News archive 2008

News archive for 2008.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year - a message from Council Leader Steve Reed

18 December 2008
What a year 2008 has been for everyone in Lambeth.

London cycle hire scheme coming to Lambeth

08 December 2008
Transport for London (TFL) is moving forward with Mayor Boris Johnson's plans to have a London cycle hire scheme in place for May 2010, following the release of a feasibility study that proves a cycle hire scheme in London is both achievable and desirable.

High achievers celebrate at the Queen Elizabeth Hall

04 December 2008
Lambeth pupils had a chance to celebrate their success at an inspirational achievement awards ceremony hosted by former Blue Peter presenter Diane-Louise Jordan.

Lambeth shines at national school awards

03 December 2008
A special educational needs school in Lambeth has been named the most inspirational and successful project at the first national Building Schools for the Future (BSF) awards.

Lambeth launches Community Toilet Scheme

03 December 2008
Lambeth Council has responded to calls for more access to public toilets by introducing the Community Toilet Scheme in the borough.

Short breaks - Parent and young people's engagement day

01 December 2008
Over 100 parents, children and young people as well as Local Authority officers, attended the award-winning Michael Tippett School on 15 November to take part in Lambeth's Aiming High for Disabled Children engagement day.

Business awards deadline extended

01 December 2008
The deadline for the 2009 Lambeth Business Awards has been extended by an extra week, giving more businesses a chance to enter.

World AIDS Day, 1 December - Help break the silence

27 November 2008
World AIDS Day is the day when individuals and organisations from around the world come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic.

Vote now to help a Lambeth park win £400,000

26 November 2008
Residents are being urged to visit London gov website before the end of Friday 30 January 2009 and vote for a Lambeth Park.

First specialist education unit for a generation launches in Lambeth

25 November 2008
The first school of its kind in the country has been unveiled in Lambeth today as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme.