Hi Robert,
Thank you for your comment, Southwark Council have published a Streets for People survey, I would be grateful if you could share your thoughts and ideas, click this link to access the survey https://engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/streets-for-people-london-bridge.
Borough High Street - streetscape
From "Emerging priorities for Borough and London Bridge"
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Borough High Street (from London Bridge to at least where it essentially becomes Newington Causeway - or also including Newington Causeway too) is a heavily trafficked thoroughfare and not especially pedestrian friendly. The sidewalks would benefit by widening and greening. The Dickensian alleyways that head east off of the high street - with connections often into the Kings College campus require courage to venture down because of their dark and forbidding appearance. The alleys themselves have a wonderful history and we should be taking great advantage of their quirkiness. (I recommend you read the Londonist Time Machine sub-stack, “The Curious Alleys of Borough High Street“ — https://londonist.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web)
There is much life and activity in the area and an investment in giving the streetscape a bit more softness would be worthwhile. It is a delicate balance that is needed. The edginess of the neighbourhood is part of its DNA. But more green and improved pavements does not mean having to be Mayfair or Covent Garden.
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Posted on 2 October 2025-Last edited on 2 October 2025
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Profile of Chris Brown
Posted by:Chris Brown
1 year ago
I agree with this and the following two comments.
The alley ways in particular are a huge potential asset. They should be safe, clean, public, connected, green and not used by trucks or as car parks.
Profile of Jim McCue
Posted by:Jim McCue
1 year ago
I agree with Robert's comments, too. But the thing that would make the biggest improvement to Borough High Street would be proper policing of anti-social behaviour, notably (1) motorbikes using it as a racetrack (London Bridge to the Elephant being conveniently straight), without silencers, and farting their way down the street explosively at all times of day and night: they are clearly speeding, as well as infringing noise regulations. (2) the minority of cyclists who prefer pavements to roads and routinely run red lights: quite apart from the dangers, obstructions and inconvenience, they should not be free to break the law, because the atmosphere of lawlessness then pervades the whole community. (3) noise from speakers carried by cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, groups of runners, rollerbladers, protestors, Uncle Tom Cobley and all of their inconsiderate mates. This is a residential area, not a venue for outdoor raves.
Profile of Kei Bell
Posted by:Kei Bell
1 year ago
Totally agree with this suggestion. I would also encourage the many police vehicles which park on the double yellow lines outside the police station to obey the Highway Code and not do so, as they impede the flow along this road.
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