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GREEN SHOOTS FOR JUBILEE GARDENS AS £1.5m FUNDING FROM MAYOR ANNOUNCED

Plans for transforming Jubilee Gardens in South Bank into a world-class park have been given a boost with the Mayor’s announcement of £1.5m of Transport for London funding to Lambeth Council for Jubilee Gardens. The Jubilee Gardens Steering Group now aims to complete the new park in time for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London 2012.

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dAVID SHARPE APPOINTED AS NEW CHAIRMAN

David Sharpe, Divisional Director of The Merlin Entertainments Group has been appointed as Chair of South Bank Employers' Group Board. He will be taking the reins in October, suceeding Andrew Eddy, Director, Shell UK. David has worked closely with us for nine years and runs four sucessful attractions in the captial including The Merlin Entertainments London Eye and SEA LIFE London Aquarium.

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British Rail Board Residuary Ltd joins group
South Bank Employers’ Group welcomes new member the British Rail Board (Residuary) Ltd. BRBR owns and manages the former Waterloo International Terminal (WIT) and large spaces underneath Waterloo Station. A subsidiary of the Department of Transport, BRBR is keen to work with the board and other stakeholders as it develops plans for the future of the WIT in the context of the overall redevelopment of the station. It also wishes to collaborate with other large landowners on improving the management of the neighbourhood and securing investment into continued public realm enhancements.

AMERICAN SUPERSTAR LEBRON JAMES KICKS OFF FUNDRAISING FOR BASKETBALL LEGACY PROGRAMME
Superstar player LeBron James has visited the Community Hub (OLB) to help launch a new basketball programme to provide facilities, training and opportunities for young people in the capital. Nike and the NBA have kick-started the fundraising for a new 500-seater indoor community court. Four Legacy Officers will also be sponsored by LeBron to provide coaching across South London until 2012.
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SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR OF SERVICE FOR SOUTH BANK PATROL
South Bank Patrol’s first 12 months of service have proved extremely effective with successes including working with partners to virtual eradicate illegal street trading in the area, an enormous decline in anti-social behaviour, daily referrals of the homeless and street drinkers to Lambeth’s Outreach services as well as helping over 300 visitors a month with enquiries. The service is a joint initiative between local businesses and Lambeth Council.
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South Bank Marketing Group is running a playful campaign running across print, online and film which aims to inspire visits to the area and raise awareness of the award-winning website www.southbanklondon.com. The 'Today I am' creative is designed to conjure up a sense of all the many experiences South Bank has to offer.
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Archive

Oct 2009 - PARK PLAZA OPEN DAY ATTRACTS OVER 600 LOCAL RESIDENTS

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OCT 2009 - SOUTH BANK NEWS Autumn 09 Edition

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AUG 2009 - SOUTH BANK MOBILE TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE EXTENDED
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AUG 2009 - SPORT ACTION ZONE HOSTS Street Athletics 2009 AT LILIAN BAYLISS COMMUNITY HUB, SUPPORTED BY MPS KATE HOEY AND SIMON HUGHES
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AUG 2009 - A NEW FUTURE FOR HISTORIC LONDON STREET ANNOUNCED: DESIGN CONTEST OPEN FOR LOWER MARSH REGENERATION PROJECT
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AUG 2009 - SOUTH BANK EMPLOYERS' GROUP BUSINESS PLAN 2009 - 2012
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JULY 2009 - Ipsos MORI SOUTH BANK RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS SURVEY

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JUNE 2009 - ONE BIG SUMMER SOUTH BANK AND BANKSIDE GUIDE
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PIONEERING WORK OF THE WATERLOO JOB SHOP RECOGNISED BY GOVERNMENT WITH A VISIT BY TONY MCNULTY MP, MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT
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APRIL 2009 - DSDHA WINS WATERLOO CITY SQUARE DESIGN COMPETITION

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APRIL 2009 - INFOBIKES ARE BACK FOR THE SUMMER

APRIL 2009 - 7 DAYS A WEK SOUTH BANK PATROL SERVICE LAUNCHED

APRIL 2009 - KINGS PLAZA EXTENSION COMPLETED BY ST JOHN'S CHURCH

FEB 2009 - SOUTH BANK NEWS
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JAN 2009 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP IN 2009
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DEC 2008 - PARK PLAZA JOINS THE SOUTH BANK EMPLOYERS' GROUP BOARD

DEC 2008 - INFOBIKE WINS SILVER AT VISIT LONDON AWARDS

DEC 2008 - SOUTH BANK NEWS
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NOV 2008 - SOUTH BANK EMPLOYERS' GROUP WINS COMMISSION FROM LAMBETH COUNCIL TO IMPROVE LOWER MARSH
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NOV 2008 - LONDON'S YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

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NOV 2008 - SOUTH BANK PATROL SERVICE LAUNCHED
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NOV 2008 - WATERLOO JOB SHOP'S SERVICES ARE SECURED UNTIL 2011

SEPT 2008 - SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR WATERLOO CITY SQUARE SCHEME
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AUG 2008 - SOUTH BANK'S REVITALISED OPEN-AIR ART GALLERY UNVEILED
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JULY 2008 - SOUTH BANK AND BANKSIDE LAUNCH TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE
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JUNE 2008 - SBEG AND KING'S COLLEGE LONDON'S NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFERENCE

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MAY 2008 - SOUTH BANK EMPLOYERS' GROUP BUSINESS PLAN 2008

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MAY 2008 - South Bank to reduce carbon footprint
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JAN 2008 - SOUTH BANK EMPLOYER'S GROUP KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2007
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DEC 2007- IMAX UNDERPASSES SHINE IN LIMELIGHT
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DEC 2007 - DESIGN CONTEST LAUNCHES FOR WATERLOO CITY SQUARE
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DEC 2007 - SOUTHBANKLONDON.COM SCOOPS GOLD AT VISIT LONDON AWARDS
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DEC 2007 - NEW PUBLIC SPACE FOR WATERLOO: KINGS COLLEGE PLAZA
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JUNE 2007 - GOVERNMENT RECOGNISES SOUTH BANK'S INNOVATIVE BUSINESS-LED APPROACH TO NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGEMENT
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APRIL 2007 - NEW GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICE SMARTENS UP SOUTHBANK
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MAY 2007 - LAUNCH OF THE SOUTH BANK PARTNERSHIP: A MANIFESTO FOR ACTION
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MARCH 2007 - SEVEN YEARS OF SUCCESS: CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WPB AND WCRT
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