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Lambeth wins funding to provide much needed housing support for young LGBTQ+ residents.

Lambeth has been awarded government funding to provide specialist supported accommodation for vulnerable young people in the borough.

Lambeth continues to tackle affordable housing shortage through innovative partnership

Lambeth Council, working closely with a leading youth homelessness charity, aims to broaden the housing landscape for young working people struggling to find affordable accommodation in the borough.

Cold weather support activated

Lambeth activates Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) for rough sleepers as temperatures drop.

Lambeth Council activates its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) for rough sleepers

Lambeth Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) for rough sleepers.

Lambeth pledges to ‘Support not Deport’ rough sleepers

Updated Government Immigration Rules make rough sleeping grounds to remove the right for some immigrants to stay in the UK.  Lambeth Council has refused to enforce these changes.

Mosaic Clubhouse – closed building, open community

As well as offering support to Clubhouse members, Mosaic Clubhouse is hosting a charity kitchen providing meals for vulnerable people in Lambeth.

Groundswell – empowering homeless people to healthcare

Groundswell’s work on helping people is based on the commitment of volunteers who have experienced homelessness first hand.

‘Warming Hearts’ event for homeless and vulnerable residents

Blankets, warm clothing, socks, gloves, toiletries, food items and more were ready for collection from a Brixton Community Centre thanks to OCO and Lambeth.