you going.

Where? Levante, 11 Lewis Grove, London SE13 6BG Cost? Starters £5 to £11, Mains £12 to £20. Find out more www. levantelewisham.uk/restaurant/

BROCKLEY’S ROCK - HAS THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS

Winner of the 2025/26 Gold Seal Good Food Award, Brockley’s Rock proves you don’t have to be by the seaside to enjoy a good box of fish & chips. Ranked in the UK’s top 10 fish & chip shops, according to the National Fish & Chip Awards, the SE14 chippy offers something for everyone with plenty of vegan and gluten-free seafood options available. Eating in or getting a takeaway, Brockley’s Rock has never held back on their portions over their 14-year history so don’t worry about tucking into their perfectly salted chips. Where? Brockley’s Rock, 317 Brockley Rd, London SE4 2QZ Cost? A regular cod will set you back £11.95 Find out more www.brockleysrock. co.uk

EVEREST CURRY KING - IN LEWISHAM FOR THE BEST SRI LANKAN CURRY

Everest Curry King was opened over twenty years ago by the Sivarajah family to serve the local Sri Lankan community but has been beloved by Lewisham ever since. The curry house has a relaxed interior that is complete by its delicious food, from chunks of chill-laden aubergines to Jaffna devilled mutton. Everest covers the basics but also offers the experimental in its recent restaurant extension. There’s even sarbath-glazed doughnuts available if you’re not content with stopping at the mains. Where? Everest Curry King, 24 Loampit Hill, London SE13 7SW Cost? A chicken biryani costs £13.95 to eat in.

ANTONIO CAFÉ & RESTAURANT IN LEWISHAM FOR ITALIAN CUISINE

Next door to Antonio Delicatessen, the café and restaurant offers a charming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Whether it is Italian classics like melanzane alla parmigiana or mushroom arancini balls, the laid-back Italian diner has it all at a reasonable price.

Sadly, it is only open for breakfast and lunch so make sure to get there before closing time at 5pm. Where? Antonio Café & Restaurant, 25 Lewis Grove, SE13 6BG, London Cost? Breakfasts are £9.99 and the parmigiana is £10.99 Find out more www.antoniocafe.uk

CAFÉ GREEN IN HITHER GREEN FOR VIETNAMESE CUISINE

A small family-owned restaurant in the heart of Hither Green, this independent Vietnamese eatery is a delight to visit in its cosy welcoming interior. There is plenty on offer from summer rolls to vibrant noodle salads but it is the oxtail Pho that may be unlike any you have tried before. Sustainability sits at the heart of what they do, their website stating that they have a ‘zero-waste’ mindset in which the use and reuse of resources is maximised. Where? 65 Ennersdale Road, London, SE13 6JE. Cost? Pho is £14 and their rice mains are £15 Find out more www.cafegreen.co.uk

18 ARTS

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A CONSTANT SOURCE OF AMUSEMENT, PLEASURE AND WONDER

PERHAPS, AS I did, we think of Barbara Hepworth’s art as big, curvaceous sculptures facing the elements al fresco, weathering the storms on their way to becoming timeless while adapting to whatever landscape they find themselves in. This exhibition shows another side to her work, writes Michael Holland.

Hepworth in Colour shows how the European avant-garde movement inspired and changed her way of working. She began drawing more when materials and time were scarce as she tried to bring up her young triplets in wartime; colour crept into the drawings,

which she called ‘sculptures in disguise’, and into her larger three-dimensional work. Even so, as important to the work as Hepworth herself thought colour was, she says that the public ‘never understood’. The exhibition brings 44 artworks together, with some of her major sculptures included: ‘Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form), Pale Blue and Red’ was a breakthrough piece when she combined strings and colour into a wood carving for the first time. As you look at many of the 18 sculptures you do find yourself being drawn into their core, where the colour is most often found; sliding down into the spiral of

Courtauld Hepworth_ Barbara Hepworth, Eidos, 1947, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Bowness. Photo_ Predrag Cancar; NGV. Image courtesy National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

fascination. The opening view found a lot of people staring quietly, all with their own thoughts going on. Yes, Hepworth does keep the titles pragmatic: ‘Curved Stone with Yellow’; ‘Sphere with Inside and Outside Colour’; ‘Drawing for Sculpture (with Colour),’ which give no insight into what she wanted the viewer to see, whether they have their own ideas or not. In this way she distances herself

Review: Grindr:

The Opera at Union Theatre I EXPECTED this opera (of sorts) to be uplifting and colourful, though its opening scene was anything but. It starts with a funeral, all dry ice and monks in habits carrying a corpse onto the stage. As they carefully lay down their charge, they produce phones and proceed to photograph the body, which, energised by all the flashes, leaps up and bursts into song. Eeek! Yes, this is Grindr, part human, part Voldemort, part devil. He’s played by Christian Lunn, who has a magnificent voice. And he scared me witless, writes Lizzie Paul.

This is a tale of the internet, of fake digital people in a fake digital world where real-life men search the Grindr app for company and, mostly, wild sex with no commitment. By the way, I didn’t know much of the slang used in the play but did pick up NSA for no

strings attached. It all proceeds on its merry, leather-clad way for a while with great singing and perfect dance routines. But then it takes a turn into a dark place which illustrates just how dangerous (or joyous) meeting a stranger over an app can be. Two characters, Devon (Patrick Barrett) and Tom (Kane Verrall), begin a cautious encounter which blooms into true love, their need for Grindr being diminished. That upsets Grindr, who appears from the darkness to express his ire, singing to the top of his voice. My God, that creature is fearsome! But then we meet young Jack (Will Joel), waiting in a hotel room for his date, Don (played alarmingly well by Dereck Walker), who turns out to be a much older and dangerous man. We learn that Don has a wife and son at home, but he can’t help himself when away on business and

arranges a Grindr date with Jack. He becomes vicious, sadistic, and almost murderous towards Jack, eventually putting a leather belt around his young date’s neck as he desperately achieves orgasm by strangling the boy. In a hospital scene, we learn that it’s not just a fright he has given poor Jack. With great performances, a mixture of musical genres, and the blend of dark thriller with comedy camp, Grindr: The Opera is an entertaining and excellent insight into contemporary dating. Author of the play, Erik Ransom, states: “There are no heroes or villains in this story. Grindr is neither good nor bad.” You will have to go along to make your own mind up. Union Theatre until 19th July. Booking and full details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ abovethestagtheatrelimited/1991912

from the larger, public sculptures, although they are very recognisable as Hepworths, leaving them where they can be seen by anyone to make of them what they want. For the smaller pieces, in private collections, they will be a constant source of amusement, pleasure, and wonder. The Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen Exhibition: Hepworth in Colour is

curated by Dr Alexandra Gerstein, Curator of Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the Courtauld Gallery and Dr Stephen Feeke, independent writer and curator whose PhD from the Courtauld Institute of Art focused on Barbara Hepworth’s bronze sculptures. Courtauld Gallery until 6th September. Booking and full details: https://courtauld.ac.uk/

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Friday, July 17th 2026

Notice of deposit of the Proposed Replacement of the London Plan (Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London) Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Greater London Authority Act 1999 (as amended) The Mayor of London has prepared proposals for the replacement of the spatial development strategy for Greater London - Draft London Plan. If these proposals are published they will set a strategic framework for planning in Greater London. Copies of the proposals and an Integrated Impact Assessment and a Habitats Regulations Assessment are available for public inspection at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE free of charge, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, until Thursday 15 October 2026. Representations on these proposals may be submitted using the online consultation tool on https://consult.london.gov.uk/. Representations can also be made via email to londonplan@london.gov.uk with ‘Draft London Plan’ in the subject box or sent in writing to: Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, Draft London Plan, London Plan Team, Planning & Regeneration, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE The online consultation tool is the preferred method of submission where possible, as it enables representations to be processed more efficiently. However, representations submitted by email or in writing will be accepted and considered equally. Representations must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday 15 October 2026. The Mayor is not required to consider any representations received after this date. Further information is available on the GLA website at: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmesstrategies/planning/london-plan/next-london-plan LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice of Application for a Premises Licence. Name of applicant: Mr Chiragh Singh Sachdev, Premises Details: Dr Cloud, Unit 4, Chessington North Railway Station, Bridge Road, Chessington, KT9 2RT. Application Details: The retail sale of alcohol (Off Sales) Monday – Sunday: 08:00 – 23:00. Full details of the application can be inspected on the licensing register, online at www.kingston.gov.uk or in person at the address given below. Deadline for representations: 03/08/2026. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Authority by post: Licensing Team, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Guildhall 2, High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU or by email: licensing@kingston.gov.uk. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum penalty on conviction of such an offence is an unlimited fine. LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice of Application for a Premises Licence. Name of applicant: International Wine & Spirits Ltd, Premises Details: Broadway Express, 62 Tolworth Broadway, Surbiton, KT6 7HR. Application Details: The retail sale of alcohol (Off Sales) Monday – Sunday: 08:00 – 23:00. Full details of the application can be inspected on the licensing register, online at www.kingston.gov.uk or in person at the address given below. Deadline for representations: 03/08/2026. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Authority by post: Licensing Team, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Guildhall 2, High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU or by email: licensing@kingston.gov.uk. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum penalty on conviction of such an offence is an unlimited fine. BRENDA SHERMAN Deceased Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 3 Tooting Bec Gardens, London, SW16 1QY, who died on 21/11/2024, must send written details to the address below by 18/09/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified. Taylor & Emmet LLP, 20 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP. Ref: JLH/Sherman

STAY INFORMED ABOUT LICENSING PLANS FOR YOUR AREA. The Public Notice Portal is a free to use, online service that will tell you who is applying for what and where. Plus, if you register, we’ll tell you about any plans for your community before it’s too late. publicnoticeportal.uk

Notice of application for a Premises Licence Notice is hereby given that Tesco Stores Limited has applied to Richmond Council for a new premises licence at Tesco Express, 27A-27B The Quadrant, Richmond, TW9 1DN, for the provision of latenight refreshment (indoors) on the following days: Monday-Sunday, 23:00-00:00 & the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises on the following days: Monday-Sunday, 06:00-00:00. Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 07/08/2026, 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. Licensing Act 2003 Notice of Application for Grant of a Premises Licence I Matthew Cong hereby give notice that an application was made to the London Borough of Lambeth on the 10th July 2026 for the Grant of a new Premises Licence to operate a premises at: Viet Fusion, 70 Streatham Hill, London SW2 4RD from which the following licensable activities are proposed. Retail of Alcohol for consumption on and off the premises from 12:00 hours to 22:00 hours Monday to Saturday and 12:00 to 21:00 on Sundays. The full application may be inspected, free of charge, at Licensing Section London Borough of Lambeth 3rd Floor, Civic Centre 6 Brixton Hill London SW2 1EG.or online www.lambeth.gov.uk/ licensing. Any interested party or Responsible Authority may make representations to the Licensing Section in writing within 28 Consecutive Days of the day of application was made as detailed above, or by email at licensing@lambeth.gov.uk The last day for representations being the 07/08/2026. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and a person may be liable on summary conviction of an unlimited fine. 10/07/2026

Notice of application for a Premises Licence. Notice is hereby given that Tried and True Coffee Ltd has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at Tried & True Café, 279 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 6SP for Sale of Alcohol for on-premises consumption during the following times: Monday-Friday 07:00-23:00, Saturday-Sunday 08:30-23:00. Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 07/08/2026 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth 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.wandsworth.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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APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE

Take notice that we: Baltivo Ltd have made an application to Lewisham Council acting as the Licensing Authority, for a New Premises Licence in respect of Baltivo, 90 Lee High Road, SE13 5PT The details of the application are as follows: Sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises Monday – Thursday 11:00-19:00, Friday & Saturday 11:00 – 20:00, Sunday 11:00 – 17:00 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 05th August 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 and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction is unlimited.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN First Date of Display of this Notice: 10th July 2026 An application has been made by: Zambala Limited to London Borough of Bexley has made an application under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 to vary a premises licence for in respect of the premises known as: Kailash MOMO, 1-3 Welling High Street, Welling, DA16 1TR The application seeks to vary the premises licence so as to add the activities of live and recorded music up to 23:00 Sunday-Thursday and up to 00:00 Friday-Saturday Any “Other Persons” or “Responsible Authority” may make representations in writing to this application no later than: 6 August 2026. Any representations must be sent to: Licensing Partnership, Sevenoaks District Council, Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HG. Telephone 01732 227004 or email at: licensing@sevenoaks.gov.uk Guidance notes on “making representations” are available from the Licensing Team, or by visiting www.bexley.gov.uk It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is unlimited.

Application Details: The application seeks a premises licence to allow the sale by retail of alcohol (on and off sales) and the provision of regulated entertainment (recorded music only) 12:00h to 22:00h Monday to Sunday. Full details of the application can be inspected on the licensing register, online at www.kingston.gov.uk or in person at the address given below. Deadline for representations: 11th August 2026 Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Authority by post: Licensing Team, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Guildhall 2, High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU or by email: licensing@kingston.gov.uk It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum penalty on conviction of such an offence is an unlimited fine.

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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; FUL – PLANNING PERMSSION LB - LISTED BUILDING Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ. 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. 28 Streatham Common North London SW16 3HP Erection of side, rear and 2 storey rear infill extensions, together with replacement of existing windows with new windows, provision of a bicycle store, and other associated works. 26/01641/FUL 12 Shipley House Albion Avenue London Lambeth SW8 2AH Internal reconfiguration of the first floor, removal of porch and addition of a door from the living room to the kitchen. 26/01869/LB Unit 14 Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX Installation of a glazed veranda enclosure over the existing restaurant terrace seating area with retractable roof and associated works. 26/01817/FUL 141 Lansdowne Way London SW8 2NP Removal of the existing shopfront, the reinstatement of an historic window and the replacement of an existing door opening with a window. 26/01793/LB 5 Montford Place London SE11 5DE Erection of a rear garden pergola, positioned on top of permeable paving within the rear garden. 26/01877/FUL 151-157 And Rear Of 149 & 159 Streatham High Road London SW16 6EG Phased development comprising the demolition of existing structures on Gleneldon Mews and construction of 4 mews houses, conversion of upper floors of 151-157 Streatham High Road to 2 apartments, rear extensions to and reconfiguration of retail units at 151-157 Streatham High Road, and ancillary works including alterations to existing facades at 151-157 Streatham High Road. 26/01738/FUL 72-74 Gipsy Hill And 1 Cawnpore Street London SE19 Erection of two storey rear extension, and change of use of ground floor, to form a new four bedroom dwelling. 26/01891/FUL Dated this Friday 17th July 2026

LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence

Name of applicant: TBC Chapter 2 Ltd Postal address of premises: The Biryani Centre, 94 Burlington Road, New Malden, KT3 4NT.

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 – NETTLEFOLD PLACE

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – MEPHAM STREET

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable gas connection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order, the effect of which will 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 that length of Nettlefold Place between the common boundary of Nos. 3 and 5-9 Nettlefold Place, and a point 9 metres south-west of that common boundary; (b) temporarily suspend the one-way traffic system in Nettlefold Place between its northernmost and southernmost junctions with Knight’s Hill. 2. The alternative route for affected vehicles will be available via Knight’s Hill. 3. The Order will come into force on 22 July 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 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 9 days to complete. Dated 17 July 2026