Elephant & Castle – Southwark News

Spring cider festival to bring local brews and tasting experiences to Southwark

Staff Reporter — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:03 +0000

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) will be hosting a cider and perry festival in Elephant and Castle on April 25, writes Rich Brann… The one-day event at Rocket Van Studio will bring more than 30 different ciders and perries (pear cider) to Southwark, with many of the drinks on offer brewed locally using South […]

Just 10% of Elephant and Castle’s Borough Triangle redevelopment could now be affordable

Issy Clarke — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:51:26 +0000

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New Elephant health centre will open in 2031 after Southwark agrees to buy it from developer

Issy Clarke — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +0000

Southwark will pay to fit out a new health centre which a developer had been due to build as part of the final phase of the Elephant Park redevelopment on the site of the former Heygate Estate. The new health centre will replace two existing GP surgeries and subject to final approvals could start receiving […]

‘It has been a privilege to serve’: Southwark’s oldest councillor, 80, gives final speech as she prepares to retire

Issy Clarke — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:48:18 +0000

Southwark’s oldest councillor has given her final speech at the Town Hall before she steps down for the May local elections. Maria Linforth-Hall, who is 80 years old and has represented St George’s ward for the Lib Dems since 2014, gave her final council assembly speech last Wednesday (18 March). She said: “It has been […]

Nineteenth-century townhouses in Elephant and Castle could be restored and used as a cafe or workspace

Issy Clarke — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:22:45 +0000

Two listed 19th-century townhouses on Southwark Bridge Road could be restored and turned into a cafe or co-working space. Student accommodation provider Scape, which is redeveloping the building next door into a 45-storey tower block, also plans to refurbish the two listed townhouses at 231 and 233 Southwark Bridge Road. The developer described the buildings […]

More student accommodation could be coming to Elephant and Castle as developer unveils designs for 45-storey skyscraper

Issy Clarke — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:21:13 +0000

Two businesses in Elephant and Castle ordered to move out by TfL

Issy Clarke — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:47:31 +0000

Two businesses have been ordered to close in Elephant and Castle by Transport for London (TfL), after a recent inspection uncovered the roofing needs urgent repairs. Chillies Tandoori Grill on St George’s Circus was ordered to vacate its premises several weeks ago so TfL, which owns the unit, can carry out the repairs. TfL will […]

Demonstrators oppose ‘anti-trans’ protest outside Castle Centre

Issy Clarke — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:02:00 +0000

Protestors gathered outside The Castle Centre on Saturday (10 January) to oppose a demonstration organised after a complaint about a transgender woman using the female changing rooms. It is alleged that the complaint resulted in a woman’s membership being suspended and that a demonstration was set to take place. Three trade unions – UNISION, Unite […]

Man hospitalised after New Kent Road ‘collision’

Issy Clarke — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:46:39 +0000

A man was taken to hospital after a ‘collision’ took place on the New Kent Road yesterday (Monday, January 5) involving two vehicles at around 5pm. Ambulance crews raced to New Kent Road followed by firefighters, who made the scene safe following the collision near Elephant and Castle. The Fire Brigade was called at 5:20 […]

Old Salvation Army HQ in Elephant and Castle could become hotel and shared living development

Issy Clarke — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:06:50 +0000

The former headquarters of the Salvation Army in Elephant and Castle have been purchased by a developer who plans to convert them into shared living homes and a hotel. UAE-based developers Arada London are looking to redevelop the site at 99–101 Newington Causeway which is occupied by two buildings including a 10 storey block with […]