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Norwood Park: Summer Sizzle one day festival

Lambeth Council has received an application from Our Thing Global Entertainment to run a one day festival in Norwood Park called Summer Sizzle. The event would be held on Saturday, 27 July 2024 from 2pm to 9pm with Mavado as headliner.

Live entertainment until 8pm is planned, and the event capacity is forecast to be a maximum of 5,000 people, and to appeal to a wide demographic of people from their mid-twenties to early fifties.

Everything you need to know about the elections on 2 May

Note: edited (26.03.24) as the Knight's Hill ward council by-election has now been called for Thursday 2 May.

It is part of the purpose and values of Norwood Forum to promote democracy, and we want as many members of our community to take part in the democratic process as possible, without prejudice or discrimination.
What exactly is happening on 2 May? Am I registered to vote? What is this about photo ID to vote? Read more below under the following headings:

  • Thursday 2 May 2024 Elections
  • Am I eligiable to vote in these elections?
  • How to vote - including info on the new, obligatory Photo ID requirement
  • Critical deadlines to note

Open Orchard Project Upcoming greening Events

Spring is here and Open Orchard has a number of new greening projects coming up. Everyone is invited to turn up and get involved.
 
Herb Garden @ Bzz Garage
Turning a section of the garden on Rothschild Street into a community herb garden, with thanks to plant donations from Secret Garden in Crystal Palace. Come help prep and plant and mulch, with the option of a cafe visit afterwards!
When: Sunday 24 March 2024; 10:00am - 12noon
Where: Rothschild Street, SE27 0DQ
 

We're Right Here: community champion opportunity

Moving into an election year that is dominated by ever tighter public budgets and overlapping environmental, healthcare and poverty crises, there is an enormous need to ramp up calls for community power. To do this We're Right Here aim to build on the work of  brilliant community leaders by involving more people from a diverse range of places and communities in their campaign. This is why they are now recruiting 10-12 ‘Community Champions’.

Leigham Vale: temporary closure

Due to necessary sewer works, Leigham Vale will be partially closed to traffic (except for access) from 29 March 2024 at least up to 26 April 2024, and perhaps longer if there is a need to extend the works.

Use your voice to improve health and care in Lambeth!

Go to the next Lambeth Together Public Forum next Thursday (21 March 2024) from 1pm to 2pm at Lambeth Town Hall or online. Join to share ideas and influence the way local services are run. Whether you’re studying, working or living in Lambeth, your voice matters.

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