What do you think of South Bank? South Bank BID is carrying out its latest audience survey to understand how people experience South Bank, especially those who live, work or study here every day. From how you travel into the area and where you spend leisure time, to how safe, clean and welcoming South Bank feels - your feedback will help inform future priorities and improvements across the neighbourhood, plus there’s even a chance to win a £100 voucher. The survey closes o

Remember to join the South Bank and Waterloo Forum this Thursday! Date: Thursday 8 October Time: 6pm Location: Southwark College, 25 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF You can also join online here. Meeting ID: 342 575 970 521 330 Passcode: 9gF3Qz6W Agenda Updates from local representatives Adopt a Street: working together for our neighbourhood Developments on our doorstep: what’s happening locally Elizabeth House Waterloo Elders Directory and plans for a nursing home Gabriel's Wharf u

As autumn gets underway, there is plenty happening across South Bank and Waterloo. In this edition you'll find details of upcoming community events, opportunities to have your say on local issues and news from some of our local organisations and creative communities. Remember the SoWN AGM is on Monday 5 October and the next SoWN Forum is on Thursday 8 October. As always, thank you for being part of this vibrant neighbourhood! Inside this issue: SoWN Annual General Meeting, Mo

You are warmly invited to SoWN's AGM on Monday 5th October at 10.30 a.m at St John's Church, Waterloo Road, SE1 8TY. This will be the sixth AGM since the Neighbourhood Plan was formally approved in December 2019. It will be a short formal AGM for the election of Trustees. The Trustees have oversight of SoWN, making sure that we meet our constitutional responsibilities. They work closely with the Steering Group which directs SoWN’s work. The Steering Group is currently workin

Join community members for a final event of the summer Enjoy live performances and family-friendly entertainment to celebrate the end of summer at Emma Cons Gardens featuring crafting stalls and live music including DJ David Robson, a London LGBTQ+ DJ and community champion, alongside fabulous host Queera Lynn, bringing retro glamour, wit, and song. Entertainment includes a classical ballet display by local favourites DT Dance (Dilek Taptik School of Dance) based in Waterloo

2026/27 Round of London Eye Community Chest Now Open! We are pleased to announce that the 2026/27 London Eye Community Chest for Waterloo and South Bank is now open for applications. The fund supports projects that help to build community and strengthen community resilience in the local area and is funded through an agreement between the Merlin Entertainments London Eye and Lambeth Council. For full details of the programme and how to apply, visit the website. Reminders S

Join your neighbours for the South Bank & Waterloo Eco Fest, a free community celebration of sustainability, creativity and family fun open to all. Date: Sunday 13 September Time: 2 - 5pm Location: St John's Church, Waterloo This event is organised as part of the South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us initiative in collaboration with South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours. Come along to explore how we can reduce waste in our neighbourhood through practical ways to swap, share, repa

As summer continues, there is still plenty happening across South Bank and Waterloo with opportunities to get involved, celebrate our local community and help shape the future of the neighbourhood. Remember that the next South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours Forum is on Thursday 8 October at 6pm - location to be confirmed. We look forward to seeing you there. Inside this issue: London Eye Community Chest opening on 7 September Have your say in the WeAreWaterloo survey The Grand

Welcome to this edition of the SoWN newsletter, bringing you the latest news from across South Bank and Waterloo. In this issue, we share highlights from the recent SoWN Forum, a chance for you to have your say about local pavements and accessibility, good news on funding to support outdoor dining and events on Lower Marsh, updates from the South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us programme and some fantastic events taking place over the summer. Inside this issue: Highlights from

Braeburn Estates, in partnership with the Southbank Centre, is bringing forward proposals to extend Jubilee Gardens by transforming the existing Hungerford car park into a new area of high-quality public green space. The proposals would create a seamless extension to the existing gardens, increasing the size of the gardens by around 40% and delivering new lawns, trees, planting beds, seating areas and accessible routes through the gardens. The plans also include cultural even

A reminder: The next South Bank and Waterloo Forum will be this Thursday 2nd July, at Oasis Hub, 1 Kennington Road, SE1 7QP at 6pm. The main item will be - a chance to hear from our new and re-elected Councillors, Doug Buist and Ibrahim Dogus: what are their hopes for the next five years and how will the new Council affect South Bank and Waterloo? And there will be updates from the South Bank Centre on the Jubilee Gardens Extension, from Lambeth on the plans for the new tem

This month we join our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbours in celebrating Pride Month, a time to acknowledge, celebrate and support LGBTQ+ communities around the world. This week is also Refugee Week when we celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This month we also have lots of updates to bring you about activities in the area including the SoWN Forum and the start of the Emma Cons Gardens summer programme. It’s a great mont

Save the date: The next Waterloo and South Bank Forum will be on Thursday 2nd July, at Oasis Hub, 1 Kennington Road, SE1 7QP at 6pm. The full agenda will follow soon. The main item will be - a chance to hear from our new and re-elected Councillors, Doug Buist and Ibrahim Dogus: what are their hopes for the next five years and how will the new Council affect South Bank and Waterloo? The meeting will be shorter than usual as that night is one of the Reimagining Emma Cons nigh

Congratulations to Councillors Ibrahim Dogus, David Watson and Victor Chamberlain for returning to their seats for our local wards in Lambeth and Southwark and welcome to Councillors Doug Buist and Hellen Benavides who successfully won seats. We say a heartfelt thanks to outgoing councillors Sarian Da Silva and Irina Von Wiese for their contribution to the South Bank and Waterloo while they were in office and we wish them well for the future. Inside this issue: Local events:

Welcome to the latest South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours newsletter. This edition brings together community voices, local updates and cultural highlights from across the neighbourhood. Inside this issue: Key takeaways from the March SoWN Forum and Monday’s Local Election hustings London Eye Community Chest Grants 2024-25 - Evaluation Report Waterloo Library moves to Wootton Street Update from South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us and Lambeth Council Reimagining the River - part

Remember to join the Local Election Hustings at St John’s this evening. This is a chance to hear directly from the candidates and learn more about the issues that affect our area. Whether you follow local elections closely or are simply curious to find out more, you will be very welcome. Come and hear what the candidates have to say about local issues, to help you decide how to vote! Everyone is welcome: local residents, first-time voters, long-standing community members, and

You’re warmly invited to Local Election Hustings at St John’s Waterloo SoWN and St John’s Waterloo are pleased to welcome everyone in the community to a Local Election Hustings. What is a hustings? A hustings is a meeting at which candidates in an election address potential voters. This is a chance to hear directly from the candidates and learn more about the issues that affect our area. Whether you follow local elections closely or are simply curious to find out more, you wi

Students at London South Bank University have set up a new initiative that blends hands‑on learning and real environmental impact. Introducing the Repair and Learn Hub, a student-led space designed to empower you to fix, reuse, and rethink the things you already own. The Repair and Learn Hub launched on 25 March and is run by an enthusiastic team of LSBU students in collaboration with the School of Engineering and Design and supported by the South Bank Students’ Union. The pr

Welcome to the latest South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours newsletter. As spring begins to brighten the South Bank and Waterloo, we’re happy to share news and updates to support creativity, connection, and community spirit. Whether you’re looking to get involved locally or discover new cultural experiences, we hope you find something that inspires you to connect with your community. Inside this issue: Join us for the SoWN Forum on this Thursday 19 March at 6p m at Rambert Sus

The next South Bank and Waterloo Forum will be held by kind invitation at Rambert Dance Studios this Thursday 19th March at 6pm. Location: Rambert, 99 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PP Chair: Florence Eshalomi MP The agenda includes; Update on Current local issues from MPs and local Councillors Planned protests in London 16 May 2026 Mark Gallacher Lambeth Safer Neighbourhood Metropolitan Police 75 th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain Warren Forsyth Director of Estates Th