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Motorist close passes child on bike on School Street

“Cameras do not prevent a driver making a mistake”: Teachers and parents urge council to save School Street after motorist nearly hits child on bike outside school where barriers were removed

The local council’s decision to rip out bollards from several School Streets will “endanger the safety” of children cycling, walking, and scooting to school, parents say

Sun, Dec 03, 2023 13:43
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Southwark Council logo.jpeg

London council ‘putting lives at risk’ with signpost failures

Riders are forced onto dangerous roads due to cycle path closures - but there are safer alternatives

Sat, Mar 18, 2017 06:23
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Impression of Herne Hill Velodrome Pavilion (source Herne Hill Velodrome Trust)

Historic cycling venue Herne Hill Velodrome secures pavilion planning permission

Southwark Council approves plans for new facilities at South London track

Thu, Jun 04, 2015 07:26
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St George’s Circus North-South Cycle Superhighway proposals (source TfL)

Southwark Council warned TfL that longer route will make riders avoid Cycle Superhighway

Works progressing on originally planned route despite council's belief people will use direct route instead

Wed, May 13, 2015 12:49
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20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Southwark plans crackdown on 20+mph cyclists

Mind your speed south of the river

Tue, Jul 22, 2014 16:26
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Herne Hill new track bend pic: www.britishcycling.org.uk

Green light given to next stage of Herne Hill Velodrome redevelopment

Southwark Council gives go-ahead for floodlights, hardstanding area and junior track

Wed, Jan 30, 2013 23:15
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London cyclist approaching junction.jpg

Southwark Council in U-turn over cycle lanes

14 cycle lanes to be introduced throughout borough following discussions with local campaigners

Sat, Mar 10, 2012 13:13
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Lambeth bike box (picture – London Brough of Lambeth)

SE1 named as South London’s bike crime hotspot, while Lambeth introduces “bike boxes” to beat thieves

Two bikes a day reported stolen in postcode that includes Bankside, Borough and London Bridge

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 09:01
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Councillor Peter John, leader of Southwark Council, Tessa Jowell MP, and Tony Doyle MBE.jpg

Southwark Council backs Save The Velodrome campaign as part of Olympic legacy

Tony Doyle heads up borough's Olympic efforts, but sad news as two Velodrome stalwarts pass away

Wed, Dec 08, 2010 09:59
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Junction of Rotherhithe New Road and Ilderton Road, from Google Streetview

Two years after cyclist’s death, Southwark Council thinks about removing railings

Public consultation opens on plans for junction where skip lorry pushed victim into railings

Mon, Feb 08, 2010 23:00
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