Press releases

The latest press releases from Lambeth Borough of Lambeth.

Tackling anti-social behaviour in Waterloo

17 March 2010
Police and Security Minister, David Hanson, will witness first hand Lambeth Council's partnership efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in Waterloo when he visits the area on Thursday, March 18.

Your chance to win £25,000 by paying your council tax with Direct Debit

17 March 2010
A new prize draw promotion launched by Lambeth Council is offering Lambeth residents the opportunity to win £25,000 by paying their council tax by Direct Debit.

Green light for restoration of Brixton Windmill

16 March 2010
Brixton Windmill is to be opened up to the public after an announcement that a bid for almost £400,000 to restore it had been successful.

Brixton residents bet on a brighter future

15 March 2010
Residents living on the Blenheim Gardens estate in Brixton Hill are set to enjoy a quieter and improved quality of life following the permanent closure of a local betting shop. Located on the estate for some 27 years, the shop had become a focal point for attracting crime and anti-social behaviour on the estate over recent years.

Thousands of residents get new food waste recycling service

11 March 2010
Thousands more people in Lambeth are able to recycle food waste from this week (March 8 to 12)

Cruising down the river - a good time for a good cause

10 March 2010
Stars from London's cabaret world set sail on the river Thames to raise money for the Mayor of Lambeth's charities.

Innovative youth violence reduction plan celebrated one year after launch

08 March 2010
A five-year action plan which aims to radically reduce violent crime amongst children and young people in Lambeth has been celebrated one year after its launch.

Lambeth helps homeowners keep a roof over their heads

08 March 2010
Lambeth Council is helping local residents struggling with mortgage arrears to keep a roof over their heads. Lambeth's mortgage rescue scheme is approaching its first anniversary and has already helped residents with a combined mortgage arrears of almost £62k to avoid having their homes repossessed.

Lambeth announces new youth mayor

03 March 2010
Lambeth's new youth mayor and new member of youth parliament have been announced-and the voting couldn't have been tighter.

Lambeth event marks International Women's Day

02 March 2010
In celebration of International Women's Day Lambeth Council is hosting a free event to celebrate local women and support them to make the changes they want to see.

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