Walworth projects

We’ve been working to make Browning Street a more vibrant, people-friendly space. We've worked closely with:

• local residents
• businesses
• stakeholders

Their input has been vital in shaping our vision for Browning Street.

Key objectives

We aim to improve Browning Street by making it:

• easier to cross and walk
• safer for cycling
• great for local businesses
• welcoming and safer for everyone
• healthier, with cleaner air

Final design 

After working closely with the community, we have now finalised the proposed designs for Browning Street. 

Email highways@southwark.gov.uk for a copy of the proposed designs.

As part of the Walworth Low-Emission Neighbourhood scheme, Liverpool Grove was identified as a good location for a people-friendly new community space.

We carried out an initial engagement exercise where we set these key objectives:

• make Liverpool Grove a more attractive and pleasant place
• make the street greener, cleaner and safer
• enhance the view of St Peter’s Church
• support local businesses
• make walking and cycling safer and more enjoyable

We've worked closely with the community to transform Liverpool Grove.

Construction on this scheme was completed in December 2022.

This scheme aimed to make Balfour Street and surrounding roads safer, more accessible and more attractive for all road users. Work on this scheme is now complete.

Works included:

• widening and resurfacing the footway with high quality paving
• planting new trees and improving the conditions of existing trees
• traffic calming changes on junctions with Munton Road, John Maurice Close, Henshaw Street, Victory Place, Chatham Street, Wadding Street, Stead Street and Orb Street
• transforming the junction with Rodney Road to improve safety
• improved street lighting

We are creating four new pocket parks (small parks) in Newington that will:

• encourage young people to go outside and play
• provide a place to socialise, help build stronger communities and enhance mental wellbeing
• help create safe walking and cycling routes across Newington
• make our streets greener and more resilient to extreme weather

We chose locations that are on key routes for young people on their journey to schools and parks across the Newington ward. These are:

• Alberta Street, junction with Braganza Street
• Alberta Street, junction with Ambergate Street
• Amelia Street, junction with Penton Place
• Chapter Road, junction with Lorrimore Square

We consulted with the local community on the initial design proposals in February 2023.  Thank you for your valuable feedback which has helped shape the final designs for each of the parks.

Background

These proposals have evolved from conversations between Sustrans and the local community during the Child-friendly Newington project. This was funded by Impact on Urban Health (part of the Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation) to help tackle childhood obesity through encouraging physical activity and play.

Contact us

If you have any questions please contact us at highways@southwark.gov.uk