The British Film Institute remains committed to plans for a new film centre on the South Bank despite the news that the incoming coalition government has withdrawn £45 million of funding for the scheme.
Volunteers are working to create a temporary orchard on Union Street as part of the London Festival of Architecture - and local residents are encouraged to donate plants and seeds to the project.
The Heritage Lottery Fund has confirmed a grant of £950,000 towards the final phase restoration of the Royal Festival Hall organ.
A Terry Farrell-designed scheme to build more than 300 private homes and accommodation for 400 NHS staff north of Archbishop's Park has been abandoned by Guy's and St Thomas' Charity.
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