Monday, 21 June 2010

Labour assembly member questions Boris on Vauxhall development

Vauxhall Cross development

Question No: 2061 / 2010

Valerie Shawcross

There is a great deal of disquiet among residents in the Vauxhall Cross area regarding several high rise developments planned for the area. Do you agree that any high rise development of this kind, while bringing economic and social benefits to an area, must also have minimal impact on those already living and working nearby?

Answer from the Mayor:

The consultation draft Vauxhall-Nine Elms-Battersea opportunity area planning framework sets out a strategy for tall buildings in the opportunity area. Several Vauxhall residents have submitted representations on the draft document and these will be taken into account in developing the final version for publication. In determining individual planning applications for tall buildings in the Vauxhall area, I will also take account of representations submitted by local residents.


- Posted by jane

Saturday, 19 June 2010

THE VAUXHALL PARK SUMMER FAIR

News from friends of kennington park

THE VAUXHALL PARK SUMMER FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA!
Our annual Summer Fair is bigger and better than ever. Please come and join in the fun on Sunday 20 June 2-5pm and enjoy the Oompah Brass Band, meet the Bureau of Silly Ideas Gladys the Plant and her sidekick, the mysteriously propelled squirting wheelie bin, have your fortune told by the incomparable Madam Muzurka, lose your children to a dazzling array of games and activities, try a donkey ride, join in with the Punch and Judy, set a track record on the go-karts, and recover with delicious cakes from the Oval Montessori, teas provided by St Anne's and freshly cooked jerk chicken...and much, much more


- Posted by jane

Sunday, 6 June 2010

New play place and garden for Kennington Park estate residents

Yesterday myself and jack went to a celebration to mark the installation of new play equipment for the younger children on the kennington park estate in the play space between Alverstone and Lockwood houses.

The play space was designed by the children themselves and the opening was celebrated by residents young and old.

There is also a garden for adults, which is named after Grace Lown, a much loved resident and community activist who recently passed away recently.


- Posted by jane