The creation of a new town centre at Canada Water passed a key milestone as Southwark Council Planning Committee resolved to grant planning permission for British Land’s masterplan. The Canada Water Masterplan is a 53-acre, mixed-use scheme that will deliver: around two million sq. ft. of...
Southwark Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 95 years of supporting business in Southwark - join them for the festivities on 16 December. The event runs from 6pm to 8.30pm at LSBU Business School in Borough Road and features an opening address by Sir Simon Hughes. Sir Simon...
As TfL opens consultation on the Bakerloo line extension to southeast London, a coalition of councils leaders, business groups and public and private sector housing developers has united to call for government to get behind the project, which would also revolutionise the existing line by...
Landsec has appointed Bennetts Associates for a 400,000sq ft, sustainability-led workplace in Bankside. Situated on either side of a new pedestrian route off Lavington Street, two contrasting office buildings will be created by retaining part of the existing printworks and using off-site manufacturing techniques to form...
Three new south London-based eateries are opening at Elephant Park, demonstrating Lendlease's commitment to local start-ups. The restaurants, one brand new concept and two established local operators, on Sayer Street, have joined the £2.3 billion regeneration project being delivered by Lendlease and Southwark Council in the...
The newly-launched Southwark Pioneers Fund 2019 - 2022 will support the borough's creative and entrepreneurial residents to start up, grow and lead their enterprises successfully, and enhance inclusive growth in the local economy. Run by Southwark Council, the Fund's delivery will have a phased approach, beginning...
‘Open the door’ and give young people a foot-up on the career ladder, Southwark businesses are being urged. Gowling WLG, London Southbank University, and British Land are among the employers and organisations who have already signed up to Southwark Council’s new initiative. Aimed at 17 to 25-year-olds,...
The Mayor of Southwark hosted a reception to honour the 2019 winners of the Southwark Business Excellence Awards. Councillor Sandra Rhule’s party at Southwark Council’s HQ in Tooley Street, brought all the winners together first the first time since they were revealed at June’s Gala Dinner. The...
Origin Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch, with a special brunch menu available at weekends. When Sophie Egan submitted her Best Food & Beverage entry to the 2019 Southwark Business Excellence Awards, she knew she was up against stiff competition. So, she...
London South Bank University has chosen Willmott Dixon for the £40m refurbishment of its London Road campus. The re-development is the first exciting chapter in LSBU’s goal to become the leading, modern university in London. A new learning hub will provide new and different ways of engaging...
