News archive 2008

News archive for 2008.

All change for Lambeth parking

01 August 2008
NCP Services has taken over as Lambeth Council's parking contractor in a new five year deal that the council regards as marking a further major step towards fairer parking in the borough.

First action plan on gangs puts Lambeth at heart of the solution

30 July 2008
Lambeth Council is leading the charge against gang activity among young people after becoming one of the first boroughs to have a dedicated five-year action plan to target the issue.

Visit the Action for Blind People bus in Lambeth

29 July 2008
We are delighted to invite you to find out about the latest aids and equipment available for blind and visually impaired people on board the Action for Blind People Mobile Resource Vehicle.

London Youth Games award ceremony

28 July 2008
The achievements of Lambeth's best young athletes have been recognised at the recent London Youth Games awards.

Is someone else’s child living in your home?

22 July 2008
Did you know that if someone else's child has been living with you for a period of more than 28 days, you are in a private fostering arrangement? Anyone who is not a parent or close relative, who is providing accommodation to a child under 16 (under 18 if disabled) must contact their local authority.

£3.5million lottery windfall for Brockwell Park

21 July 2008
Brockwell Park will be restored to its former grandeur after securing a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund's (BIG).

Strike Impact 16 and 17 July

16 July 2008
As part of a national strike, a number of staff are taking industrial action over pay on Wednesday 16 July and Thursday 17 July.

Help shape the future of West Norwood and Streatham

10 July 2008
The council is developing two 'masterplans' for improving areas to the south of the borough.

Lambeth Country Show, 19-20 July

08 July 2008
Lambeth Country Show returns to Brockwell Park on the weekend of 19-20 July, boasting its unique line-up that brings together the best of city and countryside.

Lambeth Music Service plays for Schools' Minister

01 July 2008
Fifty-one young musicians from Lambeth travelled to Leeds to present the Musitrax strategy to the Schools Minister, Lord Adonis at the national conference of Heads of Music Services.

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