Brixton
The Brixton town centre area comprises five wards: Brixton Hill, Ferndale, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill and Coldharbour.
It attracts more than its fair share of media attention partly because of its reputation for vibrant, multicultural and diverse communities, but also because of the challenging social issues experienced by the people who live, work and play here.
Nelson Mandela's visit in 1996 confirmed Brixton's 
international role in promoting racial and social harmony.
Coldharbour Ward, one of the most deprived areas in the country, boasts international appeal for racial and cultural diversity. Brixton is at the heart of black media and culture and is the home of the Voice Newspaper, Black Cultural Archives, several galleries, design projects and Brixton Market.
Brixton news
Pavement overcrowding and general congestion in Brixton is set to become a thing of the past, as work begins on an ambitious redevelopment programme for Brixton Road. The programme is expected to take around nine months to complete.
New Communities and Neighbourhoods team
A Communities and Neighbourhoods (centre) team is now working in Brixton to engage with local residents, voluntary organisations and community groups in support of the council’s regeneration and neighbourhood programmes, as well as broader neighbourhood working issues.
Getting involved
The Brixton Area Forum (BAF) was set up in 2000, with support from Lambeth Council, to bring together residents and businesses in Brixton.
Meeting dates and times are available in the calendar of meetings.
A new information initiative ensuring you are kept up-to-date and informed about local issues and health opportunities. Brixton NET is a community and voluntary sector database.
Local Projects and initiatives
The vision for Brixton Central Square is to create a safe, high quality public space that expresses the significance of Brixton as a vibrant multicultural community.
The Future Brixton programme is the council’s physical regeneration programme for Brixton. The Brixton Masterplan, which has been developed in consultation with local residents, will set out how we want Brixton to change for the better, whilst protecting the things we love.
The Brixton Masterplan is due to be taken to the Council’s Cabinet in July 2009.
Raleigh Hall is a project to record black history in Lambeth. It is for anyone who cherishes their cultural background. The Brixton Town Centre office is working closely with Black Cultural Archives, a longstanding Brixton based organisation, to realise their aspirations to develop Raleigh Hall as a Centre for Black Heritage and Culture of national reach.
The Lambeth Climate Action group have set up a new initiative to help combat climate change and prepare the community for peak oil.
Transition Town Brixton follows the example of similar schemes across the UK which aim to reduce our dependancy on oil and make the transition to a low carbon future.
There are two Community Safety Officers covering Brixton Town Centre.
Opportunities and activities for young people.
Places to visit
The biggest music venue in south London, the Brixton Academy attracts top names and features regularly in sell-out tours. Brixton also has its own independent cinema, the Ritzy.
Brockwell Park is a lovely open space which hosts the massive Lambeth Country Show each year. Brockwell Lido is the coolest place to meet friends in the heat of the summer. Discovering night clubs, bars and restaurants in Brixton could be a full time occupation!