Press releases

The latest press releases from Lambeth Borough of Lambeth.

Streatham's new ice age

18 March 2010
Today, Tesco formally agreed a massive investment in Streatham which will see the development of a new ice rink, leisure centre, housing complex and a Tesco store.

Young orators take over the council chamber

17 March 2010
Students from six Lambeth secondary schools took over the council chamber for the annual schools debating competition and the standard was higher than ever.

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.

New Brixton Low Carbon Zone kicks off with a party and backing from DJ Ironik

16 March 2010
Practical advice on how to save money by cutting your energy bills will be on offer when Brixton’s new Low Carbon Zone officially launches with a party at the Loughborough Estate on Saturday.

Lambeth's civic heroes

16 March 2010
A group of outstanding Lambeth citizens have been honoured at a special ceremony at Lambeth Town Hall. The annual Lambeth Civic Awards celebrate our unsung heroes, who freely give their time and effort to help their community. 

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.

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