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.
In response to Norwood Forum’s detailed representation on public transport and active travel, Cllr Rezina Chowdhury has confirmed that Transport for London has approved funding to begin design work on Croxted Road, between the South Circular (A205) and Norwood Road.
Loughborough Junction Action Group (LJAG) has launched a fundraising campaign to help fill a funding gap at Grove Adventure Playground, a vital community space in one of the most disadvantaged areas of Lambeth. The playground provides a safe and creative environment for over 200 local children and young people each year.
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.
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.
Brockwell Live want to hear from local residents about their experiences at this year’s events in Brockwell Park. Whether you enjoyed the festivals or had concerns about the impact, your feedback is vital.
Norwood Forum has raised key questions with Lambeth Council about the West Norwood Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) consultation, following community concerns. Councillor Rezina Chowdhury, Deputy Leader for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, responded - and we’ve put her replies into a Q&A format.
