South London Weekly - July 31st 2026

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By Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporter

A HACKBRIDGE chip shop owner says a raised pedestrian crossing leaves his building shaking every day as buses, vans and lorries hit it at speed.

Tolga Sen, who runs Equinox Fish Bar in Hackbridge, said HGVs and other large vehicles travelling over the raised courtesy crossing cause vibrations strong enough to rattle his windows and, he claims, cause cracks in the building.

“It shakes badly,” Tolga told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). “You can especially hear it when you are upstairs.”

He added: “I could understand if it made the cars go slower, but it doesn’t. It just shakes the road and affects us.”

Tolga also believes the vibrations have contributed to cracks in the upstairs of the property at 150 London Road.

London Road, which carries the A237 through the town, carries heavy traffic throughout the day, serving the nearby Beddington Industrial Estate, Hackbridge train station, local schools and the New Mill Quarter housing estate. However, Tolga believes Sutton Council did not consider the impact on local businesses when redesigning the road busy road.

“No one told us why they changed the road layout,” he said. “Maybe on the computer the design looked nice, but in reality it is not like that.”

The LDRS also spoke to another business owner further down the high street, who raised similar concerns about what they described as a “poorly installed” courtesy crossing outside their premises.

Hackbridge Councillor Dave Tchil has been working with local businesspeople, including Tolga, to push for changes from the Liberal Democrat-led council. The Labour councillor explained how the vibrations were mainly caused by heavy traffic travelling over the “huge concrete humps” at speed.

“The crossings don’t slow speeding traffic on a busy A road and need redesigning,” he told the LDRS. “Millions are collected in council tax and little has been reinvested. I want the council to invest into Hackbridge.”

Cllr Tchil was able to raise the issue at last week’s full council meeting on July 13, asking Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee Councillor Christopher Woolmer what plans the council had to revise the design and materials used for the “ineffective and noisy” courtesy crossings.

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In response, Councillor Woolmer said the council took pedestrian safety “very seriously” and carried out regular reviews of the borough’s roads. However, he noted there were currently “no plans to revise this specific area”.

In a follow-up question, Cllr Tchil stressed the impact of the crossing, describing it as “noisy and very cumbersome”.

“You can imagine the noise and vibration it creates when a vehicle travels over that,” he told Cllr Woolmer, arguing that Hackbridge had become “a testbed for ideas” where problems were left unresolved.

Cllr Woolmer acknowledged the concerns, saying: “I understand that it’s probably a very annoying noise,” but added that the crossing “wasn’t identified as a priority” in the most recent review. However, he said he would ask

officers to look into the issue again.

Asked how he felt after the council said fixing the crossing was not a priority, Tolga replied: “It’s not nice.” He said he felt the council did not care about the area and believed the work to fix the crossing would not take long.

While Tolga has since moved from the room above the shop, he joked that he had now almost “got used to it after all these years”.

A Sutton Council spokesperson said: “The funding for road improvements comes from Transport for London (TfL). How this funding is spent on the road network across Sutton is decided according to clear local priorities

‘Very annoying crossing is making my fish and chip shop shake’

and criteria, such as collision data, pedestrian crossing demand, and area-wide needs based on resident and councillor feedback.

“The council has not received any direct complaints from residents about noise, vibration or traffic speeds in the Hackbridge area and we encourage anyone who is concerned to contact the council.

“We are currently looking at opportunities to improve the cycling and walking infrastructure along London Road in Hackbridge as part of the council’s wider plans to encourage more people to walk and cycle.”

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SUMMER SORTED

Our top picks of camps and activities for youngsters throughout the summer holidays

By Evie Flynn

FOREST CAMPS, DULWICH AND HERNE HILL:

Jolly Foresters will be hosting its forestbased camp, where children can learn new skills, enjoy the outdoors and develop their knowledge about nature.

The sessions are suitable for children aged 3 to 11 years. Camps run over five days and children under five are invited to attend from 9:45pm until 1:45pm and children aged five and above are invited from 9:30am until 2pm. It costs £245 for a full week or £49 per day.

Next sessions:

Mon 3rd August 2026 - Fri 7th August

Mon 24th August 2026 - Fri 28th August

South London Scout Centre, Grange Lane, SE21 7LH jollyforesters.com

DROP-OFF SPORT CAMPS, DULWICH COLLEGE:

Dulwich College is set to host a programme of activity days during the summer holidays, to provide children aged 5 to 14 a space to play and discover. The camp is taught by coaches from various sporting backgrounds and helps children develop their techniques or introduce them to sports they are yet to learn. The camp runs from 8am to 5pm each day and children can attend the whole five days for £255 or an individual day for £56.

Next sessions:

Mon 3rd August - Fri 7th August

Mon 10th August – Friday 14th August

Mon 17th August - Fri 21st August

Mon 24th August - Fri 28th August

Dulwich College Sports Club, Pond Cottages, Dulwich, SE21 7LE holidaydropoff.com

MORE STROLLING, LESS SCROLLING, CAMBERWELL:

The Camberwell Society is encouraging a campaign to get kids outdoors and off their screens this summer. Twenty-One Urban Strolls in Camberwell is a familyfriendly walking guide uncovering local history, public art and hidden gems.

Explore 21 unique routes around Camberwell, including the Pavement Art Trail, where children can hunt for 18 colourful pavement roundels and create their own art rubbings along the way.

Twenty-One Urban Strolls in Camberwell (£15)

Available from: Camberwell Green Community Market (Saturdays 10am–3pm), LaLa Books and local stockists.

Tulse Hill Adventure Programme: Open during school holidays, Monday–Thursday, Tulse Hill Adventure Playground offers free play, outdoor adventures and activities for children and young people.

With support from youth and play workers, children can enjoy a range of activities including sports, arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, woodwork, skating, bikes and water play. Free hot lunches and healthy snacks are provided. Registration required before attending at high-trees.org

Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, Greenleaf Close, Tulse Hill, SW2 2EY

ACTIVE EDGE CAMPS, ROTHERHITHE AND DULWICH:

Active Edge holiday camps are inclusive sessions offering a mix of sports for children aged 3 to 12 years.

The five-day blocks will be taking place at Alfred Slater Primary school in Rotherhithe and Rosendale Primary School in Dulwich Village.

The camp will run from 10am to 4pm each day and costs £125 for the full

week or £25 for a single day. Alongside sports, there will be creative activities and outdoor adventures.

Next sessions:

Mon 3rd August - Fri 7th August

Mon 10th August – Friday 14th August

Mon 17th August - Fri 21st August

Mon 24th August - Fri 28th August Rosendale Primary School, Rosendale Rd, Norwood, SE21 8LR Alfred Salter Primary School, Quebec Way, London SE16 7LP

TENNIS CAMP, DULWICH VILLAGE:

Dulwich Lawn Tennis club are hosting children of all levels, from 3 to 16 years old, at their summer holiday camps. Head to the courts, tucked between Brockwell Park and Dulwich Village, to learn new skills or develop existing ones. The club is running camp days from 6 July until 14 August on a pay-asyou-go basis. Sessions are priced at £45 per day and split up into age groups.

Tots (3–5 yrs): 10–11am

Mini Red (6–8 yrs): 11am–3pm Mini Orange (9–10 yrs): 11am –3pm Yellow Teen (11–18 yrs): 11am –3pm

Running now until 14th August clubspark.lta.org.uk/ dulwichlawntennisclub

YOGA AND ART CAMPS, HERNE HILL:

Laura’s Yoga Club runs creative ‘Yoga and Art’ camps for youngsters aged 5 to 8 at Station Hall, Herne Hill, where they can learn poses, get creative and enjoy outside play. The daily schedule features an hour long yoga class and children can take part in a mix of art forms and Montessori play both at Station Hall and in Brockwell Park. Parents can book single days or multiple consecutive days, with each day costing £47.50 per child.

Thu 30 July, and Mon 3 August – Thu 6 August.9am – 3:30pm Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW laurasyogaclub.co.uk

FAIRY AND PIXIE LAND, DULWICH: Whippersnappers CIC are hosting their 2026 Fairy and Pixie Land immersive experience, designed for 3 – 7 year olds. On arrival, children are greeted with a refreshing glass of ‘Mermaid potion’ and their own customised fairy, pixie

or dragon wins. They will then split into small groups to take part in a series of immersive activities in the woods. Finally, children and adults come together to enjoy a 25 minute theatre production inspired by Cornish folklore. The event is running multiple sessions a week this summer. Multiple dates throughout summer, with sessions lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. Whippersnappers, Old College Gate, College Road, London, SE21 7BQ whippersnappers.org

MORE POLICE OFFICERS NEEDED TO TACKLE SERIOUS VIOLENCE THIS SUMMER

By Alex Orr

THE MET Police has said more officers will be “in and around” streets in Lambeth and Southwark over the coming weeks in response to a seasonal increase in violent crime.

In a letter to residents, Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who is a Basic Command Unit commander in Lambeth and Southwark, said the recent increase in crime had to do with people staying out longer.

She wrote: “With lighter evenings, more people stay out longer to enjoy this time of year.

“However, some people do this with bad intentions, and it is my job, and that of my officers to keep you all safe and to catch these criminals and put them before the courts.”

Bond said the local police forces had worked hard over the part 12 months to bring down rates of knife crime by 17%, moped enabled crime by 69% and mobile phone robbery in Southwark by 22%.

She added: “Sadly we are still experiencing high levels of serious youth violence and therefore, we must remain proactive and front footed to tackle this crime as it emerges.”

Bond made specific reference to the death of 31-year-old Kamahl Cameron-

Williams, who died following a stabbing in Westow Hill, Crystal Palace.

“Many of you would have been upset to hear the tragic news of Kamahl CameronWilliams, who was stabbed to death in the early hours of 21st June.

“We have made a number of arrests, and several people have been charged in relation to this crime, however, we must do all we can to stop any further incidents occurring.

“Over the coming days and weeks, you may see more police officers in and around your streets.

“This is part of series of intelligence led operations to reduce serious violence across Southwark and Lambeth,

aimed at reducing violence in your neighbourhoods. We are working closely with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark Local Authorities too.”

Bond said she would share as much detail as possible with residents about the police’s work over the next few months.

Ending her letter, she wrote: “I want you all to feel safe. Local officers will be deployed in the areas and available to help you.

“So, if you do see any of us on your streets, please do come and say hello and importantly if you have any concerns or if you are scared, please reach out to any of us.”

TWO MEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH CLAPHAM MURDER

By Alex Orr

TWO MEN have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a fatal stabbing in Clapham on Saturday, according to the Metropolitan Police.

22-year-old Wandsworth resident Javed Khan has been charged with murder and violent disorder, with 27-year-old Croydon resident Adonay Berhan charged with assisting an offender.

Police said they were called at 4:37am on Saturday 25 July following reports of a 22-year-old man in hospital with a stab wound.

The victim died in hospital despite the best efforts of medical professionals, with his next-of-

kin continuing to be supported by specialist officers.

A murder investigation was launched, with enquiries indicating the victim was fatally stabbed on Tremadoc Road, just off Clapham High Street.

Officers initially arrested six men on suspicion of murder.

A 25-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody after receiving hospital treatment for injuries that were neither lifethreatening nor life-changing.

Three men, two 22-year-olds and one 24-year-old, who were also arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released with no further action following further enquiries.

South London hospital workers strike over pay

By Alex Orr

ESTATES STAFF at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) will strike this week over unequal pay, their union Unite confirmed.

The workers, including joiners, electricians, plumbers and painter and decorators, were set to go on strike from Tuesday 28 July to Monday 3 August, resulting in disruption to estates and maintenance services at Bethlem Royal, Lambeth, Lewisham and Maudsley hospitals.

According to Unite, some workers are on a band three (out of five) pay grade, despite doing the same job as other colleagues on band five and having worked in their roles for up to 25 years.

Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said: “The two-tier workforce created by the trust needs to go –workers doing the same job must be paid the same wage.

“These workers have Unite’s total support in striking to right this wrong.”

Unite also raised concerns about the director of SLaM Foundation Trust, Kathryn Magson, who they said has responsibility for the estates department.

They raised questions about Ms Magson’s management and leadership style, with Unite Regional Officer Maz Ebrahim saying: “Unite is raising concerns about Kathryn Magson’s leadership because industrial relations at the trust are deteriorating.

“This dispute will escalate unless the trust starts telling the truth, treats these workers with respect and ends the injustice around equal pay.

“The strike action will inevitably cause disruption to patients at the trust, but it has years to resolve these problems and has refused to do so.”

News of the strike comes after SLaM was downgraded by the CQC in April from ‘good’ to ‘requires improvement’, citing staff pressure, increasing wait

CROWDFUNDER AGAINST BRIXTON REDEVELOPMENT

By Alex Orr

AS BRIXTON market traders

continue their bid to “Buy Back Brixton”, campaigners have launched a petition and crowdfunder to stop the redevelopment of International House on Canterbury Crescent.

Local campaigner Vanessa Boodhoo set up the petition, which currently has 673 signatures, and the CrowdJustice fundraiser, which has raised £1,272 so far to cover the legal costs of bringing a judicial review against Lambeth Council.

Home to 99 small charities and local organisations and located just a short walk from Brixton Village Market, International House had been approved for redevelopment by Lambeth’s Planning Committee in March 2026.

The 12-storey co-working building is managed by 3Space, who operate a “BuyGiveWork” policy, meaning rent from paid commercial desks is used to give free workspace to charities.

On 24 March, the Planning Committee, under the former Labour administration on Lambeth Council, agreed to developer London Square’s

proposal to convert the building, and next-door Pop Brixton, into housing.

According to London Square, the overall plans will deliver 288 new homes, with 69 in International House, and 34% of the development will be designated social housing for those on the council’s housing waiting list.

The development will also maintain some affordable workspaces and make improvements to the public realm across Brixton Station Road, Pope’s Road and Canterbury Crescent.

At the time, Labour Cllr Danny Adilypour said: “I welcome planning permission being granted for this important Brixton town centre scheme that has been designed to meet the needs of residents and businesses.

“In the face of the housing crisis, which is having a huge effect in Lambeth, and across London, we are determined to use council owned land to build as many new homes as possible for everyone.

“The temporary schemes on these two sites have served the community well and brought activity to these spaces whilst these plans progressed, but it’s now time to secure a permanent future for these sites.”

But campaigners have raised concerns about the decision, with Boodhoo writing: “Lambeth’s Planning Committee did not have sufficient evidence to make a fair and uninformed decision on the redevelopment.

“The Committee was unaware of all the organisations working in the building, the social value of their work, and the importance of the shared ecosystem that 3Space has organically built.”

Campaigners are seeking to raise £25,000 for their legal challenge against the previous Planning Committee’s decision which, if successful, would see London Square’s application re-sent to the new Green-led council in Lambeth for approval or rejection.

WATERLOO EAST STATION CLOSED FOR MORE THAN THREE WEEKS AS MULTIPLE SOUTH LONDON LINES AFFECTED

The improvement works will last until mid-August, with changes to services across South East London

By Alex Orr

WATERLOO EAST station will be shut until Sunday 16 August for improvement works, with trains via Lewisham, Grove Park and Woolwich affected.

THE STATION, which shut yesterday alongside London Charing Cross, has been closed to allow Southeastern Railway to complete a £20 million upgrade to rail track, platforms and station infrastructure.

Southeastern services that normally run into Charing Cross will be diverted to London Victoria, Cannon Street and Blackfriars, with some services terminating at London Bridge.

Residents can travel on any reasonable route on the Underground between London Bridge, Waterloo, Victoria, Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Elephant & Castle and Embankment, with paper tickets accepted on certain London buses.

There will also be additional weekend closures for follow-up work on the weekends of 22-23 August and 10-11 October.

HAYES VIA LEWISHAM LINE (INCLUDING STOPS AT LADYWELL, CATFORD BRIDGE, AND LOWER SYDENHAM)

Trains on this line will run to and from London Bridge. According to Southeastern, other trains will be diverted to and from London Blackfriars, calling additionally at Lewisham and Elephant & Castle.

The last trains will depart London Bridge at 12:16am and London Blackfriars at 10:50pm.

GROVE PARK LINE

Trains that usually run between Charing Cross and Orpington or Sevenoaks via Grove Park will instead start and terminate at London Bridge, with some trains diverted to run via Lewisham.

The last train for stations to Sevenoaks via Grove Park will depart London Bridge at 10:37pm, and the last train for stations to Orpington via Grove Park will depart London Bridge at 12:59am.

BROMLEY SOUTH LINE (INCLUDING STOPS AT BRIXTON AND HERNE HILL)

Starting at London Victoria, this line will run every 30 minutes rather than every 15 minutes. Southeastern has said

peak-time trains between Blackfriars and Beckenham Junction, stopping at Brixton and Herne Hill, will continue to operate, but at revised times.

The last train for stations to Orpington via Bromley South, Brixton and Herne Hill will depart Victoria at 12:27am.

WOOLWICH LINE (INCLUDING STOPS AT DEPTFORD, GREENWICH AND MAZE HILL)

Trains on the Woolwich line will continue to run into London Cannon Street, with some running at revised times during peak hours.

A small number of peak time trains will be cancelled or diverted via Blackheath instead of Greenwich.

The last trains to Dartford via Woolwich will depart Cannon Street at 11:36pm and London Bridge at 12:30am.

Brixton’s very own brewery launches new tropical lager inspired by the flavours of Electric Avenue

By Evie Flynn

BRIXTON BREWERY has launched a new fruit-flavoured lager in honour of the vibrant fruit stalls that line Electric Avenue.

Electric Tropical Lager combines sweet mango, zingy pineapple and a hint of ginger, and marks the first new beer added to the brewery’s core range in eight years.

We spoke to Jez Galaun, co-founder of Brixton Brewery, about the inspiration behind the new flavour.

“Electric Avenue represents so much of what makes Brixton special. It’s about the energy, the flavours and the diversity of the area,” he said.

“The idea behind the lager came from walking down Electric Avenue and seeing the incredible fruit stalls

SIDCUP LINE (INCLUDING STOPS AT LEWISHAM AND NEW CROSS)

This line, which runs between London Bridge and Gravesend, will call additionally at Lewisham.

Last trains to stations on the Sidcup line will depart London Bridge at 12:38am and Cannon Street at 11:40pm.

BEXLEYHEATH LINE (INCLUDING STOPS AT NEW CROSS, LEWISHAM AND BLACKHEATH)

Trains will continue to run between Cannon Street and Barnehurst, and Victoria and Gravesend, stopping at New Cross, Lewisham and Blackheath.

There will be some changes to the timetable, Southeastern has said, with additional trains set to run during the morning peak.

The last trains to stations on this line will depart London Bridge at 12:34am and Victoria at 12:33am.

with their trays of exotic fruits. We wanted to capture that feeling and create something that could transport people back to that environment.”

Jez launched Brixton Brewery in 2013 with his partner and another couple, with the aim of putting the South London neighbourhood “on the map” for great beer.

Nearly 13 years later, the brewery remains rooted in Brixton, operating from a railway arch on Brixton Station Road.

After opening the brewery to the public on Saturdays, Brixton Brewery took the next step in 2019 by launching its first dedicated taproom in the same railway arch, which continues to welcome customers today.

Jez described the brand as a “love story” to Brixton, calling the area “unique, special, very welcoming and open-minded”. He wanted that same spirit to come through in the new beer.

Creating the new lager was not a quick process - Jez and the team wanted to do justice to the newest “Brixton blend”, with Electric Tropical Lager taking more than a year to develop.

It now joins the brewery’s core range alongside other Brixton-inspired beers, including Coldharbour Lager, Reliance Pale Ale, Atlantic IPA and Low

Voltage Session IPA – a nod to Brixtonborn music legend David Bowie.

It is also the brewery’s first fruity beer, which Jez said reflects changing tastes among drinkers: “Ten years ago, craft beer was often associated with a more bitter flavour profile, but younger drinkers are looking for something different, more flavour, a little sweetness and beers that are easy to enjoy.”

So far, praise for Electric Tropical Lager has flooded in, and is being poured in around 25 pubs, with a view to reach 250 venues by the end of the year.

The beer is also available at the Oval cricket ground, as well as Brixton Brewery’s own taproom.

“The wider aim is to get the beer into more pubs because pubs are at the heart of communities,” Jez said.

“We actually met through pub culture as founders, so we know how important those spaces are for bringing people together.”

The brewery hopes to continue growing in the community where it started, with drinkers across South London encouraged to look out for Electric Tropical Lager in their local pub.

Visit the taproom: Arch 548 Brixton Station Rd, London SW9 8PF

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Cone, tub or pint - ice cream is one of life’s great joys

By Myfanwy Fleming-Jones

CLINGY WRAP,

PECKHAM

Toasted tea with fig leaf caramel, sour cherry labneh, ube halaya, or cheese and sweetcorn - no, this is not a shopping list, but a sample of Hilary Yip’s flavours at Clingy Wrap.

The business began when Hilary’s 80-year-old neighbour Jason offered her a retro ice cream machine, on which she created a laughing cow cheese and corn ice cream that went viral. Clingy Wrap now has a permanent feature at Lai Rai and All Roads London in Peckham, or pre-order for pick-up at Brockley or Southwark stations, with delivery also available. Each flavour costs £8.

Available at Lai Rai on 181 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4TP or at All Roads on 44 Atlantic Road, Brixton, SW9 8JN. Order via order.storekit.com/clingywrap/menu

FABULOUS ICE FIRES, EAST DULWICH

Tucked just off Lordship Lane sits an ice cream parlour like no other, created by Taseer Ahmed, who has previously been named the UK’s top ice cream maker.

The gelato magician crafts classic flavours like chocolate, wild strawberry and vanilla, but he also ventures into the likes of orange coconut and pineapple sorbet, while his hokey pokey flavour is second to none. Built on a citrus base with orange blossom and lemon extract, and threaded with honeycomb, it’s a unique flavour hailing from New Zealand that quickly becomes a need rather than a want. Prices range from £4.20 for one scoop to £7.50 for two and £8.50 for three.

Open daily from 12pm to 6pm (except Mondays) and 11am to 6pm on weekends at 54 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX. Follow @fabicefires on Instagram

ICE CREAM UNION, BERMONDSEY

Owner Alex Fibini founded the business 20 years ago and is still heavily involved in the daily production of their 2,000 litres of ice cream.

The Argentine electrical engineer began his gelato journey by testing flavours on friends, and after encouragement from chefs to pursue it further, he set out to bring the best dulce de leche ice cream to London.

Whilst many ice cream makers work from a set base, Ice Cream Union creates each batch individually, processing as little as possible. Its 50plus flavours are made with all-natural produce and fruit and veg sourced from Bermondsey’s Natoora. A small scoop is £4, a large is £6, and a 500ml tub to take away is £14.

Ice Cream Union Spa Terminus, Unit 1 Discovery Business Park, St James’s Road, SE16 4RA,

Saturdays 10-4pm or at Ice Cream Union, Pavillion Road, 11am-10pm. icecreamunion.com

CARAVAGGIO, CAMBERWELL

“We’ve been in Camberwell for 18 years,” Cesar Saglan, who took over the business from his father, said.

“A lot of restaurants have come and gone, but the people here are still the same in many ways. Everyone knows each other, it’s like a family.”

With 27 flavours on displayincluding a best-selling blood orange sorbet, salted caramel, and dark chocolate - all their gelato is glutenfree, with vegan cones and plenty of dairy-free options too. A small, onescoop portion is £3.50, a medium two-scoop serving is £5, and a large three-scoop tower is £6.50.

Open from 11am to 9.30pm on MonThurs and Sunday, and from 11am to 10.30pm on Friday and Saturday at

23 Camberwell Green, SE5 7AA.

Follow @caravaggiogelato on Instagram

LA GELATIERA, SOUTH BANK

La Gelatiera was founded by software architect and engineer Antonio Parisi, whose Southern Italian grandfather passed on the gelato-making gene to him, alongside co-founder Stéphane Leyvraz.

Flavours rotate regularly to keep customers guessing, and recent offerings have included an awardwinning vegan Sicilian pistachio sorbet, fresh basil and Calabrian chilli, honey with rosemary and orange zest, and porcini mushroom and chocolate cream gelato.

“When I was 10 years old, I peeked into the kitchen of my favourite ice cream shop for the first time and discovered a marvellous world,” said co-owner Antonio. Opening times

vary by store, with prices from £2 for a scoop up to £25 for a take-home tub. You can find their ice cream at OXO Tower Wharf, Unit G5 Brage House Street, SE1 9PH.

Open Monday- Thursday 12pm-7pm, Friday 12pm-8pm, and Saturday & Sunday 11am-8pm. lagelatiera.co.uk

NEED ICE CREAM, BERMONDSEY

NEED ice cream was created by painter Felix Baudenbacher in 2019 with his girlfriend, after setting out to fix what he saw as a disappointing vegan ice cream scene.

He has since made the vegan ice cream sandwich his trademark treat.

“There is something about the five minutes of pleasure that ice cream gives you from the second you buy it. It is one of the very few things in life that makes everything that bit better,” said Felix. Mini tubs cost around £2, and their signature ice

cream sandwiches are £3.99 and £4.99.

The Circle Store, Unit 22-23, The Circle, Queen Elizabeth Street, SE1 2JE. Sunday-Thursday 8am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday, 8am-10pm. needneed.co

ODDONO’S,EAST DULWICH

“Where once pubs used to be the main meeting spot in London, ice cream stores and coffee shops are now taking over,” says Christian Oddono.

The owner of Oddono’s grew up in Italy and moved to London 30 years ago. Noticing a lack of good gelato in the capital, he took a trip back to Italy to learn the trade and opened his first store in South Kensington 22 years ago. Now they have seven. Their renowned pistachio uses nuts grown by Christian’s family on the rich volcanic soil of Sicily, while

their hazelnut ice cream is made with nuts from Piedmont in northwest Italy.

With more than 180 flavours on rotation, each store displays 16 at a time, four of which change weekly with the seasons - from mascarpone in winter to mint choc chip in summer. A single scoop is £4.40 and a 1.2 litre take-home tub is £30.50.

Open Monday-Thursday 12pm to 11pm, Friday 11am to 11.30pm, Saturday 11am-11.30pm, and Sunday 11am-11pm, at 147 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HX. oddonos.com

MARCELO’S, CRYSTAL PALACE

Made from scratch with their own oat milk, this silky, dairy-free ice cream is hitting all the right creamy notes. Food-obsessed couple Lindsay and James, both trained chefs, opened Marcelo’s in 2022

after eating three ice creams a day on holiday in Naples.

“We are still here because of the support we have had through Crystal Palace. It all started off with a message in a Facebook group and we have had people coming from then who continue to do so,” said James.

The pair churn out over 100 dairyfree flavours, including melon, lime and sea salt, cantaloupe, Valencia orange and almond, and flat peach and oolong tea. A single scoop is £3.90, a double £6.50, and winter pints around £9.50.

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By Alex Orr

THREE MEN have been handed prison sentences for carrying out a coordinated shotgun attack on a man sitting in his car in a residential street in Croydon.

29-year-old Croydon resident Tevin Nzita was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday 23 July, with Anthony Da Sousa, 30, sentenced to 15 years for wounding with intent and his brother Christopher Da Sousa, 27, jailed for four years for encouraging or assisting the commission of one or more offences.

According to the Metropolitan Police, the victim, a 30-year-old man, was ambushed while standing beside his parked car on Walsh Crescent, New Addington on the evening of 21 May 2025.

The police said a black saloon car pulled up alongside the victim before one of the passengers, Tevin Nzita, got out and fired two shots at close range.

The victim had managed to jump into the driver’s seat of his car moments before the attack, but the first shot smashed through the windscreen and narrowly missed him.

The gunman then ran around the victim’s car before firing a second shot through the driver’s side window, striking him in the chest.

Despite suffering serious injuries, the victim survived and has since recovered.

Officers were called shortly after the incident at 19:26 following reports shots had been fired.

Armed and local officers quickly secured the scene while detectives launched an investigation, recovering a mobile phone from the victim’s car which contained footage of the victim and another man confronting Tevin Nzita approximately ten minutes before the shooting.

This enabled detectives to identify Nzita

JAILED AFTER DAYLIGHT SHOOTING

as the suspected gunman within hours and understand that the shooting was a targeted retaliation.

According to the police, the investigation established that Nzita had fired the shotgun, while Anthony Da Sousa drove the saloon car used in the attack and his brother Christopher Da Sousa played a key role in finding the victim by giving directions and assisting with preparations.

Phone records showed the defendants in contact at crucial moments before

and after the shooting, with location data placing them at key locations.

Forensic examinations also confirmed the weapon used was a sawn-off doublebarrelled shotgun fired at close range.

Detectives tracked the suspects’ vehicle to Old Coulsdon, roughly six miles from the scene of the shooting, where it had initially been hidden under a cover.

Investigators established Anthony Da Sousa had arranged for repairs to be made to the car, with cloned number plates also set to be fitted.

Thanks to the Met’s investigation, Anthony Da Sousa and Tevin Nzita were arrested within two weeks of the shooting, with Christopher Da Sousa later identified and arrested in December.

Detective Constable John Davis, leader of the investigation from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “This was an incredibly dangerous attack carried out in a residential street where innocent members of the public could easily have been caught in the crossfire.

“The offenders acted together to locate

the victim, track his movements and carry out a planned shooting using a sawn-off shotgun capable of killing. Their actions showed a complete disregard for human life.

“Our investigation combined CCTV enquiries, forensic evidence, mobile phone analysis and eyewitness accounts to build an overwhelming case that proved the role each man played.”

He added: “Every illegal firearm we recover is one less weapon capable of devastating our communities.”

Is AI the only way to ensure police can keep up with criminals?

By Kumail Jaffer

Local Democracy Reporter

THE MET Police Commissioner has dismissed concerns around the expansion of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in policing – suggesting its continued rollout is the only way to ensure they can keep up with criminals.

The force has been keen to adopt the technology to make use of limited resources and declining officer numbers, revealing last month that it would increasingly utilise AI to analyse video evidence in criminal investigations.

But academics and human rights campaigners have suggested that the UK needs both an overarching legislative framework and powerful regulators to ensure that the police procure and use the technology correctly.

However, in an exclusive interview, Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said that he was already satisfied with current safeguards, such as GDPR, the Human Rights Act 1998, and the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice.

The Met Police Commissioner told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “There is so much regulation already around data, human rights, surveillance. I don’t think we’re lacking regulation. There’s plenty of that to protect the citizen.

“The bigger risk, and what Londoners have said in recent surveys, is that they

worry about [whether] the police can keep up with them on technology – not whether we’re overusing it.”

The Met’s use of AI currently focuses on processing images from around one million CCTV cameras across London.

The force said that early use of AI in serious crime investigations has already reduced review time by the equivalent of 454 officer days, freeing up resources and enabling faster progress in investigations.

Mr Rowley was speaking to the LDRS following the “Policing for London in the Age of AI” summit held in City Hall by Labour Assembly Member Marina Ahmad.

Earlier, he had told attendees that there was “no other option” than to embrace technology, otherwise the Met would risk falling further and further behind sophisticated criminals.

“The world is changing fast, and our ability to catch criminals is degrading because the technology is available to them,” he said.

“We either put fewer people in prison or use technology to help keep pace with the world around us. The big opportunity in policing is exploiting the data we have – both in terms of automating what we do to ensure we have more resources on the front line, and finding the most dangerous people.

“People assume more data means more insight. It was much easier before – now we have all this material, and if you’re really clever, you can stitch together maybe a quarter of the insights

needed – but these tasks are getting beyond human. If fraudsters are using AI to automate attacks, how can we use AI to counter that – this won’t be a human-scale task.”

Sir Mark has previously opposed the approach of waiting for legislative safeguards before rolling out technology. Last month, he said: “If every time a new capability emerges, or we find a new use case for data exploitation, we have to wait for new legislation before we use it, we will fail.

“We cannot legislate for every incremental development in technology. The pace is simply too fast, and the legislative process is too slow.”

At the summit held this week, he claimed that the public shared the same vision.

“There’s lots of rhetoric that the public are nervous about this, but the evidence is different to that,” he said.

“The public are actually worried that we are falling behind criminals in terms of using technology. There’s a lot of appetite for this – they expect us to keep up and protect them by making use of technology. That’s not a plea for an unregulated world, but a call for common sense.”

He also called on Assembly Members to “encourage” the Met to go faster on the issue rather than holding them back over ethical concerns.

“The only way we will have a competitive advantage in protecting Londoners is going to be relying on

technology,” Sir Mark added.

Green Party Assembly Member Benali Hamdache, who attended the conference, told the LDRS: “He’s wrong. We heard crystal clear today that there isn’t a framework, there’s a lack of clarity, and we already have examples of the police misusing this technology.

“It’s really important that we do have a legislative framework and that legislators catch up to the reality of what is happening today. Legislation should be an enabler, pointing the police at where use of this technology is appropriate, safe, and constructive.”

Concerns over current use stem from examples such as West Midlands Police’s decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football

club fans from a match in Birmingham. This ban was based on intelligence hallucinated by Microsoft’s Copilot, not properly fact-checked by police officers, which included inaccurate information about violence that occurred at a match in Amsterdam.

Ms Ahmad, the City Hall Labour group’s spokesperson on policing, added: “The most important thing for me is that the legislative framework is a reassurance for people, and it will bring, I think, more people along.

“We don’t want things being done to people, we need to bring people along. Otherwise, there will be anger, there will be tension, because people don’t understand what’s happening.”

WHAT ARE THE NEW COUNCIL’S SEVEN PRIORITIES FOR SOUTHWARK AND CAN THEY KEEP TO THEIR MANIFESTOS?

For the first time in more than a decade, Southwark finds itself governed by a coalition

By Alex Orr

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL’S new GreenLib Dem joint administration has published its first document in office, outlining its seven priorities for the next four years.

For the first time in more than a decade, Southwark finds itself governed by a coalition rather than a single party, which has presented a number of new challenges made more difficult by the reported £102 million funding gap left by the government’s Fair Funding Review.

With two different manifestos prior to the elections, the Greens, led by new Council Leader James McAsh, and the Lib Dems, led by Deputy Leader Victor Chamberlain, will likely be forced to compromise on certain issues or ditch some promises entirely.

They have said they are both committed to making Southwark more affordable, safer and greener during their time in office but, prior to the election, they had different ideas about how to do it.

Read on for a breakdown of the new administration’s seven shared priorities, what both parties promised to do in their manifestos and what was left out.

1 - A BOROUGH WE CAN AFFORD

The new Joint Administration has pledged to tackle the cost of living by making support easier to access, expanding opportunities for good jobs and affordable homes, and reducing inequality.

According to the document, child poverty after housing costs in Southwark stands at 43.1%, among the highest rates in the country, and around 11,000 households live in fuel poverty.

There is also a worry that families are moving out of the borough, contributing to a fall in birthrate by 36% in the past 15 years.

The administration said it will work with businesses, educational institutions and local partners to grow “an inclusive, low-carbon economy” in order to create jobs in Southwark and revitalise high streets.

What did they promise?

Before the elections on 7 May, both the Greens and Lib Dems agreed affordable housing targets should be higher than the emergency 20% proposed by Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan last autumn.

Once in office, the Greens said

they would demand at least 35% affordable housing in all developments in the borough, while the Lib Dems went further, saying they would make sure half of all new homes on private developments are “genuinely affordable”.

The Joint Administration said it welcomed the recent return to a 35% affordable housing threshold but, despite an acknowledgement of an acute housing crisis in the borough, Deputy Leader Victor Chamberlain called the target of 2780 new homes built per year “wholly unrealistic”.

Also tackling the cost of housing in the borough, the Lib Dems pledged to freeze council tax for the poorest households in Southwark and ensure more affordable family homes were built so schools were not forced to close.

They said they would appoint a new ‘affordable housing tsar’ who could challenge housing plans from developers to maximise affordability, while also making the council’s cost of living fund available to anyone in financial difficulty.

Beyond housing, the Greens promised to pilot free bus travel for the under22s to support young people into work, pledging to expand free gym use for all residents and provide discounted theatre and music tickets for residents

by relaunching Southwark Presents Pass.

2 - SERIOUS ACTION ON CLIMATE

The Greens and Lib Dems have said they will treat the climate crisis as “the defining challenge of this century” in office.

They said it will shape every council decision, on issues such as housing, planning, transport, procurement and public health.

Southwark is already suffering the consequence of climate breakdown, they said, including rising temperatures during the recent heatwaves, flooding and poor air quality.

According to the new document, more than three-quarters of people in Southwark are concerned about climate change and four out of five believe the council should do more.

What did they promise?

The Joint Administration has committed to making Southwark carbon neutral by 2030, a policy brought in by the previous Labour council.

As the party particularly focused on the climate, the Greens made a range of pledges in their manifesto about how to reach net zero.

They promised to create ‘Cool Neighbourhoods’ in the areas most

affected by the climate crisis, adding more trees, cool hubs and improved rainwater drainage.

By transitioning to a greener economy, the party also said it would eliminate fuel poverty in the borough by 2035 through targeted support for lowincome households, faster energy retrofits and better access to affordable clean energy.

They will likely have to work with Peckham MP and new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Miatta Fahnbulleh to achieve this.

Meanwhile, the Lib Dems said they would reintroduce the Mayor of London’s scrapped warmer homes retrofitting scheme and invest in the council’s own housing stock to bring bills down and reduce emissions.

They also pledged to open eight new parks and green spaces across the borough, plant 130,000 more trees over the next four years and guarantee an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point within 200 metres of every home.

3 - TACKLING THE HOUSING CRISIS

The Green-Lib Dem coalition has acknowledged Southwark is in the grip of a housing crisis, adding too many residents are facing rising rents, poor-

Both the Greens and the Lib Dems said they would improve the council’s engagement with council housing tenants and leaseholders by beefing up the repair service

quality housing and insecurity.

They noted more than 23,000 households are on the housing waiting list, with the number constantly increasing.

Over 4,200 households are in temporary accommodation and costs have more than doubled since 2018/19.

The Joint Administration has said it will create a trusted housing service which restores confidence in the council, ensuring everyone in Southwark has the opportunity to live in a good home that meets their needs.

What did they promise?

Addressing the housing and affordability crises at the same time, McAsh’s Greens said they would campaign for rent controls in Southwark, as well as secure tenancies and repair rights for private tenants. With tenancies already made more

secure by the Labour government’s Renters’ Rights Act earlier this year, the Greens may find it difficult to lobby for stronger rent controls in London, with no formal rent controls currently in place anywhere in the country.

They also promised to take on rogue landlords by investing in enforcement and introducing stronger regulation for landlord licensing.

In terms of practical services, both the Greens and Lib Dems said they would improve the council’s engagement with council housing tenants and leaseholders by beefing up the repairs service.

The Lib Dems also said they would open a 24-hour hotline for council tenants and leaseholders to report problems requiring repairs.

4 - A SAFER SOUTHWARK

The Joint Administration has said everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhood, but only 59% of Southwark residents feel safe in their local area at night.

Anti-social behaviour leads to approximately 11,000 service requests each year for the council, with violence and fly-tipping remaining consistent issues.

The new council said these challenges require a “co-ordinated approach” which prevents harm, protects vulnerable residents and build confidence in the services that keep communities safe.

What did they promise?

The Lib Dems’ manifesto delivered a more practical plan than the Greens for making the borough safer.

They said they would install more cycle hangars and lockers to keep bicycles safe

from theft, also guaranteeing security doors by 2028 for all council estates that request them.

Victor Chamberlain’s party also promised to double the number of community safety wardens from 30 to 60 across the borough, with both parties saying they would improve street lighting across Southwark.

The Greens pledged to tackle shoplifting head-on by introducing High Street Task Forces throughout the borough, with the party adopting a more preventative approach to crime. Although parties have real concerns of increase of facial recognition being used by the Met Police.

5 - CLEAN AND GREEN STREETS

The new admin has said it will focus on improving the quality of Southwark’s streets and public spaces, ensuring they are cleaner, greener and healthier than before.

This includes plans to tackle flytipping and graffiti, whilst at the same time improving waste collection, dayto-day street cleaning and recycling.

The document notes that the borough’s household recycling rate currently sits at 34%, far lower than the target of 50% across London.

What did they promise?

Both parties said they would tackle waste problems in the borough, with the Greens promising free bulky waste collections and community skip days as a solution.

In a bid to raise the household recycling rate, McAsh’s Greens also said they would make Southwark the first borough in inner London to recycle 50% of its waste and pledged to introduce food waste collection for

all properties.

The Lib Dems planned to work with high street businesses more directly to better manage commercial waste, removing clutter and integrating waste and recycling facilities on streets.

6 - DEFENDING SOUTHWARK’S INTERESTS

The council has said it will stand up for Southwark while managing its finances responsibly.

It has pledged to use resources wisely and give residents a greater say in how the budget is spent and which areas are prioritised.

Its biggest challenge, the £102 million funding gap, will be at the heart of these discussions, as the Greens and Lib Dems seek to work with the Labour government to bring fairer funding to the borough rather than see vital frontline services forced to close.

7 - A COUNCIL THAT LISTENS AND THAT RESIDENTS CAN SHAPE

The Joint Administration’s final shared priority was to build a more open, accountable and participatory council.

The Greens and Lib Dems noted just 40% of Southwark residents feel they can influence decisions in their local area, even though the majority are satisfied with how the council runs services.

They have said their ambition is to create a culture of partnership, where power is shared and communities throughout the borough play a role in shaping council policy.

What wasn’t included in the document?

A glaring omission from the new Joint Administration’s list of policy priorities

was transport.

Both parties had ambitious plans for improving transport in Southwark, with the Lib Dems proposing the creation of a new tram network across the borough as an alternative to the Bakerloo Line extension which is still yet to be delivered.

Additionally, the party pledged to roll out 25km of new cycle lanes and expand the Santander Cycle Hire Scheme further south into the borough.

Meanwhile, the Greens said they would campaign to introduce more east-west bus routes in Southwark and reopen Camberwell train station, which was last open to passengers in 1916.

They also promised to support the Bakerloo line extension, while calling for all local train services to be integrated into the London Overground in order to reduce fares and improve the service.

By improving public transport links down the Old Kent Road, either with a tram, Bakerloo Line extension or both, and reducing traffic, the new council would be delivering on their fifth priority: to deliver cleaner and greener streets in Southwark.

But given the £102 million funding gap, it remains to be seen whether the Greens and Lib Dems will be able to come good on these pre-election commitments, with both admitting they will need to be pragmatic given the financial constraints.

Nevertheless, the Joint Administration’s shared priorities in the short-term are clear, and it seems both parties are on the same page, for now at least.

SOUTH LONDON’S BIGGEST IKEA TO HOST MARATHON INSIDE STORE THIS YEAR

The event is now fully sold-out, with 16% of all proceeds donated to Shelter

By Alex Orr

IKEA CROYDON will host a fully indoor marathon in December this year, with 100 runners set to complete 17 laps of the department store at Valley Retail Park on Purley Way.

The event, which will take place on Sunday 13th December, has been organised by Sussex Trail Events, a company that has held marathons in car parks and piers in the past but called this its “most unique marathon to date”.

A total of 100 people paid £80 each to enter the 6pm race, with tickets selling out months before the event.

Organisers have said aid stations will be Swedish-themed to reflect the store’s origins, even suggesting IKEA’s

trademark meatballs might be on offer for runners during the race.

A spokesperson for Sussex Trail Events said the event will be an “unforgettable running experience”, adding: “The event will be run entirely inside the store.

“We will not be filling it up with the car park or outside areas, think running up the travelator, along aisles and through the tills kind of experience.”

There will be a hard 6 hour cut-off for the event, meaning runners who do not complete the marathon by that point will be asked to end their race early.

Spectators will also be banned from the event due to capacity restrictions. According to Sussex Trail Events, 16% of all proceeds from the race will be donated to Shelter, one of the UK’s largest homelessness charities.

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre approved

By Cameron Blackshaw

Local Democracy Reporter

MULTI-MILLION POUND plans to completely regenerate the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre have been approved with Sadiq Khan hailing the project as “once in a generation”.

Bromley Council’s Development Control Committee unanimously approved the £130m project last night (July 23) which will see a full refurbishment of the Grade II listed building, the return of the 50m swimming and diving pools, and the creation of several new indoor and outdoor sports facilities in Crystal Palace Park.

The site will cater for over 20 different sports, from athletics and climbing to various racket and ball sports as well as swimming and water sports.

The proposal was hailed as “awesome” with councillors saying they “absolutely loved” the plans during the meeting, and they felt residents throughout South London would be “absolutely delighted” by the prospect of the centre returning to its former glory.

However one dissenting voice in particular came from the climbing community who felt the space on offer, though bigger than their current setup, may not be financially sustainable for an operator.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan had announced major plans to redevelop the historic sporting hub three years ago. The Mayor said: “This historic and much-loved national sports facility has created so many UK sporting stars, but it needs major investment and refurbishment and I am committed to delivering this.

“We now look forward to starting the

next phase of work alongside partners and the local community to create an outstanding sporting venue, as we work together to build a better London for everyone.”

‘Iconic’ London sporting venue will ‘rise from the ashes’

Users of the centre have been campaigning for its refurbishment for years. Two of the centre’s pools have been out of action for the past five years, and many felt as if the historic facility had fallen into decay.

Crystal Palace Sports Partnership

Chair, John Powell, said: “After over 12 years of campaigning this is a massive moment for London as one of its most iconic sporting venues can at last rise from the ashes.

“We are indebted to the dozens of partners, not least the GLA and the Mayor of London, who have worked tirelessly with us for over a decade to guarantee the future for a huge sporting asset, not only for the local community but the wider sporting fraternity.

“The work doesn’t stop here though. With planning permission in place we now need to secure willing partners and stakeholders to help with funding and renovating the athletics stadium and complete the return of world class sporting facilities in South London.”

Development Control Committee

Chair Alexa Michael said: “This is a superb scheme which is to be welcomed, with its greatly enhanced sports facilities. The increase in open space in Crystal Palace Park that will be created by this development is also positive, as it also directly supports the park and enhances the openness as well.

“There is substantial historic heritage, which this application sensitively seeks to retain and address, with listed

building consent also being granted.”

Climbers concerned

Although most sports centre users and South London residents have welcomed the regeneration project, climbers are concerned that the space for a new climbing facility isn’t large enough to entice an operator to move in.

John Mendez spoke on behalf of the Crystal Palace climbing community, many of whom use Mount Palace, a small indoor climbing centre at the current sports centre.

Mount Palace will likely close when refurbishment begins and its users are unsure whether a new operator will replace it.

The climbing area will be increased from 128sqm to 621sqm under the plans, but both the British Mountaineering Council and GB Climbing have advised that the minimum size required for an indoor climbing centre is around 7500sqft,

equal to around 700sqm. Most indoor climbing centres in London are in excess of 900sqm.

An independent operator will need to fit out the space and establish a new climbing centre at great cost (estimated to be around £1.5m) and climbers doubt anyone would be willing to make that investment in a space they’ve been told is too small to be commercially viable.

Mr Mendez relayed these concerns to the Development Control Committee, saying that although the climbing community welcomed investment in the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, they objected to its internal layout as it contained “critical flaws that render a replacement climbing facility undeliverable”.

When project director Ben Woods was asked by councillors about the future of climbing at the centre, he said a business plan was being developed to address these concerns. He said

the project team was “absolutely” committed to keeping climbing at Crystal Palace and he wanted any new facility to be open “all the time”. Following the meeting, Mr Mendez said: “I’m not sure myself, but if I were to take the consultant’s advice of 7,500sqft, then this new space is not really viable. I don’t think any kind of investors will want to invest in it at all. But if they said it would be staying 365 days of the year, we will just have to trust them on that.”

By Cameron Blackshaw Local Democracy Reporter

RESIDENTS LIVING in a former military barracks in Woolwich have demanded action after their gym closed last year and other promised community spaces have never materialised.

Greenwich Council has been called upon to enact enforcement penalties, but the South London authority said no planning agreements had been breached.

The Royal Military Academy was used to train commissioned officers of the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers, as well as officers of the Royal Corps of Signals and other technical corps, until it was sold in 2006 to be converted into housing.

The residential development known as The Academy, Woolwich contains over 300 homes and is centred on Ashmore Road. Many of its residents purchased property under the assumption the site would contain a gym and other public facilities, but these are slowly dwindling and residents feel as if promises have been broken.

The Durkan Group bought the Royal Military Academy site from the Ministry of Defence for £15m in 2006, leading a £35m project to convert the former British Army facility into housing. As part of the original redevelopment proposals, the academy’s Grade II listed chapel and great hall were to be retained and revamped for community use.

Over the years the freeholds of these two buildings have been bought and sold by various parties. The chapel has since been converted into flats, and the great hall remains dilapidated and unused. The hall had planning permission

ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY RESIDENTS ‘FED UP’ OVER

granted in August 2009 for ‘Internal alterations to the great hall to allow the building to be used as community space for residents’ which has never been enacted. It is currently up for sale, along with the east lecture house which has planning consent for a one-bedroom flat conversion.

Plans to convert the chapel, known as the Church of St Michaels and the All Angels, into community space and a gym

‘LOSS

OF COMMUNITY SPACES’

were approved in 2015. Just like the hall plans nothing materialised, and three years later a proposal to turn the chapel into three flats was given the green light. Residents were disheartened as these plans began to fall by the wayside, especially as many of them bought properties on the basis the development would contain community facilities. This frustration turned to anger when the gym onsite was closed last year. The

property was sold and it is now also being converted into housing.

Susan Haroutunian is part of Residents Action, The Royal Military Academy SE18, a group that represents over 100 households at the academy. The residents group is putting pressure on Greenwich Council to enact enforcement action against those that own the freeholds of the proposed community spaces.

Susan said residents were “fed up” with

the continual loss of spaces, especially the gym which had become increasingly used since the pandemic. The only remaining public facility at the academy is the concierge, but Susan said even the owner of that building was intending to turn it into flats at some point in the future.

She said her and other residents felt as if their properties had been devalued as many of them had bought properties in

Two student tower blocks nearly 30-storeys high are planned for Greenwich Peninsula

By Cameron Blackshaw

Local Democracy Reporter

PLANS TO build two high-rise student accommodation tower blocks—one of them close to 30 storeys—on the Greenwich Peninsula have been submitted to Greenwich Council.

Luxury student accommodation developer and operator YourTribe has lodged a proposal to build a 27-storey tower that would contain 673 student bed spaces and a 23-storey tower containing 380 purpose-built shared living spaces.

The two towers would be built on an empty patch of land between the Silvertown Tunnel entrance and a gas holder which has been marked as a site for potential redevelopment in the Greenwich local plan.

YourTribe believes the area is a prime development spot for student housing due to its good transport links (it’s only 0.2 miles from North Greenwich Station) and because it’s walking distance from Ravensbourne University, the University of Greenwich and the Greenwich campus of Coventry University London.

Students would typically have their own studio-style flats with ensuite bathrooms. Larger rooms contain their own basic kitchen facilities, and students would share the use of larger kitchen and dining areas on their respective floors. As well as rooms for students, the

development would contain several games rooms, social lounges, study areas and even a gym. Both towers also have plans for a roof terrace overlooking the Thames.

The car-free development contains only four accessible car parking spaces. There are 338 long stay cycle spaces in one tower and 190 in the other, as well as 36 short stay cycle spaces for visitors.

Planning documents state that the development design offers a “confident, well-ordered pair of buildings that create their own presence whilst positively contributing to the emerging character of the peninsula”.

Ravensbourne University’s vice chancellor Jon Kingsbury has voiced his approval for the project, saying Ravensbourne had been in regular contact with YourTribe since 2022 regarding the plans.

Mr Kingsbury said demand for student accommodation in the area is “extremely high”. He said that in 2025, 485 Ravensbourne students applied for only 188 accommodation places, something he described as a “substantial undersupply against demand”.

In a letter of support, he wrote: “The availability of affordable, high quality and well-located residential options for our students is becoming of paramount importance to us, as it is for all London higher education institutions.

“Student numbers are due to increase in London and without appropriate,

purpose-built student housing this will both put pressure on the local housing market and reduce student satisfaction. Our view is that the proposal by YourTRIBE will benefit both the higher education sector and the local community.”

The student tower plans, which can be viewed on the Greenwich Council planning portal at reference 26/2018/F), are among several high-rise proposals for the peninsula which is set to be an area of major redevelopment over the coming years.

Greenwich Council approved a 26-storey and 22-storey tower development on the other side of the gas holder in 2024, and the Greenwich Peninsula masterplan contains schemes as tall as 34 storeys in the pipeline as well.

It was bought for £15 million in 2006, and £35 million has been spent on converting the former British Army facility into housing.

the Royal Military Academy development on the premise it would contain public spaces, in particular the gym.

Susan also said that as an architect she wanted to see the long-term future of the grade II listed great hall secured. She said: “It’s a shame. It’s a lovely little building that at the moment is just staying like that [unused], and the bottom line is this was meant to be a community space, both of them.

“So from us, we want to see action. We want the council to step in as they know the problems and that there has been clearly an understanding.”

Susan and the Residents Action group have been in touch with their ward councillors about the ongoing issue to try and get the council to take action. Susan said most of her direct dealings with the council had led nowhere, and she called the current situation “depressing and demotivating”.

Greenwich’s Green leader Tamasin Rhymes has been trying to help. Cllr Rhymes said: “It’s not an enormous site, but it’s a big enough site that there are lots of different bits of planning applications that have happened over the years since building started, and they’re not all necessarily connected in the planning officer’s eyes because

they’re not on site and they don’t know it on the ground.

“It’s not that I necessarily think anybody’s made a mistake, but the fact that it’s not all been joined up has left the residents gradually but continually losing community space of any form at all, whether it’s the gym or this kind of putative entitlement to community accessible space of some sort that was supposed to exist under the original planning application.”

Cllr Rhymes said the dilemma was frustrating on two levels, the first being that the residents were slowly losing any form of shared space within the development and secondly that the “stunning and interesting” great hall building was gradually decaying through atrophy.

She was unsure whether Greenwich planners had any power to carry out enforcement action on the freehold owners of the proposed community buildings.

Greenwich Council’s planning department said it investigated the concerns raised by academy residents, but found there had been no breach of any planning agreement that would justify enforcement action and there was no requirement for the development to

1,800 primary school leavers educated on vital safety before heading to secondary

By Molly Hunt

ROYAL Borough of Greenwich’s Junior Citizenship Programme has taught 1,800 local children about road safety, hate crime, first aid and the dangers of grooming and exploitation.

Over two weeks, Year 6 pupils from across 45 Greenwich schools attended safety workshops on a range of topics to prepare them for their transition into secondary school.

The workshops ran from 15 to 26 June at Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre in Eltham and Hawksmoor Youth Hub in Thamesmead, and were led by experts from the council, Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, Marlborough Highways, Veolia and Transport for London.

Each group attended seven workshops which covered road safety, bus and tube safety, fire safety, grooming and exploitation, first aid, hate crime and trading standards.

maintain a gym.

Planners also confirmed the changes of use of the chapel and the gym were approved through the proper planning process.

A council spokesperson said: “We understand some residents are concerned about community facilities at the Royal Military Academy development in Woolwich.

“The matters raised have previously been investigated by the council’s planning officers and no breach of the planning agreement that would justify enforcement action was found.

“The planning agreement does not require a gym to be provided. It does require community space to be made available for community use, but it does not specify that this must be provided in a particular building within the development.

“Under the agreement, community space must be made available free of charge on request for up to 12 days each calendar year. This can be provided in either the meeting room or the great hall.

“We are not aware of any requests for community space that have been refused, and there is no evidence that the requirements of the planning agreement have not been met.”

Councillor Joshua Ayodele, Cabinet Member for Community Safety & Integrated Enforcement, said that keeping children safe is at the heart of this programme. “It plays a vital role in preparing primary school pupils for the next stage of their education while giving them the knowledge and

confidence to recognise and respond to the risks they may encounter as they become more independent.”

Children were taught how to look out for signs of grooming and who to tell if they ever experience it, emphasising the importance of reaching out to a trusted adult. Signs of grooming included receiving expensive gifts and being asked to deliver unknown bags or items somewhere. The workshop also covered the consequences of knife crime.

The students also learnt about what a hate crime is, how it might make someone feel and who to tell if they saw one happening.

The Trading Standards workshop taught the children the importance of being careful when shopping online and looking out for counterfeit clothing and toys. The group had a chance to take a look at ‘fake’ branded clothing to see if they could spot the difference.

Ayodele added that this programme works closely with partner agencies and key local services in order to equip pupils in the borough with practical life skills, raise awareness of potential dangers within their communities, and empower them to make safe and informed decisions. “Together, we are committed to making Greenwich a safer place for every child as they transition to secondary school and beyond.”

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A WORLD THAT IS AT ONCE MAGICAL, CHAOTIC, AND PRECISELY CONTROLLED

THERE’S A near-sacred quality to the Globe Theatre, a space that transports you, luring you into the past, so a good evening always feels guaranteed. What I didn’t expect, however, was to leave ‘this Wooden O’ feeling like I’d just been to the best festival I could ever dream of: alive, invigorated, and thoroughly nourished by the experience, writes Leo Dunlop.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed with revitalising energy by Emily Lim, makes exhilarating use of the Globe’s unique architecture, conjuring a world that is at once magical, chaotic, and precisely controlled. Lim’s interpretation carries all the playful energy of a school production before it is transformed, dusted over with

the full theatrical magic of Shakespeare’s words and world.

From the moment you sit down, a festivallike buzz spills from the stage into the crowd. Audience members drift onto the stage to practice dances; others queue to read snippets of Shakespeare aloud. Before the play has even begun, the audience is already gleefully surrendering to the world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We are given permission to let go, to be swept up in its childlike whimsy and wonder.

Emily Lim, who has a history of working with non-actors, cleverly smuggles the audience into the play through Bottom and his troupe. These players feel untethered from time: they break the fourth wall, slip into modern language, and act as a bridge between our world and the world of the

AN UPLIFTING AND RIOTOUS MUSICAL

play. In doing so, they anchor the audience somewhere between Shakespeare’s magical, ancient setting and the immediacy of the present day.

We are immersed further into this mystical world through the work of designer Aldo Vázquez, whose vibrant set bursts and blooms with colour and illusion.

Accompanied by a small live orchestra, with music by Jim Fortune, the story erupts into life. The line that usually ends at the edge of the stage dissolves, spilling out and embracing the Globe itself, and all of us in it.

The open roof allows the outside world to drift in, with overhead planes momentarily transformed into passing creatures in this enchanted woodland. As the sun slips away, the play seems to breathe differently, its magic illuminated all the more in the

dark.

All the actors bring a wonderful sense of rhythm and physicality to Shakespeare’s language so that the story is fluently and compellingly translated, and no one is bewildered or shut out.

Much of this sense of wonder coalesces in Michael Grady-Hall’s Puck. He becomes our guide through Shakespeare’s shifting worlds, drawing out waves of laughter as he charms and flirts with the audience.

Or perhaps it’s the magic of his bubble machine that persuades us of his brilliance?

Either way, he is utterly captivating.

This is a wonderfully tonal piece, a communal interpretation that brings every audience member into its jubilant embrace. In doing so, some of the finer emotional tensions between characters

are softened, but it feels like more than a fair trade for the atmosphere it creates. As confetti rained down at the end of this play-full experience, I couldn’t help but notice the young girl sitting in front of me, beaming excitedly beside her dad - her first visit to the Globe. What an extraordinary introduction: to be welcomed so fully into the magic of theatre, and into the genius of Shakespeare.

This is a production that will undoubtedly delight audiences of all ages, and one of the most joyful theatre experiences I’ve had in a long time.

Shakespeare’s Globe until August 29th. Booking and full details: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/

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coal miners during the strikes of 1984 and 1985 – a true story about transformation and growth, about the power of human kindness and community. Stephen Beresford and Matthew Warchus, writer and director of the film, join forces with composers Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen, and DJ Walde to bring this moving piece of history to the stage.

They have issues of their own: Jonathan is living with AIDS, Bromley won’t come out to his parents, Gethin hasn’t spoken to his family for over a decade, Gwen wants more representation for women. And Mark refuses to get tested for HIV. We are rooting for them as they start raising thousands of pounds.

But the miners don’t want to hear from LGSM. Mark is determined to hand them the money, so they drive from London to Wales, where the story really comes to life. Dancing helps break the ice and the Welsh community slowly warms up to the young activists, disco balls above the audience light up the room and everyone starts wriggling in their seats, wishing they could get down and boogie.

In the interval, the woman next to me asks if I have tissues: she has heard it will get very emotional.

“HAVEN’T YOU lot got enough problems of your own?” an onlooker shouts at Mark Ashton, a 24-year-old, tired of Thatcher’s government. The lot in question is a socialist group gathering at Gay’s the Word, an indie bookshop providing a safe space for the queer community. In an era of homophobia, unemployment, and paranoia, is it possible to look beyond our own struggles so that we may rise by lifting others, writes Eugenia Sestini.

An unlikely union is at the heart of Pride, a musical adaptation of the 2014 film that follows a group of queer activists who join forces with

Sick of the homophobic attacks on the gay community and on the bookshop, Mark Ashton (played by a magnetic Jhon Lumsden), the leader of the pack, is determined to make a difference. Hungry for respect and equality, he has a lightbulb moment after the 1984 Pride march: he’ll fundraise to support Welsh miners who are struggling financially, as they too are oppressed by the government. He enlists his friends: an equal-parts terrified and fearless Jonathan (Samuel Barnett), flamboyant Reggie (Jordan Shaw), underage and not-quite-out Bromley (Lewis Cornay), quiet Mike (Matthew Durkan), the reluctant Gethin (Chris Jenkins), and outspoken Steph (Courtney Stapleton), the only woman in the group. Together they become Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM).

And she is right: if feelings ran high before the interval, now they go up to eleven. The soundtrack’s eclectic combination of disco, rock, and Welsh choral music brings the audience through a rollercoaster of emotions.

We see bolder and more intentional choreography, more feathers and glitter, more pink and more glamour,

all against the backdrop of spending cuts and the AIDS epidemic. The virus looms throughout the last hour of the show as a dark, heavy cloud, but the pop and disco musical numbers bring joy to the characters and the audience. The pared-down stage and scaffolding echo the austerity of the period and allow the actors to take up space with every song. Oscillating between hope and frustration, between solidarity and caution, the energy of the show grabs hold of us and we can’t let go. Siân James (Sarah Pugh) finds her voice as a young mother turned activist. “You Stood By Me”, sung by miners’ leader Dai (Matthew Woodyatt), leaves no heart unmoved. “You Might As Well Live”, sparks laughter and tears in equal amounts, and “Bloody Good Night Out” sets the auditorium on fire. Ultimately, Pride is not a story about hardship; it’s a hymn to solidarity which proves that life can be meaningful not in spite of our struggles but because of them. The show is almost entirely sold out, but it is not to be missed.

Dorfman Theatre until 12th September. Booking and full details: https://www. nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ pride/

Free walkabout theatre show for kids

Sydenham-based theatre company Spontaneous Productions are hosting a free walkabout street theatre show across three days this summer. The show, called Sydenham’s Big Cat Safari, will take place on Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, with three 30 minute performances each day. The show will hunt for a black panther prowling the streets of Sydenham using clues, interaction and surprises. The event is free of charge but donations to the theatre company are welcome.

Date: Taking place on three days: Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August Time: Three performances each day, starting at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Each show lasts 30 minutes.

Location: Starts just outside the Greyhound Pub, 313-315 Kirkdale, London SE26 4QB.

Tickets: Free of charge, no ticket required

Celebrate National Oyster Day at Greenwich pub

If you love oysters you are in for a treat as The Oystercatcher pub are hosting a tasting and shucking workshop and Bloody Mary Masterclass on Saturday 8 August. The gastropub will be celebrating National Oyster Day where guests can learn how to shuck oysters and learn about what makes different oyster varieties unique. The team will guide you through the history, sourcing and tasting of oysters, sharing expert techniques and insider knowledge used by the trade. This is followed by a hands-on Bloody Mary masterclass using Absolut Tabasco Vodka, giving you the skills needed to make the famous cocktail at home.

Circus performances arrive at Woolwich Works

Circus Workshops for Kids

From 10 – 16 August, Woolwich Works’ sunny Courtyard comes alive for a week-long celebration of circus arts, featuring workshops, performances and family-friendly fun. The programme includes kids’ circus workshops, comedy performances, dance sessions, a spectacular Circus Cabaret Show and a hands-on adult circus workshop.

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Date: Monday 10 – Friday 16 August

Time: Various events

Location: The Fireworks Factory (The Courtyard), 11 No.1 Street, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HD

Tickets: From £17. Book here: www.woolwich.works

After the workshop, the riverside terrace will come alive with music, drinks and DJ sets. Please note this event is only suitable for those aged 18 or over.

Date: Saturday 8 August Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm with celebrations on the terrace continuing into the evening

Location: The Oystercatcher, Kings Lodge, Victoria Parade, Greenwich, London, SE10 9FR

Tickets: £29.70. Book here: https://oystercatchergreenwich. co.uk/whats-on

An evening centred around lighthearted debate is coming to Amersham Arms in New Cross on Tuesday 4 August. Brave locals will step up to the microphone to pitch their most entertaining unpopular opinions, covering everything from dating rules and pop culture to food crimes and everyday pet peeves. Each speaker has 5 minutes to convince a room of strangers that their opinion is correct, followed by a show-ofhands vote. If you have an unpopular opinion you’re dying to share, email ifetola.events@ gmail.com with your name and a short summary of your hot take.

Date: Tuesday 4 August

Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm

Location: Amersham Arms, 388 New Cross Rd, London SE14 6TY

Tickets: £10. Book here: https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/hot-takes-night-tickets1991308888490?aff=oddtdtcreator

FROM WORLD WAR TWO BOMBSITE TO MODERN-DAY DELIGHT

By Debra Gosling

WITH ALL this hot weather

I needed a trip to the park - so I’ve been to Shuttleworth Park down

The Blue. As I stood there amid the pigeons and plants, gazing at John Bull Arch I recalled that photo of the railway collapsed into the road during World War Two.

This area took a pasting from V2 rockets which devastated this little corner of Bermondsey and to see it today, a vision of nature and harmony, is truly cheering.

The park did not exist before the war;

there were houses and shops here but they were virtually vaporised by the bombs. What was left remained a sad pile of broken buildings. Of course, the kids loved it - but it was a dangerous playground.

For children the war (and postwar) years were a time for exploring, foraging and using their imagination. However, fun as it may be, there was much danger amid the ruins still. Places that had been fenced off before being demolished were uncovering the odd bomb that had penetrated the ground, evilly lurking to claim its final victim. Then there was the issue of

blood poisoning as shrapnel cut deep and gravel took the skin off the knees, not to mention fleas!

Bermondsey Borough Council was aware of these perils; the amount of little ones down at the cleansing station for de-lousing was proof enough, let alone all the tetanus jabs doled out when a rusty nail penetrated someone’s plimsoll. They identified a whole host of sites that would make for great playgrounds, if only they had the money to put all of them into practice.

were employed full-time in the park. They wore a khaki uniform and had a flat cap with a ‘BBC’ cap badge proudly displayed on the front.

This wonderful place was opened on a pleasant spring day in May 1950 by the wife of the Prime Minister Clement Attlee. Crowds of local residents turned up, along with all the staff from the chocolate factory.

another blue plaque could go up acknowledging his role in The Blue’s history?

The park was a real asset to the community; now the mums could leave their kids somewhere safe and out of trouble while they did their shopping and chatted with the stall holders, so everyone was happy!

Cue community champion Sir Harry Methven from Shuttleworth’s chocolate factory. He dug deep into the company’s pocket and had the site opposite his factory cleared and worked with the council to create a safe playground for the kids round The Blue.

The local children looked on with anticipation as bricks and masonry were swept away and a new paved area was laid down.

Next came a few grassy bits with a plethora of bright and cheery flowers, along with some benches for the mums to sit and chat. And finally, the cherry on the top: playing apparatus; hooray!

There was a slide and some swings, and for the little ‘uns some horses on wheels and rockers with seats.

To keep order and to ensure scraped knees were duly bandaged, Bermondsey Borough Park Keepers

The mayor, Mr Snowden, made a speech beneath a specially erected canopy and Mrs Attlee was presented with a huge basket of flowers. She made a speech, saying “The sight of children playing here away from the dangers of the streets will, I feel sure, be a reward in itself.” The mayor added: “We are all very grateful to Sir Harry Methven for clearing this site and building such a fine playground.” Shuttleworth Park had arrived.

The children did not know what had hit them; a lovely new park, all to themselves. It helped banish the nightmare of war and brought a smile to their little faces. Here was a safe, happy place where they could actually relax and just enjoy being a child. In fact, some of the toddlers were so overcome by it all that they burst into tears! Others were just bemused by all the toys and fun to be had.

What a wonderful man Mr Methven was to contribute to it all. Perhaps

Shuttleworth’s chocolate factory has sadly passed into history. The park is still going strong but is unrecognisable from its 1950 incarnation. The horses have gone, along with the toys and the ‘keep off the grass’ sign but the place is still full of kids.

New community heroes have taken over the good work from Sir Harry: Trees For Bermondsey is continually raising funds to make the park even more beautiful.

The goal is to introduce blue and purple bee-friendly plants, scented flowers and shrubs to make this treasured green space come alive with colour and fragrance.

The longer term aim is to refurbish the children’s play area, upgrade all furniture, railings and the water pump, as well as introduce new trees, and a native hedge around the perimeter to protect the park from noise and pollution. Sir Harry would be pleased that his work has been so marvellously upheld.

30TH JUNE 2026

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A Safe, Fun, and Nourishing Summer in Lambeth

Looking for ways to keep your children active, and engaged this summer?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

LICENSING ACT 2003

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

Fogo Clapham Ltd has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a premises licence, in respect of the following premises: Fogo Clapham, 126 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UH which would authorise the following licensable activities: Sale of alcohol - on licence - Monday to Sunday from 10:00am until 00:00; Late night refreshment and regulated entertainment - Monday to Sunday from 23:00 until 00:00.

The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd floor Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, 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 14/08/2026

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 GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

Symphony Collective has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a premises licence, in respect of the following premises: Tribe Festival, Oasis St Martins Village, 155 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3UP which would authorise the following licensable activities: Regulated entertainment including plays, films, live music, recorded music, performance of dance: Saturday and Sunday; 11:00 - 22:00. Supply of alcohol: Saturday and Sunday; 11:0021:30. Hours premises open to the public; 11:0022:00. Events may take place for up to two consecutive days each calendar year with the first event to take place on the 7th and 8th August 2027.

The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd floor Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, 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 20/08/2026

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).

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (No.3) Traffic Order 2026 PTO 1105

1. On 23 July 2026, The Council of the London Borough of Lewisham made under Section 6 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) the above mentioned Order.

2. The general effect of the Order will be to:- (a) prohibit motor vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Bishopsthorpe Road which extends from its junction with Silverdale eastwards for a distance of 5m; (b) prohibit motor vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Silverdale which extends from its junction with Grace Path northwards for a distance of 3m; and (c) carry out legal drafting amendments to “The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (Silverdale/Bishopsthorpe Road) Traffic Order 2023” so as to amend Schedule 1

3. Copies of the made Order, which will commence on 1 August 2026, plans and Statement of the Council’s Reasons for making the Order may be obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference ‘PTO 1105’ or can be inspected during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays at the office of Lewisham Transport Policy & Development, 5th Floor Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

4. If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any provision contained in it, on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Act, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, you may, within six weeks of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.

Dated 31st July 2026. Zahur Khan, Director of Public Realm, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

The Lewisham (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202*

The Lewisham (Charged for Parking Places) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202*

The Council of the London Borough of Lewisham proposes to make the above Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

1. The effect of these proposals will be to:- (a) Provide dockless electric scooter and pedal cycle parking places in the lengths of roads specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice, to facilitate dockless cycle hire scheme, for the leaving of electric scooters and pedal cycles hired through authorised operators. Each dockless parking bay will be 5m in length and 2m in width, unless otherwise specified. (b) Provide cycle hangars (secure cycle parking facilities for hire) on the carriageway in the length of road specified in Schedule 2. The cycle hangar will be 2.55 metres in length and approximately 2.03 metres in width and aligned parallel to the kerb. (c) Prohibit the waiting by vehicles at any time (double yellow lines) in the lengths of roads specified in Schedule 3 to this Notice. (d) Provide an electric scooter and pedal cycle parking bay within Catford Station (off Adenmore Road) (N.B. this will not form part of the order but as a note only).

2. Where a new restriction has been proposed in the same length of road, the existing restrictions will be replaced by those proposed restrictions, unless otherwise specified. 3. Copies of the draft Order, plans and Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be viewed either though the lewisham.traffweb.app website or obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference ‘PTO-1103’. 4. Comments on the proposals for or against, together with the reasons for which they are made should be sent through the lewisham.traffweb.app website or in writing to Lewisham Transport Policy & Development, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, quoting reference ‘PTO-1103’ to arrive by 28 August 2026 5. All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.

Schedule 1 (Dockless E-Scooter and Cycle Hire Bays)

(1) George Lane – (i) north side, at the side No.232 Hither Green Lane; (ii) south side, opposite No.179; (2) Albyn Road – south side, 7.1m east of the junction with St John’s Vale; (3) Ardgowan Road – west side, 7m south of the southern property boundary of No.34; (4) Avon Road – north side, 7.1m west of the junction with Tyrwhitt Road; (5) Brightside Road – east side, at the side of No.271 Hither Green Lane; (6) Brookdale Road – east side, at the side of No.72 Bradgate Road; (7) Carswell Road – south side, at the side of No.79 Laleham Road; (8) Cliff Terrace – south side, 3.2m of the eastern property boundary line of No.1; (9) Creeland Grove – east side, 19.28m south of Catford Hill; (10) Cudham Street – east side, at the side of No.59 Ringstead Road; (11) Darling Road – south side, 7.1m east of the junction with Tressillian Road; (12) Dermody Road – south side, outside No.42; (13) Doggett Road – (i) east side, at the side of No.127 Bradgate Road; (ii) Doggett Road – west side, opposite the side of No.141 Silvermere Road (at the boundary of Doggett Road and Silvermere Road); (14) Exbury Road – east side, 10.39m south of Riverview Park; (15) Farley Road – west side, outside No.133; (16) Glensdale Road – north side, 6.9m west of the junction with Breakspears Road; (17) Holbeach Road – north side, opposite No.57; (18) Inchmery Road – north side, 10m east of the junction with Thornsbeach Road; (19) Leahurst Road – west side, at the side of No.89 Ennersdale Road; (20) Malyons Road – east side, opposite No.282-284; (21) Manor Park – east side, 21.6m south of Northbrook Road; (22) Mona Road – north side, 5m east of the junction with Lausanne Road; (23) Nightingale Grove – east side, 17.6m north of Ennersdale Road; (24) Penerley Road – (i) east side, 6.3m south of the junction with Bargery Road; (ii) west side, 5m south of the junction with Arran Road; (25) Springbank Road – west side, outside No.64 Springbank Road; (26) Stainton Road – (i) west side, opposite the northern extent of No.1 to 6, 64 Stainton Road; (ii) west side, opposite the northern extent of No.1 to 64, 106 Stainton Road; (27) Whitburn Road – north side, 15m east of the junction with Wearside Road; (28) Wickham Road – west side, opposite No.89, 4m south of the property boundary line of No.87/89.

Schedule 2 (Cycle Hangars)

Crescent Way – south side, 6.53m east of Tressillian Road.

Schedule 3 (Waiting Restrictions at Any Time) (1) Wearside Road – east side, from the northern kerb-line of Whitburn Road to a point 11.7m northwards; (2) Whitburn Road

– north side, from the eastern kerb-line of Wearside Road to a point 15m eastwards.

Dated 31st July 2026.

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

ROY WILLIAM CHARLES

WARNER Deceased

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 18 Granby Road, Eltham, London , SE9 1EW, who died on 21/05/2026, must send written details to the address below by 01/10/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified.

Debenhams Ottaway LLP, Ivy House, 107 St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3EW.

Ref: HLK/JPP/078718-1

Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence PREMIER FOODS WHOLESALE LTD of Units

301-303 Central Block, New Covent Garden Market, London SW8 5BH

is applying to change an existing licence as follows:

To keep an extra 0 goods vehicles and 3 trailers at the operating centre at: Units 301-303 Central Block, New Covent Garden Market, London SW8 5BH

Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centres who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A Guide to Making Representations is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guideto-making-representations-objections-andcomplaints-goods-vehicle-operator-licensing

LICENSING ACT 2003

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE

Take notice that I AK Brothers Trading Limited have made an application to Lewisham Council acting as the Licensing Authority, for a New Premises Licence in respect of Shah’s Halal Food, 103-105 Rushey Green, SE6 4AF

The details of the application are as follows:

Late Night Refreshment

Sunday – Thursday 23:00 – 03:00, Friday & Saturday 23:00 – 04:00

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 16th 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.

LICENSING ACT 2003

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

Gipsy Rose Ltd has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a premises licence, in respect of the following premises: Gipsy Rose Cafe, 240 Gipsy Road, Norwood, London, SE27 9RB which would authorise the following licensable activities: Sale of alcohol (on and off licence), Monday to Sunday from 10:00am until 22:30.

The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd floor Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, 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 14/08/2026

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 GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

WLF Ventures Ltd has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a Premises Licence, in respect of the following premises: Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, London, SW49DE which would authorise the following licensable activities: Recorded Music (background music) - 18:00 –22:00 on Saturday 19th September 2026 & Sunday 20th September 2026

[List the licensable activities for which your application is made, and the times during which you propose to carry on those activities. Licensable activities are Supply of Alcohol, Late Night Refreshment, Plays, Films, Indoor Sports, Live Music, Recorded Music, Performances of Dance, Provision of Facilities for Dancing, etc.]

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 21st August 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).

London Local Authorities Act 1991 (as amended)

Application for a Special Treatment Establishment Licence

Notice is hereby given that Huu Thang Nguyen, on behalf of Tiffany’s Nails 24 Limited, has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a Special Treatment Establishment Licence in respect of the premises known as: Tiffany's Nails, 145 Streatham High Road London SW16 6EG

The application is for the provision of special treatment services comprising manicure, pedicure, gel nails, acrylic nails, nail extensions, nail art and related nail treatment services. Any person wishing to make representations regarding this application should do so in writing to the Licensing Authority at the London Borough of Lambeth within 28 days of the date of this notice, stating the grounds upon which the representations are made.

Date of Notice: 27 July 2026

Signed: Huu Thang Nguyen For and on behalf of Tiffany’s Nails 24 Limited

LONDON LOCAL AUTHORITIES ACT 1991 SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENSING NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NEW LICENCE

Date of application: 27/ 07/ 2026

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Waterloo Barber Shop Ltd and Ozlem Arslan has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for a Special Treatment Licence to carry out the following treatments:

Manicure and pedicure services, waxing and non-surgical beauty and facial treatments. at the premises: The Barber Shop, Unit 6B, Chicheley St, 1 Milner Pl, SE1 7PE, London

Any person wishing to oppose this application must do so in writing to: Lambeth Consumer Protection, 2 Herne Hill Rd, London, SE24 0AU, WITHIN FOUR WEEKS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, specifying the grounds of opposition.

Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be prepared to attend in person at a public hearing before a committe of the Council. Letters of objection will be sent to the applicant inviting comments.

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

FUL = FULL PLANNING PERMISSION

LB = LISTED BUILDING CONSENT

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 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.

Brockwell

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Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01526/FUL). 26/01527/LB

50 Heybridge Avenue London SW16 3DX Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension, including the removal of the conservatory and outbuildings, together with the installation of a front roof light. 26/01966/FUL

35 Lillieshall Road London SW4 0LN Erection of two rear dormers extension, plus the installation of two roof lights to the front roof slope together with the replacement of the ground floor rear extension, including the removal of the lean-to. 26/02006/FUL Dated this Friday 31/07/2026

Rob Bristow Director - Planning and Sustainability Growth and Environment Directorate

Notice of application for the grant of a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Notice is hereby given that QMK Westminster Limited has applied to Lambeth Licensing Authority for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of Premises to be known as Point A Waterloo, 118-120 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7RW. The proposed licensable activities and their hours are: Sale of alcohol (on and off the premises) - Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 01:00, Friday to Saturday 11:00 to 02:00, Sunday 11:00 to 00:00, Sundays immediately prior to a Bank Holiday 11:00 to 02:00, Sale of alcohol to guests for consumption by hotel/guests rooms only 24 hours. Films (indoors) – 24 hours Monday to Sunday. Late night refreshment (indoors) – 23:00 – 05:00 Monday to Sunday. Opening hours 24 hours Monday to Sunday. See full application for details. Any representations regarding the above-mentioned application must be received in writing by Licensing department, Third Floor,  Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill,  Brixton, London, SW2 1EG or licensing@lambeth.gov.uk no later than 20 August 2026 stating the grounds for representation. The register of Lambeth Licensing Authority and the record of the application may be inspected at the address of the council, given above, during normal business hours or on the council’s website - www.lambeth.gov.uk It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application.A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made. Poppleston Allen The Stanley Building, 7 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – BROXHOLM ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable new water connection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from waiting, including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading a vehicle, in that length of Broxholm Road between outside the common boundary of Nos. 66 and 68 Broxholm Road and outside the common boundary of Nos. 84 and 86 Broxholm Road.

2. The Order would come into force on 17 August 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 would take 8 days to complete.

Dated 31 July 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – HINTON ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable new electricity supply works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily:

(a) prohibit vehicles from turning left from Coldharbour Lane into Hinton Road;

(b) introduce a south-east to north-west one-way traffic system in Hinton Road, between its junction with Coldharbour Lane and 67 metres south-east of that junction.

2. The alternative route for affected vehicles would be available via Coldharbour Lane, Herne Hill Road, Wanless Road, and Hinton Road.

3. The Order would come into force on 17 August 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 would take 12 days to complete.

Dated 31 July 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – VICTORIA CRESCENT AND HAWKE ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable new gas main connection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from waiting, including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading a vehicle, in those lengths of: (a) Victoria Crescent, between outside the common boundary of Nos. 23 to 28 Battenberg Walk and Nos. 31 to 36 Battenberg Walk and its junction with Hawke Road; (b) Hawke Road, between outside the north-western flank wall of Nos 41/42 Northwood Way and outside the southeastern flank wall of No. 62 Victoria Crescent.

2. The Order would come into force on 17 August 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 3 months, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 4 weeks to complete.

Dated 31 July 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

(The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – UPPER GROUND

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to facilitate a crane operation, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Upper Ground, between its junction with Cornwall Road and outside the south-western property boundary of No. 89 Upper Ground.

2. The alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Upper Ground, Broadwall, Stamford Street and Cornwall Road, and via Cornwall Road, Stamford Street, Hatfields and Upper Ground.

3. The Order would come into force on 22 August 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.

Dated 31 July 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – COTTAGE GROVE

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable bridge investigation works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Cottage Grove between its junction with Bedford Road and 20 metres south-east of that junction.

2. The alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Bedford Road, Fenwick Place, Landor Road and Willington Road, or via Willington Road, Landor Road and Bedford Road.

3. The Order will come into force on 5 August 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 3 days to complete.

Dated 31 July 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

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LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – ALBERT EMBANKMENT SERVICE ROAD AND SALAMANCA STREET

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable carriageway resurfacing works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order, the effect of which will be to: (a) temporarily prohibit vehicles

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – RIDGWAY ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

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Road, and 15 metres south-west of that boundary.

2. The Order will come into force on 3 August 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 5 days to complete.

Dated 31 July 2026 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – MEPHAM STREET

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable bridge works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of the north-east to southwest arm of Mepham Street between its junctions with the northwest to south-east arm of Mepham Street and Tenison Way.

2. The alternative route for affected vehicles will be available via Mepham Street and Waterloo Road.

3. The Order will come into force on 5 August 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 3 nights (10pm to 5am) to complete.

Dated 31 July 2026

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

Notice of application for a Premises Licence.

Notice is hereby given that Karan Lal has applied to Merton Council for a new premises licence at for 23 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3SX to provide the following licensable activities: Sale/Supply of Alcohol - for consumption off the premises Sunday to Saturday 09:00 hours to 23:00

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing to:

Richmond Licensing Authority (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk

By Tuesday 18th August 2026

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.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.

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE A2 AND A102 GLA ROADS (ROCHESTER WAY RELIEF ROAD, EAST ROCHESTER WAY AND BLACKWALL TUNNEL SOUTHERN APPROACH, ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH AND LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY) PRESCRIBED ROUTES TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

1. Transport for London, hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Order under sections 6 and 7 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

2. The general nature and effect of the Order, when traffic signs are indicating and for reasons of (amongst other things) maintenance or, repair works, road traffic accidents, vehicle breakdowns or spillages on the roads, would be to prohibit any vehicle from:

(1) entering, exiting, proceeding or stop on the A2 East Rochester Way and Rochester Way Relief Road between the administrative boundary of the London Borough of Bexley with Kent County Council and its junction with Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach;

(2) entering, exiting, proceeding or stop on the unnamed on-slip road and unnamed off-slip roads connecting A205 Westhorne Avenue to the north-westbound and south-east bound carriageways of Rochester Way Relief Road;

(3) entering, exiting or proceeding in a northerly direction on the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach between its junctions Rochester Way Relief Road and the unnamed on-slip connecting Blackwall Lane with the northbound carriageway of Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach;

(4) entering, exiting or proceeding in a southerly direction on the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach between its junctions with the unnamed off-slip connecting the southbound carriageway of Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach with Blackwall Lane and its junction with Rochester Way Relief Road;

(5) entering, exiting or proceeding on the unnamed on-slip road connecting Blackwall Lane to the southbound carriageway of Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach;

(6) stopping on the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach between its junctions with Rochester Way Relief Road and Blackwall Lane;

(7) entering or proceeding on the Kidbrooke Park Road on and off-slip roads connecting Kidbrooke Park Road/Henley Cross with the A2 Rochester Way Relief Road;

(8) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting Woolwich Road with the circulatory traffic system at the junctions of the unnamed on and off-slip roads, Horn Lane and Woolwich Road.

(9) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting the circulatory traffic system at the junctions of Shooters Hill Road, Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach and Rochester Way Relief Road commonly known as Sun in the Sands Roundabout with the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach and the A2 Rochester Way Relief Road;

(10) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting the A2 Rochester Way Relief Road with Westhorne Avenue;

(11) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on-slip road connecting the A2 Rochester Way Relief Road with Rochester Way;

(12) entering or proceeding on the unnamed off slip roads connecting Riefield Road with the A2 East Rochester Way;

(13) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting the East Rochester Way with Danson Road, Lodge Lane and Kestlake Road with the A2 East Rochester Way;

(14) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on-slip road and of f-slip road connecting with Upton Road and the eastbound carriageway of the A2 East Rochester Way;

(15) entering or proceeding on Southwold Road between its junctions with the westbound carriageway of the A2 East Rochester Way and Bourne Road. Access will be maintained between Bourne Road and the vehicular entrance to the Holiday inn, Bexley;

(16) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting the eastbound carriageway of the A2 East Rochester Way with Bourne Road;

(17) stopping on the A2 eastbound carriageway outside Nos. 656 - 892 East Rochester Way;

(18) stopping on the westbound carriageway of A2 East Rochester Way between its junction with Crown Woods Way to No.300 Westwood Lane.

This Order will also permit all vehicles eastbound bus lane on A2 East Rochester Way between the on and off slips to Bourne Road. Works may be phased as such that not all restrictions may apply at any one time.

3. The roads which would be affected by the Orders are A2 Rochester Way Relief Road, A2 East Rochester Way and A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach.

4. The prohibitions referred to in article 2 above would not apply to:

(a) any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes or any pedestrian engaged in such purposes; or

(b) anything done with the permission of or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London;

(c) any vehicle or pedestrian engaged in works for the cleansing, maintenance, repair, improvement or reconstruction of the roads; (d) any vehicle engaged in the removal of any obstruction to traffic in the roads.

5. A copy of the Order, a statement of Transport for London’s reasons for the proposals, a map indicating the location and ef fect of the Order and copies of any Order revoked, suspended or varied by the Order can be inspected by visiting our website at https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/tro and selecting the relevant borough and reference the Traffic Order relates to or by appointment during normal office hours at our office at the address below. To arrange an appointment please email trafficordersection@tfl.gov.uk Copies of the documents may be requested via email at trafficordersection@tfl.gov.uk, or by post at the following address quoting reference SNO/REGULATION/STOT/RC/TRO, GLA/2026/0056.

6. All objections and other representations to the proposed Order must be made in writing and must specify the grounds on which they are made. Objections and representations must be sent to Transport for London, Streets Traffic Order Team, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ quoting reference SNO/REGULATION/STOT/RC/TRO, GLA/2026/0056, to arrive before 21st August 2026. Objections and other representations may be communicated to other persons who may be affected.

7. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by traffic signs and are as follows: For closure between Blackwall Tunnel and Westhorne Avenue via Blackwall Lane, Bugsby’s Way, Achor and Hope Lane, Woolwich Road, Woolwich Church Street, John Wilson Street, Grand Depot Road, Woolwich Common, Academy Road, Well Hall Road, Westhorne Avenue or reverse and return to normal route of travel. Traffic at intermediate junctions will be diverted along the remaining open direction of travel to join diversion route. For closure between Westhorne Avenue and the London of Bexley boundary with Kent County Council via Westhorne Avenue, Sidcup Road, Sidcup By-pass, Swanley By-pass, M25, A2 Dartford Bypass or reverse to normal route of travel. Traffic at intermediate junctions will be diverted along the remaining open direction of travel to join diversion route.

Dated this 31st day of July 2026

Gary Oliver Area Manager South – Asset Operations

Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A4 GLA ROAD (WEST CROMWELL ROAD, ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA) (TEMPORARY BANNED TURN) ORDER 2026

1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable traffic signal repair works to take place on West Cromwell Road.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle travelling in a northwesterly direction on the A3220 Warwick Road from turning left into the A4 West Cromwell Road.

The Order will be effective from 4th August 2026 to 12th August 2026, every night from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

5. At such times as the prohibition is in force an alternative route will be indicated by traffic signs via Warwick Road, Kensington High Street, Earls Court Road, West Cromwell Road onto normal route of travel.

Dated this 31st day of July 2026

Paul Matthews Co-ordination Manager Transport for London

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POPE ANSWERS MI LONDON’S PRAYERS

By ECB Media

MI LONDON got home from the very last ball of the match to secure a three-wicket hundred win over Southern Brave under lights at the Utilita Bowl on Monday.

Ollie Pope sliced Nikhil Chaudhary for two through backward point to see his side to a nervy victory on a tricky pitch after 54 from Will Jacks helped set up the run chase.

It signalled a third loss for Brave, but took MI London up to third in the table.

Marcus Stoinis took two-in-two in the powerplay, removing ex-Brave captain James Vince caught in the deep by Tristan Stubbs before having Nicholas Pooran caught behind first ball as MI London’s pursuit of Brave’s 129 started shakily.

Jacks and Sam Curran took the equation down to 76 required from the final 50 balls. Curran was then bowled by Adil Rashid for 30 before Stoinis returned to take the big wicket of Jacks leaving 37 required from 21; the Aussie all-rounder finishing with 3-17.

Sherfane Rutherford cleared the ropes twice off Chris Jordan to pull the momentum back in MI London’s favour before Jordan exacted his revenge by running him out with a direct hit.

Tom Curran was bowled by Chaudhary to leave the equation at eight needed from seven balls, and Rashid Khan was then run out to bring Trent Boult to the crease with three

Will Jacks’ 54 helps set up chase run before lastball win

required from three.

The following ball was a dot, drilled back at Chaudhary who failed to cling onto a tough caught-and-bowled, resulting in a lengthy delay as he required treatment from the physio.

Next ball Boult swiped a single through midwicket, leaving Pope on strike to hit the winning runs.

Pope’s winning runs brought an end to a tense and scrappy affair, much like

Brave saved by the Bell

By ECB Media

WINLESS MI London couldn’t get the eight required as Lauren Bell conceded just six runs from the final five balls to help table-toppers Southern Brave continue their unbeaten streak and narrowly avoid a rare home defeat at the Utilita Bowl.

Bowling at Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nicola Carey, Bell executed brilliantly to secure a one-run win. WyattHodge finished 52 not out against her old side, but it wasn’t to be for MI London.

“This team has great belief,” Jemimah Rodrigues, whose 32 off 22 was a key innings for the Brave. “It’s the calmness we show under pressure. When the partnership was building we kept saying one wicket could turn things around. It’s a game of cricket, anything can happen.”

Chasing 127 to win, Hayley Matthews dominated the early exchanges of the run chase, finding

the rope four times in the powerplay. She would fall twelve balls later with the score on 42, bowled by Issy Wong after the Brave’s spinners had built some pressure.

The visitors reached 59-1 at halfway, Brave utilising their quality spin attack in combination with the large boundaries to squeeze the MI London batters. Wyatt-Hodge and Hollie Armitage absorbed the pressure and got the equation down to 34 required from 25, the former surviving a diving effort at deep midwicket from Rodrigues with the score on 78.

Armitage fell to Sarah Glenn, caught behind on review, with 18 still required after a fine partnership of 67 with Wyatt-Hodge. Sophie Molineux then bowled a tight penultimate five to leave Bell eight runs to play with, which was ultimately too much for MI London to chase down.

MI London face Manchester Super Giants Women at The Kia Oval on Saturday (2.30pm).

the women’s game earlier neither side were able to find the boundary with regularity.

Jamie Smith had earlier top-scored for Brave, the home side ultimately scrambling to a total of 129-9 which the visitors needed every one of their 100-ball allocation to overhaul.

Jacks, the Meerkat Match Hero, said: “A very tight one at the end there. Very relieved to get over the line. It was a

hard-fought game on a tricky surface. We’d spoken about the new ball in The Hundred sometimes being the hardest time to bat. I’ve got out quite early in the last few games, so it was about assessing the conditions and digging in a bit deeper.”

MI London host Manchester Super Giants Men at The Kia Oval this Saturday (3pm).

VIENNA GOLD FOR TOKEI

By Sports Reporter

TOKEI JUDO Club has won two gold medals at the Austrian Open Kyokushinkai Karate Championships in Vienna.

Jahmaine Christie (left) fought in the men’s +90kg division, while Hiroto Kurihara competed in the boys’ 12–13 years 40kg category.

In one of Europe’s major full-contact karate tournaments,

Dulwich Hamlet boss:

Now it’s a fight for the

shirt

By John Kelly

DULWICH HAMLET boss Mark Dacey said he looked more disappointed than he felt after their 3-1 defeat to Tonbridge Angles at the Yeomans Community Stadium last weekend.

In sweltering conditions, the Hamlet led 1-0 at half-time through Gaspar Mico’s goal against the National League South side.

But the hosts turned it around after the break with a brace from Bunmi Babajide either side of a goal from a trialist to put Alan Dunne’s side 3-1 up after 56 minutes.

Dacey felt it was a similar story to last season that they didn’t press home their advantage after going in front.

“I probably look more disappointed than what I am,” Dacey said. “I think it’s because I’m hot and a bit drained. First half, I thought we were brilliant, we were absolutely exceptional. Found the patterns, found the pockets, got into good areas, rightfully took the lead. Disappointed not to have scored at least maybe two more.

“So at half-time we were very happy going into it and very aware of probably what Tunbridge were going to change. The only thing really that they could change, bar a shape that doesn’t necessarily change anything, was that they were going to be more aggressive.

“The first goal, in the nicest way possible, was like a comedy of errors, and by that, it was errors that we don’t usually create before the ball even went back to the goalkeeper. He’s just sliced the ball, unfortunately, and the backspin’s taken it to the striker. You give them breathing space two minutes into the second half. And then the little things like a free man from a set-piece. That stuff’s not acceptable. But it’s preseason, so it’s going to happen.

“But I think out of the 90 minutes, for 65 minutes of it, we were very good. And then the 25 where we were off it, I thought was probably the worst that we’d seen for quite a while.

“Probably a disappointing week to have come away with two games and no wins [after drawing against Horsham]. I suppose that, although it’s nice to get wins in pre-season, you’ll be able to learn a lot more from that 25-minute spell where we weren’t on top of it.”

Dulwich have one more pre-season friendly, against Queens Park Rangers at Champion Hill this Saturday, before their Isthmian League Premier Division opener at home against Maldon & Tiptree on August 8.

Dacey explained the approach ahead of that game.

more than 320 competitors from across Europe and beyond took part. The Tokei competitors were supported by coach Sithembiso Majozi, who booked leave from his day job with the Metropolitan Police.

Majozi said he was “immensely proud”, and added: “The only challenge was finding enough space in the carry-on luggage in the flights home for two trophies.”

“They’ve got to fight for the shirt, and they’ve got to hold the shirt,” Dacey said. “That’s going to lead us into good stead for two weeks’ time, so they’ve got to push that. The necessity now is they’ve got to be fighting for opening day.

“Now it becomes competition time. The trialists are not involved, the younger boys are now being filtered out. I think we’ve got five or six of them out on dual registration and on loan to lower leagues. So now it just comes down to what we’ve got with the squad, and the minutes are not shared as much.”

Kick-off against the Hoops is at 3pm.

Joao Pedro joined Chelsea in a £60million deal from Brighton last summer

JOAO FACTOR SAVES BLUES

‘Hungry to succeed’ forward nets nineminute hat-trick in Sydney thriller

By John Kelly

CHELSEA BOSS Xabi Alonso said Joao Pedro returned to pre-season “hungry to have a great season” after the forward’s nine-minute hat-trick in a 6-4 friendly win against Australian A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday.

Dastan Satpaev, Dario Essugo and

Jamie Gittens scored for the Blues but the hosts led three times, including 4-3 with ten minutes left, before Joao Pedro’s treble sealed the victory.

Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in a £60million deal last summer and scored 20 goals in 50 games last season.

But there was disappointment at the end of the campaign after he was left out of Brazil’s squad for the World Cup

Cottagers boss sees progress after draw

By Shane Stapleton

FULHAM

BOSS Alvaro Arbeloa

feels he is seeing improvements from his side after the Cottagers’ 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia Pro League team Al-Ahli in Portugal.

After losing 2-0 to Norwich City in their previous friendly, Fulham fell behind to Ricardo Mathias’ opener.

Ryan Sessegnon scored the first goal under the new boss as Arbeloa used 22 players in Albufeira.

“It has been a very good test for us, a lot of improvement since the last game, obviously,” Arbeloa said. “I think we need a lot of time, it’s going to be a long journey.

“Our players are working really hard, really well. I saw today there were

many things that we were working [on] during the training sessions. So I’m really happy.

“Of course, we have a big room to improve. That is obvious, but [I’m] happy with the guys. We need to create more and more chances, more one-vone situations. I think we can finish more plays, but we need time to work and we will improve for sure.

“I think we controlled the game much better [than against Norwich]. We have the ball, we move it quick, side to side. Press when we lose the ball. I think we were aggressive. We showed the ambition we want to show during our matches.”

Fulham face Portuguese top-flight side Farense next on August 1.

Alonso has had since taking charge.

“He’s a very open coach. We talk a lot. I feel free,” he said.

“When I play in front I move a lot, so he gives that option for me. Sometimes I can play on the left, sometimes in the middle. So that’s what I’ve learned from him.

“I want to achieve the highest level possible with the team.

“I always want to try to score to help my team and hopefully next season can be better than last season.”

Alonso was pleased with the test in Sydney.

“It has been a very useful friendly that we can learn a lot from today,” he said. “There were moments when we were struggling to find solutions, and we needed this. The positive is that we corrected them, but there were moments when the game management is something that we can learn from today.

“When they were pressing so high, it was tough to find the solution from inside, to have a different understanding of what’s happening, and to make those changes in the game.

“It’s something that will happen often in all the games, and the more situations we struggle with and find solutions, the better team we will be. For that, I think that this friendly is going to be useful for the future, and as well for minutes for everyone.”

Sydney-born midfielder Mahdi NicollJazuli, 16, started for the Blues.

Alonso said: “Really good. He understood very well, what the team needed.

“He’s a very complete player, so for sure it’s a great prospect of player that we have for the future. We need to help him.”

Alonso added: “The conditions, it was tough to get this control.

“Sometimes you need to deal with the games, it’s not easy to get the control, so we’ll learn from that - it was a pretty exciting game.

by former Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.

It was Alonso’s first game in front of fans after he was appointed this summer. He started a young side in a 4-2-3-1 formation before the more experienced Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, Estevao and Levi Colwill came on in the second half.

“He’s very hungry, Joao is really, really determined to have a great season,” Alonso said.

Takehiro Tomiyasu playing for Arsenal

“He wants to, after a great last year, where he scored many goals, I think that he wants to keep scoring more and more.

“But we need to help him, as on his own it’s not possible.

“He will have the players around him and they need to have this hunger to score as well. It’s not just about the striker, but every time that we win and our striker scores, I am happy.”

Joao Pedro explained the impact

Defender trains with Palace

By Sports Reporter

FORMER ARSENAL

defender

Tomiyasu, 28, joined the Amsterdam side last December after his Gunners contract was terminated by mutual consent, but made just eight appearances. He was sent off in a 3-0 win against Heracles.

“For us, a very useful friendly. The Sydney Wanderers, they had a real go. They played really intense, so we’ll get very good things from this friendly.

“We didn’t know really what were they going to do, if they were going to sit deep, or they were going to go aggressive. We had to try and find solutions in half-time.”

Chelsea face London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in Sydney on Saturday before games in Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Tomiyasu made three appearances at the World Cup before Japan lost to Brazil in the round of 32.

He moved to Arsenal from Bologna in a £17million deal in the summer of 2021 but started just 36 league games across four seasons.

Tomiyasu has been dogged by injury and joined Ajax while he was recovering from a serious knee problem. He made a solitary appearance in 2024-25 and has played just nine club games in two seasons.

Now The Athletic have reported that the full-back could feature in a friendly at the Eagles’ training camp in Como this week.

Palace are preparing for their first season under new boss Pierre Sage, who who took over from Oliver Glasner in June.

The Eagles need to strengthen their defence, with centre-back Maxence Lacroix set to join Chelsea in a £55million deal.

Ireland winger becomes Addicks’ fifth summer signing

By John Kelly

CHARLTON ATHLETIC boss

Nathan Jones said the Addicks were still in the market for more attacking quality after Millenic Alli became the fifth signing of the summer at The Valley.

Ireland international winger Alli, 26, has joined from League One Luton Town for an undisclosed fee and signed a four-year deal.

Alli follows the signings of Ivan Mesík, Billy Koumetio, Karlan Grant and Danny McNamara.

Alli spent the first part of his career in the non-League, with spells at Padiham, South Shields, Workington, Ashton United, Stockport County, Chorley and FC Halifax Town.

He signed for League One Exeter City

in January 2024 and went on to score sixteen goals in 46 games for the Grecians.

Alli signed for the Hatters in a £1.5million deal in January 2025.

He scored four goals in sixteen Championship games that season and then one in sixteen games in League One before a loan move back to the Championship with Portsmouth. He made 21 league appearances, scoring once, to help Pompey retain their second-tier status.

He has one international cap after making his Ireland debut in a 5-0 friendly win against Grenada in May.

“We’re delighted to get Milli over the line,” Jones said. “We want to evolve and to get better year in and year out. We’ve identified certain elements that we’ve needed, in terms of that player that can be one-v-one.

“He’s shown he can be a real potent threat at Championship level. We felt he was going to be a really good addition and we’ve worked hard to get that done. He provides options and competition for the players we’ve got and we think in that forward area we’ve got different one-v-one threats with TC [Tyreece Campbell], Karlan [Grant] and Rob Apter and we feel we’ve just added in that department.

“We’re still looking for even more quality but this, we feel, is a positive step in being able to evolve and be more potent. He’s hungry, he’s ambitious, he wants to do really well at this level and kick on, we were really impressed by how much he wanted to join Charlton.”

Alli told Charlton fans what they can expect from him.

“I’m happy to be here and can’t wait

to get started, have a good time and show what I can do,” he said.

“The club’s goals are the exact same as mine, so we’re really trying to push this season and do the best we can. I can’t wait to play in front of the fans at The Valley and get them cheering and on their feet.

“You can expect pace, power, directness and goals - skills too.”

Charlton managing director James Rodwell added: “We’re delighted to welcome Millenic to the club. We’ve been pleased with the defensive additions we’ve made so far in the summer window and, alongside the signing of Karlan Grant last weekend, Millenic’s arrival provides another attacking option with Championship experience and the capability to make a meaningful impact.

ALLI ABOARD Striker injury blow for Dons

By Manuel Salazar

AFC WIMBLEDON are set to be without striker Matty Stevens for the start of the season.

Stevens, 28, scored nine goals in 29 League One games before his season was ended in March.

Jackson admitted the Dons need more attacking additions.

“[Matty has] another hamstring problem. So we need to assess him this week to see the extent of it, but probably unlikely to see the start of the season,” Jones said on the club’s website after last Saturday’s 2-0 friendly win over Charlton Athletic at

“His combination of athleticism, speed and technical quality aligns with the profile of wide player we targeted this summer and we look forward to seeing him contribute as we continue to build a competitive squad for the season ahead.”

Meanwhile, full-back McNamara, 27, joined from South London rivals Millwall on a two-year deal after his Lions contract ran out this summer.

Former Ireland under-21 international McNamara is a boyhood Millwall supporter but is raring to get going for his new side.

McNamara was with Charlton until he was fourteen before he joined Millwall in 2015.

He played 166 games for the Lions and scored twice.

“I’m absolutely delighted to get it done,” McNamara said. “I started my career here when I was really young, so it holds a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to get going again.

“I know how big of a club Charlton are.

I’ve got a lot of family and friends who are Charlton fans - it’s a great community and I’m delighted to be a part of it.

“As soon as I met the manager, I knew it was the right place for me.

The ambitions of the club and what he wants to build is very exciting and I want to be a part of that.”

Jones added: He’s someone that’s got massive experience of the Championship and knows what it takes to win games. He adds real competition to the right-back area.

“He’s an impressive individual in that he’s a winner, and he wants to achievewe need those type of characters here. As a character, as an athlete, as a player we’re delighted to have him with us and I’m looking forward to working with him.”

By Sports Reporter

BROMLEY HAVE signed midfielder JJ McKiernan from Championship new boys Lincoln City. McKiernan, 24 has joined for an undisclosed fee on a long-term deal.

The Watford academy product joined Lincoln from Morecambe before spending last season on loan at Burton Albion, where he scored two goals in 35 games.

He won eleven caps and scored once for Northern Ireland under-21s. Bromley have also signed centreback Richard Taylor, 25, on a seasonlong loan from Bolton Wanderers. Taylor is the Ravens’ ninth first-team signing this summer.

Plough Lane.

“It will probably be a little while into the season until we see him again. It’s probably an area of the pitch that we were looking at anyway, but with Matty being out, it’s probably something we will look at.”

Jackson also provided an update on goalkeeper Nathan Bishop.

He said: “Bish, he hasn’t got a serious one. He was just feeling his thigh after last Saturday’s friendly against Sutton.

“The way he actually pulled out in the warm-up for last Saturday’s friendly, he was feeling something, so we just looked after him. There was no point taking a risk.

“He should be fine at the start of the season.”

Meanwhile, Jackson was pleased with the win against Nathan Jones’ Championship side, but wasn’t getting “carried away”.

“I thought we played really well,” he said. “I thought we deserved to win. They had a couple of chances, especially in the first half in transition.

“I was a bit disappointed with how we gave up the chances, but also really pleased with how we, in the end, reacted and defended it.

“But I thought we moved the ball really well at times, really caused a few issues through our play and through our shape.

“We got a couple of good goals, so for

me I’m not going to get carried away. It’s a pre-season game, but to play that well against a team from a division higher, it’s brilliant.”

Wimbledon have made four signings to far this summer. Jackson expects they will do more.

He said: “Yes, there will be. We’re not really close to anything, but we know that we still need to bring in a few more bodies.

“There are areas in our squad that we feel we’re a little bit light and lacking, so we’re working hard on that.

“We’ve still got over a month to go until that window shuts. So we won’t do anything for the sake of it, but we’re definitely looking to add.”

By John Kelly

QUEENS PARK Rangers boss

Julien Stephan was pleased with how his new signings contributed to the Hoops’ 3-2 win against Italian top-flight side Fiorentina. Nicolas Madsen and Boy Kemper put the hosts 2-0 ahead in front of an 8,204 fans in W12.

The Serie A side pulled one back just before half-time through Arthur Atta. Paul Smyth headed in QPR’s third before Roberto Piccoli scored again for Fiorentina.

“We saw some good things in this game,” Stephan said. “A good desire to share the ball, good willingness to be dominant with the ball, we scored three times. I think the players did well.” Kemper, Calum Ward and Pierce Charles made their debuts at Loftus Road. Stephan said: “For Boy, Pierce, Calum, it was the first time for them at Loftus, and it was really important for them to have a good first one for their confidence. “Now we must continue to develop them and they have to understand what we want to do on the pitch, and I think they understand this very well, very quickly. “The main thing for me is how we want to develop the culture on the pitch, how we want to play, this is the most important. “I am more happy that we played well. When we play well and we win, it is a good combination.”

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LIONS EYE BATTH DEAL

Millwall could give contact to veteran centre-back

Will Scott at Hayes Lane

ALEX NEIL has revealed Millwall have brought centreback Danny Batth on trial to give Kamarl Grant an opportunity to go out on loan. Batth, 35, is a free agent after leaving Derby County this summer and has made 363 Championship appearances across spells with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke City, Sunderland, Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers and the Rams.

He would join Jake Cooper, Caleb Taylor, Elkan Baggott and Tristan Crama as Millwall’s senior centreback options, giving them plenty of cover in the position were Grant to leave on loan.

Grant, 23, made four appearances for Millwall last season. He was loaned out to League One Blackpool in January, but suffered an ankle injury in his fourth game, which ruled him out for the rest of the season. He previously enjoyed a successful spell at Bromley in the

2024-25 campaign, helping them finish eleventh in League Two.

Batth started for the Lions against Bromley in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday. The game finished 1-1.

“We just looked at Dan because we’ve got an appetite to try and get Kamarl Grant out on loan,” Neil said.

“We want him to go and try and play some games.

“We just need a bit of cover in that position. We wanted to have a look at Dan tonight just to see where we are, and then obviously we can see

what we do over the next few days and weeks from there.”

Neil was asked by our paper after the game what he made of Batth’s performance.

“I thought he was fine,” Neil said.

“I thought the game suited him.

He’s an old-fashioned centre-back.

Danny will go and put his head on it. He’s aggressive. He’ll talk.

“We’ve already got good cover in that position, but we just need to make sure that we don’t leave ourselves short.”

By Patrick Fanning

CHELSEA ARE closing in on a deal for Brighton & Hove

Albion striker Danny Welbeck. England international Welbeck, 35, was having a medical at Stamford Bridge this week ahead of signing a two-year contract.

The Blues are also in talks over a deal for 36-year-old midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford. Welbeck has just enjoyed his two most productive Premier League seasons, after he scored thirteen goals last season following ten goals in 2024-25. He has scored 123 goals in 525 career club appearances in all competitions.

Henderson, who is recovering from a broken arm he suffered celebrating England’s last-sixteen win against Mexico at the World Cup, only joined the Bees a year ago from Ajax Amsterdam.

He made 32 league appearances last season to help Keith Andrews’ side finish ninth.

Henderson has made 694 club appearances, scoring 41 goals. Blues boss Xabi Alonso wants to add more experience to the youngest squad in the Premier League.

Alonso was asked about the reports over the England duo after Chelsea’s 6-4 friendly win against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday.

“I’m sure that from today to the last day of the transfer [window] there will be a lot of links, a lot of rumours, so to be commenting on all of them, it’s going to be a hard task,” Alonso said.

“But for sure, we need proper balance in terms of qualities, in terms of positions, in terms of balance. We want to have a complete squad and we want to make a good team.”