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Lambeth Council launches important new initiative to empower young people and prevent youth violence

The Empowering Healthy Communities Programme delivers a comprehensive series of age-appropriate, trauma-informed workshops tackling the issues that matter most to... More »

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Lambeth to buy back homes to boost council housing supply

The council plans to purchase properties previously sold under the Right to Buy scheme in order to increase the supply of safe and secure housing for local households.

Cllr Claire Holland and David Robson

Rainbow plaque re-installed in LGBTQ+ History Month

Film screening and plaque re-installation in honour of 1980s classic film ‘My Beautiful Laundrette’ took place on the last day of LBGTQ+ History Month

Policing Minister Sarah Jones MP and Cllr Claire Holland OBE

Policing Minister joins launch of new Brixton ‘Safe Hub’ as part of local knife-crime crackdown

A ‘Safe Hub’ on Windrush Square was officially launched on Thursday 26 February, as part of a new Home Office-funded initiative to tackle crime in Brixton Town Centre.

Cllr Dr Mahamed Hashi, Cabinet member for Safer Communities

Lambeth: New policy to protect local people from gambling harms

The annual cost of 'problem gambling’ in Lambeth is estimated to be around £21 million.

Cllr Donatus Anyanwu, Lambeth's Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities

Planning permission granted for events series in Brockwell Park

The council’s Planning Applications Committee has voted in favour of the application for permission to hold the Brockwell Live events

A man in his 30s of south east Asian Heritage standing next to a man in his 60s wearing a uniform, to his left his a lady of SE Asian heritage, the younger man's mother and finally a man in mayoral robes.

Lambeth sheltered scheme celebrates 40 years of community and care

A Knights Hill sheltered housing development where residents live independently while feeling supported, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.

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Lambeth gains reaccreditation as ‘Borough of Sanctuary’

Lambeth’s status as a welcoming place for people forced to flee violence and persecution in their own countries has once again won national recognition.

WeAreWaterloo ballot outcome at Lambeth Town Hall

Waterloo: Businesses give big backing to BID

WeAreWaterloo business improvement district has secured a fifth term following a successful renewal ballot

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Council takes further action to support residents on Loughborough Estate

Lambeth Council expresses concern over Loughborough Estate Management Board's proposal to hold unconstitutional annual general meeting.