Council and democracy

Lambeth's Youth Mayor, Samuel ManleyLocal democracy is about local people having a say on issues in their area, the council working with residents in Lambeth to improve services, and ensuring that the council makes decisions in the community's best interest.

To find your councillor and ward by postcode go to: Find your councillor and ward.


Local democracy and decision making

In this section you can access a wide range of information and documents relating to the council's decision making processes, find out about forthcoming council meetings and obtain contact details for your local political representatives.

Comments and complaints

We encourage feedback about our services so that we can address any problems, learn from them and prevent them from happening again.

Consultations

Public involvement is at the heart of good decision making, so we provide a variety of resources for members of the public who want to know how, when and on what we consult, and what the outcomes of consultation are.

Council departments

Information on departments within Lambeth Council.

Councillors, MPs, MEPs and Mayor of Lambeth

Information on Lambeth's elected representatives, including councillors, the council's Cabinet, the Leader of the Council, the Mayor of Lambeth, MPs and MEPs.

Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Find out about your rights to see data we hold on you, your right of access to information produced in the course of the council's work, and our scheme for publishing information.

Democracy and elections

Guides to elections and voting, how the council makes decisions, our Constitution and Forward Plan, and how to get involved in local decision-making in Lambeth including e-Petitions.

Lambeth First

Lambeth First is the borough's Local Strategic Partnership (LSP). It brings together local residents, communities, businesses, public sector, private sector and voluntary groups with the long-term vision of improving the quality of life for the people who live, work, study and play in Lambeth.

Making a difference

This section aims to demonstrate our commitment to our ethos of making a difference. We are dedicated to making a real difference to anyone who contacts us, uses our services, or works with us whether they are a local resident, business, partner, or supplier.

Scrutiny

Our scrutiny process explained, including information on scrutiny committees, sub-committees and commissions, and how you can get involved.

Statistics and census information

Statistics, census reports and information about Lambeth and its residents which will be of interest to students, teachers and businesses.

Youth Council

The Lambeth Youth Council is run by young people for young people. It highlights issues of concern to them, allows them to influence policies that affect them and trains them to make a positive effect in their communities.