Fear over use of “toxic” herbicide

By Ali Nobil Ahmad

 
Fears that a “toxic” herbicide will be used to clear land in Brockley have provoked concern from leaseholders and an investigation by the council.

Saving Southwark’s sparrows

By Leo Hornak
Sparrow Watch, a month-long program to highlight the dramatic decline in London’s bird population, drew to a close this week at Southwark’s Bernie Spain Gardens – but for bird-lovers the fight to save the species is far from over.

‘Green’ Lewisham only composts 0.5% of waste

By Miranda Bryant
Despite having a bigger Green Party presence than any other London borough, Lewisham composted just 0.5 per cent of its household waste last year.
Thousands of tonnes of rubbish that could be composted were not, according to a report which revealed Lewisham as one of the worst amongst London boroughs for composting.

London City Airport aircraft noise complaints soar

 
By Paul Bentley
Furious residents are lodging more complaints than ever about aircraft noise around London City Airport, an investigation by The Platform can reveal.

Housing estate grows their own

By Ceiri O’Driscoll

Peckham-grown produce could soon be hitting shelves as a local housing estate is turning unused grassland into an orchard, thanks to a coalition of groups campaigning for a healthier Southwark.