Cllr Jack Hopkins visited City Hall today with young people from across Lambeth to promote Lambeth’s campaign for 100 More Police officers. Cllr Hopkins was joined by Jeremiah Emmanuel, Lambeth’s Deputy Youth Mayor, Elizabeth Boampong, Val Shawcross AM, Deputy Member of Youth Parliament and Samuel Davies, Lambeth’s Youth Mayor. (pictured above) They met Lambeth and … Continue reading
Lambeth council is helping residents get a better deal on their household fuel bills through the power of collective bargaining. The Big London Energy Switch sees 21 councils negotiate with energy suppliers through an auction process with the aim of getting a better deal for all participating residents. It was first was carried out in … Continue reading
Lambeth council has helped six people into work improving the borough’s eco-credentials. Social enterprise group Community Draught Busters (CDB) began a draught-proofing programme at the town hall in Brixton on Tuesday, May 7. In keeping with the council’s More Jobs campaign, all council contracts contain commitments to create jobs and apprenticeship opportunities. Lambeth-based Community Draught … Continue reading
Lambeth Council is tackling any potential measles outbreak by trying to make sure as many children as possible get the MMR jab. Measles is very infectious, at best causing several days of misery, but in some cases can lead to serious complications and even death. Cllr Jim Dickson, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: … Continue reading
Lambeth council’s compost king and nappy champion has reached the final of a national green awards. Waste Development Officer Philip O’Keeffe has been shortlisted in the 2013 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management for his efforts. He has worked hard to promote real nappies, boosted composting and encouraged recycling. Cllr Imogen Walker, Cabinet … Continue reading
A lot of development is planned for Lambeth over the next 15 years and new homes, shops and offices mean more residents and visitors to Lambeth. Development is great for the borough bringing more jobs and opportunities but it is important that the right infrastructure is in place to support it. Lambeth Council has published … Continue reading
Litter patrols are to be increased in town centres from the beginning of April after Lambeth Council put an extra £250,000 into keeping the borough clean this year. Continue reading
Major investment is on the way for West Norwood and Streatham town centres after Lambeth Council successfully bid for almost £3 million from the Mayor of London’s Outer London Fund Round 2. The funding will be used to improve the look of the town centres, as well as to support a range of cultural and … Continue reading
The percentage of people who recycle regularly has rocketed over the last year resulting in major financial savings for the borough, Lambeth Council has revealed. An average of 81 per cent of people now regularly put out orange recycling sacks for collection each week, compared to 44 per cent a year ago. On some rounds … Continue reading
Paul O’Grady – aka Lily Savage – returned to his Vauxhall roots on Thursday (16 February) to help locals celebrate the completion of a project to renovate one of London’s most historic public spaces. Continue reading
The first new public leisure centre to open in Lambeth in 30 years throws open its doors to the public in February, six months ahead of the start of the Olympics. At a time of severe spending cuts, Lambeth Council’s new Clapham Leisure Centre is bucking the trend, offering high quality but affordable 21st century … Continue reading
Lambeth Council has sent a warning to people who abuse blue badges following a string of court convictions. Blue badges are reserved for elderly and disabled motorists to make parking easier, but the system is regularly abused, denying people the parking spaces they are entitled to. In a recent round of prosecutions at Camberwell Green … Continue reading