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West Norwood Cemetery Heritage Project and Illuminate Festival

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.

Lambeth Urges Residents to Get MMR Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise

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.

Loughborough Junction Action Group Launches Fundraising Campaign for Grove Adventure Playground

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.

Funding Approved for Croxted Road Designs

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.

Have your say on Brockwell Live 2025!

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 Seeks Clarification from Lambeth Council on West Norwood CPZ Consultation

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.

Norwood Park – less flooding, more nature

Members of the Norwood Forum met with Lambeth Council officers to discuss a range of green issues, including our green spaces, energy efficiency and reducing waste.

West Dulwich street improvements: LTN installed unlawfully

Lambeth Council has been found to have unlawfully installed the experimental Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in West Dulwich.

Could Your Elderly Neighbours Lose Heating and Hot Water on 30 June?

Thousands of households across the UK could be affected when the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is permanently shut down on 30 June 2025.

Illuminate - West Norwood Cemetery: a new beginning

Illuminate is the name for the programme of celebratory events running Friday 30 May to Sunday 8 June 2025 as the precious and magnificent West Norwood Cemetery is lit up to mark the end of the six year National Lottery Heritage Fund project.

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