News archive 2007

News archive for 2007.

New Year's Eve fireworks

24 December 2007
Once again millions of people around the world will have their eyes on Lambeth watching London's central firework display, around the South Bank and the London Eye, courtesy of the Mayor of London.

A new carers' strategy for Lambeth

19 December 2007
Lambeth Council and the Lambeth Primary Care Trust, working with our statutory and voluntary partners and carers, have produced a draft carers' strategy for 2008 to 2013.

Buy a red ribbon for World Aids Day

30 November 2007
World AIDS Day is on Saturday 1 December, raising awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education to stop the spread of HIV.

New buses for special schools

29 November 2007
Children at Lambeth special schools are set to enjoy a brand new fleet of buses incorporating a host of safety and sensory features.

Get the low down on youth and play

29 November 2007
A series of leaflets listing youth and play provision in Lambeth by area are out now.

Lambeth X-it project scoops top national award

29 November 2007
Lambeth's X-it programme, which offers young people an alternative to gang life, has won the prestigious children's services award in the Guardian newspaper's Public Services Awards.

Lambeth's Adult Social Services judged as good

29 November 2007
Lambeth's Adults' and Community Services has retained its two stars and been judged as good by the Commission for Social Care Inspection.

Vote for our Darby and Joan Club in People's Millions competition - Tuesday 27 November

27 November 2007
The Streatham Darby and Joan Club, including the Lambeth Asian Centre and the Make a Difference Black Afro-Caribbean Group has made it through to the final eight in the People's Millions Big Lottery Competition for the London region.

Reminder - free cycle maintenance training session on tonight - Wednesday 28 November

27 November 2007
Calling all cyclists to attend a free cycle maintenance training session organised by the Sustainable Transport Team at Lambeth Council.

YMCA community host scheme

12 November 2007
The South London YMCA Community Host scheme is a collaboration with the YMCA and Lambeth council that aims to provide young black people aged 16-17 with community-based accommodation and support.