We were pleased to see a local resident has successfully lobbied the Council in reopening the recycling centre to pedestrians. This issue was raised with Councillor Matthew Bennett who advised that the Council has now agreed the following protocol with Veolia (who run the centre):
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Local residents wishing to deposit waste should first approach a Veolia member of staff on the front gate at Vale Street with proof of residency and a description of the waste they want to dispose of.

Hopefully you have all read about the Southwark Metals proposal and have come to the same conclusion as us and the other community groups involved in fighting this planning application: it would disastrous for West Norwood because of the increase in traffic and mostly from huge lorries, as well as many other reasons.. NAG estimate that the total of site vehicle movements would be around 60,000 each year.  Within a six mile radius that's around 350,000 vehicle miles every year in and around our neighbourhood. 130 tonnes of scrap metal in and out every day – 35,000 tonnes per year.

London Learning Consortium have some free classes for residents in Lambeth that are unemployed. These short courses are run online, have tutor support and start from 1 June onwards.

A Small Studio (local architects), in collaboration with Station to Station, the Business Improvement District for Tulse Hill and West Norwood, is proposing a radical re-think of the use of a section of Norwood High Street, as a month-long digital consultation.