22 December 2020

London house prices: three top neighbourhoods where property boomed in 2020 | Homes and Property

London house prices: three top neighbourhoods where property boomed in 2020 | Homes and Property

 

Kennington

Kennington has had a stellar year, with prices up 13 per cent to just over £600,000, making it the best performer in Zone 2 according to exclusive research from Hamptons International.

This brilliantly-located postcode, set between two major regeneration zones at Vauxhall and Elephant and Castle, has a great range of property from Georgian townhouses to affordable ex local authority properties.

They sit alongside the quaint cottages built by the Duchy of Cornwall around Cardigan Street and Courtenay Square at the turn of the last century.

There are good local shops and cafes around Kennington Cross, and while the local tube station is Oval (Northern Line, Zone 2), Elephant & Castle (Northern and Bakerloo lines, Zone 1) is only a ten-minute walk away.

 

20 December 2020

TfL and Grainger get approval for new rental homes near Kennington station | Evening Standard

TfL and Grainger get approval for new rental homes near Kennington station | Evening Standard

... Transport for London has got the green light for another project with residential landlord Grainger, with new rental homes planned near Kennington station. ...

TfL backed scheme gets go-ahead to build 139 new homes in Kennington — MayorWatch

TfL backed scheme gets go-ahead to build 139 new homes in Kennington — MayorWatch

... A new housing scheme backed by Transport for London and Grainger plc’s Connected Living London initiative which will deliver 139 new rental homes in Kennington has been given the go-ahead.

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Being located just 10 minutes’ walking distance of Vauxhall, Kennington and Oval stations means the new homes will offer residents good public transport links.  ...

Dog rescued from Kennington house fire - Southwark News

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Dog rescued from Kennington house fire - Southwark News

A dog was saved from a house fire in Kennington last night. ...

Hawkins Brown gets green light for 139 homes near Oval | News | Building Design

Hawkins Brown gets green light for 139 homes near Oval | News | Building Design

... Hawkins Brown has been given the green light by Lambeth council for a 139-home rental scheme in Kennington on a site currently being used as part of works on the Northern Line extension. ...

Green light for TfL's Oval housing

Green light for TfL's Oval housing

... The development, in Montford Place in Kennington – just by the Oval gasholders – has been designed by architect Hawkins Brown for Connected Living London (CLL) – a partnership between private landlord Grainger and Transport for London (TfL). The site is currently a construction yard for the Northern Line Extension project. ...

Plans approved for new rental homes near Kennington station

Plans approved for new rental homes near Kennington station

... Situated within ten minutes’ walking distance of Vauxhall, Kennington and Oval stations, the development’s location means residents will have a number of different ways to travel sustainably using the public transport network, including the Tube, rail network and buses. ...

Grainger’s Kennington JV with TfL gets planning approval | News | Housing Today

Grainger’s Kennington JV with TfL gets planning approval | News | Housing Today

... Connected Living London, the partnership between Transport for London and developer Grainger, has been given the green light by Lambeth council for a 139-home rental scheme in Kennington on a site currently being used as part of works on the Northern Line extension. ...

New book celebrates Kennington's lockdown dogs - Southwark News

New book celebrates Kennington's lockdown dogs - Southwark News

Lambeth doctors’ hub gives almost a thousand patients Covid-19 vaccine in a week at up to two every minute – but there are seven times that number of over-80s to go yet – South London News

Lambeth doctors’ hub gives almost a thousand patients Covid-19 vaccine in a week at up to two every minute – but there are seven times that number of over-80s to go yet – South London News

... The Hurley Clinic on Kennington Lane was open for vaccinations from 8am-8pm this week, and on Monday the first 10 vaccinations were administered. ...

Cop’s ankle stamp put a stop to my career, claims Billy Elliot star

Arrest scene: Kennington police station ...

Cop’s ankle stamp put a stop to my career, claims Billy Elliot star

... Solicitor Iain Gould said there was ‘no reasonable basis’ for the stop and search at Kennington in 2016.

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Cllr Philip Normal

Oval Ward - Mayor of Lambeth

Dear Cllr Normal

I write to thank you for stepping up to speak to the Planning Meeting in support of our objections, especially against loss of light for those of us in basement flats. 

I had a note from Cllr Wilcox confirming how the votes went:

Hello Cathy – the individual votes were recorded as part of the meeting and will be made available in the recording but the minutes usually just give the overall numbers. However, I just thought it would be easier to let you know that myself and Cllrs Simpson, Seedat and Kind voted in favour of the application and Cllrs Leigh, O’Hara and Thackray voted against.

Kind regards

Clair

Councillor Clair Wilcox

Streatham South 

Chair, Lambeth Planning Applications Committee

We were very disappointed indeed that Cllr Simpson, of Princes Ward next door, and Deputy Chair of the PAC, actually voted FOR the development to go ahead, the deciding vote, as the others voted 3:3 FOR and AGAINST

You are the only one of our elected members to represent us, which we find baffling
No word from Oval Ward Cllrs Holland nor Hopkins - Leader of the Council
A late apology from Florence Eshalomi; too busy, not surprising as both our MP and GLA rep.
It rather flags up how poorly represented Oval Ward is; so your support is much appreciated

We are left exhausted after a difficult year in so many ways. 

Some of us are to lose 100% of our daylight and Kennington’s charming heritage and conservation efforts of many years to be damaged as well

Perhaps the global pandemic will also kill off this development as so many are fleeing urban life for various reasons, some by choice and others forced out

Anyway, we do thank you for your support and wish you and yours all the best for the holidays

Best wishes

Cathy

11 December 2020

Kennington man, 21, is charged with murder of Terrell Davis, brother of US superstar rapper 21 Savage – South London News

Kennington man, 21, is charged with murder of Terrell Davis, brother of US superstar rapper 21 Savage – South London News

... The Metropolitan police said detectives investigating the killing had on Sunday charged a man with murder. Tyrece Fuller, 21, of Tavy Close, Kennington, is due to appear in custody at Bromley magistrates court tomorrow, Monday. ...

From today, business lunches are allowed again - CityAM : CityAM

From today, business lunches are allowed again - CityAM : CityAM

... A number of restaurants have recently advertised their business lunch policy, with south London institution the Kennington Tandoori among those confirming they will host “reasonable necessary business meetings” from Wednesday. ...

debbie tucker green’s ‘Ear For Eye’, starring Lashana Lynch, wraps UK shoot | News | Screen

debbie tucker green’s ‘Ear For Eye’, starring Lashana Lynch, wraps UK shoot | News | Screen

... Shot over five weeks at London’s Kennington Studios, Ear For Eye was produced by Fiona Lamptey for Fruit Tree Media. Lamptey was recently appointed director of UK features at Netflix. ...

Comedian Greg Davies on his career switch from teaching | The Sunday Times Magazine | The Sunday Times

Comedian Greg Davies on his career switch from teaching | The Sunday Times Magazine | The Sunday Times



... Davies, 52, was raised in Wem, Shropshire, before studying English and drama at Brunel University. He taught both subjects during his 13 years as a secondary school teacher before he quit to pursue a career in comedy. His television credits include The Inbetweeners, Man Down and Cuckoo. He also co-presents the game show Taskmaster. He lives alone in Kennington, southeast London. ...

Historic Rotherhithe pub reports surge in bookings as punters head back to their locals - Southwark News

Historic Rotherhithe pub reports surge in bookings as punters head back to their locals - Southwark News

... The Black Dog Pub Company owns and runs the Mayflower, alongside Leadbelly’s Bar in Canada Water and the Prince of Wales pub in Kennington. ...

Nearly 500 homes expected as part of Nine Elms Station plans | Wandsworth Times

Nearly 500 homes expected as part of Nine Elms Station plans | Wandsworth Times

... The extension to the Tube line from Kennington is expected to open in autumn next year. ...

... Engineering trains will be able to run the full length of the Northern Line Extension from Kennington to Battersea in early 2021. ...

Travis Alabanza reminisces about The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Travis Alabanza reminisces about The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

... Around 2015, I lived near The Royal Vauxhall Tavern on Kennington Lane in Vauxhall. It was around the time that I first started performing in London. I basically lived at the Tavern – I was either there working or watching performances. ...

... My career grew while living near Kennington Lane. The Tavern is the only venue in London where I’ve performed so often over the years you can see my growth as an artist.

If you know your queer history, you can throw a penny from Kennington Lane and probably hit a legend. The Tavern is the oldest LGBTQ+ venue in the country and there have been some amazing performers there. Doing shows there was an education for me – when you’re not trained as a performer, you learn in the clubs. I miss living there. Kennington Lane was really foundational for me. Long live The Royal Vauxhall Tavern!  ...

In the dock: Kennington 'gang member' with loaded firearm in his kitchen - Southwark News

In the dock: Kennington 'gang member' with loaded firearm in his kitchen - Southwark News

... An alleged gang member from Kennington was sentenced to seven years behind bars for firearm possession with intent to endanger life. ...

Church treasurer jailed for £450,000 swindle on north London congregation and charities | Evening Standard

Church treasurer jailed for £450,000 swindle on north London congregation and charities | Evening Standard

... He also stole £287,000 from south London-based young person’s charity XLP and almost £38,000 from the Oasis College of Higher Education in Kennington, also in south London, while he was working in their accounting departments. ...

28 November 2020

Loski Joins Yinka & Shayna Marie For A Fun Game Of 'This or That' - GRM Daily

Loski Joins Yinka & Shayna Marie For A Fun Game Of 'This or That' - GRM Daily

... “Flavour” is hot off the press from Loski’s debut album Music, Trial & Trauma: A Drill Story. After much anticipation, the Kennington local has delivered with a huge project featuring a star studded roster of UK heavyweights like Fredo, Mike Skinner, Akala & Aitch. ...

These London pubs are serving takeaway mulled wine in lockdown

These London pubs are serving takeaway mulled wine in lockdown

... The Three Stags, Kennington ...

Londoners left baffled at the slightly silly name of the London Underground's newest station - MyLondon

Londoners left baffled at the slightly silly name of the London Underground's newest station - MyLondon

... An extension is being added to the Northern line from Kennington to Battersea. ...

10 Trees In London With A Celebrity Connection | Londonist

10 Trees In London With A Celebrity Connection | Londonist

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1. Neil Armstrong

The first man on the moon is not normally associated with Kennington, but eagle-eyed top-deck travellers on the 159 should look closely at the London planes on Kennington Road. Neil Armstrong and his fellow cosmic travellers have been commemorated on small metal plaques attached to the trees at first-floor height. Originally there were 24, one for each Apollo astronaut, but now just 16 remain. In situ since at least 1990, their provenance was a mystery until a 2018 local newspaper article confirmed the British Interplanetary Society on nearby South Lambeth Road as behind their installation. Londonist has reported on the 'Astronaut Trees' previously, but before the mystery was solved. ...

#lovelocal: Help local London business by shopping with them this Christmas

#lovelocal: Help local London business by shopping with them this Christmas

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It’s Christmas (in case you hadn’t noticed). Which means buying stuff (among other things). But it’s easy to forget sometimes that our city has an ever-expanding scene of unique independent craftspeople and makers churning out all kinds of amazing things. Knives hand-forged in Kennington. Hot sauce brewed up in Peckham. Sparkling wine made in Bethnal Green. Things you should now consider purchasing, because these things make fantastic presents and because the people who make them could really use your support right at the minute. ...

London Underground weekend closures: All the Tube lines closed on November 28 and 29 - Surrey Live

London Underground weekend closures: All the Tube lines closed on November 28 and 29 - Surrey Live

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Northern Line

From Saturday 28 until Sunday, November 29, there will be no service between Charing Cross and Kennington, and no Northern line services will stop at Kennington. Use alternative Tube or local bus services. ...

Big cat stalks Tesco HQ and prowls supermarket’s London stores as major investigation exposes retailer’s link to deforestation in Brazil - London Post

Big cat stalks Tesco HQ and prowls supermarket’s London stores as major investigation exposes retailer’s link to deforestation in Brazil - London Post

... Earlier this week, the jaguar appeared at branches in Lewisham, Old Kent Road, Kennington, Stevenage and Sevenoaks. The jaguar has also visited stores in Hertfordshire, Kent and Essex. Meanwhile, footage was also captured of the animated jaguar from Greenpeace UK’s new film ‘Monster’ stalking the buildings of Tesco’s HQ in Welwyn Garden City as well as a large superstore in Weybridge, Surrey. ...

12 November 2020

Loski Reveals Tracklist For 'Music, Trial & Trauma: A Drill Story' Featuring Stormzy, Aitch, Fredo & More | News | GRM Daily

Loski Reveals Tracklist For 'Music, Trial & Trauma: A Drill Story' Featuring Stormzy, Aitch, Fredo & More | News | GRM Daily

... After teasing the featured artists yesterday (November 10), the Kennington-hailing artist took to social media to announce the full tracklist today. ...

Weekend travel information

Northern line From Saturday 14 until Sunday 15 November, there will be no service between Charing Cross and Kennington. And no Northern line services will stop at Kennington. Use alternative Tube or local bus services. 

10 November 2020

The tram that once ran underground through Central London and you can still spot the entrance - MyLondon

The tram that once ran underground through Central London and you can still spot the entrance - MyLondon

... An extension was later added to the line, with through services starting in 1908 and running from Highbury, further north than Angel, reaching Holborn, then branching out either south to Kennington or east to Tower Bridge.

It was quickly discovered that the Kennington service was not commercially viable, and so services were extended to Queens Road in Battersea instead, although the low bridge meant only single decker trams could run on that part of the line.

While it may seem strange to think about these now, double decker trams were brought in during the 1920s as a way of the subway remaining profitable.

As the years went on, routes were changed and extended across the tramway network. By 1931, the routes were Hackney to Wandsworth or Tooting, Highbury to Waterloo or Norbury, Archway to Kennington and Leyton to Westminster. ...



The big updates about the 2 new London Underground Northern line stations you need to know - MyLondon

The big updates about the 2 new London Underground Northern line stations you need to know - MyLondon

... The Northern line is being extended from Kennington out to Nine Elms and Battersea. The new stations will be called Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station. ...

... If we're on track for an autumn 2021 opening, the aim is to start testing the line extension early next year. Plans are in place for engineering trains to start running the full length of the line extension from Kennington. ...


The tunnelling work for the extension from Kennington to Battersea back in November 2017

 

A grand procession to open the Northern line extension

A grand procession to open the Northern line extension

... Details are at a very early stage, but they propose to follow the journey of the first tube train – from Kennington to Battersea Power Station (and perhaps back again) – staying as close as possible to the exact location of the tunnel above ground with a processional performance in the streets. ...


 

How Tube trains manage to turn around on the London Underground network - MyLondon

How Tube trains manage to turn around on the London Underground network - MyLondon

... At Kennington on the Northern Line, there is a terminal loop passing beneath the through running lines to and from Morden. ...

Award-winning ex-BBC radio producer facing jail for dealing crystal meth

Award-winning ex-BBC radio producer facing jail for dealing crystal meth

... Judge Timothy Lamb QC remanded Parkin, of Kennington, in custody until a hearing to decide disputed matters in the case on a date to be set. Parkin, who was earlier denied bail, will then be sentenced. ...

Mother of murder victim issues appeal on 11th anniversary of his death | Shropshire Star

Mother of murder victim issues appeal on 11th anniversary of his death | Shropshire Star

... The 22-year-old was shot on Alberta Street in Kennington at around 6.45pm on November 2 in 2009. 


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31 October 2020

Parking spaces needed, please

Dear Companions

Do you have a parking space you’d be willing to rent out to a local small business?

Alton & Co is an accountancy firm with offices in my building on Kennington Lane, near the big Tesco

In keeping with government guidelines, staff are asked to avoid the use of public transport so are coming into work by private cars.  These stipulations look likely to be in place for some time so the firm is keen to find a longer-term solution and looking for 4-5 places where they could park on weekdays during office hours.

If you would be willing to offer a parking space to help them out, do please be in touch:

Altan Kemal

Altan@alton.co.uk

Alton & Co

239-241 Kennington Lane

London SE11 5QU

T 020 7582 3000

Thanks so much for your help, as ever

Best wishes

Cathy