Moving home

Moving home can be a complicated process. This page aims to make this easier for you by bringing together the key services you need to access when moving home.

This information covers moving into, out of and within the borough.

Apply for benefits

Detailed information on the range of benefits available to those on low incomes living in the borough.

Register for council tax

How to register for council tax when moving into the borough and how existing residents can update or cancel their accounts. These pages also provide information on claiming council tax benefit and discounts.

Register for a council property

How to register for a council property or transfer your tenancy to other areas within the borough. You can also explore the various options for buying a council property in the borough.

Find out about your local councillors and MPs

Find out who your local representatives are and how you can contact them.

Find your local doctor, hospital and dentist

Search for local doctors, dentists and hospitals in your area. You can also find out more about health services in Lambeth.

Join the electoral register

How to join the electoral register.

Join your local library

Information on joining your local library. You can also search our online library catalogue.

Join your local sports and leisure centres

Find out about your local sports and leisure centres. Lambeth has four leisure centres, a community sports centre and a Lido.

Join a local neighbourhood watch scheme

Lambeth has a network of neighbourhood watch schemes which can promote community safety. You can also find out the location of your local police station.

Apply for a parking permit

Get information on applying for parking permits and details of parking facilities across the borough. Specific information is also available on parking on council estates. You can also apply for a suspension of a parking bay to make it easier to move your belongings into your new home.

Find out about recycling and refuse collection

Find out dates for rubbish collection in your area and how the council can support you in recycling household waste.

Apply for school places

Find out how to apply for a school place and the schools admissions process. If you are moving out of the borough you can search for schools across the UK.

Find local places of worship

There are many places of worship in Lambeth where many faiths are observed.

Find information about your new council

If you are moving out of Lambeth you may be interested in finding out about the services provided by the borough you are moving to.