Monday 17 February 2014
News & features published on 17 February 2014
Elephant Park: the new name for the Heygate Estate
Exactly a decade after Southwark Council approved its masterplan for the Elephant & Castle regeneration, Lend Lease has revealed that the redeveloped Heygate Estate will be known as Elephant Park.
First Boris bikes then Boris buses ... now here's the Boris baths
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has agreed to spend City Hall cash on a feasibility study for the creation of a new open-air swimming pool in the River Thames.
Former SSAFA charity HQ to be turned into luxury flats
A plan to convert the former SSAFA building on the corner of Queen Elizabeth Street and Lafone Street has been agreed by Southwark Council.
Greyhounds at City Hall as Boris is urged to save Wimbledon track
Hundreds of supporters of greyhound racing assembled with their dogs outside City Hall on Monday to demonstrate their backing for the future of the Wimbledon track.
Lambeth Council serves enforcement notice on Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales has been served with an enforcement notice by Lambeth Council in a dispute over the occupation of a disused office block by live-in guardians.
Forum discussions active on 17 February 2014
Tweets on 17 February 2014
c_g_citizen Boris, if you're so keen on watery things, like a lido london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7411 or #watercannon
Why not reopen fire stations? Useful water!
AnnaELeask If this comes to fruition I think I may well cry with joy, just pls don't call them Boris baths! london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7411
Monday recap: Council serves enforcement notice on Prince + Elephant Park + Boris Baths + Greyhounds at City Hall se1.info/1hq9NLm
The best and worst bridges for crossing the Thames on a bike: http://t.co/SUV2PFzJAr via @londoncyclist
The old Universal Tyres premises in Union Street is for sale - 'residential development potential' http://t.co/0Im6UBFv6V
RT @howlingtwirls: “@se1:Would you take a dip in the 'Boris baths'?http://t.co/psOesO20bgâ... I sometimes feel like Boris treats London like a…
Would you take a dip in the 'Boris baths'? se1.info/N3uiPU
_DesignCycle Saw three police motorcycles riding over London Bridge in formation tonight, all with the same reg plate. Weird?
Just published - Elephant Park: the new name for the Heygate Estate goo.gl/fb/JNcZ4
Dickens playtime: http://t.co/fRiXSzc996
Just published - You've heard of Boris bikes and Boris buses ... now here's the Boris baths - Mayor plans Thames lido goo.gl/fb/HlkCm
Council serves enforcement notice on Prince Charles: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7408
Just published - Former SSAFA charity HQ in Queen Elizabeth Street to be turned into luxury flats goo.gl/fb/mWTvX
Just published - Greyhounds on parade at City Hall as Boris is urged to save Wimbledon dog track goo.gl/fb/Raug9
se17 Vehicle fire outside Hampton Court Palace Pub, near Elephant & Castle (thanks to local resident for the pic) pic.twitter.com/xKg8d9BXz4
Defunct St Thomas Street bus stop has been turned into Shard taxi rank. Cabbies unhappy as it's so far away. pic.twitter.com/guLyAtkEfr
Deputy Mayor Sir Edward Lister meets Wimbledon dog track campaigners outside City Hall pic.twitter.com/8wB01p5L2n
Greyhound fans hope to flatter Boris into saving Wimbledon dog track pic.twitter.com/cRToAXmPtZ
Greyhound racing enthusiasts converging on City Hall to show support for Wimbledon dog track pic.twitter.com/dRNmRmtCVw
Bus stops in Southwark Street still marked as out of use even though buses running normally now pic.twitter.com/dYCSgBRGfo
If you're near City Hall this lunchtime, this is why there are lots of greyhounds around: http://t.co/b53Aq4hekZ
Sculpture inspired by London Bridge commuters up for sale: http://t.co/480zbXcewg
Extract from that enforcement notice sent to Prince Charles by Lambeth Council london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7408 pic.twitter.com/o68OHUHwOP
Why do people get drunk? South Bank University builds a mock pub for students to find out http://t.co/d9cIohMDE5 via @eveningstandard
scavgourmet Anyone know what's going on at #waterloo? Feds with motorbikes on platform and train delayed more than half an hour pulling in! @se1
You read it here first - Prince Charles receives enforcement notice from Lambeth Council: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7408
@OliverJPugh Thanks - appreciate that. Thought it'd cause a bit of a stir...
Just published - SE1 EXCLUSIVE: Lambeth Council serves enforcement notice on Prince Charles goo.gl/fb/5hSbM
'Elephant Park' is the new name for the redeveloped Heygate Estate, Lend Lease has announced. Full story to follow.
FirstCC We will run a reduced service across the Thameslink route for the remainder of the day. More info here bit.ly/HnmK8k
BBCTravelAlert Southern - Delays of 20mins in/out London Bridge as someone's been taken ill. Not thought to be affecting FCC/Southeastern - P
Today @TheDragonCafe reopens in the crypt of St George the Martyr: http://t.co/P6lp4ad9cC
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