Feature Articles Archive

  1. Staying active in Nine Elms

    For those who have stuck to their New Years resolutions or those who haven’t, there are plenty of options for getting fit and staying active in the Nine Elms area. If you’re a resident or live nearby, there’s a sporty selection to suit you: Running routes Battersea Park loop: Battersea Park is an elegant green […]

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  2. Tideway Tunnel: London’s Super Sewer

    It’s about reclaiming and reconnecting with the Thames River. Starting before the Victorian era and up until recently, the quality of the Thames has been deteriorating alarmingly. From dumping raw sewage to leaking factory byproducts, the Thames had become a cesspool of diseases leading to cholera outbreaks and the infamous ‘Great Stink’ of 1858. The […]

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  3. Processions: 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage

    As part of a year-long programme of activities linked to the centenary of partial women’s suffrage in the UK, the Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership is proud to announce its participation in PROCESSIONS. In 1918, the Representation of the People Act gave the first British women the right to vote and stand for public office.  PROCESSIONS […]

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  4. Year of Engineering: what’s going on in Nine Elms?

    2018 is the Year of Engineer – a UK-wide campaign to celebrate engineering and inspire young people to join the industry. The Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership is an official Year of Engineering Partner and will be working with local people to explore how engineers are shaping the area.  It has commissioned Chocolate Films to create […]

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  5. Welcome Oppo to the Food Exchange

    There’s a new food hub in London. It’s a place that strings together the most food-obsessed businesses and individuals – a space for creators, makers, photographers, innovators and anyone working with food to come together. The Food Exchange provides workspaces, studios, kitchen spaces and a campus for the creative food industry. As the epicentre of […]

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  6. The sustainability infrastructure of Nine Elms

    The sprouting buildings along Nine Elms have taken root. As more spaces start to be populated with residents and activity, more and more of the hoardings are being taken down, pavements are opening up, and riverside walkways unfolding. The new US Embassy, 33 Nine Elms Lane, is now open alongside a number of businesses in […]

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