As one phase of the impressive restoration at West Norwood Cemetery draws to a close, planning is already underway for the next stage in preserving and celebrating this extraordinary historic site.
81 residents and local businesses came to the first public meeting of Transform Tulse Hill last Wednesday (23 July 2025) held in the former Salvation Army Hall on Norwood Road.
The school holidays have begun, and families across West Norwood are making the most of a variety of local holiday camps offering enriching, affordable and creative programmes for children throughout the summer break.
Kingswood Arts is calling on local residents to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand at its weekly Community Kitchen evenings, held every Tuesday from 6 to 8pm at the historic Kingswood House in SE21.
Your community needs you! Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, the arts, communications, politics, the built environment, community engagement or supporting young people, there’s a place for you at Norwood Forum.
The OurBike hosted by Bon Velo in Norwood has become the most popular across London, topping usage charts among 52 bikes in 12 boroughs. In May alone, it was hired for 75 hours and covered 303 kilometres, highlighting strong local support and demand.
A new initiative from Imperial College is helping Gipsy Hill residents track the air they breathe through a network of real-time air quality displays. Find out more.
A major conservation and community engagement project at West Norwood Cemetery has officially drawn to a close this summer, marking the end of a six-year initiative funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The West Norwood Cemetery Heritage Project, delivered in partnership by Lambeth Council and the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery, has brought new life to one of London’s most historic burial grounds.
Lambeth currently has the second highest number of confirmed measles cases in the UK since January 2024, with most cases affecting children aged 5 to 11. The council and local health services are urging residents to check their vaccination status and ensure that both children and adults are fully protected.
