Three SE1 councillors will join Southwark's ruling Lib Dem-Tory executive. Meanwhile the Lib Dems are courting controversy by nominating Denise Capstick - convicted last year of drink-driving - as the new Deputy Mayor.
A scheme that trains local young people to provide information to visitors at Bankside and London Bridge has received £12,000 funding from the Jack Petchey Foundation.
Southbank Centre has received an extra £16.5 million of Lottery funding to cover the final costs of the refurbishment of the Royal Festival Hall.
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