News from Lambeth Council

All posts in Focus on Brixton

The latest news, opportunities and announcements covering the Brixton area, including Brixton Hill, Tulse Hill, Coldharbour and Herne Hill wards.

Ministerial visit to Tulse Hill Estate to look at results of recycling information initiuatives L to R Dr Liz Goodwin OBE, chair at London Waste and Recycling Board (camel coat); Councillor Jennifer Brathwaite; Minister Theresa Coffey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Environment, with Resource London representatives and residents. L to R Dr Liz Goodwin OBE, chair at London Waste and Recycling Board (camel coat); Councillor Jennifer Brathwaite; Minister Theresa Coffey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Environment, with Resource London representatives and residents.

Better recycling – how can we help it happen for Londoners in flats?

Encouraging flat dwellers to recycle more is key to meeting recycling targets for London. Lambeth is already trying new ideas to improve recycling for people living in flats –...

Workman in orange hi-viz and white hard hat with posters on the white walls of Herne Hill underpass

Herne Hill underpass – looking bright at the end of the tunnel

The Aviva Community fund is all about helping communities make a big difference through small changes. In Herne Hill, they’re helping the community make the Underpass safe and welcoming.

Red abd yellow dahlias in bloom - gardener monty in blue t shirt with glasses on chain carries shears as he walks past them - Blooing Lambeth individual garden winner 2017

Blooming Lambeth “Best individual gardens” award-winners

Monty and Diane were both nominated for ‘best individual garden’ by people who see the love and care that goes into their gardens

Front entrance to Carnegie Library in Herne Hill

Carnegie Library reopens

Carnegie library in Herne Hill has reopened, returning Lambeth library service to its full complement of ten libraries across the borough.

Boxing ring filled with young children, teenagers, and adults in boxing stances

Afewee boxing club

Around 100 young and adult boxers a week get fit, get motivated, develop their skills, and join a community with a purpose at boxing training sessions with Afewee at...

Crowd of people sitting and walking singly and in small groups of two or three by head-hight white Lambeth sign on the grass

Change your world with Crowdfunder

Join Crowdfunder at Lambeth Town Hall for an introduction to this successful style of fundraising and how it can help you get projects up and running in your local...

Will Norman and Jennifer Brathwaite on Santander cycles in Brixton

Santander Cycles arrive in Brixton

The popular cycle hire scheme Santander Cycles has arrived in Brixton, with seven new docking stations and 200 bikes operational.

Shire Horses Noddy and Heath (6 foot at shoulder, dapple grey colour) pulling Victorian plough and ploughman in cloth cap

Heritage food growing comes to Lambeth park

Ruskin Park will feature heritage crops and farming methods - including ploughing with Shire Horses - to grow sustainable food crops this year.

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