Thursday 19 March 2020
News & features published on 19 March 2020
Jack Hopkins: 'huge challenge to every aspect of life in Lambeth'
Laying out Lambeth Council's plans during the coronavirus outbreak, leader Cllr Jack Hopkins said the scale of the pandemic was "unprecedented" and will lead to "major changes in our way of life".
Eshalomi asks Mayor to address South Bank business concerns
At Thursday's Mayor's Question Time meeting London Assembly member Florence Eshalomi AM MP raised the plight of South Bank businesses in the wake of the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre: no change yet to closure plan
The owner of the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre says that it is currently sticking to its plan to shut the building at the end of July, even though it contains two supermarkets and two pharmacies which could be vital during the COVID-19 crisis.
Mayor: '30-day antiviral disinfectant' tested at Waterloo Tube
A "longer-lasting 30-day antiviral disinfectant" has been piloted at Waterloo Station this week according to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, as he pledges to protect the working conditions of TfL contract cleaners.
\"We can come out of this more united\" - Mayor of London
Human rights and civil liberties will have to be "changed, curtailed and infringed" to prevent further deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19), the Mayor of London has said.
Borough Market expands home delivery service to keep London fed
Borough Market is extending its online delivery service to all addresses within the M25 amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The market is also remaining open for shoppers.
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RT @FoundersArms: Any â„•â„ð•Š ð•Žð•†â„ð•‚ð”¼â„ð•Š that are looking for a much needed hot cuppa or caffeine fix, please ð’ð“ðŽð ðð˜ ð“ð‡ð„ ð…ðŽð”ððƒð„ð‘'ð’ for one on us.…
RT @WindmillSE1: In light of the current situation, we regret that as of today, 19 March 2020, we will be closing. We will provide regular…
RT @boutchercofe: To all our Y6. Should we not get back before summer then we will organise a huge party in the hall ASAP... Keep safe, kee…
RT @moejason: Anyone know anyone (elderly, vulnerable etc) in the Southwark/London Bridge area that would benefit from/ can’t get hold of 6…
@myseasoninhell Presumably because council officers would need to enter people’s homes to measure the noise and that is an infection risk.
Southwark retains its position as the London borough with the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, with Lamb… https://t.co/6OY64PzT4h
Thursday #coronavirus COVID-19 stats for our boroughs:
Southwark: 82 cases (+12 from Wednesday)
Lambeth: 81 cases… https://t.co/SIyq9htche
Lambeth council has suspended parking enforcement on housing estates and reduced its noise nuisance service. pic.twitter.com/tQuqIEdTpa
Konditor has closed all its cake shops except for Waterloo. https://t.co/fDbPPmXVVx
RT @chefsimonboyle: We're based at 139 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ. If you know someone that’s vulnerable, isolated and needs help getting fresh…
RT @Richardvines: Brigade Bar + Kitchen is offering a freshly cooked meal each day to vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the local com…
RT @SaintSaviour: â¦@se1â© â¦@se16â© â¦@bluebermondseyâ© â¦@RenewTheBlueâ© Hi! We have set up a network of #covid19mutualaid neighbourhood h…
RT @TeamLondonBdg: Pizza Pilgrims is offering #NHSstaff 50% discount 💚🕠@GSTTnhs Their #londonbridge restaurant is in @NetworkRailLBG stati…
Text message sent to GP patients registered with Nexus Health Group in North Southwark. pic.twitter.com/zrCGcDquL4
RT @patricialondon: Bring local government into the conversation says @peterjohn6 on @BBCPM We can help and we can be trusted. That will st…
RT @peterjohn6: Please try to shop as normal during this #COVID19 crisis. There’s plenty of food for everyone - but not if you take everyo…
Laying out @lambeth_council's plans during the coronavirus outbreak, leader Cllr @JackHopkins_Lab said the scale of… https://t.co/YEQNDgs3wd
Should the owners of the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre (2 supermarkets, 2 pharmacies) reconsider 30 July closur… https://t.co/204kEIdWYX
RT @jamiewieck: Lots of small businesses in my neighbourhood are worried about the impact of the coronavirus.
So I’m offering free design…
Half price food at Costa Coffee Blackfriars Road pic.twitter.com/MQa1tg0dxQ
RoyalFamily A message from Her Majesty The Queen.
bit.ly/2wnU6mt pic.twitter.com/HLHqRnZGIP
Today at City Hall @FloEshalomi asked the Mayor for reassurance that businesses and cultural venues on the South Ba… https://t.co/q3rpUSRfcu
RT @southwarkfoodbk: Southwark Foodbank is launching a COVID-19 emergency appeal. Help us keep our centers open to support people in this u…
Christ Church Southwark in Blackfriars Road and the John Marshall Hall are closed. Ministry and worship being offer… https://t.co/WXvBlk3hDF
Polish restaurant @mamuska_net will be delivering within a 1.25 mile radius of their Waterloo premises https://t.co/NhRXz58ah5
RT @BTPLondon: Business as usual for our #ProjectServator officers, engaging with our local retailers @BTPLondonBridge. Called to assist wi…
Southwark tube station remains open as of now, but could close later as part of Tube network rationalisation pic.twitter.com/lBnYGL0Ss0
“It was eerily beautiful. Her voice floated across the river, amplified by London’s abandoned Tate Modern museum be… https://t.co/pNeJOxoKLj
The @GardenMuseumLDN cafe is launching a delivery service pic.twitter.com/nD1vai7Ufn
An update on SE1’s only boarding school https://t.co/mIxbXOH6cF
Sobering words - but also some hope - from @MayorofLondon at #MQT this morning. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/10162
RT @lb_southwark: Covid-19: We have added £1.5m to our Southwark Emergency Support Scheme fund, allowing us to take action to provide some…
The owner of the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre says that it is currently sticking to its plan to shut the build… https://t.co/GDT9tRNdfS
RT @kieronjwilliams: If you are a Southwark business concerned about the impact of #coronavirus @lb_southwark is offering free advice on al…
A "longer-lasting 30-day antiviral disinfectant" has been piloted at Waterloo Station this week according to… https://t.co/zIiWSDlKie
RT @EdenCaterers: Know anyone working within the NHS? We know how overworked you are at the moment - we are here to provide you with breakf…
Great initiative from Waterloo based catering company https://t.co/OQqFv2Elxy
MPSBoroughBank Out and about, #NelsonSquare blocks checked, no issues detected pic.twitter.com/ejRPEgHbRU
RT @swkplay: A story!
When we found out we were going to be doing our last show for a while we invited The New York Times (casually, obvio…
RT @OnLondon: Anecdotal picture slowly emerging of what "school closures" might mean in practice, including that those in poorer areas of L…
Just catching up with this morning’s #mqt at City Hall. @floeshalomi raised with the mayor the particular challenge… https://t.co/zLE6yDbgyx
RT @SouthwarkWorks: We have vacancies with Lidl, Aldi, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Amazon, Asda, Morrisons etc Please email [email protected]…
"It's really important that we understand the consequence of people's liberties and human rights not being deprived… https://t.co/lgzcqWUjNF
RT @peterjohn6: @HiltonBankside & Hilton Tower Bridge, @citizenM - can you help local NHS Doctors and Nurses with rooms during this #Covid1…
Great idea: @BoroughMarket trader @BreadAhead is offering free yeast on request to those living in the local commun… https://t.co/cX2OkAmePV
SE1's @BoroughMarket is extending its online delivery service to all addresses within the M25 amid the COVID-19 out… https://t.co/8Wos60CI9p
RT @BetterBankside: Nip Nip cycling on Great Suffolk Street, right between @GSTTnhs in #SE1 are offering @NHSuk staff free bicycle servicin…
RT @lambeth_council: Lambeth Education update:
As part of measures to prevent the spread of #coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government has an…
RT @SNSFoundationS: Dear parents and carers, Teach Your Monster to Read app is free during this time. Please take a look. Nursery are Phase…
RT @londonnautical: LNS will be closing at on 20/3/20. We are working closely with the local authority on the finer details of the closure…
RT @ArkGlobeAcademy: Following Gov announcement Globe will be closed from Monday 23 March until further notice to help fight the spread of…
RT @CoLA_Southwark: Following the announcement from the Secretary of State for Education regarding GCSE and A-Level exams and school closur…
RT @lb_southwark: Covid-19: During these exceptional times, please be considerate in the way that you shop. Bulk buying can mean that other…
RT @drbenjohnson: For how long can we maintain social distancing? My latest blog on the science behind the #coronavirus #COVID19 suppressi…
RT @boroughmarket: Tune into our Instagram Live at 1pm today, as chef @Hayden1974 shows us how to make the most of those store cupboard ess…
Four arrested after attempted theft from Sainsbury’s New Kent Road. https://t.co/ZQO5UHNtDI
RT @TeamLondonBdg: We hope that you, your loved ones & your colleagues are all safe in these difficult times. As we all learn to adapt toge…
As indicated by TfL overnight, Borough Underground Station is now closed till further notice. pic.twitter.com/v0Tgjju7VT
RT @Swarkbells: The bells at Southwark Cathedral will be silent for the foreseeable future. The Cathedral Band look forward to ringing agai…
deansouthwark Eucharist for the Feast of St Joseph @Southwarkcathed praying for all whose work is keeping our nation functioning. pic.twitter.com/SPMH8BPYST
@drscottrice @FloEshalomi @NHS @PHE_uk Fair point. Thank you.
The Urgent Care Centre at the private London Bridge Hospital pic.twitter.com/QG4feuxCpM
@londonisforlife @myLondis I though that was Borough High Street? Each Londis is independent so one store not necessarily the same as rest.
Southwark Cathedral @Southwarkcathed is available for individual prayer and contemplation while circumstances permi… https://t.co/YIl3n8bYPy
RT @FloEshalomi: @MayorofLondon repeating the advice that Londoners should stay at home unless it is necessary, to help us fight the COVId-…
Plenty of fresh and delicious produce available at @boroughmarket pic.twitter.com/EOSCVTmC3O
The church of @PreciousBlood1 is open for private prayer at present pic.twitter.com/fDURmBVQvE
RT @TheGBswhatwhat: 🔔SE1 DELIVERY SERVICE 🔔â£â£
We now offer delivery straight to your door for all your home brew, food and pantry needs. A…
“We love you and we still have toilet paperâ€@TheGBswhatwhatwhat Union Strpic.twitter.com/1c4cKdE7sxE7sx
“Hand sanitiser and masks available†at Londis Flat Iron Squapic.twitter.com/qf5GiMblZyblZy
Carlo’s Kitchen, Union Streepic.twitter.com/B1z5MZ2Ksisi
RT @CityHallLabour: Morning all. Mayor's Question Time will be taking place as usual from 10am, in order that Labour and the other politica…
RT @MPSSouthwark: We have heard reports that people may be taking advantage of vulnerable by posing as door-to-door Coronavirus testers or…
Southwark Station - identified for closure by TfL as it pares back services - is still open as of 10.15am pic.twitter.com/Ngf4BtWYnV
Waterloo Legal Advice Service pic.twitter.com/fQX47QwoWf
Ristorante La Barca, Lower Marsh. pic.twitter.com/dt2EMLt9Wg
At @Icelandfoods Lower Marsh. First hour of trading from 10am reserved for elderly and vulnerable. https://t.co/Tqtms1siNX
RT @ProtecttheFaith: I invite you to pray for the Bishops of England & Wales @catholicEW during this crisis
Each day we will pray for an i…
RT @Se1Senco: I have made a 'School Closing' social story for children at @CDPS_Southwark helping understand what school closure means to t…
Lambeth North is one of the stations identified by TfLfor closure to simplify the network. For now it is still open. pic.twitter.com/3yexmlGs8W
At the present time @StGeorgesCath remains open for private prayer and contemplation. From tomorrow all public Mass… https://t.co/cbfCt6SLo0
RT @Ian_C_Thomas: Well done Amazing @RBKingston libraries team - Innovative development here !
stu89w @se17 @se1 LIDL old kent road pic.twitter.com/rnO3BZlbXg
RT @peterjohn6: Good to talk to @VanessaOnAir about how school closures will work from Monday during the #Covid19 crisis for @lb_southwark…
RT @deansouthwark: This was my commute along Bankside to @Southwarkcathed this morning. Like a ghost town. Wherever you are, whatever you a…
TfL says that some tube stations may close today as part of measures to slim down the network. They include:
* Boro… https://t.co/mayztkOUGz
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