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Protecting children at risk of harm

2011-11-14T00:44:00.000-08:00

Protecting children at risk of abuse is one of the most important things a council does. The work carried out by teams of professional social workers only hits the headlines if something goes tragically wrong. The social workers do a tough and demanding job, and on the whole they do it extremely well in very difficult circumstances. I spent a day out with our child protection teams finding out more about the work they do in Lambeth. All the cases I refer to in this article have been anonymised to protect people’s identities.

I sat in on a case conference to see how the professionals decide whether a child needs protection and what that might include. The mother – let’s call her Miss A – was a foreign national who, because of her immigration status, was not entitled to public support in terms of housing or financial benefits. She appeared to have some difficulty understanding the process taking place despite very sympathetic treatment from the social workers. Miss A has recently had a baby but is living in temporary lodgings with a co-tenant she doesn’t know and who objects to having the baby in the communal living areas. The baby has no separate sleeping area of its own. Miss A has a medical condition that she is failing to treat properly despite being at risk of collapsing unconscious. If that were to happen she has no plans for who would look after her child. The father lives elsewhere in London, she appears to have no close friends, has never worked, and her family all live abroad in her home country. There are clear risks to the child’s wellbeing and the team are keen to try and minimise these.

The case conference includes social workers, police, health visitors and an experienced social worker who chairs the proceedings. Decisions are taken about the kind of support the mother should receive. It strikes me that she seems rather confused by what’s going on and I later suggest that unaccompanied adults who are involved in this kind of process might benefit from the support of a volunteer who’s gone through a similar experience and who could act as their friend, explaining what’s going on in a friendly and impartial way.

After the case conference, I join a social worker on a home visit. We get in her car and drive a mile or so away to a flat in a converted Victorian house. We meet Mrs B, an African woman in her late 40s, mother of six children. Two of her daughters, both under 16, have got involved with a violent youth gang and Mrs B is at her wits’ end with worry about how she can regain control over them. They frequently stay away for days on end, apparently abusing drugs and alcohol. They are not present, as they should be, for the social workers’ visit. They have lost all respect for their heritage and culture, both have been arrested for involvement in offending – some of it seriously violent. Both have been excluded from school. Frequent appearances at court mean little to them as they receive extensions to their community sentences – wearing electronic tags and taking part in community reparations that they simply ignore without any serious consequences.

Mrs B feels she has been prevented by British law from using traditional models of discipline common in her home culture that she believes would have kept her daughters out of trouble. There seems to be a real issue about the lenience of punishment given to the girls – instead of learning to respect the law they are learning that it won’t do anything serious to stop them. That cannot be right. I discuss with Mrs B and the social worker whether we need a different approach. The Boston model, first trialled in the United States, brings together community leaders and public service leaders to confront young offenders with two stark choices: either they accept the support on offer to steer them away from offending, or they face serious consequences that might include custodial sentences or intensive foster care placements with foster carers experienced at controlling unruly young people. It seems to work in the US and I wonder whether a similar approach here would help mothers like Mrs B regain the control they have lost over their children.

I’m also impressed by another initiative to help struggling parents recently introduced in Lambeth. The Council has joined up with Home Start UK to get volunteers who have experience in bringing up children in difficult circumstances to support parents who need their help. This is a great project, offering support that really makes a difference for families in addition to the support available from the Council. It strikes me as a great example of what we’re trying to achieve with our cooperative council proposals.

Back at the office, I join the referrals team to see how vulnerable children are identified and allocated support. I’m astonished to learn that there are 22,000 referrals a year, including from the police and schools. That’s nearly 500 a week, most of them highly urgent. The majority of cases involve some kind of domestic violence and this is often associated with drugs or alcohol abuse. The assessment team officers review the cases and pass them on to the social work teams best able to investigate and offer support. The council is keen to support children in their own families where it’s safe to do so, but will take them into care if there is a serious and immediate risk of harm. In a few weeks’ time the council’s referrals team will be relocated to work alongside the police so that it’s easier to cross-refer past criminal records of adults who are reported to them, leading to better decision-making about which children are at risk.

I was deeply impressed by the professionalism, dedication and commitment of Lambeth’s child protection teams. They really do an important job for which they get little public thanks. What could matter more than protecting some of our community’s most vulnerable children from harm? It was a privilege to spend some time with these people, and I will continue to work with them to explore some of the ideas for improving the excellent service they offer.

- Councillor Steve Reed

Brixton is bruised not Broken

2011-08-09T11:42:00.000-07:00

A message from Councillor Steve Reed, Leader of Lambeth Council

I thought it was important to get a message to you as soon as possible following the incidents here in Lambeth last night.

Firstly I want to make it clear that Brixton is a strong and united community. Over recent years we have benefited from strong community relations and sensitive policing.

I’ve spoken to many people from all sections of the community over the past few hours, and they have all said the same thing - that there is absolutely no justification for the kind of vandalism and looting seen on the High Street yesterday. They are shocked and appalled by what they have seen and are united in condemnation for this type of behaviour, which has no place in our community.

Let’s be clear – this was opportunistic criminal behaviour by a tiny minority intent on causing disruption and stealing from businesses. This will not undermine the huge progress made over the past decade to build trust and respect; this is no return to 1981.

Our job now is to get Brixton back to normal as quickly as possible so people can get on with their lives. We will offer all the support we can to the police with their investigations, and to local residents and businesses that have been affected to get them back on their feet.

The community in Brixton is strong and resilient. Last night’s incidents will not damage that. ___________________________________________________________________________

Updates

If you have had criminal damage done to your property please contact your insurance company as soon as possible. They will advise you on what to do regarding making claims etc. It would be sensible to take photographs of any damage as this may help with any paperwork.

The tube has been closed today but was not damaged. In order to check when it is open again please check with TFL – www.tfl.gov.uk

The high street will be cleaned up as soon as possible – our highways team will get on with this as soon as possible. We are all keen to get things back to normal as soon as possible.

If you have any concerns about further activity or potential incidents then please call emergency services on 999.

Labour Investment in Lambeth’s Housing is paying off

2011-05-18T02:36:00.001-07:00

Lambeth Living with the aid of Labour investment are set to reach their target of only having 1% of homes empty by 31st May 2011. In a massive drive to improve housing in Lambeth, the Labour Group made fixing empty properties a key manifesto commitment and set out to make sure Lambeth Living hit this target.

Over the last year investment from the Lambeth Labour administration has enabled Lambeth Living to bring over 700 properties back into use. This Labour administration is now housing nearly 1000 more households compared with 4 years ago.

Bringing empty properties back into use is just one element though and thanks to sustained lobbying efforts Lambeth was awarded £100.5 million pounds over four years to help bring our homes up to decent standard and provide the necessary investment for new windows and doors.

Lambeth Cabinet member for Housing Cllr Lib Peck said:

Even though the government have slashed our housing Decent Home money from £258 million to just over £100 million I am extremely pleased that the Labour Administration and Lambeth Living have been able to restore so many properties for families that need them. We still have a long way to go but this is a definite step in the right direction.

Latest Tory cut ‘risks increase in violent youth crime’

2011-03-14T08:48:00.000-07:00

Lambeth Labour have issued a warning that the latest Tory cuts to Lambeth’s Youth Offending Service risks fuelling a surge in youth crime in the borough.

Lambeth was dealt a blow last week after the Government announced it would be making cuts of over 20% to its Youth Offending Team, despite having one of the highest levels of youth offending in the country. These draconian cuts will reduce the ability to identify and divert potential young offenders, exposing our communities to an increase risk of violent crime. The Youth Offending Team offers young people an alternative to a life of crime and in making this cut the Coalition is likely to blight the lives of Lambeth’s most vulnerable young people.

Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Cllr Pete Robbins, issued the warning as a Tory Youth Justice Minister, Crispin Blunt MP, visited Lambeth Council to see Lambeth’s Youth Offending Service. Cllr Robbins demanded a meeting with the minister, and set out how these short-sighted cuts will risk higher levels of youth disaffection and negative behaviour, leading to higher levels of offending. Experts confirm that the cost of repairing the damage caused by higher levels of youth crime far outweigh the savings made by short-sighted cuts like these.

Cllr Pete Robbins said: ‘Safety is the number one concern of Lambeth residents, and this latest Tory cut could cause huge damage to our recent progress in reducing crime and helping divert young people away from gangs. I don’t see how the Tories dare to claim they are interested in preventing youth crime at the same time as cutting the service. I am pleased the minister had the opportunity to see the fantastic work that Lambeth does, but unless he realises his Government is putting it all at risk then it will have been a wasted trip.’

He also added, ‘To add insult to injury, these latest cuts have been made with just one month’s notice - that’s no time at all to find ways to mitigate the worst impact.’

Cllr Robbins and Cllr Steve Reed, Leader of Lambeth Council, have today written a joint letter to Justice Secretary Ken Clarke, Education Secretary Michael Gove, and Home Secretary Theresa May demanding that they reverse the cut, and pointing out their decisions are likely to put their stated aim that fewer young people should be sent to prison in serious doubt.

Labour secures millions for Brixton homes

2011-03-07T04:21:00.000-08:00

Labour has secured over £100 million to improve sub-standard homes in Brixton and across Lambeth. Local Labour councillors spent months lobbying Government ministers for funding to complete upgrade works on 15,000 homes that need new windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms and central heating to bring them up to minimum standards.

Brixton Hill Ward councillor Steve Reed wrote to Government ministers to press the case for Lambeth’s tenants. The money will come through over the next four years, although there is disappointment the Government is delaying half the funding until 2014, and the total sum available is less than half the amount needed to complete work on all substandard homes.

Cllr Reed said: "I am pleased our hard work has delivered some good news for Lambeth’s tenants. It’s not right people should be left to live in sub-standard homes. This money is a real boost but it is less than half the amount the Labour Government promised so we still have a significant challenge ahead of us."

He added: "It’s disappointing the Government is delaying this funding while bringing forward their cuts, but we welcome this news. Labour councillors and local tenants made such a strong case together that even this Government found it hard to ignore us completely."

The money means Lambeth Council will be able to carry out more window replacements programmes, like the one planned for Dumbarton Court on Brixton Hill, as well as works to upgrade tenants' kitchens and bathrooms and install central heating.

All change at Lambeth customer centres and call centre

2011-03-04T01:05:00.000-08:00

The customer centres and call centre opening hours have changed

The new opening hours are:
Brixton Customer Centre (based in Birxton Hill ward)
Address: 18 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RL
Monday: 9am to 5pm Tuesday: 9am to 5pm Wednesday: 9am to 5pm Thursday: 9am to 7pm Friday: 9am to 5pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Gracefield Gardens Customer Centre
Address: 2- 8 Gracefield Gardens, Streatham, London SW16 2ST
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Lambeth Service Centre/call centre
General enquiries: 020 7926 1000 Available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Customers can call various out-of-hours emergency services outside of the core opening hours.

Extra Police for Lambeth’s Streets

2011-02-25T02:27:00.001-08:00

Crime is residents’ number one concern and Police reorganisation strategy, known as Operation Hannah, will go live from Monday February 14th. Over 100 extra police officers will be assigned to six areas, covering the whole borough, that will increase visible policing, get more officers on the beat and provide an even greater focus on local issues such as anti-social behaviour.

Cllr Rachel Heywood Lambeth cabinet member for Communities and Community Safety said “Operation Hannah will go a long way to help the fight against anti social behaviour in Lambeth and significantly enhance local neighbourhood policing at a time when police number are being cut across the rest of the UK. Ensuring safer communities in Lambeth is a key priority for Labour administration and the additional police constables will provide a visible presence and safety net as well as helping reassure residents across the borough.’

Under operation Hannah all 21 wards in Lambeth will be partnered with others to make 6 clusters, called Local Policing Teams, with each cluster receiving at least an additional 14 police constables. The LPTs will also be working alongside, boosting the Safer Neighbourhood Teams, who will remain committed to tackling crime in their wards.
Residents in Lambeth will benefit from extra visible policing at a time when the Tory led coalition is cutting funding to services and the Lib Dems reneged on a deal to provide 3000 extra police.

News of Operation Hannah comes on the back of the announcement that Lambeth is going to continue funding its special police team to tackle crime hit neighbourhoods. The Anti-Social Behaviour Action Team, set up last year, is made up of 22 PCSOs and they can be rapidly deployed across the borough, another addition to Labour’s manifesto commitment to zero tolerance of anti-social behaviour.

Labour wins cash boost for Lambeth homes

2011-02-25T02:04:00.000-08:00

Labour has secured over £100 million to improve sub-standard homes in Lambeth. Labour councillors have spent months lobbying Government ministers for funding to complete upgrade works on 15,000 homes that need new windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms and central heating to bring them up to minimum standards.

Labour’s Lib Peck, Cabinet Member for Housing, and Council Leader Steve Reed both wrote to Government ministers repeatedly to press the case for Lambeth’s tenants. The money will come through over the next four years, although there is disappointment the Government is delaying half the funding until 2014, and the total sum available is less than half the amount needed to complete work on all substandard homes.

Cllr Lib Peck said: “I am pleased our hard work has delivered some good news for Lambeth’s tenants. It’s not right people should be left to live in sub-standard homes. This money is a real boost but it is less than half the amount the Labour Government promised so we still have a significant challenge ahead of us.”

Cllr Steve Reed commented: “It’s disappointing the Government is delaying this funding while bringing forward their cuts, but we welcome this news. Labour councillors and Lambeth’s tenants made such a strong case together that even this Government found it hard to ignore us completely.”

Central London Labour Leaders condemn government's cuts to local councils

2010-12-14T02:27:00.000-08:00

The three Labour leaders of Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark Councils have issued a joint statement laying out their opposition to the huge cuts for local councils announced today by the Coalition Government. As part of the settlement for local government the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has cut funding to the three councils by millions of pounds.

Between them the three council leaders represent nearly a million people including some of the most deprived communities in the country. Today’s settlement is not the first government decision that will disproportionately affect people living in inner-city areas, but comes on the back of changes to welfare, higher education and social housing.

Cllr Steve Reed, Leader of Lambeth Council, Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham and Cllr Peter John’s statement:

“Between us we represent some of the most deprived inner-city areas in the UK and almost 1 million people. The Tory/Lib Dem government’s announcement today to cut council funding by millions of pounds is a hammer-blow to our boroughs and hit s our people hard. This was not an inevitability but a short-sighted political choice; it was not an unavoidable outcome but a calculated decision to put dogma ahead of decency.

“We will each work with local residents to try and minimise the pain of these cuts but we are united in our opposition to them. Today's decision will force all Councils to cut highly valued services. We share local people's anger about this, and will stand alongside our communities through the challenging months and years ahead”.

Labour challenges Tories and Lib Dems to back anti-trafficking laws.

2010-09-24T02:17:00.001-07:00

Lambeth Council leader Steve Reed has called on local Lib Dems and Tories to support proposed rules to tackle human trafficking across Europe. The coalition government has dismayed campaigners by refusing to sign up to the new rules, but Labour hopes a cross-party campaign can persuade them to change their minds.

The new guidelines would work to ensure that EU countries work together to prevent trafficking, ensure successful prosecution and make sure victims of trafficking are properly looked after. Researchers estimate there are an average of 100 trafficked women and children facing regular abuse, including physical and sexual abuse, in every London Borough including Lambeth.

Astonishingly the coalition government have said they will opt out of the new rules that are supported by many well respected campaign groups including Anti–Slavery International and ECPAT UK which campaigns against child sexual abuse. The government’s failure to support the new rules seriously undermines European–wide efforts to tackle the misery caused by this crime, abandoning victims in Lambeth and elsewhere to their abusers.

Lambeth is home to the Poppy Project, part of Eaves Women’s Housing, which offers support to women and children who are freed from their abusers. They have also backed the campaign for the government to sign up to the new rules.

Cllr Steve Reed said:

“It is unbelievable the Government is refusing to sign up to new rules that could help protect some of the most vulnerable people in our country. Hundreds of women and children are trafficked to the UK every year and suffer untold abuse at the hands of their captors. I’m calling on Lambeth’s Tories and Lib Dems to join Labour in demanding a change of heart from their colleagues in government. We must do everything in our power to stop this vile abuse of women and children.”

Brixton Pound Invites you to celebrate its first year

2010-09-14T04:57:00.000-07:00

On 16th September the Brixton Pound will be one year old and where better to celebrate than the place where it all began – Brixton Market.

Brixton Hill Councillors provided early support for the project and are proud to see it celebrating it's first birthday.

The Brixton Pound will be taking over one of Brixton Village’s now legendary late-night Thursdays and throwing a big party for our friends and supporters.

Entry is free and there will be entertainment for all ages including music, theatre performances, an interactive workshop and a treasure hunt for kids.

The party will be in full swing from 6.30 – 10pm with a special birthday toast at 8pm (guest speakers tba). As usual, shops and restaurants in Brixton Village will be open until 10pm.

The party will be followed by a late-night DJ set in the White Horse pub, Brixton Hill.

Hope to see you there

http://brixtonpound.org/2010/happybirthday/

Urban green fair

2010-09-07T03:19:00.000-07:00

We Love Brixton Hill is happy to see the return of the Urban Green Fair, one of the largest and most vibrant sustainable community events in the country.

The Urban Green Fair
Sunday 5th September 2010
Brockwell Park
An independent green fair for London
powered by solar and wind energy

The Urban Green Fair is a Community Interest Company (CIC), providing a simple step to a sustainable future. Our aims are principally to organise an outdoor ‘festival’, through which we:

Empower, educate and enthuse people regarding current environmental issues, by effective and positive communication.
Present environmentally-focussed products, businesses, practises and information.
Engage with diverse local communities, before, during and after the event.
Provide a uniquely family-friendly learning environment, not diluted by alcohol or loud music.

The Urban Green Fair: “Skill up for power down

Come along to Brixton Hill Safer Neighbourhood Panel - Thursday 19th August 2010

2010-08-16T07:15:00.000-07:00

Come alone and discuss local crime and policing issues with the Brixton Hill Safer Neighbourhood Police Team and other local residents.

By joining in you can help raise any concerns you have and set the priorities for policing in our neighbourhood.

The meeting is on Thursday 19th August, 19:00-21:00, Clapham Park Offices, 1-4 Brixton Hill Place (map below)

All residents living or working in the Brixton Hill ward (see Map http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/47C3A8BB-4DE0-4AF7-975B-433E6B10E472/0/BrixtonHillWardMap.pdf) are very welcome.

Lambeth Labour Councillors call on Government to commit to Decent Homes for Tenants

2010-07-29T02:23:00.000-07:00

Labour Cabinet Member for Housing, Lib Peck today called on the Government to commit to funding Decent Homes in Lambeth. Lambeth Leaders wrote to Housing Minister Grant Shapps in June urging him to commit to funding for decent homes but he has yet to respond.

Lambeth Council is campaigning for continued investment in the Decent Homes scheme, which was started by the Labour Government, to bring all of the borough’s social housing up to a decent standard.

The Decent Homes scheme is under threat after the Tory-Lib Dem Government made no commitment to complete the programme in their manifestos or the Coalition Agreement.

Cllr Lib Peck said:

“We’re calling on the Conservative/Liberal Democrat government to fund the decent homes programme in Lambeth. In total this amounts to £233 million for Lambeth Living; and “25 million for United Residents Housing. This money is desperately needed so that our homes can be made safe, warm and secure. It will pay for new roofs, new boilers, new windows, new kitchens and new bathrooms that are desperately needed by our residents. The last government promised this money – we don’t want the new government to break this agreement and let down Lambeth residents.”

Rt Hon John Healey MP, Shadow Minister for Housing and Planning, said:

“I want to see the new Government back tenants’ desire to live in a decent home. They deserve the improvements that others have already had.

“If ministers fail to give a clear commitment to finish Labour’s big refurbishment programme, tenants will be left in limbo and we’ll see the widespread unfairness of two-tiered council estates in our communities.”

Please help support Labour in Lambeth’s call on the government to commit to Decent Homes for Tenants by clicking on the following link http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/moderngov/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=183&RPID=10738965

Brixton Splash 2010 United Colours of Brixton.

2010-07-27T04:45:00.000-07:00

1 August 2010 12 noon to 7pm. Brixton Splash is an exhilarating festival of music, with sound systems and two stages, promoting cultural diversity through arts, crafts, workshops, food and music for the local community and visitors alike. There is a something for all the family to enjoy whilst celebrating the diverse culture and history of Brixton.

This is FREE event from 12 noon to 7pm. All the family are welcome whether you want to enjoy diverse music and performances, sample local crafts, support local artists or simply entertain the family.

Coldharbour Lane, Atlantic Road, Electric Avenue, Windrush Square & Peace Gardens Brixton. London SW9 8HE

Sun 1 August

Website www.brixtonsplash.co.uk

Councillors slam Tory/Lib Dem school building cuts in Lambeth and a new school planned for Brixton Hill ward

2010-07-14T03:34:00.000-07:00

Labour councillors Steve Reed, Florence Nosegbe and Alex Holland have slammed the recent admission by Tory Education secretary Michael Gove that he is cutting more than £200 million in Lambeth schools funding, just days before contracts were due to be agreed and building work was to begin.

Local schools in Lambeth including Landsdowne and the Fenstanton Project had been promised rebuilt or refurbished school buildings under the Building Schools for the Future project, but the Tory/Lib Dem coalition government has now dashed their hopes. Michael Gove has now cancelled Lambeth’s entire program, affecting thousands of pupils at eleven secondary schools. The cancelled investment in schools was desperately needed, both to renew or rebuild tired buildings, and also to provide much needed extra places in the borough, including a new school for Brixton. The creation of hundreds of local construction jobs will also be dashed.

Labour councillor Steve Reed said: “Teachers and pupils across Lambeth’s schools had been promised millions in funding to bring their school up to modern standards. Now the Tory/Lib Dem government have destroyed their dream of modern buildings by cancelling Building Schools for the Future in Lambeth outright, affecting the life chances of hundreds of local children in Lambeth.

“Lambeth is still desperately short of places for secondary school age children, despite Labour building three new schools from scratch in the last few years. Labour’s plans for school rebuilding would have created the extra places our borough need – but the Tories and Lib Dems will leave our children having to travel miles out of the borough to get to school.

“What’s more, Lambeth has already spent more than £6 million on preparing planning permissions and producing designs for the eleven new schools – local taxpayers will be outraged that the coalition government’s decision will see that money go to waste.”

Lambeth Labour are now leading a ‘Save Our Schools’ campaign, to shame the Tory/Lib Dem government into reversing their short-sighted decision. They are urging local parents and children to write to Education secretary Michael Gove telling him how their decision will affect their education, and urging him to restore the funding Lambeth needs. He can be contacted at:

The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP

Secretary of State for Education

Sanctuary Buildings

Great Smith Street

London SW1P 3BT

Or email: ministers@education.gsi.gov.uk

WINDMILL FESTIVAL: Sunday 11 July 2010

2010-07-08T08:43:00.000-07:00

The annual Windmill Festival will be held on Sunday 11 July 2010 from 2pm to 5.30pm.

The day will include world music puppet and theatre shows. flamenco and Morris dancing, face painting and a whole range of other activities.

The Friends of Windmill Gardens (FOWG) are keen to hear from people who may be able to help set up before the event, to clear up afterwards and to act as stewards during the festival. If you are interested in helping out please email info@brixtonwindmill.org.uk

ENDYMION ROAD STREET PARTY!

2010-07-08T02:43:00.000-07:00

Street party on Saturday the 10th July and everyone’s invited!

The street party will run from 2pm to 7pm

2pm to 3pm – Setting Up
3pm to 4pm – Food
4pm to 7pm – Music & entertainment
(Music will be off by 10pm at the latest)

Food:

Many of us are bringing tables and chairs into the street and preparing some food to share- please come and join us! (Please provide your own drink).

Music:

Jackie & Kat will be hosting a small soundsystem for everyone

Kids Activities:

From 2 pm ‘til 3pm we’ll be blowing balloons and hanging streamers
– come and join the fun!

From 4pm, there will be face painting and children’s games
– any ideas and suggestions welcome.

Do you own a car?

If so, we kindly need you to not park between numbers 15 and 80 & find some alternative parking so that this part of our road is safe from vehicles as we all take to the street and enjoy a shared space

When do I need to move my car?

Please move your car by 1pm on Saturday 10th July

Where can I park my car?

The street will only need to be clear between numbers 15 and 80. The rest of Endymion Rd is fine to park in. There should also be parking spaces on other streets in our area

It’s not too late to help out! If you have any ideas, or suggestions, then please do let us know. Pop round to no. 43, email phillymoore@yahoo.co.uk or give Phil a call on 07931 840 771

Lambeth council has agreed to closing off the street to traffic making it a safer place for children & to give us more space

Ruth Ling wins it for Labour in the Tulse Hill By election

2010-07-05T03:54:00.000-07:00

Labour candidate Ruth Ling claimed victory in the Tulse Hill by election which was held yesterday on the 1st July 2010. After a hard and well fought campaign by Ruth Ling and the Lambeth Labour Party which included guest appearances from Blur drummer Dave Rowntree and former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, Ruth won with a 490 majority on a 21.4% turnout.

The result helps strengthen Labour in Lambeth’s fight against ConDem cuts and plans to work more closely with communities and customers of council services as a co-operative council to improve service quality for everyone.

Cllr Ruth Ling said:
“I’m delighted to be back on the Council and I would like to thank all the residents in Tulse Hill who have been so friendly and supportive to me over the last few weeks. I look forward to working hard on their behalf.”

Council Leader Steve Reed said:
“The by-election result was a powerful endorsement of Ruth Ling and Lambeth’s Labour Council. The result, with Labour’s share of the vote even higher than in May, sends a clear signal to the Tory-Lib Dem Government that people in Lambeth will not take their unfair cuts lying down. For the Tories, as the country’s governing party, to win barely 4% of the vote just a few miles from Parliament is a humiliation. Ruth has many years of experience and will be a hard-working champion for the people of Tulse Hill”.

Full Results:

Labour – 1235
Liberal Democrats – 745
Green Party – 256
Conservatives – 94
UKIP – 36

Labour to work cross-border to protect services Lewisham, Southwark and Lambeth

2010-07-05T03:52:00.000-07:00

Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham are building on plans announced before the election to work together to cut costs and protect frontline services.

Partnership working between the three boroughs has taken on a new urgency in light of the unprecedented cuts from the Tory/Lib Dem Government that local councils will face over the coming years.

Sir Steve Bullock, elected Mayor of Lewisham, Cllr Steve Reed, Leader of Lambeth and Cllr Peter John, Leader of Southwark, have today written to their respective Chief Executives to commission them to begin joint discussions to consider where potential exists for efficient and effective joint working. They have been asked to work together to present a range of options by the autumn.

Cllr Steve Reed said: “Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark councils all provide many services that are identical, but do we really need to pay twice for separate sets of senior management and back-office support? We need to proactively look at making savings at a time when the Tory/Lib Dem government is making cuts to council funding in order to protect frontline services”

Cllr Peter John said: “Local councils are facing unprecedented cuts from the Tory/Lib Dem Government. We know that we’re going to have to change the way we work to rise to the challenge those cuts present and carry on making the improvements to local services that our residents need. Pulling together with our neighbouring boroughs, which face many of the same challenges we do, promises to deliver some of that change.”

Mayor Sir Steve Bullock said: “We have to seek dramatic improvements in efficiency by working in partnership with our neighbouring Councils, other public services and the private sector. Every pound we can save through efficiency is a pound we can spend on frontline services. I hope this innovative approach can be used as a model across Local Government, rather than a return to slash and burn cuts”

Brixton Hill Safer Neighbourhood Panel

2010-06-18T07:27:00.000-07:00

Come along to Brixton Hill Safer Neighbourhood Panel - Thursday 24th June 2010

Come alone and discuss local crime and policing issues with the Brixton Hill Safer Neighbourhood Police Team, your Councillors and local residents.
By joining in you can help raise any concerns you have and set the priorities for policing in our neighbourhood.

The meeting is on Thursday 24th June, 19:00-21:00, Clapham Park Offices, 1-4 Brixton Hill Place (map below)

All residents living or working in the Brixton Hill ward (see Map http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/47C3A8BB-4DE0-4AF7-975B-433E6B10E472/0/BrixtonHillWardMap.pdf) are very welcome.

Lambeth's Cooperative Council Challenges Camerons Big Society

2010-06-03T06:31:00.000-07:00

Lambeth Council is launching detailed proposals that will see the South London authority become Britain’s first-ever cooperative council.

Lambeth’s cooperative council model – first trailed in the national media in February 2010, months before David Cameron announced his Big Society proposals – will see residents take on a bigger role in running and shaping local services. The model contrasts with the Tory ‘EasyCouncil’ model in the London Borough of Barnet that aims to create two-tier services with substandard services for the majority and better options available only to those wealthy enough to pay for them. While there are some similarities with the coalition Government’s Big Society proposals, Labour’s model in Lambeth takes a more thorough-going approach applying the cooperative values of fairness, accountability and responsibility across a broad range of services. It is built on four years experience trialling the approach in specific services in Lambeth.

Lambeth’s Labour leader, Cllr Steve Reed, will publish detailed proposals on Wednesday 26 May at the same time as the council sets up a Citizens’ Commission to consult local people on the proposals. The Commission will identify new services where the cooperative model can be piloted and will explore how the approach can be rolled out across further service areas later this year. The Commission will also explore how an ‘active citizens dividend’ could be paid to reward people who get involved in running local services, possibly in the form of a council-tax discount.

Lambeth has led the country in exploring the cooperative approach to service delivery in recent years. The council has more tenant-managed housing estates than any other borough and is transferring more assets to community control than any other council. Notable examples include Raleigh Hall in Brixton which is set to become the country’s first National Black Heritage Centre; the Weir Link children’s centre in Balham which is a service run by residents in a building built by the community; and the Old Lilian Baylis community sports hub operating out of a disused secondary school in Vauxhall that has won praise from leading politicians of all parties as well as international sports heroes like Usain Bolt and Michael Jordan.

Other community-led services already succeeding in Lambeth include 2XL, a peer mentoring programme that has dramatically cut youth reoffending levels on tough inner-city estates, the country’s first parent-promoted secondary school in West Norwood, and Community Freshview, an environmental programme that sees local people given tools and support to transform derelict or overgrown wasteland into community gardens or public spaces.

Lambeth’s Council leader, Cllr Steve Reed, said: “Lambeth has spent the past four years exploring how the community can get more involved in running local services. In widely different service areas like schools, housing and tackling crime we’ve learnt this approach delivers better services that cost less. Now we will take the model further and become the first council in the country to apply cooperative values right across the board. Our model differs from the Tories’ Big Society because while they want to roll back state, we want to change the role of the state, creating a new settlement between the citizen and public services with more power and control handed to local people. Our model empowers people to get on and make the changes they want to see in their local area, building better services and a stronger civic society at the same time.”

Labour appoints a new leadership team

2010-05-17T05:06:00.000-07:00

With the election finished and the people of Lambeth giving a resounding thumbs up to Labour in Lambeth you voted in 44 Labour Group Councillors including 13 new faces to the council in the Borough elections on May 6th 2010.

The Labour Group would like thank those who voted to keep Labour in control of Lambeth and give us a mandate to carry on the work of improving Lambeth and carrying out our Manifesto commitments to you.

Councillor Steve Reed and Councillor Jackie Meldrum will continue as Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council but there are some new faces. Cllr Florence Nosegbe and Cllr Pete Robbins have both been appointed to the Cabinet for the first time.

The Cabinet is also the most diverse that at any other point in the council’s history. There are 6 women and Cllr Nosegbe and Cllr Campbell as representatives of our diverse communities.

Cllr Steve Reed leader of the Labour Group and the Council says “Thank you to all of those who voted for Labour to continue running the Council, it’s a testament to the Labour Group that we have been getting things right and most importantly listening to what you want in Lambeth. The Labour Group is really looking forward to getting on with the job in hand and making Lambeth a better fairer place for all”

Labour in Lambeth can exclusively reveal the new Cabinet is as follows;

Leader of the Council – Steve Reed

Deputy Leader – Jackie Meldrum.

Cabinet Member for Communities and Community Safety – Cllr Rachel Heywood

Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and the 2012 Games – Cllr Florence Nosegbe

Cabinet Member for Housing – Cllr Lib Peck

Cabinet Member for Environment – Cllr Lorna Campbell

Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning & Employment – Cllr Sally Prentice

Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing – Cllr Jim Dickson

Cabinet Member for Finance – Cllr Paul McGlone

Cabinet Member for Children’s & Young People Services – Cllr Pete Robbins

Labour in Lambeth proves it is serious about council finances

2010-04-14T05:36:00.000-07:00

Keen to back up claims that Lambeth Council has stabilised the finances after Lib Dems and Tories lost millions in fraud and left the council on the brink of bankruptcy in 2006, Labour’s Cabinet Member for Finance, Cllr Jim Dickson, today released figures that show that the Labour administration has paid back £126 million of long term debt in the past four years.

Cllr Dickson said ‘Labour has been paying back historic debt left by previous administrations, putting the council on the strongest possible financial footing for the future; something the Lib Dems jeopardised by leaving the council bankrupt after 4 years in power.’

And added that ‘because we have paid down this debt, we have saved in the order of £3million a year on servicing loans, so more money is available to spend on high-quality services that local people need including school places and youth services’.

Cllr Dickson released the figures ahead of the local elections on May 6th where Labour has, as one of its key promises, vowed to keep council tax as low as possible and to protect frontline services from ‘savage’ Lib Dem cuts.

Lambeth Lib Dems threaten 30% council tax hike

2010-04-14T05:29:00.000-07:00

The Lib Dems have published a manifesto for Lambeth that is a tax-hikers charter and yet, bizarrely, offers almost nothing new for local people.

Lib Dem spending plans would require a massive 30% leap in council tax – costing the average household an extra £1500 in Lib Dem taxes. That level of increase is entirely in line with the 40% increase the Lib Dems imposed last time they ran Lambeth between 2002-6. They drove that tax rise through despite an election pledge not to impose any increases without a referendum – a promise they simply ignored. The tax-addicted councillor who oversaw the tax-hike policy is now the Lib Dem leader, Cllr Ashley Lumsden and he appears determined to continue where he left off, after voters threw his party out of power.

Apart from the tax hiking plans, the Lib Dem manifesto is bizarrely empty of new ideas. It has nothing to say about a long list of key concerns for local people. The Lib Dems say nothing about how they would pay for road resurfacing or repair potholes, nothing on how they would tackle anti-social behaviour, and nothing on key proposals for new leisure centres in Clapham, Streatham, West Norwood, Kennington and Waterloo. Labour has detailed what we would do and how we would pay for it in all these areas.

Labour’s leader Cllr Steve Reed said: “The Lib Dem manifesto is an empty box with a huge price tag attached. Local people will be walloped with a massive 30% Lib Dem council tax rise straight after the election, but will have almost nothing to show for the extra £1500 that will cost the average household. That represents a big step backward from Labour’s two year council tax freeze at the same time as delivering better services. The Lib Dem manifesto must surely be the most bizarre set of proposals ever put before Lambeth’s voters and I have little doubt it will be rejected out of hand.”

Lambeth streets are the cleanest they've ever been

2010-04-09T01:54:00.000-07:00

Environment secretary Hilary Benn and best-selling author Bill Bryson, who is also president of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, met street cleaners on the South Bank on Tuesday morning ahead of a summit to tackle the blight of litter. They were joined by Labour Leader of the Council, Steve Reed and Cllr Sally Prentice.

Lambeth was chosen as the place to launch the Minister’s summit because of our vastly improved record in this area. Figures published last year show that Lambeth’s streets are cleaner than at any time since current records began 6 years ago.

Later today, major brands from the fast food, fizzy drinks and chewing gum industries are coming together for the first time with Keep Britain Tidy, government representatives, local authorities, land managers and campaign groups.

McDonalds, Coca-Cola and Wrigleys are among firms forming the partnership with authorities to stamp out litter.

http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/4438

Investment for the Black Cultural Archives

2010-04-09T01:53:00.000-07:00

We are delighted that our long standing support to create a permanent home for the Black Cultural Archives (BCA) is to become a reality as we have now agreed a partnership investment programme to create a major centre for black history and culture in Brixton in the heart of iconic Windrush Square.

Housed in the now derelict Raleigh Hall, the centre will hold the BCA collection of historical material relating to black Britain and the African diaspora, as well as providing a much needed educational resource for schools, students and the general public.

The investment programme is the latest stage in Lambeth Council’s alliance with the BCA to ensure that the long held dream of a permanent home for the archives becomes a reality.

Cabinet Member for Culture and Communities said, ”Brixton is viewed by many as the African Caribbean capital of Britain and this proud history makes it fitting that the BCA should be based here. We are delighted to support and honour the legacy and contribution of the Windrush generation, their predecessors and their descendants.”

Labour unveils plan for a better, safer Lambeth in 2010

2010-04-09T01:43:00.000-07:00

With just six weeks to go to local elections on May 6th, Labour Councillors in Lambeth have unveiled their manifesto for 2010 onwards. The manifesto, which was written alongside party members and local residents, sets out Labour’s commitments to local people and describes what Labour councillors will do as the people’s champions at the Town Hall.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Steve Reed said ‘Labour’s worked hard to put Lambeth Council back on the side of residents and today Lambeth is officially the fastest improving council in the country with no council tax increase for two years and crime significantly reduced. I want people to keep our new manifesto and hold us to what we pledge today. We asked residents to do this when they supported us four years ago and our record shows that we have kept our promises – that’s why they can trust us to do it again’.

The manifesto includes commitments on value for money where Labour has pledged to keep Council tax as low as possible; on crime where the plan is to have a anti-social behaviour hit squad; on investment on subs-standard roads and pavements; on youth services where the promise is to have things for young people to do within a mile of every home and a major expansion of sport and leisure facilities with four new pools and free swimming for everyone.

Here are five ways Labour has made Lambeth better since Lambeth residents chose Labour to replace a failed Tory-Lib Dem coalition in May 2006:

Frozen council tax for two years – after the Tory-Lib Dem coalition forced through a 40% hike.

Opened two new brand new schools and refurbished many others with 3 more on the way – when the Tory-Lib Dem coalition left 500 children without a school place.

Doubled spending on youth services – after the Tory-Lib Dem coalition left Lambeth with the worst funded services in London

Cut out £30million of waste and stabilised the finances – after Tory-Lib Dem coalition lost millions in fraud.

Cut crime by boosting neighbourhood police teams and getting tough on drug dealers – when the Tory-Lib Dem coalition did not issue a single ASBO in three years and tried to legalise kerb crawling.

Update on Brixton Hill/ Acre Lane Road works

2009-11-10T06:22:00.000-08:00

At 6am on Sunday 15 November Brixton Hill will become a two-way road. The one-way system around St Matthew's Church in Brixton will be closed as part of works by Transport for London (TfL) to improve Brixton town centre.

Brixton Hill will be widened to accommodate two-way traffic and Effra Road will be closed to all but local traffic. This and other slight changes will improve pedestrian access to and from St Matthew's Peace Gardens and the new Windrush Square.

Key details of the changes are:

One-way system to become two-way along Brixton Hill
The left turn from Brixton Road into Coldharbour Lane will be closed permanently and a new 'green man' traffic signal for pedestrians will be introduced across Coldharbour Lane
Permanent U-Turn ban from Brixton Hill into Effra Road
The pedestrian crossing on Brixton Hill from Lambeth Town Hall to St Matthew's Church will be reinstated.

For more information visit TfL's website to view a new road layout or to find out more about other improvements: www.tfl.gov.uk/windrushsquare. Contact TfL street management by emailing londonstreets@tfl.gov.uk or telephoning 0845 305 1234 (8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday).

Snow Camp Everest Challenge - show your support

2009-11-05T13:29:00.000-08:00

Mark Browne, Director for the Roupell Park Estate in Brixton Hill ward will be participating in the Snow Camp Everest Challenge to raise money for the organisation.

Mark will be participating in the challenge with his daughter and the Brixton Hill Labour Councillors wish them luck.

Snow Camp offers skiing, snowboarding and Life Skills sessions to disadvantaged young
Londoners. Their aim is to remove kids from the often inactive or dangerous lives that
befall many on London’s urban estates, by providing them on‐going access to develop
their social and professional future through skiing and snowboarding. A number of young people from the Roupell Park estate have already participated and enjoyed the Snow Camp activities.

For more information and to support the challenge by participating or sponsoring please log onto: http://www.snow-camp.co.uk/everestchallenge/#

Fixed penalty notices for utility companies

2009-11-05T13:22:00.000-08:00

From 15 November, the Traffic Manager’s Team at Lambeth will be implementing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s) as a tool to improve the management and control of utilities’ activities on Lambeth’s highways.

The use of FPN’s is a new power and supplements the power to prosecute offences. In practice Lambeth along with the majority of local highway authorities has rarely made use of its powers to prosecute, for the reason that they are cumbersome, expensive, and take too long to be truly effective.

Offences for which FPN’s are available include failure to serve notices of works, commencing works before approved start date, failure to serve notice of completion and it is hoped that the use of FPN’s will achieve a significant improvement in behaviour by the utilities, to the benefit of Brixton Hill residents and road users alike.

Have your say - http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/FutureOfWaste

2009-09-18T07:04:00.000-07:00

Lambeth Council is asking local people how they want the council to help themrecycle more.

Make sure you have your say: http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/FutureOfWaste

Lambeth Women's Event- Tuesday 21 July 2009

2009-07-16T03:42:00.001-07:00

Calling all Lambeth Women

Have you been told you're an inspiration? Come along to an evening dedicated to you as a woman of Lambeth.

The theme of the event is celebration and inspiration and will give you as a Lambeth woman the opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the contributions made by other women in your life. Whether this is a member of your family, a colleague, or a friend we invite you bring her with you. The evening will be informal and offer the opportunity to network, share stories, chart journeys and toast achievements.

Attendees will be treated to a night of entertainment with poetry from a local talent - Comfort, and keynote speaker, Vivienne Hayes from the Women's Resource Centre.

The event will be held on 21 July at the Karibu Centre, 7 Gresham Road, SW9, between 6.30pm and 9pm. Refreshments will be provided, please advise of any specific dietary requirements. RSVP along with the name of your guest to Paula Williams, Equalities and Diversity Unit, pwilliams3@lambeth.gov.uk or 020 7926 0088.

Youth Mayor Fund - deadline 20 July 2009

2009-06-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

The Youth Mayor Fund provides grants of up to £3000 for young people looking to make a change in their local area.

Applications are open to anyone aged 11 – 19 who lives, works or studies in the London Borough Of Lambeth.

Funding can be used for anything from setting up an arts project on a local estate, a sports project in a local park, a media project from a local youth club, or organising visits or clubs for a local school.

The deadline for applications is 20 July 2009, and more information can be found by visiting http://www.youthmayor4lambeth.com/ or http://www.younglambeth.org/

For additional information contact Alex Goode Email: agoode@lambeth.gov.uk or call 020 7926 2192

Roupell Park Residents Fun Day – Saturday 6 June 2009

2009-06-03T04:35:00.000-07:00

Roupell Park Residents Fun Day

United Residents Housing will be hosing a family fun day with Roupell Park Residents Management Committee on Saturday 6 June from 12.30-4.30pm

Roupell Park estate is one of the resident management organisations in Brixton Hill ward, steering the delivery of quality housing, services and improvements on the estates. Residents from the estate make up the 15 strong board members and meet regularly with local councillors to discuss issues.

If you live on the Roupell Park Estate, please come along on Saturday to meet your local board members, local councillors and other residents and to get more involved in the estate. There will be a range of fun activities for all the family, food, information about the repairs and improvements on the estate.

Disabled kids left terrified after Lib Dem smear

2009-04-16T13:35:00.000-07:00

Local people were shocked to see Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Chris Nicholson putting out false information about the Livity special needs school in his recent political leaflet.

Nicholson comes from Surrey and has made a fortune working as a consultant to the global war industry. He is using his wealth to pump out propaganda in the hope of buying the parliamentary seat due to be vacated by Labour’s Keith Hill at the next General Election.

Nicholson claimed, untruthfully, that Labour has secret plans to sell off the Livity School site in Brixton Hill for housing. He claims I announced this at a meeting on the neighbouring Blenheim Gardens Estate where he was sitting at the back of the room after being made to sit down by the jeering audience after he attempted to make some rather crude political comments. No one else remembers me saying any such thing – and that's because I never said it. This was nothing more than a scare story this power-hungry Lib Dem invented for political reasons. He didn’t care how distressed his story would leave parents, teachers and children at the school. In fact, he knows nothing about the school – whereas I’ve been working with them for nearly ten years to improve support for the disabled children who go there.

The school itself has written an open letter to Nicholson taking him to task for his unprincipled political game-playing. The chair of governors of the school tells Nicholson in no uncertain terms: “The governors and head teacher were outraged to read the article on our school in your recent political leaflet. It is a great pity you did not care to step inside the gates and learn the facts from the head teacher or myself.

“The governors do not want the Livity School used as a political football. But I must point out to you that it was the Liberal Democrat-led council in the run-up to the last council elections which abruptly withdrew the site identified and previously offered to us by the director of education. As a result, the project to provide state-of-the-art education for the children in our community who need it most was set back by at least three years.”

I am still working with our Labour councillors to help the school find a new, bigger home, and we hope to see the present site used for a new and much-needed primary school in time.

I hope Mr Nicholson will now apologise publicly for making up stories that have terrified some highly vulnerable local children and their families. However desperate the Lib Dems are to fool people into voting for them, making up stories and using children as political footballs is surely wrong even by their low standards.

First published on www.stevereed.org.uk.

A New Mayor for Lambeth - Cllr Christopher Wellbelove

2009-04-14T02:17:00.000-07:00

Brixton Hill councillors are delighted that Lambeth has elected a new civic Mayor for 2009/10, Cllr Christopher Wellbelove, Labour councillor for Clapham Town ward.

Mayoral duties include representing the borough at official functions, meeting and greeting dignitaries and helping to raise cash for local charities.

The new Mayor plans to use websites like Twitter and Facebook to let people know what he is doing, and hopes that by embracing technology he will be able to give more people an insight into the role.

Councillor Wellbelove said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed being deputy mayor, which has been excellent grounding to prepare me for becoming Mayor. However I am really looking forward to taking the full role. By using some of the free services available on the internet I hope to extend the reach of the Mayoral role to people who otherwise would not come into contact with the mayor or know about the work that the mayor does in the borough. I hope that this will demonstrate that this very traditional role can be modernised whilst retaining some of the traditional aspects which many people value."

The move to embrace modern communication packages has seen a new website created especially for the mayor: http://www.mayoroflambeth.com/ and you can also follow the Mayor through Twitter at www.twitter.com/mayoroflambeth

Frozen Council Tax

2009-04-14T02:10:00.000-07:00

This weekend many people in Brixton Hill recieved their letters from local councillors, Steve Reed, Florence Nosegbe and Betty Evans-Jacas about the Council's decision to freeze Council Tax for 2 years.

Lambeth Youth Mayor & UK Youth Parliament Representative elections 2009

2009-02-11T04:09:00.000-08:00

When Labour took up office in May 2006 one of our main manifesto pledges was to give Lambeth’s children and young people a voice by holding the borough’s first ever Youth Mayor elections. This was the first time that a Youth Mayor was elected in Lambeth.

The campaign is aimed at young people aged between 11-21 living, working or studying in Lambeth and the second election will be held on Thursday 26 February 2009.

Lambeth's Youth Mayor and UK Youth Parliament programmes are central elements of the boroughs youth participation agenda and an important way of providing Lambeth's young people with an effective sense of involvement with council services. It will also enable young people to share their views on priorities for change within the borough.

A record number 34 young people stood for the election last year and the winner was 15 year old Satya Panigrahi, who topped the poll with over 700 votes.

There are 15 candidates standing for election this year and you can read about their priorities and ideas at Youth Mayor 4 Lambeth

Voting will take place across Lambeth Schools, online and at selected Youth Centres on Thursday 26 February 2009 - if you are between the ages of 11 -21, make your voice heard and be sure to vote.

Free Theatre tickets to under 26-year olds

2009-02-11T04:05:00.001-08:00

Young people across the UK will be given free theatre tickets in a new £2.5 million government- funded scheme.
Living in London we have a range of different theatres and lots of young and upcoming talent in the world of the Arts and it is only right that young people have access to explore this. The scheme will encourage young people to experience live theatre shows and discover the wonderful world of the arts and culture.

This is great news for all young people in Lambeth with theatres including the Young Vic and the National Theatre, both situated in Lambeth taking part in the programme.

Other theatres across London participating include the Almeida in Islington, the Greenwich Theatre House, the Soho Theatre and Battersea Arts Centre.

With the half term week due to start next week (16 -20 Feb) this would be a great opportunity for young people in Lambeth to visit one of the many theatres participating in the scheme. The scheme offers thousand of theatre tickets to a whole range of events including comedy, musical theatres, dance, modern mine plays and many more.

It is really easy to apply for the tickets – all you need to do is type in your postcode, find a theatre near you and book. For more information and a full list of participating theatres log onto A Night Less Ordinary

Councillor clears the snow

2009-02-02T14:18:00.003-08:00

by Brixton Hill Councillor, Steve Reed:

What a shock to wake up to a London buried deep under the snow this morning! It may have looked pretty, but the snow has meant many public services are closed or running a reduced service because of staff shortages. With the buses, trains and most tube lines closed, many people had trouble getting into work this morning.

Lambeth did a good job in keeping the main roads open to traffic. Our gritters were out from late last night making sure all priority roads were treated. Thanks to that effort, all the main roads – including bus routes – were passable this morning. With the main roads properly gritted, attention then moved to the side streets and pavements. The street sweepers have been instructed to move to gritting footways and pavements and that work’s carrying on right now – with more snow expected overnight. Their first priority is town centres, stations and bus stops where there are more people. I went out with a team of gritters this afternoon, seeing the good work they’re doing outside in the freezing cold and lending a hand myself.

Nevertheless, many pavements – even along main roads – are still covered in compact snow. People are advised to take great care walking along them as they can be extremely slippy.
Because of the public transport problems, many services have been left understaffed as employees were unable to get into work or had to stay at home to look after children whose schools were closed. For instance, Lambeth’s call centre is extremely short staffed today and callers are finding it difficult to get through. I asked for a full explanation to be recorded for people calling in so they know what’s going on and when to call back if they can’t get through.

Despite all the difficulties caused by the snow – the heaviest seen in London for 18 years – there’s a really positive spirit out on the streets. I was really struck by how many people were talking to complete strangers as I made my way along the snow-covered pavements to the town hall this morning. I spotted quite a few adults reliving their childhood days hurling snowballs at their friends and colleagues out on the streets.

While many people found it difficult to get into work today, I’d like to offer my thanks to those employees at the council and throughout the public services in our borough who braved the snow and came into work to keep our services running despite the very difficult conditions.

Originally posted: http://stevereed.org.uk/?PageId=7fcb8d7a-5b75-dc84-1104-884678d10fa1

Vote to Freeze Council Tax

2009-01-27T14:12:00.000-08:00

Last night Labour councillors voted to freeze council tax for the next two years. The meeting in the town hall saw a long, well reasoned debate about how best to help local families through the economic downturn.

First, they wanted to make sure there was delivery on the manifesto promise to keep council tax rises below the level of wage inflation over the full four-year term of this council. That would give the Council scope for a small increase of up to 2% this year and next year if they had wanted to. But times have changed since we were elected in 2006. Back then, there was no recession. Now families are facing higher bills for things like food and fuel, and many people are worried about losing their jobs or having their hours – and their pay – cut back.

It’s worth remembering how the Lib Dems and Tories who ran the council until the elections in 2006 forced council tax up to record-breaking levels. In their first year, they put council tax up 23% in one go. Over their full four years, that increase soared to 40%. Their tax hikes cost the average household an extra £1000 in council tax. I believe those decisions also cost the Lib Dems and Tories the last election. Labour was determined to get back to sensible levels of council tax, and thanks to low rises over our first two years in power Lambeth today has one of the lowest council tax levels in the country.

But with the economic recession starting to bite, Labnour Councillors want to do even more to help people cope. After several hours of debate, there was agreement there should be no increase in council tax this year or next. Labour councillors were also determined to deliver that freeze without cutting the frontline services that people rely on. They’re only in a position to do this because of the steady and responsible way Labour has managed the council’s finances over the past two years and much of the credit for that goes to our finance chief Cllr Jim Dickson.

When the next elections come in May 2010, voters will face a clear choice. The Lib Dems who put council tax up 40% but wasted all the money, or Labour with low increases for two years followed by a two-year freeze to help people through the recession. That’s the difference between a Lib Dem council that’s not on your side or a Labour council that is.

New Tress for Mandrell, Lambert and Lyham Road

2009-01-26T01:37:00.001-08:00

Lambeth Council has agreed to plant new trees in Mandrell, Lambert and Lyham Road. The beautiful new silver birches will be planted in the next few days and we really hope they will brighten up the local environment.

Local people have already been asked to comment on the proposals by the Brixton Hill councillors - Steve Reed, Florence Nosegbe and Betty Evans-Jacas - and received nearly everyone's support. This is one of the many ways that our Labour Council is trying to make life better for local people.

In a letter to local residents, Councillor Steve Reed said, "All the Labour Councillors really hope the new trees will transform the way your road looks."

Get in touch with any of your local Labour councillors if you want to raise any issues about the council or if you need help with local services.

People power closes Telegraph 'rave club'

2009-01-26T01:24:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama was inaugurated as President of the United States last Tuesday. A momentous occasion that’s brought new hope to much of the world’s population. But local councillors Steve Reed and Florence Nosegbe missed it all because they were at a meeting of the Council’s Licensing Committee until midnight. But it was for a good reason – there is a real fight on the hands of Brixton Hill residents with a pub that’s been causing real problems for local people.

The Telegraph is a pub at the top end of Brixton Hill. It’s situated right next to a block of flats and opposite a large housing estate. The new owners have been using the venue to host all-night rave parties. The list of problems the neighbours report is horrific. Loud noise all night long so they can’t sleep. Fighting, drug taking, vomiting and urinating outside the pub and outside their windows. With this going on until 6am on a regular basis at weekends, the residents were at their wits end. They wanted the pub to moderate its behaviour. But when they tried to speak to the managers, they got no response. Just days before the Licensing Committee meeting, the Telegraph even sent round a letter to people living in the block telling them they had made up the nuisance they were reporting. Everyone was speechless.

When the hearing started, the applicants put in their request for a licence to open until 4am on week nights and 6am at weekends. Afterwards, local councillors Steve Reed and Florence Nosegbe joined a group of residents to make the case that this was entirely inappropriate in a residential area. They also pointed out that people who had shown such contemptuous disregard for their neighbours were hardly the right people to run a club in the area. The Committee agreed and slapped restrictions on the pub that means they have to close at 11pm on weeknights and 12 midnight at weekends. The residents were delighted at this real example of local democracy in action as the council put the needs of residents above the money-making plans of a group of club promoters who didn’t seem to care what trouble they cause ordinary people living alongside them.

Near neighbours are hoping to get some sleep now the Telegraph's been told to close its doors by midnight.

Holocast Memorial Event in Brixton Hill

2009-01-20T07:08:00.000-08:00

Lambeth Council is hosting its annual Holocaust Memorial Day Event this Sunday.

It will take place in the Assembly Hall of Lambeth Town Hall (Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW) on Sunday 25 January 2009 at 3 – 4.30pm.

The theme of this years event is "Stand Up to Hatred".

In Lambeth, we can all choose to Stand Up To Hatred and:

Refuse to stand by and allow others to commit acts of hatred

Recognise the language of hatred.

Challenge newspapers and public figures when they are using the language of hatred.

Stop using language which is discriminatory and stop others when we hear them doing the same.

Recognise when hate crime is taking place and report it

Recognise that a crime does not have to be committed for hatred to be expressed

Learn from history that the ultimate result of unchecked and unchallenged hatred, prejudice, discrimination and racism is genocide.

On Holocaust Memorial Day 2009 make the choice to Stand Up To Hatred.

For more information see: http://www.hmd.org.uk/.

Chuka to visit Lambeth College for Obama Inauguration

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This afternoon, Chuka will be paying a visit to Lambeth College’s Brixton Centre and speaking to staff and students there about President Obama's inauguration and British politics.

The Brixton Centre is about to undergo a £50 million government funded investment programme to make it a state-of-the-art technology centre for construction, engineering and media skills training. To find out more about the Brixton Centre, visit the website: Lambeth College – Brixton Centre.

Next Meeting of Friends of Windmill Gardens

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The next General Meeting of "Friends of Windmill Gardens" is at 7:30pm on January 19 at Lyham Road church (corner of Mandrell Rd).

If you are interested in the life of Brixton Hill's Windmill I am sure you can turn up. To become a friend, see here: http://www.brixtonwindmill.org/friends.htm.

Brixton Hill Safer Neighbourhood Panel Meeting - Monday 12 January 2009

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Come alone and discuss local crime and policing issues with the Brixton Hill Safer Neighbourhood Police Team, your local councillors and other local residents.

The meeting will be held on Monday 12 January 2009 from 19.00 at the Clapham Park Project Office, 1-4 Brixton Hill Place (Off Brixton Hill) SW2 1HJ.

A copy of the agenda can be found here : Brixton Hill SNT Meeting agenda 12 Jan 2009

This meeting is open to residents living or working in the Brixton Hill ward.

The Telegraph and Iroko Bar Applications

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Both The Telegraph and Iroko Bar applications will be considered by the Licensing Sub-Committee on Tuesday 20th January, at 7:00pm, at the Town Hall.

The agenda papers will be available from http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/moderngov/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=116&MId=6247&Ver=4 in the next few days.

For more information about the The Telegraph and Iroko Bar applications see: Cllr Steve Reed's website.

Seeing your GP & nurse just got easier

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Many GPs in Lambeth now open earlier in the morning, later in the evening and/or on Saturday on top of their current daytime hours.

The local ones include:

SW2 Brixton Hill Group Practice 020 8674 6376
SW2 Palace Road Surgery 020 8674 2083
SW2 Edith Cavell Practice 020 8243 2224
SW2 Streatham Place Surgery 020 8671 6191

Find out more - download the leaflet.

For more information about your local health services, including GP services in your area and their opening times, please go to the NHS Choices website at www.nhs.uk or call 0800 587 8078.

Brixton and Streatham Hill Labour Party AGM

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AGENDA FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To be held at 8:00pm on Thursday 8th January at 1 Tanhurst House, Redlands Way, Brixton Hill

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

* NEW MEMBERS RECEPTION AT 7.30 *

1. Apologies
2. Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on 8th January 2008
3. Outgoing Officers’ reports
4. Election of Officers for 2009
5. Speaker

Cllr Steve Reed, Leader of Lambeth Council

“Lambeth: Beating the Credit Crunch”

6. Motion: LGBT Members SectionThe GC should establish an LGBT members group, like the Women’s, Youth and BAME sections, to represent the views of LGBT people to the party and its candidates and campaign for local LGBT people to vote Labour in all elections.

7. Adjournment to Crown & Sceptre.

If non members would like to come along, please email r_angell@hotmail.com.

Boris' new year present to bus users

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Tory London Mayor Boris Johnson has hit public transport users hard by massively increasing fares.

Labour's London Assembly transport spokesperson, Val Shawcross AM, slammed the decision. She said: "This unnecessary, above inflation fare hike is going to hit the pocket of every Londoner hard and makes a complete mockery of the Mayor's promise to provide value for money.

"Boris Johnson has given us no evidence whatsoever for his claim that there is a transport finance blackhole. What the evidence does point to is an increase in passenger numbers and revenue in TfL's coffers. If anything there should be a surplus this year, as there was in previous years. For Boris to blame his predecessor for this fare hike is nothing more than a cheap political shot.

"If the Mayor genuinely is concerned about the fares budget then he should have thought twice about abolishing the £25 higher charge for gas guzzlers and should reconsider his expensive plans to replace the bendy bus. It's strange to say the least that Boris is consulting about the future of the Western extension of the congestion charge but hasn't seen fit to consult Londoners on this fare hike which will hit all passengers hard. It just smacks of playing political games with London's transport network".

Example fare rises (from January 2009)

BUS

Single bus fare was: 90p
From January: £1
This 10% rise will affect around 1.3 million Londoners

TUBE

Single Tube journey was: £2
From January: £2.20
A 10% rise

Community toilet scheme

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Lambeth Council has launched an innovative new scheme to improve public toilet provision for residents and visitors. It works by the Council paying businesses a small annual fee in return for the businesses providing access to their toilets, for free, with no obligation to make a purchase.

Under the scheme businesses such as restaurants, bars and shops work together with the council to provide more clean, safe and accessible toilets for members of the public. Several of the premises offer wheelchair access and baby changing facilities.

Those in and around Brixton Hill are:

Honest Foods, 424 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8LF
McDonalds, 518 – 522 Brixton Road, SW9 8EN
Southside Bar, 144 Brixton Hill, SW2 1SD
The Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8LQ
McDonalds, 2-22 Streatham Place, SW2 4PZ

For more information see Lambeth's Website.

Please recycle your Christmas tree!

2009-01-03T15:22:00.000-08:00

Local residents will be able to recycle their Christmas trees again this year, as Lambeth Council launches its free tree recycling service from 5 January 2009.

The service has been set up as part of the council’s to make recycling easier than ever.Residents who have a real Christmas tree and live in a kerbside property can leave it next to their refuse bin in the week beginning 5th January, and the council will take it away and recycle it for free. The tree should be left at the front of the property before 6.00am on the day of collection, and all decorations should be removed.

People who live in a Lambeth Living property can simply leave their tree next to their estate recycling bank (also in the week beginning 5th January). Alternatively, anyone can bring them to be recycled at the following four sites between 5-16 January:

Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, SW4

Streatham Common, Streatham High Road, SW16

Kennington Park, Kennington Park Road, SE11

Lambeth Household Recycling Centre, Vale Street, SE27

It's estimated that each person in the UK will throw away an average of 50 kilos of waste over Christmas, about three million tonnes overall, although a lot of this waste, for example wrapping paper, Christmas cards, and plastic and glass bottles and cans from Christmas parties can all be recycled.

Cllr Sally Prentice, Cabinet member for Environment on Lambeth Council, said:

"We all create a lot more waste during the Christmas period and Lambeth Council is making it easier than ever for people to recycle; our door-to-door Christmas tree recycling service is part of this drive. It’s also worth remembering that people can recycle clothes, toys, books and unwanted Christmas presents at local charity and second hand shops which are always looking for good quality items."

About Brixton Hill

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Brixton Hill is bounded on the north by A2217 Acre Lane, and A23 Brixton Hill and Upper Tulse Hill on the east. Streatham Place (as far as New Park Road) marks the southern border and Kingswood Road and B221 King's Avenue make up the west.
See a map of Brixton Hill ward

The ward includes:

Lambeth College.
Primary schools include Christ Church Brixton, Christ Church Streatham, Corpus Christi, Livity, Orchard, Richard Atkins and Sudbourne.
Nurseries include Holmewood.
Central to the ward is Brixton Prison.
The larger housing estates are Saxby Road, Blenheim Gardens, Dumbarton Court and Roupell Park.
Parks and green spaces include Rush Common.

The population of Brixton Hill ward rose from 12,135 in 1991 to 12,458 in 2001, an increase of 2.7%. This is 4.7% of the borough population. Brixton hill has an area of 112.9 hectares (4.1% of the borough). For the local elections in May 2002, there were 9,624 electors.

Your Brixton Hill Action Team

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The Local Labour Action Team

Councillor Florence Nosegbe

Email: fnosegbe@lambeth.gov.uk

Mobile: 07985 735 474

Website: Councillor Florence Nosegbe's Website

Contact Card - Download here

Florence was raised and educated in Lambeth and is currently Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and the 2012 Olympic Games. She is responsible for Lambeth's Cultural Services including arts and community events; leisure services; sport; Olympic legacy; parks and open spaces; registry service; cemetery and crematoria.

Councillor Steve Reed

Bus. Phone: 020 7926 1709

Email: sreed@lambeth.gov.uk

Website: Councillor Steve Reed' s Website

Contact Card - Download here

Facebook Page

Steve has been a councillor in Brixton Hill since 1998, when Labour won the election in 2006 he became Leader of the Council and has worked tirelessly to improve Lambeth Council for everyone who lives here.

Councillors can help with problems you have encountered with Lambeth Council - such as social services, education, housing, libraries, planning applications and development, leisure, recreation and the arts, environmental health, highways, waste collection, and revenue collection.

Councillor Alex Holland

Email: aholland@lambeth.gov.uk

Mobile: 07814 567910

Alex was born in Brixton and has lived here for most of his life. Before becoming a Labour candidate he led Friends of Brixton Market, which successfully campaigned to save the market from demolition. He lives in Brixton Hill on Baytree Road, and cares passionately about our area.

Your councillors and Action Team Member are also keen to hear about campaigning issues in your area, and may be able to help with you with more general matters. You can write to your councillors at: Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW

Chuka Umunna MP for Streatham

Email: chuka.umunna.mp@parliament.uk

Tel: 020 8769 5063 - Chuka holds regular advice surgeries and you can arrange an appointment by calling the above number

Website: Chuka Umunna's website

Chuka Umunna was elected as Member of Parliament for Streatham in May 2010, becoming the first MP for the constituency to have grown up in the area.

In June 2010, he was selected to serve on the Treasury Select Committee and in October 2010 was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party

Val Shawcross AM

City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2AA

Tel: 020 7983 4401

Email: valerie.shawcross@london.gov.uk

Website: http ://www.valshawcross.com/

Val is Lambeth & Southwark's representative on the London Assembly - the body which scrutinises the Mayor of London. Val is Chair of the Assembly's Transport Committee. If you have problems with Transport for London, the Metropolitan Police, the Fire Service, or any London-wide issue she might be the best person to speak to.

Your London MEPs

Members of the European Parliament are elected to represent London as whole. There are two Labour MEPs representing London. Follow the link above to find out more about them. Your London Labour MEPs are Mary Honeyball, and Claude Moraes.

Advice Surgeries in Brixton Hill

2009-01-01T12:37:00.000-08:00

Your local councillors hold advice surgeries every week on a rota basis.If you wish to speak to a particular councillor contact them to discover which surgery they are attending next.

Every Saturday, 10-11am in the Town Hall, Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW

PLEASE NOTE: This advice surgery takes place on a rota basis, shared among all Brixton councillors.

Contact a Local Councillor

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If you live in Brixton Hill then you can contact a Brixton Hill councillor for advice or assistance. If you are unsure whether you live in Brixton Hill check your postcode here.

Our phone and email contact details are below, or you can write to us at:

Name of the councillor
Lambeth Town HallBrixton Hill
London
SW2 1RW

You can also visit us in person at one of our weekly advice surgeries every Saturday, 10-11am in the Town Hall, Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RW.

This surgery takes place on a rota basis, shared among Brixton councillors.

Councillor Florence Nosegbe

Email: fnosegbe@lambeth.gov.uk

Mobile: 07985 735 474

Website: Councillor Florence Nosegbe's Website

Contact Card - Download here

Councillor Steve Reed
Bus. Phone: 020 7926 1167
Email: sreed@lambeth.gov.uk
Website: Councillor Steve Reed' s Website
Contact Card - Download here

Councillor Alex Holland

Email: aholland@lambeth.gov.uk

Mobile:07814 567 910

Website: Councillor Alex Holland's Website

Contact Card - Download here

Details for other local representatives can be found here; Lambeth Labour Councillors

Community Organisations

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Friends of Windmill Gardens

A local residents' group, the Friends of Windmill Gardens, was established in 2003. Our aim is to restore the Windmill and to transform the surrounding park into an area that will be valued by all the local community.

http://www.brixtonwindmill.org/

Useful Contacts

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Lambeth Council:
Main Switchboard - 020 7926 1000

Brixton Hill Customer Centre - Olive Morris House, 18 Brixton Hill, SW2 1RL / omhcustomercentre@lambeth.gov.uk / 020 7926 1000

Children, Schools and Families:
Lambeth Children and Young People's Services - 020 7926 9896
Admissions - 020 7926 9503
Lambeth College - 020 7501 5000/5600
Career development and student loans - 020 7926 9474

Christ Church Brixton Church of England Primary School
Cancell Road, North Brixton, SW9 6HN / 020 7735 1343
Christ Church Streatham Church of England Primary School
Cotherstone Road Streatham Hill SW2 3NF / 020 8674 4308
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Primary School
Trent Road, SW2 5BL / 020 7274 4722
Livity School
Mandrell Road, SW2 5DW / 020 7733 0681
Orchard Primary School
Christchurch Road (entrance from Cotherstone Road), SW2 3DH / 020 8671 4400
Richard Atkins Primary School
New Park Road, SW2 4JP / 020 8674 5601
Sudbourne Primary School
Hayter Road,Brixton, SW2 5AP / 020 7274 7631

Holmewood Nursery School and Tree House Children's Centre
66 Upper Tulse Hill, SW2 2RW / 020 8674 2186

Childcare providers - 0845 601 5317

Housing:
Lambeth Housing - 020 7926 6000 (all calls for local housing offices go through the Lambeth Service Centre)
Housing repairs - 020 7926 6666Leaseholders - 020 7926 6700
Vulnerable tenants - 020 7926 6270

Roupell Park: Community Office, Brockham Drive, Roupell Park Estate SW2 4PN / 020 7926 0219 / mbrowne@lambeth.gov.uk
Blenheim Gardens: 24 Prague Place, Blenheim Gardens Estate, Brixton, SW2 5ED / 020 7926 0158 / blenheimgardens@lambeth.gov.uk

Lambeth Streetcare - 020 7926 9000
Lambeth Streetcare call centre deal with a large number of issues including: abandoned vehicles: graffiti removal; litter and dumped rubbish; bulky refuse collections; recycling; road and pavement repairs; street lighting; parking enquiries, parks.

Noise Complaints
9am – 5pm (Monday to Friday) - 020 7926 6111
10pm – 3am (Every day) - 020 7926 5999

Lambeth Automatic PCN payment line - 0870 241 3262 / 0845 331 3310

Police numbers
Emergencies - 999
Police non-emergencies - 020 7326 1212
Crimestoppers - 0800 555111

Brixton Hill's Safer Neighbourhoods Team - 020 8721 2892 / BrixtonHill.SNT@met.police.uk /Newsletter

Health
Lambeth NHS (Primary Care Trust)
Find a local GP - 0800 587 8078
Out of Hours GP - 020 8693 9066
Find a local Dentist - 0800 587 0878/020 7716 7085
Out of Hours Dental - 020 8299 5509
NHS Direct (non-emergencies) - 08 45 46 47

Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals - 020 7188 7188
Gracefield Gardens Health & Social Care Centre (Drop In) - 2-8 Gracefield Gardens, Streatham, SW16 2ST / 020 3049 4888
Pulross Intermediate Care Centre (Drop In) - 47a Pulross Road, SW9 8AE / 020 3049 4004
Clapham Park Group Practice (Drop In) - 72 Clarence Avenue, SW4 8JP / 0844 477 8685

Streatham Place Surgery (GP) - 28 Streatham Place, SW2 4QY / 020 8674 8500
Brixton Hill Group Practice (GP) - 22 Raleigh Gardens, SW2 1AE / 020 8674 6376
Hetherington Group Practice (GP) - 18 Hetherington Road, SW4 7NU / 020 7274 4220
Day Lewis Mokwell Pharmacy - 110 Brixton Hill, SW2 1AH / 020 8674 3575
Hillrise Pharmacy - Alexander Dumas House, 230 Brixton Hill, SW2 1HG / 020 8674 1896
S. G. Manning Pharmacy - 294 Brixton Hill, SW2 1HT / 020 8674 4391

Streatham Hill community sexual health centre - 41a-c Streatham Hill, SW2 4TP / 020 3049 4006

Equality Groups:
Lambeth LGBT Forum - 0207 926 2796 / info@lambethlgbtforum.org.uk

Other services:
Ambulance non-emergencies - 020 7887 6678
Fire non-emergencies - 020 8555 1200 ext 57973Gas emergencies - 0800 111 9999
Thames Water - 0800 032 5202
Reporting a leak - 0845 9200 800AdviceBenefits (including Housing and Council Tax) - 020 7649 9311
Citizens Advice Bureau - 020 8715 0707
Lambeth Law Centre - 020 7737 9781

Travel
Transport for London - 020 7222 1234
Train information - 08457 484950 / http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Get Involved

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E-Newsletter

'We Love Brixton Hill' sends out a monthly email newsletter with details of upcoming events, public meetings and items of interest for Brixton Hill ward residents. To receive the newsletter just email welovebrixtonhill@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE as the subject heading.

Contact Your Local Action Team

The Brixton Hill Acton Team are here to help with problems and represent the hopes and concerns of those who live in Brixton Hill. Get in touch now.

Register Your Support for the Labour Action team

You don't have to join Labour to help us with our campaigning. If you want to help out with a particular campaign, can deliver leaflets, can donate time or money, or can put up a poster at election time, please email Richard Angell - chair of Brixton Hill Labour Party - on r_angell@hotmail.com with SUPPORT as the subject heading.

Join the Labour Party

Have you thought about joining Labour? Our members are what make the party, and membership allows you to play a part in selecting Labour candidates, devising policies, and planning campaigns.

Donate to the Labour Party

Campaigning for a fairer Lambeth costs money! Please follow the link above to donate to the national Labour party. If you would like you can donate money directly to the branch party, the constituency party, or the borough party - get in touch with Richard Angell chair of Brixton Hill Labour Party - on r_angell@hotmail.com to find our how.

Support the national Labour Party here:

Contribute to "We Love Brixton Hill"

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'We Love Brixton Hill' is designed to be an online community information site for residents living in Brixton Hill ward.

Check for updates about neighbourhood meetings, campaigns, Lambeth Council information and local concerns.

'We Love Brixton Hill' is run by the local Labour Action Team and will opporate as a focal point for the community information, not a party political broadcast. Information on the Brixton Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team, your local elected representatives and community events that take place wthin the ward will all get posted.

To get your local event posted up email, welovebrixtonhill@gmail.com.

E-Newsletter

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'We Love Brixton Hill' sends out a monthly email newsletter with details of upcoming events, public meetings and items of interest for Brixton Hill ward residents.

To receive the newsletter just email welovebrixtonhill@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE as the subject heading.