This is an update on the latest developments in the Judicial Review concerning 72 Upper Ground. Several members of the Save Our South Bank (SOSB) action group attended the hearing at the High Court on 15–16 October.

While it's challenging to provide a comprehensive summary at this stage, Judge Mould ensured that both sides had ample opportunity to thoroughly present their cases. He indicated that his judgment would be delivered in November, at which point a confidential draft will be shared with the legal counsels and, presumably, with SOSB as the client.

SOSB's barrister did an outstanding job presenting the case and engaged in a productive dialogue with Judge Mould. The judge acknowledged the significance of the case and emphasised that he wouldn’t rush his decision.

There is cautious optimism as SOSB’s barrister effectively countered the opposing side’s arguments, which is encouraging.

It's also worth noting that Judge Mould made it clear that his personal opinion on the building is irrelevant to his legal ruling. While the world of judicial reviews may be unfamiliar to some, it was fascinating to witness such a high level of understanding and expertise from all involved.

Meanwhile, work seems to be continuing on-site, but SOSB remain hopeful as we await the judgment in November.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support and commitment to standing with us during this critical time. We’ll keep you updated as soon as there are further developments.

Warm regards

Save Our South Bank action group