The Remaking of Akerman Road
Three new houses in Akerman road are built to the ‘Passivhaus’ sustainability standard which virtually removes the need for heating, meaning that energy bills are always low.
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Community hub ..landed
Brixton’s Solon Estate has taken delivery of an innovative community hub.
Why ‘Workwise’ works
After a successful first year helping tenants put at risk of homelessness by the 'bedroom tax' find work, the partnership between Lambeth council and charity St Mungo's already has...
Ms M is chilled about her new heating
Lambeth Council contractors have installed more than 100 new boilers and radiator systems with heating controls in Hurst Street estate this winter. Customer feedback from tenants has been postive.
Mr W’s whole house works
The Lambeth Housing Standard includes internal, external and ‘whole house’ programmes of upgrades
Judicial Review: Judge finds Lambeth acted lawfully over decision to redevelop Cressingham Gardens estate
Following a judicial review hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice, a judge has dismissed a challenge to Lambeth Council over its proposals to rebuild the Cressingham Gardens estate.
The heat is on in Hurst Street
Hurst Street is just one Lambeth housing estate expecting to feel the benefit of more effective heating installed this year as part of the Lambeth Housing Standard works programme
Housing fraudster sentenced
A fraudster has been handed a 2-year suspended jail sentence after sub-letting a council house while living with her family elsewhere and owning another property worth hundreds of thousands...