Streatham

Streatham stretches to the most southerly point of the borough. It is surrounded by the neighbouring boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton and Croydon. There are five wards included in the Streatham area, St Leonard's, Streatham South, Streatham Wells, Streatham Hill and some of Thornton. Find out about the local population in the 2001 census information.

Streatham has a wealth of open spaces including Streatham Vale Park, Streatham Green, Hillside Gardens and not least the fabulous Streatham Common, home to the beautiful Rookery which has featured in several 'best garden' guides.

Shop in Streatham

Reportedly the longest high street in Europe, Streatham is not short of choice when it comes to shops with a global appeal. See a shopping map of Streatham town centre for a sample of the fantastic shopping opportunities offered locally. From your weekly shop to relaxing at a cafe or discovering hidden gems at a specialty store, Streatham is a treasure trove for the busy shopper.

If you would like to recommend a shop or business or want to get involved with promoting Streatham town centre, then please get in touch at streathamtowncentre@lambeth.gov.uk.

Future Streatham

Throughout 2008, hundreds of local residents, businesses and stakeholders, have been telling us their vision, ideas and comments for the future of Streatham. These comments are being fed in to a masterplan for Streatham.

There have been three stages of consultation, which started in April 2008. The most recent consultation stage took place in November 2008.

The full consultation report can now be downloaded at the Future Streatham page.

Megabowl and Caesar's Nightclub

Lambeth Council have received a planning application for the former Megabowl and Caesars Nightclub sites (Ref: 07/04307/FUL and 08/04308/CON).

Lambeth Council's planning department has validated this planning application and the statutory consultation will run until 12 January. A leaflet will be distributed to local residents that outlines how you can find out more and register your comments and you can also find out further information on the Planning department's page.

The full plans are also available at Phoenix House, 10 Wandsworth Road, Vauxhall, London SW8 2LL. For further information please contact tpac@lambeth.gov.uk. 

Streatham hub development

A new state-of-the-art ice rink, swimming pool and leisure centre are all part of the exciting 'Streatham Hub' project.
The revised planning application was approved in November 2008. The proposed revisions bring significant improvements that minimise the impact of the development on residents in the surrounding area.

For further update about Streatham Hub please visit the Future Streatham pages.

Friends of Streatham Common

The Friends of Streatham Common and Streatham Common Management Advisory Committee hold quarterly forum meetings and act as a valuable consultative group, feeding back to Lambeth Council their views about the current and planned management of the Common.

Throughout the year the Friends Group organise various events on Streatham Common from variety shows, Shakespearean plays to fun-days for the children, including Kite Day, now an annual event. 

Local history

Get an overview of Streatham's history, courtesy of the Streatham Society.