Letter: Lambeth Council supporting the Windrush Generation

The letter also draws attention to local concern about a lack of local funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for the Windrush Day celebrations. The council has shared feedback from Lambeth groups and the local community that the Windrush Day Grant Scheme lacked transparency of decision-making, was late, and saw most Lambeth bids rejected.

In the letter from Cllr Claire Holland, Lambeth’s Leader, and Cllr Jacqui Dyer, Lambeth’s Deputy Leader, the Secretary of State is urged to address the situation and not ignore local communities ahead of the 75^th anniversary Windrush day celebrations in 2023.