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Lambeth: United in rejecting division and hatred

We our welcoming our communities to the town hall to join us in standing proud of our unity and to celebrate our diverse communities.

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Iconic Old Vic Theatre opens ‘Backstage’ Building: unlocking accessible education and creativity for generations to come

The non-profit theatre’s first expansion in 200 years was supported by ‘game-changing’ seed funding from Lambeth Council.

Cllr Danny Adilypour

Councillors back plans for hundreds of new homes in Lambeth

278 energy efficient homes to be delivered in Herne Hill.

Lambeth Council triumphs at London in Bloom 2025

Lambeth Council has achieved record success at the London in Bloom 2025 awards, winning more accolades than any other borough. From Clapham Common to Brockwell Park, our green spaces...

Hurricane Melissa appeal

“This is personal for our borough” – Lambeth communities urged to donate to Hurricane Melissa fundraisers

Councillors have praised the local community response to last week’s hurricane and encouraged donations to the relief effort.

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Lambeth leads the way: More schools join our Active Travel movement

Lambeth's Active Travel team has been supporting local young people taking part in TfL's Active for Life programme to increase their walking and cycling.

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Consultation on changes to Council Tax Support Scheme launched

A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to Lambeth’s Council Tax Support Scheme for working-age households on low incomes.

Inside the Control Room: How Lambeth’s CCTV team helped crack a Brixton arson case

On a busy afternoon in July, Brixton town centre was thrown into chaos by a sudden fire in a storage area just off Electric Avenue. Shocked shoppers and traders...

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Lambeth working to tackle damp and mould as Awaab’s Law comes into force

Lambeth is ready to put new tenants' safety law into action across the borough's council homes.

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All schools in Lambeth ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ according to Ofsted.

All Lambeth Secondary schools have been recognised as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. This comes in time for parents to choose their children’s Secondary school before the deadline of...