News archive 2009

News archive for 2009.

New Year fireworks

30 December 2009
To see in the New Year a spectacular fireworks display will be centred around the London Eye in the South Bank.

Service updates over the holiday period

24 December 2009
Since the snowfall last week the main issues were icy conditions and now rain.

Pope's Road car park to close temporarily

16 December 2009
Pope's Road car park in Brixton will close temporarily on Saturday 19 December following health and safety concerns.

Millions in extra funding to provide more primary school places across the borough

09 December 2009
Lambeth has been awarded £9 million by Schools Minister Vernon Coaker MP to help expand the number of primary school places in the borough.

Lambeth is heading in the right direction says government watchdog

09 December 2009
Lambeth is a great borough to live, work, learn and do business in and in the past year it's become cleaner, healthier and crime has gone down.

Environment Minister visits Ethelred Estate to see pioneering 'eco-roof'

09 December 2009
Environment Minister Hilary Benn visited a pioneering eco-friendly housing estate in Lambeth on Monday to hear first hand how local people are working with us to tackle climate change.

Textile and WEEE recycling service launched

30 November 2009
Monday 30 November saw the launch of a new recycling service in Lambeth where textiles and WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) will be collected from homes and businesses.

Lambeth marks World Aids Day

26 November 2009
On 1 December 2009, World Aids Day marks its 21st anniversary.

Lambeth scoops award for innovative cyclist awareness scheme for lorry drivers

25 November 2009
An innovative Lambeth Council scheme to reduce injuries to cyclists caused by lorries and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) has won a prestigious award.

Streatham Leisure Centre closes due to health and safety concerns

25 November 2009
We have taken the difficult decision to close Streatham Leisure Centre after investigations by structural engineers raised concerns about the condition of the building.