Plans to convert a 1.75 acre site on Blackfriars Road into a mixed-use scheme with affordable housing for over-65s have been announced by Southwark Charities. The charity has historically provided affordable accommodation for the elderly in its almhouses across Southwark. The proposal, to be submitted to Southwark...
More than 250 homes are to built on the Leathams headquarters on Ilderton Road after councillors approved the food distribution company's proposals to redevelop the site. Southwark Council's planning committee voted on 15 June to give full consent for the plans to redevelop a 0.43 hectare...
The Southwark Business Excellence Awards are delighted to announce Elephant and Castle Town Centre Regeneration as a sponsor for the programme. The company, which is redeveloping Elephant and Castle shopping centre, is supporting the Best Charity or Social Enterprise category. The redevelopment of Elephant and Castle Town...
Southwark Business Excellence Awards in partnership with LSBU have launched the Business Open Door initiative to give young people a foot up on the career ladder. The borough’s premier business awards and its leading university have teamed up to offer businesses the opportunity to welcome young...
Could your business help upskill a diverse range of students in return for brand promotion and the opportunity to get creative with clay? HND Ceramics students at Morley College are looking for a total of £7,000 sponsorship. They need £3,500 for their graduation show and £3,500...
The deadline for the Southwark Business Excellence Awards is looming – businesses have until Friday, March 13 to submit their entry. The Awards, in association with London South Bank University, celebrate the successes and achievements of the borough’s large and vibrant business community. The awards’ winners...
British Land is carrying out enabling works to lay the ground for the redevelopment of Canada Water. The Canada Water Masterplan is a partnership between British Land, Southwark Council and the local community to create an outstanding new town centre for Southwark and London that complements...
Over 1,500 local people now have jobs at the £2.3bn regeneration project, Elephant Park. The figure was announced by Lendlease, the Australian property and infrastructure business, which is delivering the landmark project in partnership with Southwark Council. Around 3,000 new homes as well as new restaurants, shops...
LSBU marked National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2020 by launching a drive to encourage more applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to study for an apprenticeship. LSBU currently offers a variety of apprenticeships with employer sponsors across a range of sectors - from building services, engineering and...
Businesses interested in taking on apprentices will be able to get advice and support from their peers as part of Southwark Council’s new Apprenticeships Standard Network. Following extensive consultation with locally-based businesses, the network is designed to drive up the quality of delivery by sharing good...
