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Judge rejects claims against Lambeth’s low traffic neighbourhoods

On Monday a High Court judge rejected a challenge made in relation to Lambeth’s low traffic neighbourhoods, which have seen some roads in the borough closed to vehicle access. The road closures formed part of the council’s emergency transport plan in response to the coronavirus pandemic, to help aid social distancing and encourage active travel such as cycling and walking.

Have your say on five ward boundary change proposals

After the earlier consultation, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) final report on ward boundary changes was due on Monday 29 June. Instead the LGBCE has come up with revised proposals for our area and an area in Clapham:

SLBI: Summer Holiday Programme

Outdoor plant related activities - Hapa Zome, Pond dipping, Project Pollinate, Cyanotypes, Music and singing..... The SLBI summer programme has all this and more.

West Norwood Feast: Sunday 4 July 2021

This Sunday 3 July sees the return of live music to Feast. As well as the Food Fair, Fresh and Green, Village Green and Artisans Market, catch the live sounds throughout the day. Summer is here!

Bat's highway

A Small Studio, a local architecture and landscape practice, is working closely with urban ecologist Jo Ferguson from the Bat Conservation Trust on a project called the ‘Bat’s Highway’.

Lambeth's Citizens' Assembly on the Climate Crisis

From 25 May - 3 July, 50 Lambeth residents selected to reflect the population will learn about the climate crisis and hear solutions from experts and local communities.

Covid-19 vaccinations walk in clinics and the facts

You can now book a Covid-19 vaccination if you are 18 years old and over, but different clinics have different priorities. There are a number of walk-in and pop-up clinics, and more are being added all the time, so check here.

Cycle hangars in Lambeth

We have reported before, and made representations, on the need for Lambeth Council to provide more cycle hangars in the south of the borough and our local area in particular. Local people, often in shared buildings, need secure cycle parking so they can cycle more. Hills are not an obstacle for many. And then there are electric bikes.

Volunteering opportunities this week

This week:

Free online event: Building Vaccine Confidence with African and Caribbean Communities

Building Vaccine Confidence with African and Caribbean Communities - an event with Prof Kevin Fenton, Regional Director for London, Public Health England
Free online event - 16 June 6.30pm

Sutton Council will be hosting a free online event on the 16 June at 6:30pm - open to all residents, particularly those from Black African and Black Caribbean Communities across London - including Lambeth.

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