Press release archive 2008
Press release archive for 2008.
17
December
2008
The battle against knife crime has reached cyberspace, as work begins to guard against online sales of knives to under 18s.
15
December
2008
An extra £1·5million is to be poured in to create a "super-playground" in the centre of Lambeth.
12
December
2008
Two Lambeth women providing selfless care for their loved ones - while overcoming their own hardships - have jointly won the first Lambeth Carer of the Year award.
11
December
2008
An army of canvassers and a sustained campaign by Lambeth Council has resulted in an increase of 14.1% in the number of voters of the electoral register.
04
December
2008
A unique event for private sector landlords in Lambeth will give them the tools to survive the credit crunch. Organised by Lambeth Council, the Private Sector Housing Forum which takes place on December 11, will feature presentations from eminent property experts focussing on surviving the current financial climate.
03
December
2008
Social care services provided for adults by Lambeth Council have received a seal of approval from the national inspectors.
01
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. The Michael Tippett School in Herne Hill has scooped the Grand Prix award at the Excellence in BSF awards. The prize is for the most outstanding achievement across all areas of the national BSF programme to transform education.
28
November
2008
Businesses in Lambeth are to be given up to £1,000 a year to open their toilets to the public, in a scheme designed to give people better access to public loos.
28
November
2008
Two Brixton housing estates are showing off their green credentials after being awarded accolades from the first Inside Housing Sustainable Housing Award.
25
November
2008
Major changes at Lambeth's Household Recycling Centre could take place next year as Lambeth Council seeks to improve recycling services and boost recycling rates.