Lambeth Council's Cabinet will meet on Wednesday 21 October to consider proposals that could bring an end to more than a decade of uncertainty for residents of the Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens estates.

Both estates, built in the 1960s, have faced the prospect of demolition and redevelopment for over a decade, prompting sustained campaigns by residents to protect their homes.

A report published ahead of the meeting recommends that the Council ends its estate regeneration proposals for Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens, following an assessment which concluded that none of the redevelopment or refurbishment options considered were financially viable and met all the Council's objectives.

The proposals would mark a significant change in direction for the two estates. However, a formal decision has yet to be made, with Cabinet due to consider the recommendations at its meeting next Wednesday.

The developments have already attracted national attention, with The Guardian reporting on 15 October that the estates are set to be saved from demolition following years of campaigning by residents.

The Cabinet report also considers changes to other housing developments across Lambeth, including proposals to remove Knights Walk Phase 2 and Trinity Rise from the Council's New Homes Programme.

The meeting is open to the public, with opportunities to attend in person or watch online.

Meeting details

Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Time: 5pm

Location: Committee Room B6, Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton, SW2 1RW

Places for in-person attendance are limited and must be arranged in advance by contacting Democracy@lambeth.gov.uk.

Residents wishing to make representations on agenda items must contact Democratic Services by 12 noon on Tuesday 20 October. Requests to speak are subject to the discretion of the Council Leader.

Read the Cabinet agenda and accompanying New Homes Programme Estate Regeneration report on Lambeth Council's website.