| 1. Walworth Society November meeting – 7pm Weds 18th November (in person and online) A reminder that our next general WS meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 18th November at the Crypt, St Peter’s Church Liverpool Grove, SE17 2HH. The meeting will be in person and online (Zoom link below). A. The draft agenda for the meeting is: 1. Welcome, apologies and introductions. 2. Action points from our October 2026 meeting (see below) and matters arising. 3. Proposals to improve bus journey times and improve road safety in Walworth – presentation/update by Southwark Council officers (see item 3 below). 4. Night-time noise disturbance – Morrisons. 5. Other issues. 6. AOB and date of next meeting (Weds 18th November). B. Online Meeting Link Time: Nov 18, 2026 06:45 PM London Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85462993357?pwd=L5QBS3wbzGEobtaVWvlNxa0lCEasdz.1 Meeting ID: 854 6299 3357Passcode: 025775 The minutes of our October meeting can be downloaded here Archaeology of North Southwark presentation The fabulous presentation given by Alistair Douglas from PCA at the last meeting on the archaeology of North Southwark can be downloaded here  The notes that accompanied the lecture can be downloaded here |
| 2. FINAL REMINDER – Community screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing in Walworth – 7pm Weds 11th November – Walworth Living Room, Surrey Square SE17 2JU. Together The Walworth Society and Pembroke House have organised a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – a 50-minute film that highlights the dangers that Climate Change poses. There are full details of the film (which is recommended only for those aged 16+) here –https://www.nebriefing.org/the-film And tickets are free from: https://ph-ws-emegencybriefing.eventbrite.co.uk  |
| 3. Better Bus Southwark – Proposals for the Walworth Road Just published by Southwark Council are proposals to improve the speed of bus journeys along the Walworth Road and Camberwell Road and to reduce the numbers of road casualties along this corridor. Officers will be coming to discuss this at our 18th Nov meeting. The consultation lasts until 13th December. Full details: https://engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/better-bus-southwark-walworth-road   |
4. Walworth Kids Xmas Lights project – switch on Thursday 19 November, 6pm–7pm Walworth Square |
| 5. Southwark Council Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2027/28 – DEADLINE EXTENDED to Sunday 8 Nov at 11.59pm Update from Southwark Council. The 2027/28 round opened on 5 October and closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 8th November 2026. Anyone can apply, whether you’re an individual or a group, using one simple online form. Need help? Email neighbourhoodgrants@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 4502 (physical projects) or 020 7525 3084 (activities). Free help is available at drop-in sessions in October. Register for any session by emailing neighbourhoodgrants@southwark.gov.uk. See ‘Contact us’ for dates and venues. Full details: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/community-engagement/grants-and-funding/neighbourhood-grants |
| 6. Surrey Gardens TRA – Christmas Fayre Sat 12th Dec Noon to 4pm NB once again the reindeer will be there!!  |
| 7. Urban Elephant Festival Sat 14 November 12-7 pm News of the 2026 Urban Elephant Festival. Have you got the Urban Elephant Festival in your diary for Sat 14 November 12-7 pm, which is also the community launch of the NEW Elephant Town Centre? See the map with the locations across the Elephant and Walworth on the flyer below. Check out our website for our 47 local business offers and promotions on the day. Some great bargains, events and specials to get on the day! https://urbanelephant.co.uk/  |
8. New initiative from Pembroke House – Pembroke Lunchbreak (Every Friday from 6th Nov – 12.30pm-2pm)  |
9. Pullens Open Studios – 4th to 6th December |
| 10. TfL Consultation about scrapping the 415 bus service. Many thanks to Matt Allgood from Southwark Charities for highlighting this consulation (closes 15th Nov). You may have heard that Transport For London (TFL) is proposing to scrap the 415 bus service which connects the neighbourhoods and communities of Elephant & Castle and Walworth with Old Kent Road, Kennington, Oval, Brixton and Tulse Hill. The changes will adversely impact residents travelling to work, particularly in the morning and evening rush hour, to school and for recreational activities – the route spans 3 large parks including Kennington Park, Burgess Park and Brockwell Park, smaller parks including Elephant Park, and multiple venues including pubs. TfL is consulting on withdrawal of the 415 bus service until 15 November 2026 at the below link. If you are impacted by the proposed changes please complete the quick TfL consultation and help to save this important and popular bus route. Please also share the consultation link widely. https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/routes-415-333-changes |
| 11. MENTIVITY & CITIZENS UK & PEMBROKE HOUSE – HOUSING RIGHTS & LISTENING WORKSHOP – Wed, 4th Nov 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM News from Mentivity. At Mentivity, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, secure and supported in their community. That’s why we’re joining forces with Citizens UK and Pembroke House for a Housing Rights Event, bringing local people together to share experiences, understand their rights and explore how we can create positive change. Whether you’re currently experiencing housing challenges, want to better understand your rights or simply want to have your voice heard, this is a space for you. Together we’ll: Learn more about housing rights and where to find support. Explore how to collect and document evidence of housing issues and outstanding repairs. Share practical guidance on contacting housing officers, including template messages for raising concerns and following up. Share experiences and connect with others facing similar challenges. Explore how we can work together to improve housing conditions locally. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, 04th November 🕓 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Walworth Living Room, All Saints Hall, Surrey Square, SE17 2JU Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided. This isn’t a legal advice session. It’s an opportunity to listen, learn, connect and build collective understanding.  |
| 12. Local News. 1.Lovely feature in MyLondon News on Walworth Society member Christine Tan and Christine’s recovery from a broken wrist – here  2. Southwark News feature on the upcoming opening of the new food hall at the E&C Town Centre – here 3. Former Salvation Army HQ at the Elephant – Southwark News article about the redevelopment – here 4. One month to go before the opening of the new London Museum at Smithfield – IanVisits article here 5. Non-paywall feature in the Daily Telegraph about the loss of the original Euston Station – here 6. Aylesbury Renewal Summit – Thurs 29th October. Published papers here 7. East Street Improvements. Southwark Council forward plan – page 10 of 18 shows decision to be made in December as follows: “To approve the proposed improvements to East Street Market. The scheme seeks to resurface the market area, introduce timed road closures during market operating hours, provide additional market stalls, and deliver a range of public realm improvements.” |
