Elephant and Castle news
Final masterplan for Heygate Estate revamp revealed
Published: 23 February 2012
As part of the next stage of Southwark's £1.5bn transformation of Elephant & Castle, the council’s development partner, Lend Lease, is holding a public exhibition on the transformation of the Heygate.
One hundred new high spec homes for former Heygate residents
Published: 1 February 2012
Southwark Council’s work to regenerate the borough has taken a big step forward with nearly 100 new high specification homes completed this month, the authority announced this week.
Demolition begins on Heygate Estate
Published: 12 April 2011
This week, work has begun to completely demolish the first 98 units on the Rodney Road Phase of the Heygate Estate, the first of the 1,212 to see the demolition teams move in.
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.
Praise for Elephant and Castle inspired play
Published: 3 November 2010
Southwark's culture chief has hailed a production which brings to life the oral history of the soon to be regenerated Elephant and Castle.
Elephant regeneration agreement formally signed
Published: 25 July 2010
The regeneration agreement between Southwark Council and Lend Lease was formally signed on Friday (23 July 2010), paving the way to the £1.5bn project to transform the area.
Elephant decision will be in July
Published: 16 June 2010
A decision on the Elephant and Castle regeneration agreement, that could pave the way for the £1.5 billion transformation of the area, will be taken by Southwark Council's cabinet in July.
Council leader and deputy leader visit Heygate residents to offer support
Published: 7 June 2010
The leader and deputy leader of Southwark Council have made personal visits to residents still living on the Heygate estate.
Elephant and Castle regeneration agreement nearly ready
Published: 23 March 2010
The principal commercial terms of the Regeneration Agreement to transform the Elephant and Castle have been agreed.
