Walworth projects

We’ve been working to make Browning Street a more vibrant, people-friendly space. We've worked closely with:

• local residents
• businesses
• stakeholders

Their input has been vital in shaping our vision for Browning Street.

Key objectives

We aim to improve Browning Street by making it:

• easier to cross and walk
• safer for cycling
• great for local businesses
• welcoming and safer for everyone
• healthier, with cleaner air

Final design 

After working closely with the community, we have now finalised the proposed designs for Browning Street. 

Email highways@southwark.gov.uk for a copy of the proposed designs.

As part of the Walworth Low-Emission Neighbourhood scheme, Liverpool Grove was identified as a good location for a people-friendly new community space.

We carried out an initial engagement exercise where we set these key objectives:

• make Liverpool Grove a more attractive and pleasant place
• make the street greener, cleaner and safer
• enhance the view of St Peter’s Church
• support local businesses
• make walking and cycling safer and more enjoyable

We've worked closely with the community to transform Liverpool Grove.

Construction on this scheme was completed in December 2022.

This scheme aimed to make Balfour Street and surrounding roads safer, more accessible and more attractive for all road users. Work on this scheme is now complete.

Works included:

• widening and resurfacing the footway with high quality paving
• planting new trees and improving the conditions of existing trees
• traffic calming changes on junctions with Munton Road, John Maurice Close, Henshaw Street, Victory Place, Chatham Street, Wadding Street, Stead Street and Orb Street
• transforming the junction with Rodney Road to improve safety
• improved street lighting

We are replacing temporary planters in Walworth and transforming the spaces into pocket parks (small parks) that will:

• encourage young people to go outside and play
• provide a place to socialise, help build stronger communities and enhance mental wellbeing
• help create safe walking and cycling routes across Walworth
• make our streets greener and more resilient to extreme weather

Construction is now completed 

• RSA 3 conducted
• snagging work to proceed
• monitoring phase

Phase 2

Phase 2 developments include:

Iliffe Street, junction with Penton Place 

Construction is now completed.

• RSA 3 conducted
• snagging work to proceed
• monitoring phase
• scheduled planting in November 2025

Merrow Street proposals on hold:

• widening pavements to shorten crossing distances
• crossing points on all four arms of the junction
• changing priority from Merrow Street to Lytham Street, to slow vehicles down and draw drivers' attention to the restriction on Merrow Street
• extra cycle parking 

Phase 3 

Cooks Road, junction with Fleming Street. 

Statutory consultation 25 Sept to 24 Oct 2025.

The Cooks Road proposal is:

• wider pavements on both sides of Cooks Road with a shorter crossing point
• two parking bays removed at each junction - on Otto Street and Fleming Road - to improve pedestrian sightlines at the junctions
• pavement resurfacing and attractive new pathway design
• new tree planted at the junction
• new single seats in the area by Fleming Road
• play features - marble games for children

Contact us

If you have any questions, email us at highways@southwark.gov.uk