Wednesday 19 July 2017
News & features published on 19 July 2017
18 Blackfriars: 53-storey tower OKed by Southwark councillors
Plans for a major development on Blackfriars Road including SE1's second tallest building - with 288 homes, a 548-room hotel, a music venue, shops and and offices - have been approved by Southwark's planning committee.
Garden Bridge: London Assembly orders Sadiq aide to hand over papers
A City Hall committee has taken the unusual step of using its power of summons to demand that a close aide to the Mayor provides information about the Garden Bridge project.
oBike: dockless cycle hire comes to SE1
Dozens of yellow and grey bicycles are now available for hire on the streets of SE1 via a new smartphone app called oBike.
Barriers to remain on Thames bridges for 'foreseeable future'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says that security barriers installed on eight bridges across the River Thames will remain in place for the "foreseeable future" whilst "a more permeable option" for pedestrians and cyclists is developed.
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Tweets on 19 July 2017
@LonGreenParty Sorry that's not correct. Scheme includes 61 on site social rent homes.
Wednesday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2017-07-19
RT @SouthwarkMayor: This evening presenting @lb_southwark #Southwarkhousingheroes awards to amazing residents. Wonderful stories celebratin…
TfLTrafficNews #SouthwarkBridge is CLOSED in both directions for approximately two hours to facilitate a security build. Local diversions in place.
RT @se1: TfL is cutting the frequency of bus route 63 (Honor Oak to King's Cross via Elephant & Castle) with effect from this Saturday http…
Margaret Hodge "exceeded her remit" with #gardenbridge report, @GarethBaconAM tells @LondonLive. Video: https://t.co/ibB8Urt9uB
ICELibrary Lovely hand tinted working drawings of Blackfriars road bridge 1869 pic.twitter.com/eDLbw8OAb1
RT @JambusterLondon: Southwark Bridge (Both Directions) - The bridge will be closed for approximately two hours from 21:30 #LondonTraffic h…
MPs held a debate about the #Thameslink rail service today.
Video: https://t.co/8Szaq3bAYG
Transcript: https://t.co/EREbHLP1Lw
bateswalsall1 Celebrating JMB director Fola Ogunkola's success #Southwarkhousingheroes Good Neighbour award pic.twitter.com/RBw8rj20BS
The new cluster of skyscrapers at Blackfriars Road seen from Southwark Bridge london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9343 pic.twitter.com/TcsVxMR19y
Drivers on Blackfriars Road will get solar glare from new tower. Planning officer said mitigation is for drivers to… https://t.co/scnBKe6xoT
RT @TGAnnaWade: I'm sure I made something that looked just like that out of Sticklebricks when I was about 4... #carbunkle https://t.co/eg…
@Sarah97851167 @ObikeUk They have a solar-powered Bluetooth locking mechanism on the back wheel
Did you know Lambeth owns and manages some council housing in Banbury, Oxon and Frome, Somerset (for now, at least)? https://t.co/ZdQojggC6W
RT @ShentonStage: Yet another skyscraper approved by @lb_southwark for Blackfriars Road, SE1; is it turning into another Canary Wharf? http…
RT @x00: I swear this new tower looks like something out of a bad sci fi movie. https://t.co/SEsA3X0ptt
This is what the new 18 Blackfriars skyscraper approved tonight will look like from Aquinas Street in Lambeth… https://t.co/IqbtUFyM31
Have you seen the influx of @ObikeUk bikes for hire in SE1 today? london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9341 pic.twitter.com/nK34MA2219
61 new social rented homes just off Blackfriars Road were approved tonight - funded by a 53-storey skyscraper london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9343
@peter_watts Developer says it's modelled on Ronnie Scott's ...
@WithersCharlie Yes - details in the article if you click the link.
Just published - 18 Blackfriars: 53-storey tower approved by Southwark councillors (homes, offices, jazz venue etc) dlvr.it/PWrsnz
Papa John's planning to open in New Kent Road (in former 'Good Man' premises) https://t.co/1Uuza8XvxA
RT @georgethemartyr: Our curate is currently playing clergy cricket against a team of Afghan refugees. The Guardian have sent a drone along…
Watch live as Southwark planning committee deals with this 53-storey scheme on Blackfriars Road / Stamford Street… https://t.co/ZC1U0cx2Qw
Architect Jim Eyre says his 53 storey tower at 18 Blackfriars "would speak of Southwark rather than the City" pic.twitter.com/CWDvbOMia8
Developer of 53-storey Blackfriars tower will pay c. £31 million community infrastructure levy. Live video:… https://t.co/zU9lrGuSgY
LIVE VIDEO of Southwark planning committee discussing 53-storey tower (18 Blackfriars Road) https://t.co/xz5KNNxeql https://t.co/pbGpBsAfQF
x00 Quite sad that the Southwark tube station entrance is to be demolished. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9329
"It is recognised by all involved that a more permeable option must be agreed": @SadiqKhan on Thames bridge barriers london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9340
maxwellmuseums Sir John Soane inspired architect Richard MacCormac's design for Southwark tube station. It's now to be demolished london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9329
[Forum] Local firm in Shad Thames looking for a caterer who can provide a BBQ https://t.co/XcKDJmtuSU
@skibum999 They haven't advertised them for rent yet.
@pascalemitchell It's designed as a private rental scheme. Like the athletes' village at the Olympic Park. They are not for sale.
@skibum999 It's a rental development.
RT @BTPFry: Minister for Rail Paul Maynard MP hosted lunch for @BTPLondonBridge hero PC Wayne Marques today at the House of Lords. https://…
[Forum] Why are the flats above Sainsbury's in New Kent Road STILL empty? https://t.co/3kMA0L4ZoK
Before and after ... massive Blackfriars Road / Stamford Street scheme to be decided tonight london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9332 pic.twitter.com/dvBjLwe9Ol
Just published - #GardenBridge: @LondonAssembly committee summons Sadiq's chief of staff #FOI dlvr.it/PWn5jv
Just published - @ObikeUk: dockless cycle hire comes to SE1 dlvr.it/PWmnYq
RT @MikeButtigieg89: This is unacceptable @SadiqKhan. This is an important route into town and is packed at the best of times. We have limi…
laraloobrush This has been on Oxley Close, SE1, for 3 days. No Police Aware sticker - has anyone reported it? #SE1 @se1 pic.twitter.com/cgUmJRo1pP
Rat crossing Cycle superhighway 6 at the Elephant. It disappeared into Perronet House. pic.twitter.com/Uk6JJM7Nmo
South Bank Forum tomorrow with @KateHoeyMP @coyleneil - TfL Waterloo IMAX junction plans and ITV skyscraper https://t.co/KXfweXOzMV
jasonhawkesphot Sunrise over #London. #Southwark #Borough #Blackfriars #TateModern #RiverThames @Tate @BetterBankside #aerialview pic.twitter.com/4lp3bT5JeR
Very brief #gardenbridge item at TfL board meeting. In essence, recommendations of Hodge review accepted & being implemented.
Item on #gardenbridge coming up shortly at TfL board meeting - watch here: https://t.co/pwFqe6M9KY
daily_politics Theresa May pays tribute to off-duty nurse who ran to help at the Borough Market attack and is present for #pmqs pic.twitter.com/k4AMwcT8GB
hansmollman May has invited an A+E nurse who was off duty at scene and ran to help at Borough Market attack, to gallery for #PMQs
RT @daynamcalpine_: latest piece for @ArtefactLCC - 'paradise lost - 12 hours in the elephant's shopping centre' @se1 #southlondon https://…
Plans for SE1's second tallest building - after the Shard - to be decided by Southwark councillors 5.30pm today… https://t.co/2zw2fCF6is
Learn about @illuminatedriv and plans for tall building in Hatfields at Waterloo Community Development Group this PM https://t.co/2uXySx8Mqg
Bricklayers Arms flyover - TfL bus consultation closes on Friday london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9262
se1 Archbishop's Park zip wire 'more expensive than flying business class to New York' claims cllr @kevindcraig dlvr.it/PWXlqp
TfL is cutting the frequency of bus route 63 (Honor Oak to King's Cross via Elephant & Castle) with effect from thi… https://t.co/wb177QLjfL
TfL board meeting 10am - agenda includes response to Hodge review re #gardenbridge https://t.co/pwFqe6M9KY
KintorewayNS Do any local businesses have a cable reel they could donate to us please? @se1 @BermondseyBeat thanks. pic.twitter.com/AAeMKPUyHf
Last night Lambeth's planning applications committee unanimously approved the Archbishop's Park zip wire. Report: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9338
Just published - Barriers to remain on Thames bridges for 'foreseeable future' dlvr.it/PWhLST
RuseTony @se1 Barclaycard just found in Trinity Square in the name of McConnell-White. Will hand in to Barclays London Bridge later today
RT @talkRADIO: Tory @mike_fabricant tells @paulross he'd prioritise the Garden Bridge before any other public works project https://t.co/vR…
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