Over the past two weeks, tree-felling work has been taking place in Burgess Park, to clear the way for major earthworks over the months ahead. Removal of trees and scrub land is the first stage of [..read more..]
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Bin and gone
The walk to the 63/363 bus stop is becoming more secure, with the demolition of derelict bin sheds near Cator Street and Davey Street. The Cator Street shed has already gone, opening up sight-lines along the [..read more..]
Good news for 149 Southampton Way
Councillors in Camberwell recently approved the planning application for 149 Southampton Way. If you were at our AGM in January, you will have seen the presentation from Toby Maclean, who bought the long-derelict building in [..read more..]
Council licences for “adult” venues
Southwark Council are consulting on proposals to introduce a licensing system for sex establishments across the borough. In brief, the proposals are that sex shops, sex cinemas and sex entertainment venues will be required to be [..read more..]
Sustainable Peckham: a neighbourhood event
Peckham Settlement is hosting a neighbourhood event this coming Saturday (19th February) about Peckham’s future development, in conjunction with Southwark Council. The event will run from 12 midday until 3pm, and promises: An informal session [..read more..]
Southampton Way works start
Following Southwark Council’s recent consultation exercise, we understand that work in Southampton Way is due to start this week. The work should include improvements to the pavements, along with some alterations to speed humps and [..read more..]
Jobs fair at Tuke School : Saturday 5th Feb
Tuke School, opposite Burcher Gale Grove, will host Peckham Jobs Fair on Saturday 5th February from 10 a.m. until 12 midday. The jobs fair, organised by Peckham Community Council, will offer: One to One support on [..read more..]
EQRA wins a countdown (or two)
New “Countdown” displays will start appearing at selected bus stops around London from next year. EQRA have successfully lobbied for two bus stops in North Peckham to be equipped with the displays, which give “real [..read more..]
Southampton Way traffic calming
Southwark Council recently sent out a consultation letter with some proposals for Southampton Way. Speed “cushions” west of Cottage Green (towards New Church Road) are to be replaced with humps. Some of the side turnings [..read more..]
Walkies & Talkies in the park
A double bill on August 21 in Burgess Park : Fun Dog family day featuring dog show and free micro-chipping for dogs from midday – 5pm. More info Historic walk through the park. Uncover Burgess [..read more..]