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Projects · South LondonSouthwark Council Considers Aylesbury Estate Future
Southwark Council's new Green and Liberal Democrat coalition is reviewing options for the Aylesbury Estate's future, including regeneration, refurbishment, or maintenance. A previous regeneration partnership collapsed due to delays. A second summit is planned for February 2027.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSix ticket gates now operate at Peckham Rye station, easing rush‑hour queues
Network Rail completed a gate‑expansion at Peckham Rye station, increasing barriers from four to six and installing new information screens on platforms 1 and 2. Work began in May 2026 and forms part of Southwark Council’s Peckham Rye Station Square project, slated for completion in late summer 2027.
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Roads & Driving · LondonBlenheim Grove closed for second day due to unsafe building
Blenheim Grove in Peckham has been closed for a second consecutive day due to an unsafe building. The road, a busy thoroughfare near Rye Lane, is expected to remain shut while structural assessments are carried out.
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Roads & Driving · Central LondonPolice close A3202 Borough Road near Waterloo station after incident
The Metropolitan Police closed the A3202 Borough Road near Waterloo station on 11 August 2026 following an incident. Drivers and bus services face delays, with no indication of when the road will reopen. Local residents are urged to check updates before travelling.
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