Tuesday 25 March 2014
News & features published on 25 March 2014
Ted Bowman - Borough Market, Coin St & Labour stalwart - has died
Ted Bowman has died after a lifetime of involvement in Southwark politics and public life.
Electoral Reform Society swaps Thomas Hare for White Rabbit
The Electoral Reform Society has, after half a century, left its offices at Thomas Hare House in Chancel Street in favour of taking space in an Alice in Wonderland-themed serviced office block.
Elephant's new Castle leisure centre 'topped out'
A 'topping out' ceremony has been held on the construction site for The Castle leisure centre at Elephant & Castle.
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paulcall1 Really sorry to hear of the death of Ted Bowman. An inspiring man. He will be missed. RIP
ScottRice_SE1 Exceptionally sad at the loss of Ted Bowman; a giant in our community and a man who will be remembered for vision, humility and kindness.
@cllr_rch They're about to start the Dulwich items now - but I'm off home.
patrickwintour Disappointed to see @SimonHughesMP defending restrictions on books for prisoners. Civil service capture did not take long.
Tuesday recap: Ted Bowman RIP + Electoral Reform Society + Castle Leisure Centre london-se1.co.uk/date/2014-03-25
For the last four years Southwark's planning committee has v often split on party lines. Outcomes much less predictable before 2010.
No surprise as planning committee splits on party lines to approve controversial Melior Street development by 4 (Labour) votes to 3 (LibDem)
SimonHughesMP 2/2 and Ted Bowman of NSCDG, Coin Street and many SE 1 campaigns. Thank you both. Special wishes to both families. May you rest in peace.
SimonHughesMP Two v valued members of Bermondsey & Southwark communities have died in last 72 hrs. Snowy Davoll of CUM, St James & St Anne's last Sat 1/2
paulstuartbates Just heard of the death of Ted Bowman. Sad to hear it. He was a stickler for procedure but a real gent with it > london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7488
clairemaugham Sad news re death of lovely Ted Bowman. Among so many other contributions - former chair of govs @CDPS_Southwark london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7488
Story re death of Ted Bowman has been updated with a tribute from @CoinStreet boss Iain Tuckett london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7488
@cllr_rch Assuming chair doesn't vary the order, another 40 mins minimum
Councillors about to consider a controversial development in Melior Street, next to Our Lady of La Salette Church
Councillors told that new LeSoCo colliege building designed to look like office block to get students used to turning up to that environment
emmaredhead V sad to hear of death of Ted Bowman, a true inspiration, amazing activist, gr8 boss. Southwark would have been v different w/out him @se1
Councillors have approved plans by LeSoCo (FE college) to build 44 homes on part of their Waterloo campus to fund new educational buildings
Se_Railway 19:36 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks due 20:26 will be delayed at London Bridge due to emergency services dealing with an incident.
LeSoCo housing development on Ufford Street would result in loss of 19 trees, councillors told.
Now planning committee examining plans to build homes on part of LeSoCo (ex Southwark College) in The Cut (recap: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/6981 )
Despite Paddy Power legal threats Southwark cllrs have rubber-stamped new restrictions on payday loan shops & bookies london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7476
Planning committee now dealing with the council's clampdown on bookies and payday loan shops london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7476
Cllr Adele Morris cites this SE1 forum thread re @elephantforum at planning committee http://t.co/aaoeDPMDOw
Councillors now discussing @elephantforum neighbourhood plan proposed boundaries
Councillors about to agree to spend £5m from@NEOBanksidee development on new council homes in Willow Walk Bermondsey
Going to be a lively evening at Southwark planning committee - Melior Street scheme, LeSoCo Waterloo development, @elephantforum and more
RT @CathedralsTom: Really sad to hear that Ted Bowman has died. An #se1 man born and bred, he was a piece of history http://t.co/XKHaO4K58m
PeterTatchell RIP Ted Bowman. Defender of working class people. Supported me when I was blocked as @UKLabour candidate bit.ly/1jrsHT8 via @se1
marshsaturday Anna Robinson is selling ltd supply of 'My Mum went down the Lower Marsh' on Sat morning @marshsaturday #MothersDay bit.ly/1hmW6Xs
The eastern end of Upper Ground will be reopening to traffic and pedestrians on Monday 31 March.
[Forum] Coral Bay Cafe, Lower Marsh: http://t.co/xmvIfsZyV0
coyleneil Very sad to hear #se1 community & @BOSLabour legend Ted Bowman has passed away. Worked hard for #coinstreet & beyond over many years locally
Just published - Ted Bowman - @boroughmarket, @CoinStreet and @SouthwarkLabour stalwart - has died goo.gl/fb/Jr4q5
jenwrenmosley Very sad to hear of the passing of Ted Bowman. A passionate man, who worked tirelessly for his community #coinstreet
Elephant & Castle Roundabout Consultation - drop-in event today 4pm-8pm @lcclondon - have your say on the plans: http://t.co/RA4LD8mvrW
deansouthwark Sad to hear that Ted Bowman, a stalwart of Southwark and the All Hallows' Garden has just died. May he rest in peace.
MOLArchaeology 32 talks about #32Londoners in the 32 capsules of The London Eye on 1 May ow.ly/uWfJ3
The View from The Shard is offering free entry to first 100 London Marathon runners to arrive at attraction with 2014 finisher's medals
Just published - Electoral Reform Society swaps Thomas Hare for White Rabbit goo.gl/fb/ynlWV
Just published - Elephant's new Castle leisure centre 'topped out' goo.gl/fb/GJVxI
Date announced for this year's Elephant & Castle Mini Maker Faire @MakerFaireEC at @lcclondon: http://t.co/cM5gbNkU8s
se17 A year ago today a massive fire ripped through the old town hall and Cuming Museum in Walworth Road london-se1.co.uk/news/view/6721
tweetsheaf It's official! You guys have now eaten 4 times the height of the Shard in sausage rolls since we opened! That's not counting the nicked ones
marcusfairs Jet trail adds a new facet to the Shard instagram.com/p/l9fwD6o2kh/
The Ghosts - Southwark Mysteries guided walk with John Constable: http://t.co/CRXfm5Q0qU
Apparently Empire Square is "in the heart of the financial district": http://t.co/npUmjlU3Jc
FOAF_Theatre Have you spotted us in this month's @se1 magazine? #whatsyourstory #Blackfriars #London #newwriting pic.twitter.com/qGxUgOKCLS
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