The census is coming, and it makes a difference to everyone. By taking part and telling the Office for National Statistics (ONS) about yourself, you will help make sure you and your community get the services and support needed.
Air pollution is not just a central London problem, with many areas still exceeding the legal limits for pollution across the city. As a reminder, the ULEZ is to expand from 25 October 2021 right up to the South Circular (A205) and North Circular (A406) roads. To check the implications for you, the TfL site has both post code and vehicle checkers.
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its draft recommendations for new ward boundaries for the whole of Lambeth.
The recommendations are far-reaching, and views are now sought, particularly on the location of the ward boundaries and the names of the proposed new wards.
Views are now sought by 12 April 2021.
Lambeth Council is carrying out research to gather your views about communication. The most recent SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) inspection found that some parents and carers had not heard of Lambeth’s SEND local offer and the support that is available for their children and young people. This highlighted a clear need to heighten awareness and to increase accessibility. To help us shape Lambeth's new Communication Plan, they want to hear from you to better understand your preferred methods of communications.
A longstanding campaign to save two veteren Oak trees adjacent to the Cox's Walk footbridge in Sydenham Hill Wood has been successful. Last week permission was refused for the felling of the two mature oaks, and a provisional Tree Preservation Order (TPO) placed on the whole of Cox's Walk and Sydenham Hill Wood (which will continue for a further six months or until the order is confirmed by Southwark Council).
Transort for Londod are running an online cycle skills course for all cyclists. Whether you are new to cycling or just want to brush up on your skills, this course provides easy to follow tips and advice to get you going.
The SLT has news on auditions for the next play, which will be broadcast online, youth and adult learning, play readings, a Poetry and Monologue evening, plays for 2021, and more. You can read all the latest news here.
