Christmas tree collections

Lambeth Council will be collecting real Christmas trees for free. They can be put out for collection from 6 January 2025.

Lambeth on track to plant over 1700 new trees this year

Lambeth Council celebrated National Tree Week by inviting Hitherfield Primary School pupils to plant three trees in Brockwell Park, starting the planting of 92 trees in parks this season.

Want to host a Play Street?

A play street is where neighbours agree together to close their road temporarily but regularly to through traffic – so that children can play while adults get to know each other better. You can make it happen on your street.

Take the survey to shape services for Black heritage communities

Help shape HIV prevention services for Black communities in London and win £100 by completing a survey for the chance to win £100 in gift vouchers.

Help St Lukes host their homeless guests this winter

Every Winter, St Luke’s Church in West Norwood opens its doors to a small group of people who have no permanent place to live. They are invited to come into a warm room, eat a meal, stay the night and have breakfast in the morning.

Tulse Hill Gyratory Safety Scheme

Transport for London (TfL) will be proceeding with the range of interim interventions at the Tulse Hill gyratory traffic which aim to improve safety for pedestrians and other road users in this area by slowing the speed of traffic on approach to the pedestrian crossings. This follows the TfL consultation on the scheme, which we reported a few weeks ago.

Have your say: Micromobility bays

Lambeth Council plans to add 148 new dockless bays for e-scooters and e-bikes, expanding the network to over 350. Most residents will be within a 3-minute walk of a bay, and the council is seeking feedback on the expansion.

Co-op Funeralcare: Advent Calendar Appeal

This Christmas, Co-op Funeralcare at West Norwood is asking the community to donate advent calendars to help brighten the holidays for local families. Your kind donation will be given to the local foodbank, helping families at Christmas.

Mrs Fawcett drinking fountain outside West Norwood Cemetery

The granite drinking fountain on the island north of St. Luke's Church and opposite the main entrance to West Norwood Cemetery was demolished in a car accident on Sunday 13 October 2024.

The Hope’s Time to Give Campaign:

The Hope's Time to Give Campaign is back, teaming up with Centre 70 to support low-income families in our community with Christmas hampers. Each hamper, valued at £45, is filled with everything needed for a Christmas dinner, along with treats and daily essentials.

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