Thursday 19 December 2013

Correct link for our daily roundup of news stories, forum topics etc is se1.info/1bTGYNU

11:27 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

Thursday recap: Boris approves 41-storey tower + IWM announces further closure + local bookshop to shut down ahttp://se1.info/1bTGYNU

11:00 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via TweetDeck

A pupil from Waterloo’@OasisJohannana school won Lambeth’s Christmas card competitpic.twitter.com/8lvyykIwwgIwwg @cllrpeckpeck

9:48 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Tweetbot for Mac

Scarily good model of Tate Modern made of gingerbread and bubble gum http://t.co/phJVr5G2wS via @kpcc

9:33 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Tweet Button

That's now 8 out of 8 planning applications where Boris decided in favour of the developer

4:44 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

Tonight @boroughmarket is open till 8pm for late-night shopping

3:38 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

Pupils from @CoLA_Southwark are in public gallery at City Hall to see @MayorofLondon decide on plans for their new sixth form centre @se16

2:52 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

Controverisal Rotherhithe New Rd development includes 6th form centre for SE1's @CoLA_Southwark school. Follow @se16 for updates from 3pm

2:46 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

Just published - Eileen House: Boris Johnson approves Newington Causeway tower goo.gl/fb/OTR8G

2:27 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Google

So far Boris Johnson has approved 7 out of 7 planning applications where he has used power to 'take over' decisions from borough councils

2:26 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

Having approved Eileen House scheme, at 3pm Boris will hold hearing re 19-storey tower + free school in Rotherhithe New Road @se16

2:16 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

BREAKING: Boris approves 41-storey tower on Eileen House site, Elephant & Castle london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7292

2:02 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Boris - Ministry of Sound is "great London cultural landmark"

2:01 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Boris is going to leave the room to consider his decision. 99 per cent clear he will approve the scheme.

1:56 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Oakmayne legal rep says if permission granted, redevelopment will start 2014 and be complete in 2017

1:54 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Some uncertainty as to whether the parties will sign deed of easement preventing new residents complaining about MoS noise

1:53 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Lohan Presencer has lots of warm words about the Mayor and the developer

1:51 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Ministry of Sound boss Lohan Presencer thanks Boris for his intervention - says club has now reached agreement with developer

1:49 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Ms Reitman tells Boris it's "very unlikely" that the development would give rise to complaints that could lead to MoS closure

1:48 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse If approved, the lease of each flat in the development will include specific reference to the Ministry of Sound's location.

1:45 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse The developer and Ministry of Sound have agreed a number of planning conditions relating to noise

1:41 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse GLA planner Alexandra Reitman is updating the hearing on what's happened since the adjournment on 19 November

1:41 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Boris arrives - apologises for delay - says he's been "out and about fighting crime in Sutton"

1:37 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse Room goes quiet but still no sign of Boris. Last seen buying lunch in the City Hall cafe half an hour ago, wearing bike helmet.

1:35 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

#eileenhouse hearing is about to begin - just waiting for the Mayor

1:30 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

4 security guards being briefed at Eileen House City Hall hearing. Instructed not to act till chair (ie Boris) ask for someone to be removed

1:15 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

It's nearly 5 years since the planning application for Eileen House redevelopment was submitted - will today finally end the saga?

1:12 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

At 1.30pm Boris Johnson will reconvene the adjourned hearing re. Eileen House planning application, Elephant & Castle london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7214

1:09 PM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

A man and a woman were arrested in Southwark yesterday in connection with suspected £1 million VAT fraud, says HMRC

11:28 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac

Just published - Imperial War Museum to shut for first half of 2014 as building works continue goo.gl/fb/3iBV1

11:25 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Google

Renault creates full-size 'Scalextric track' on South Bank for the Zoe EV (video) http://t.co/eC5lePknAD via @carsuk

11:11 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via TweetDeck

Thomas Heatherwick's Garden Bridge: current round of consultation closes tomorrow london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7250

10:43 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via TweetDeck

Free lunchtime recital at St George the Martyr: Thomas Humphreys (baritone) performs songs by Brahms and Schumann. se1.info/19Urs4P

10:11 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via TweetDeck

Lunchtime Carol Service at Christ Church in Blackfriars Road se1.info/1eq34zx

9:37 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via TweetDeck

Jack and the Beanstalk - @quayplayers panto opens tonight at @GWTheatre London Bridge se1.info/18YH5es

9:18 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via TweetDeck

Just published - @woolfsonandtay bookshop to close down (again) goo.gl/fb/Blbvy

9:03 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Google

Today Boris will make final decision on the Eileen House / Ministry of Sound saga - coverage here from 1.30pm

8:48 AM, Dec 19th, 2013 via Twitter for Mac