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
The pioneering partnership between Lambeth Council, Lambeth College, local care employers and Jobcentre Plus reached a significant milestone this week as thirteen local health and social care apprentices joined Lambeth’s Social Care Apprentice Programme. All the apprentices will be working in Lambeth, either directly for the council, local care partners like Allied Care who provide … Continue reading
Leader of Lambeth Council, Cllr Lib Peck said today, “Lambeth is delighted the development of the Shell Centre site is going ahead as it will deliver much needed jobs, new and affordable homes and better open spaces. ‘We’re very pleased that Shell has chosen to remain in the area and that as part of the … Continue reading
A fun and colourful celebration with live music, seed give-aways and an open top bus trip is being held on Saturday (May 18th) to mark the revamped Edible Bus Stop’s official re-opening. The Edible Bus Stop is a communal garden at a bus stop in Landor Road, Stockwell opposite the Lambeth Hospital where local volunteers … Continue reading
Lambeth Council Leader, Cllr Lib Peck and Lambeth Council Chief Executive, Derrick Anderson, have congratulated finance chief Mike Suarez, on his appointment as the new Chief Executive of East Cheshire Council. Mike Suarez has been a member of Lambeth’s strong senior leadership team since 2005, as Executive Director of Finance and Resources. He has played … Continue reading
Following the publication of the .London Finance Commission report, Leader of Lambeth Council, Cllr Lib Peck said, “More housing and jobs are a priority for Lambeth and we welcome the recommendations from the London Finance Commission today (15th May 2013) that would help deliver these benefits for our residents. ‘I hope the Government will respond … Continue reading
Lambeth Council is setting up an employment scheme to build vital links between employers, schools, colleges and training organisations. With tens of thousands of jobs on the horizon, the council wants to ensure that local people are well placed to seize the opportunities from major development and regeneration projects across the borough that include Waterloo, … Continue reading
Lambeth Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of former London Fire Brigade HQ on the Albert Embankment has been upheld by a government inquiry. The decision follows a lengthy public inquiry and will be greeted with relief by local residents, particularly those on the nearby Whitgift Estate who campaigned against the Florian … Continue reading
Cllr Rachel Heywood, Lambeth’s cabinet member for Children and Families has urged residents to consider fostering at the start of Fostering Fortnight (13th – 26th May 2013). Lambeth has set an ambitious target to recruit an additional 30 foster carers in 2013/2014 During Fostering Fortnight (13-26 May): Members of Lambeth’s fostering team will talking to … Continue reading
Lambeth council is encouraging people to get out and enjoy the borough’s wide range of parks and commons to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. The awareness week, from today to May 19, is this year focusing on physical activity and exercise to highlight how they can improve mental health and wellbeing. Cllr Jim Dickson, Cabinet … Continue reading
