Transport and streets news
Southwark Council seeks investor for Greenland Pier
Published: 6 February 2012
Southwark council is looking for an investor to take on the ownership and running of Greenland pier and is expecting serious proposals from several quarters.
Southwark supports The Times' Cities fit for cycling campaign
Published: 3 February 2012
Following the the launch of The Times' Cities fit for cycling campaign the Leader of Southwark Council has written to the paper lending the borough's support.
Southwark stockpiles grit for cold weather
Published: 30 January 2012
Southwark Council has stockpiled a mountain of grit to help keep the borough moving as temperatures tumble across the country.
Dramatic plans approved for London Bridge and surrounding area
Published: 21 December 2011
Radical plans for a multi-million redevelopment of London Bridge station have been approved by Southwark Council.
Leader of Southwark Council pledges his support for safer cycling
Published: 15 December 2011
Cllr Peter John, the leader of Southwark Council, today added his voice to the call for greater safety for cyclists on London’s roads.
Council offers free parking to help shoppers and businesses this Christmas
Published: 1 December 2011
Peckham car parks will be free to all visitors from this weekend until New Year’s Eve, and weekend parking is now free in the council’s car park near East Street.
Greenland Pier renovation works rescheduled to minimise disruption
Published: 29 November 2011
Southwark Council today announced that it is to reschedule its principal inspection of Greenland Pier to the New Year. This will involve the removal of the pier.
Southwark offers £1,000 reward following Salter statue theft
Published: 22 November 2011
Council chiefs are offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of metal thieves who stole a much loved bronze statue of one of London's greatest social reformers.
Disruption on Tooley Street
Published: 14 November 2011
Southern Gas Network (SGN) will be carrying out a gas main renewal on Duke Street Hill and Tooley Street from Borough High Street to Stainer Street. These works will commence on Monday 14 November 2011 and will last until mid February 2012.
Southwark questions need for Thames Water "super-sewer"
Published: 31 October 2011
Southwark Council today backed an independent commission questioning the need for plans by Thames Water to build a £3.6bn "super-sewer" across London.
London's South Bank to undergo £3m revamp
Published: 21 October 2011
Work is now underway on a multi-million pound makeover to London's South Bank in time for the 2012 Games and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, council bosses announced today.
A guide to independent travel training for parents
Published: 30 September 2011
Southwark Council’s road safety team will be hosting an Independent Travel Training Bus Awareness day on Wednesday 12 October.
Southwark's Greenland Pier set for revamp in time for Olympics
Published: 4 August 2011
One of London's piers is to undergo important maintenance work to ensure it is ready for an expected increase in ferry users during the Olympics, council chiefs announced today.
Peckham transport project earns Southwark Council a national award
Published: 21 March 2011
Southwark Council has pocketed a national award for a scheme to make Rye Lane in Peckham more pedestrian and cycle friendly
Southwark woman is best lollipop person in the UK
Published: 18 February 2011
A Southwark Council lollipop lady has been named as the country's best lollipop person in a national competition.
Three Southwark Council projects shortlisted for London transport awards
Published: 25 January 2011
The fastest growing car club in the UK, a notorious urban rat run turned into safer, greener community space and the makeover of Peckham's 'Golden Mile' are all up for prestigious transport awards.
Southwark residents urged to walk off Christmas flab
Published: 4 January 2011
The borough aims to get more people travelling by foot and using their cars less.
London's transport commissioner unveils flagship improvement project in Southwark
Published: 26 November 2010
A notorious rat run near the Elephant and Castle has been transformed into a greener safer 'community' thanks to more than £1.91m of investment from TfL and Southwark Council.
Reporting potholes is easy
Published: 16 November 2010
We want to speed up the time it takes to repair potholes in the borough. This is your opportunity to support us by getting in touch.
Lollipop lady Gladys notches up 40 years on the same beat
Published: 27 October 2010
An 82 year old lollipop lady was honoured by Southwark Council after helping children and parents cross the same busy road for the last 40 years.
Car users urged to take up greener travel
Published: 22 September 2010
Councillor Barrie Hargrove urges all drivers in the borough to take up car sharing, to ease parking pressures and help reduce carbon emissions
Car club for Southwark
Published: 4 May 2010
Southwark Council has teamed up with the UK's largest car club, Streetcar.
Freedom passes
Published: 24 March 2010
If you have not yet renewed your Freedom Pass, or have not received your new one, by 31 March, you will now be able to use your existing pass until 31 May 2010.
