Police have lifted the remaining cordon in Borough that has been in place since the terror attack almost a week ago that left eight people dead and dozens injured.
Some residents had not been able to return home all week because their homes were inside the cordon that was kept in force while police continued to examine the crime scene.
Borough Market remains closed this weekend, however. It is expected to reopen next week after traders have completed repairs and are ready to open for business once more. Barriers have been kept in place to prevent public access to the market until it reopens.
The market is backing the British Red Cross’s Saturday Night for London fundraising campaign to support the victims of the attacks. The charity’s UK Solidarity Fund has raised more than £700,000 since Sunday.
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, said: “London is open. Our resilience, unity and defiance of those evil individuals who seek to harm us and destroy our way of life will never change.
“As we mark one week on from the appalling attack, we are coming together to raise money for the victims and their families. I urge all Londoners to do what they can to support this appeal and show the world that we are a city that will never be divided or cowed by terrorism.”
Donald Hyslop, chair of trustees at Borough Market, said it was not just a collection of stalls, restaurants and pubs but a community of people. “Never has that been more apparent than it is now, in this darkest of hours. This community has been shaken to its core ... but it will carry on doing what it has always done: celebrating the pleasures of good food and conversation,” he said.
“At Borough Market, we believe that the cooking and sharing of food has the power to unite people like nothing else. By backing the Red Cross’s Saturday Night for London, we can all play our part. Last Saturday night ended horribly. Let’s ensure that this Saturday night brings at least a little solace.”
Southwark council said on Saturday that all residents would now be able to return to their homes via the Stoney Street junction with Borough High Street after police left the crime scene.
Eleanor Kelly, chief executive of the council, said: “We understand that the cordons have had a massive impact on local residents and businesses and would like to thank those individuals for their patience, goodwill and hospitality.”
Southwark Cathedral will reopen on Sunday and a book of condolence will be available to sign.
A community assistance centre has also been set up at the cathedral.
