Tuesday 24 March 2020
News & features published on 24 March 2020
Army delivers PPE to St Thomas' Hospital
Soldiers have delivered supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to St Thomas' Hospital to help medical staff treating COVID-19 patients.
Lambeth hands decision-making to chief executive Andrew Travers
Lambeth Council's leader Jack Hopkins has approved measures to hand powers normally held by elected politicians to the borough's chief executive Andrew Travers.
Peter John: are builders 'key workers'? Can they work safely?
Southwark leader Peter John says the council will 'urgently review' whether construction should continue on its building sites during the COVID-19 crisis.
Forum discussions active on 24 March 2020
Tweets on 24 March 2020
crazytallulah #StayAtHomeSaveLives St Paul's cathedral from Millennium Bridge pic.twitter.com/ziT94teLsj
The Mayor has answered @CarolinePidgeon's #MQT question about the York Road entrance to Waterloo Station. Sadly no… https://t.co/Idk5ypmD08
ICYMI - Lambeth's elected leadership has handed emergency decision-making powers to the borough's chief executive london-se1.co.uk/news/view/10175
On Saturday there were six council areas with more than 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Today there are 15 areas that… https://t.co/Lc06JmGRvF
RT @theturkishdeli: @se1 We are open @boroughmarket - You can order online directly with us, and we will post the next day. If anyone wishe…
Tuesday #coronavirus COVID-19 stats for our boroughs:
Southwark: 187 cases (+33 from Monday)
Lambeth: 188 cases (… https://t.co/Qeyje07hDX
RT @NedsNoodleBar: Just want to tell everyone be patient with your delivery we are becoming extremely busy 🙠@UKHospKate @DowneyJD @LineupM…
RT @peterjohn6: Really pleased that @lb_southwark has already got £1m of business grant support to over 100 businesses already with a furth…
@really_LRB They sell a fair bit of food. Plus some hardware store type items. Loo rolls, kitchen consumables, hygi… https://t.co/wp69kT7BoO
RT @Siunausta: I'm a qualified nanny with over 5 years experience. Currently available to help a key worker family in SE1, SE11, SE17 withi…
Iceland website has five vacancies at Elephant & Castle branch - two retail assistants, two delivery drivers and A… https://t.co/taTstKiHSe
RT @SkyNews: Soldiers have delivered supplies to St Thomas' Hospital in London, including more than 50,000 face masks, to help medical team…
RT @TeamLondonBdg: â—ï¸ðŸš² NipNip Cycling need PPE (personal protective equipment) to be able to continue to fix NHS Staff bikes for free. If y…
RT @VMMChamberlain: Here's the latest email for #Borough #Bankside residents from @cathedralsdavid @AdeleLibDem & me with info on:
- loca…
Just in from @Sw_Help - Waterloo Station lost property office is closed.
Most SWR ticket offices now shut till fu… https://t.co/QoMvb0TrPH
RT @educationgovuk: We have been informed some parents have received an email stating:
‘As schools will be closing, if you're entitled to…
RT @CorrineEdwards: Say you are in Waterloo @se1 The little Waitrose on Stamford st has plenty of food. Some items are reduced. Sandwiches.…
From @LondonPortAuth: “To reduce social contact, travel and potential strain on emergency services, we strongly rec… https://t.co/g2jNH7kKp5
RT @TurnipsBorough: We are open today and are still doing deliveries. You can also order fresh fish from @furnessfish and bread from @Bread…
RT @MPSChaucer: PCSO Smith has been carrying out Anti - Robbery Patrols & Weapons Sweeps on New Kent Road as well as reassurance patrols on…
@nickstew_art 55 years old this week
Druid Street venues teaming up for virtual pub quiz https://t.co/EnezEO3mfK
RT @RobesProject: Huge thank you to @georgethemartyr for providing lunch for 19 homeless guests at @robesproject winter night shelter today…
RT @RobesProject: @robesproject has been able to place 10 guests in temporary housing via southwark council and 19 soon into a hotel, we st…
RT @SadiqKhan: IMPORTANT: Londoners must stop all non-essential use of public transport now.
Growing numbers of @TfL staff are off sick or…
RT @SupportGSTT: Your support is helping people who work at Guy's and St Thomas' when they need it most.
If you want to give a special…
RT @NealsYardDairy: We have decided to close our Covent Garden shop. Our shops at Borough Market and Bermondsey will remain open.
We are op…
Boots at Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre open 11 till 7.
Two customers allowed inside at a time. pic.twitter.com/AruSGHtUaM
Recruitment poster at @IcelandFoods Elephant & Castle https://t.co/2EUPGNlKoi
Poundland at Elephant & Castle remains open. pic.twitter.com/0sptDyV6jR
Although hardware stores are permitted to trade, Pricebusters at Elephant & Castle is closed. pic.twitter.com/mOH8YeKpzs
Superdrug at Elephant & Castle temporarily closed for “safety reasons†but ring the bell if you need pharmacy for p… https://t.co/Vlmwc7N1PE
RT @EdenCaterers: We hope you're all staying safe â¤ï¸ we're still sending out Essential Boxes and are working on some Essential Shopping Bag…
boroughmarket A lovely shot of Monmouth Coffee in Borough Market this morning, practicing safe social distancing. pic.twitter.com/8qxBndi9rI
If you're in Lambeth and your wheelie bin gets nicked, you're out of luck https://t.co/uPP6PqiGOs https://t.co/IfeLEzppbh
RT @lambeth_council: Are you concerned a restaurant or café is offering food or drink to have in? Or a business such as a betting shop, pub…
RT @WaterlooFB: Wanting to take some action following the lockdown announcement? We will be moving increasingly to a delivery service, at a…
RT @AvaSantina: Sadiq Khan has told @mrjamesob on @LBC he argued at COBRA that construction workers should not be going to work, but was ov…
RT @coopuk: From tonight our stores will be closing earlier than usual to give our colleagues a chance to replenish our shelves as well as…
Also new from @lb_southwark: "f you are a local food business who has closed / scaled back and has unwanted stock o… https://t.co/oOg9EoNWdy
New from @lb_southwark: "Please only volunteer IF you are under 70, healthy and have no caring responsibilities. P… https://t.co/ylJIGYIz1b
@lovemangoindian I’d check the @gsttnhs website first. They said the other day that they had had quite a few offers… https://t.co/eVgCF6AxiW
Local NHS staff were fed for free by McDonald’s at Waterloo Station on the takeaway’s final night of operation. https://t.co/xmatctMdlP
RT @SunnySouthSam: London West Division News: retirements in London West, some should have retired earlier, but for the war they would have…
RT @finegoulden: It would appear that people are listening to you @BorisJohnson @SadiqKhan @TfL
#WaterlooStation
#NoRushHour
#StayAtHomeS…
RT @coyleneil: Disgusted to learn that, contrary to Government advice and specific MHCLG info, @foxtons and #Dexters estate agents are forc…
RT @DefenceHQ: 📣 Soldiers deliver essential equipment to NHS.
"What you've seen today is a @BritishArmy convoy delivering Personal Protec…
Soldiers have today delivered supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to St Thomas' Hospital
london-se1.co.uk/news/view/10176
Update - water is back on in Clink Street
Water supply problems in Borough & Bankside.
Just heard from a Clink Street resident that they are also affected https://t.co/n2Q6LI8pDx
RT @LSBUsport: Good morning!
Today’s Tuesday workout (brought to you by Academy of Sports - Sports Coordinator Teema) is one that we can d…
NEW: @lambeth_council leader @JackHopkins_Lab has approved measures to hand decision-making powers normally held by… https://t.co/U8k2hEOSnR
IdaForster2 Water off on Redcross Way @se1 . Not sure how far it extends. Reported to @thameswater who have said someone will be here within 4 hrs.
Just in from @thamesclippers - they are paring their operations back to weekday peak times only. pic.twitter.com/Fy0ZwWPwBz
RT @lambeth_council: Last night the Government announced that all non-essential retail premises must close to limit the spread of Covid-19.…
RT @BTPLondonBridge: Coronavirus or not, we’re still here @NetworkRailLBG to ensure that everyone who needs to travel can do so safely.
W…
RT @GSTTnhs: Our early pregnancy and acute gynaecology unit is currently appointments only. You can self-refer but call the unit first to g…
This guidance has now been toned down to remove the suggesting that going to the recycling centre would be in itsel… https://t.co/u9X26K6pge
RT @SupportGSTT: Thank you so much for all your warm-hearted messages.
Your support means so much to everyone at @GSTTnhs. â¤ï¸
Many o…
RT @LoveShadThames: Sadly Legare has felt they had to close so we'll have to wait until "After the Coronavirus" life to enjoy their amazing…
The Government advice that construction sites should continue to operate is "putting a real strain on the tube and… https://t.co/LyWq31ZFr8
Southwark’s waste and recycling centre off the Old Kent Road is now closed to the public. Lambeth has done likewise… https://t.co/IOFJYtt0Rx
Southwark leader @peterjohn6 suggests that for clarity, Government should say that list of eligible workers allowed… https://t.co/MxzrYeaMsk
RT @LayersofLondon: Feel like doing a deep research dive into a London related topic while we are in lockdown? We are always looking for gu…
Lots of questions this morning about construction sites.
Here's what Southwark leader @peterjohn6 had to say on t… https://t.co/BbYE3m1bnO
RT @dadshouse: Dad's House Foodbank in Elephant and castle are looking for volunteers to help and carry on in the most difficult times.
We…
On @BBCRadioLondon, @peterjohn6 has confirmed that today's Southwark cabinet meeting - which was due to consider us… https://t.co/WFRLfiXTjt
RT @MayorofLondon: LONDON: The only people who should use public transport are those who absolutely have to go to work because they can’t d…
Southwark’s twin town in France acts to combat fake news re COVID-19 https://t.co/qK0DAjgope
Today is 40th anniversary of assassination of Oscar Romero.
Southwark’s @StGeorgesCath has a colourful shrine to… https://t.co/b7P9gvMZ8X
@langrabbie The other option maybe is that Guy’s & St Thomas’ cases are geocoded to Southwark (because someone has… https://t.co/MN1mVPgeTH
@langrabbie Hmm. My initial thought was KCH = Lambeth. So I googled a few days ago and of course got the Wikipedia… https://t.co/3MbOt3l0nG
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