Lambeth

A 1960s Brixton office block in Lambeth will be redeveloped into a 341-room hotel and co-working hub, but a Nando’s restaurant and gym will be lost.

Lambeth Council is preparing to sell a derelict Cormont Road school beside Myatt’s Fields Park as severe financial pressures force urgent asset disposal.

Lambeth Palace says a complaint against the Bishop of London was not properly followed up, raising concerns over procedural handling within the Church.

Lambeth Council unveils refurbished playgrounds at Max Roach Park and Norwood Park, offering upgraded facilities for families and children across Lambeth.

Lambeth Council cancels the Country Show due to rising costs, legal issues, and budget pressures, prioritising essential services over non-statutory events.

Lambeth Council completed its annual overnight rough sleepers count, deploying staff and volunteers to assess homelessness levels across the borough.

Lambeth Council issues a progress update on its New Homes Programme, highlighting significant advances in delivering high-quality and affordable housing.

A new traffic filter will be added to the Streatham Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood after a major rise in traffic and speeding, Lambeth officials confirmed.

Lambeth expands and protects urban trees

Lambeth Council outlines actions taken after residents raised major governance, financial and management concerns about the performance of the Loughborough Estate Board.

Lambeth Council’s overhaul of its Placement Policy means most homeless households could now be moved outside the borough, and in many cases beyond the southeast.

Lambeth Council’s proposal for a new tourist tax gains overwhelming public support, raising prospects for a policy shift aimed at boosting local revenue and services.

Lambeth Council has welcomed the Government’s commitment to preserve the National Covid Memorial Wall, recognising it as a vital tribute to lives lost during the pandemic.

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has begun preparations for its 2026 Budget, set to be presented to the Full Council in February as part of the annual financial process. “Financial challenges,” “funding pressures,” and “structural deficits” are frequently mentioned in

Lambeth Council cited over mould.

Brockwell Hall approved for weddings

Man arrested after Lambeth woman stabbed

Cinema fundraiser backs Gaza humanitarian relief

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has been charged with murder after a pensioner died in Streatham, Lambeth, as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. On May 16, police were summoned to Woodbourne Avenue in Streatham. They were

Free fitness spaces helping reduce crime

Major refurbishment returns HQ to Lambeth

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The newly refurbished playground at Milkwood Community Park has officially opened, providing a safe and welcoming space for families and children in Lambeth. Scholars from Jessop Primary School who are local to the area, Lambeth Council, and

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local residents in Streatham, Lambeth, express concerns about a property attended by the fire brigade earlier this year, citing neighborhood impact. The facility is held by Dellhome Ltd., a business that developer Iqbal Ali Khan uses to

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Four South Lambeth restaurants are in the running for a prestigious Food Award.  In the food industry, the awards honor outstanding talent and commitment. The Corner Café in Lambeth for Café/Bistro of the Year, AGORA in Beckenham

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cllr Infran Mohammed will not join Lambeth’s investigating Committee after accusations of sexual offences led to heated debate and scrapped plans. After being arrested and charged in July of this year with sexual assault, exposure, and engaging

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth will host a free health and wellbeing event for Black Caribbean and African communities on 25 October as part of Black History Month celebrations. This Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lambeth Council,

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new book on Keir Starmer’s rise alleges Lambeth Deputy Leader Danny Adilypour joked about “becoming racist” while working with BAME Labour members. Journalist Paul Holden’s book, The Fraud, describes how Starmer’s inner circle, especially Streatham and

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has appointed muf architecture/art to design ‘Brixton Day and Night’, a community-led plan to revitalise the town centre and public spaces. Additionally, the project will invite people to help design the future of the town

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waterloo Millennium Green in Lambeth has been cordoned off after an overnight stabbing. Police investigations are ongoing at the scene. Due to reports of a major event from the local community, Waterloo Millennium Green is presently closed.

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A pedestrian has died after being struck by a police van on Lambeth Palace Road, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal crash. Around 6.30 p.m. on October 2, the crash occurred on Lambeth Palace

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth’s Deputy Leader Rezina Chowdhury deleted her X account as the Council addressed months of complaints over her online behaviour. Eliminating X could appear to be a principled move at first. On a site operated by a

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Labour council has failed to refund up to £1.4m in fines issued to drivers in an unlawful low-traffic neighbourhood, sparking outrage. A High Court judge ruled in May that Lambeth Council had illegally implemented the West

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have named the man killed in a Lambeth shooting this week as 27-year-old Kyrone Moodie, as investigations into the fatal attack continue. On Monday night, September 8, Kyrone and another guy were shot and killed on

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Lambeth report warns rogue traders are “thriving” as trading standards teams face severe strain, raising concerns over consumer protection and enforcement. With more than 318,000 residents and 13,000 enterprises, Lambeth only has two trading standards officers

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has launched a six-week consultation on creating a Brixton Neighbourhood Forum, giving residents more influence over planning and development. This entails establishing priorities, forming policies, and assisting in directing future development in a manner that

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has been heavily criticised for ‘neglect’ and ‘disregard’ in managing social housing, sparking anger among residents and campaigners. The council was criticized in an independent study that, according to opposition council members, “shows a pattern

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth councillor Martin Abrams has quit Labour, accusing the party of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and pandering to the far right. On Thursday, August 28, Martin Abrams, a Lambeth councillor for Streatham St Leonard’s ward

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new exhibition opening next week will highlight Lambeth Council architects’ work during a major housing drive from 1965 to 1980. Building “Homes for Tomorrow”: Lambeth‘s Council Housing, 1965 to 1980 evaluates the influence of borough architect

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council and developer London Square have unveiled plans for two residential towers, 20 and 17 storeys high, along Brixton Station Road. Pop Brixton, a well-known restaurant and bar with workplace units, may be demolished and rebuilt

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council and Vistry have agreed on a £250 million housing partnership to deliver new homes and regenerate communities across the borough. Six council-owned properties will house more than 500 houses, the majority of which will be

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new café in Lambeth’s Vauxhall area is being launched through crowdfunding to create a welcoming space aimed at bringing the local community together. More than 150 people contributed £30,000 to Crowdfund Lambeth to transform a Vauxhall

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Three students at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton celebrated for excelling in GCSEs despite challenges like relocation, low starting grades, and commitments After spending time overseas, Aleeyah Quadri enrolled in Lambeth‘s Ark Evelyn Grace Academy in

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two new towers—20 and 17 storeys are planned for Brixton Station Road, unveiled during public consultation on Pop Brixton and Canterbury Crescent site in Lambeth. The plans, which are currently in Phase Two of community involvement, also

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Atlantic Road in Brixton becomes an al fresco dining hub with music, food, and trade, backed by funding from Mayor Sadiq Khan to boost local vibrancy. At the most recent car-free day in Brixton, London’s Deputy Mayor

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HB Reavis has submitted plans to replace a vacant Edwardian office near Waterloo, Lambeth, with a 17-storey student housing tower after two rounds of public consultation. The 10 Leake Street PBSA plan, created by PLP Architecture, would

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council introduces new planning rules for small HMOs in Streatham wards following residents’ concerns about overcrowding and housing quality. The council will have more authority over the development of new HMO homes in Streatham Common &

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council joins UK-wide celebrations for Love Parks Week 2025, highlighting the vital role of parks and green spaces from 25 July to 3 August. The yearly event also serves as a chance to express gratitude to

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council faces criticism from the Schools Adjudicator for breaching legal procedures in its bid to merge two Church of England primary schools. The ruling is consistent with the authority’s recent court losses on Brockwell Live and

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council invites residents to help shape plans for a new Healthy Neighbourhood in the Kennington Triangle, aiming to improve local air and safety. The goal of the proposed plan is to make this part of the