Thursday 8 July 2010
News & features published on 8 July 2010
- Another victory for MPs as Commons crew wins parliamentary boat race
The House of Commons rowing crew was victorious in the annual parliamentary boat race on the River Thames on Thursday afternoon.
- Will Elephant & Castle get a new swimming pool?
Alongside the main deal with Lend Lease for the Elephant & Castle regeneration, Southwark Council's cabinet has also chosen the current leisure centre site at Elephant & Castle as the preferred location for new sports facilities.
- 'Service for peace' at St George's two years on from murder of David Idowu
The second anniversary of David Idowu's murder has been marked by a service for all victims of violent crime.
- Parents protest against plans to cut Tooley Street pedestrian crossings
Members of Riverside Parents joined Val Shawcross AM in Tooley Street on Thursday morning to protest against suggestions from Transport for London that several sets of traffic lights could be removed from the busy street.
- Southwark agrees "momentous" Elephant & Castle Lend Lease regeneration deal
Plans for the regeneration of the Elephant & Castle took a significant step forward on Wednesday night when Southwark Council's cabinet voted to sign a deal with Australian developer Lend Lease.
Job vacancies posted on 8 July 2010
- Director at United Saint Saviour's Charity