Elephant and Castle – Southwark News

Strike looming at London South Bank University

Staff Reporter — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Staff at London South Bank University (LBSU) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action after planned contract changes caused uproar and an growth in union membership. The University Colleges Union (UCU) has already lambasted a new plan by the LBSU that would, they say, take academics off their current contracts, leave new staff unable […]

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 […]

The final phase of the £1.5 billion Elephant & Castle regeneration approved

Ruby Gregory - Local Democracy Reporter — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:51:34 +0000

Revised plans for the final phase of a £1.5billion regeneration scheme at Elephant and Castle have been green-lit by Southwark councillors. Developer, Get Living secured planning permission to build 507 new rental homes and accommodation for 452 students during a meeting of Southwark Council’s Planning Committee last week (March 23). The development will be constructed […]

Gang sentenced for smuggling illegal migrants out of the UK

Staff Reporter — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:59:41 +0000

Local mini-cab drivers and a man from Bermondsey were part of a conspiracy to smuggle illegal migrants out of the UK to France in the back of lorries, organised by an Algerian national living in Camberwell, writes Frankie Hills… The four drivers, two of whom were living in Elephant and Castle, have been sentenced following […]

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 […]

Massive funeral planned for local traveller and daughter of ‘The Old King’

Evie Flynn — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:32:44 +0000

The life of a ‘well-known’ Irish traveller from Bermondsey is being celebrated with a huge procession from Dockhead to Forest Hill on Monday (March 23rd). Bridget Joyce, who sadly passed from a short illness on March 8th aged 59, was the eldest daughter of the late Michael O’Brien – who was known locally as ‘The […]

Over 50s daytime cabaret at the Elephant and Castle has expanded after ‘incredible popularity’

Evie Flynn — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:06:59 +0000

A local woman’s daytime cabaret at the Elephant and Castle Pub has proved so successful in helping older people get out and about that it is now expanding to two days a month. Diane Horan Hill is a 64-year-old, lifelong Elephant and Castle resident with a passion for singing, dancing, and bringing people together. With […]

SE1 named as one of the best postcodes to live in

Evie Flynn — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:14:50 +0000

SE1 is one of seven London locations featured on The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 list. Stretching from Bermondsey to Waterloo, taking in Elephant and Castle, Borough, South Bank, Blackfriars and Bankside it has been hailed for its amazing cultural offerings, food and landmarks. Richmond was named as the best place to live […]

Woman charged with murder of 52-year-old man in Elephant and Castle

Issy Clarke — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:57:57 +0000

A woman in her 50s has been charged with the murder of a 52-year-old man in Elephant and Castle on Sunday (15 March). Joanna Cierpka, 51, of Newington Causeway, was charged with murder on Monday, 16 March. She remains in police custody and will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, 17 March.) Police were called […]