News
Keep up to date with the latest news affecting the Norwood community.
Do you have a story that would you like featured on the Norwood Forum web site? If so contact us - secretary@ norwoodforum.org
Do you have a story that would you like featured on the Norwood Forum web site? If so contact us - secretary@ norwoodforum.org
Norwood Q&A with Lambeth Council Leader
19/04/13
New Lambeth Council Leader answers Norwood residents questions ...more
Information on the draft Lambeth Local Plan
09/04/13
The consultation runs 15 March to 26 April 2013 ...more
West Norwood Space Audit Report 2013
04/04/13
Norwood Forum and the Friends of West Norwood Library lead on a Community Space Audit. ...more
Draft Lambeth Local Plan Consultation
22/03/13
Have your say on Lambeth's planning policy review ...more
Norwood Forum 'diary dates' update
14/03/13
Dates for your diary that may be of interest to Lambeth and West Norwood residents. ...more
Help name the West Norwood leisure and health centre
28/01/13
You can help decide on the name... ...more
Wimbledon Loop future safeguarded
21/01/13
The Norwood Forum committee has successfully played its part in lobbying to save the Thameslink loop. ...more
National Theatre’s community programme have free workshops available
09/01/13
URGENT CALL... ...more
Royal Mail Christmas stamps offer
06/12/12
Eligible people can buy up to 36 stamps at last year’s prices – 46p and 36p! ...more
The Workshop!
01/12/12
You might have seen a new shop at the bottom of Knight's Hill and wondered what it was... ...more
Norwood Forum Vice-Chair in the London Evening Standard
12/11/12
Jamal Rahman — who served seven jail terms — now runs his own community group, one of dozens of projects that will benefit from a new £1?m grant. ...more
Library & Cinema proposals update
10/11/12
Recent event highlights general local community optimism for proposals... ...more
Natwest Bank on Norwood Road to close
03/11/12
Natwest Bank, Norwood Road, SE27 - Bank Closure ...more
West Norwood Gives Plans the 'Thumbs Up'!
28/10/12
but can a library really share the same building as a cinema? ...more
Update - ** WARNING! Act now to save your commute **
03/09/12
Thameslink (Wimbledon loop) trains to terminate at Blackfriars from September 2013. ...more
West Norwood Library, Nettlefold Hall and West Norwood Crematorium Chapel Refurbishment
23/08/12
Tender for work to provide a permanent roofing solution for the three buildings and internal reinstatement of the Library and Hall following water damage and asbestos removal. ...more
Permission for Primary Expansion Phase II - Elm Wood school.
23/08/12
A decision is requested regarding the refurbishment and extension of a school which will provide an additional 1FE which is much needed in the area. ...more
The Norwood Forum investigates the Julian School Planning Application Consultation
09/08/12
Norwood Forum committee members informed local residents on Wolfington Road about possible changes regarding the Julian school Planning Application Consultation ...more
Friends of West Norwood Library update
05/08/12
Read about what has happened to the library and the Nettlefold Hall and what can be done. ...more
Lambeth Partnership Tasking & Co-ordination
30/07/12
Read up on crime prevention and local Safer Neighbourhood Team news ...more
Norwood Forum addresses Lambeth Council Cabinet Meeting
09/07/12
Committee member Blanche Pavia speaks on behalf of the Norwood Forum. ...more
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING – FURTHER INFORMATION
05/07/12
Please see the below letter from Cllr Lib Peck - Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Strategic Housing ...more
Interested in services for children in your area?
02/07/12
Final dates for Stay and Play One O'Clock Coop site meetings ...more
Head of Lambeth libraries leaves ahead of consultation report
27/06/12
The head of Lambeth’s library service has left his position just two weeks before the results of a much anticipated public consultation are published. ...more
Norwood Park Cafe up for tender
30/05/12
Please find below information regarding the Norwood Park Hungry Hippo Cafe which is up for Tender. Application close on 21 June 2012 ...more
Norwood Park One O'Clock Club & the Jubilee press notice
29/05/12
A wonderful Jubilee party! ...more
Funding for skate park
27/05/12
The council has been successful in a bid for funding for a skate park in Norwood Park. ...more
Norwood Hall development continues
23/05/12
Norwood Hall was identified as a key project which would provide much-needed facilities from the underused site on Knight's Hill. ...more
Permission for Primary Expansion Phase II - Elm Wood school
21/05/12
A decision is requested regarding the refurbishment and extension of a school which will provide an additional 1FE which is much needed in the area. ...more
Old Library Advisory Group meeting
17/05/12
Read more for further information about the cooperative council programme ...more
Neighbourhood Watch Team update
14/05/12
Please find below an update from the Neighbourhood Watch Team. ...more
Casting for new C4 property show in Norwood
09/05/12
Sarah Beeny is heading to Norwood as part of a brand new property series for Channel 4. Reef TV is currently seeking property buyers to participate. ...more
Friends of West Norwood Library AGM
04/05/12
Friends of West Norwood Library (FoWNL) will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Old Library, Knights Hill on Saturday 19th May from 6.15pm. ...more
Hippolyte Grigg - Unsung hero
03/05/12
Unsung heroes whose tireless community work has helped improve the lives of countless people in Lambeth have been honoured by Lambeth Council at a special ceremony at the Town Hall. ...more
Lambeth Partnership Tasking & Co-ordination
29/04/12
In 2011 Lambeth crime figures showed that areas with active Neighbourhood Watches experienced fewer burglaries than areas without. ...more
Transportation & Parking Strategy for Norwood Town Centre
20/04/12
Read more for transportation developments in Gipsy Hill and Knight's Hill. ...more
Information of Norwood's Safer Neighbourhood Panels
19/04/12
Safer Neighbourhoods teams has been introduced in all areas of the borough to make our communities safer. ...more
Norwood Forum Greater London Authority Hustings
06/04/12
With the GLA elections only weeks away we have organised for the local community to quiz the candidates and their representatives standing for election on 03 May 2012. ...more
STOP PRESS swimming pool for West Norwood
05/04/12
The health and leisure centre (with 25m swimming pool, 100 station gym and dance studio) is going ahead! ...more
New West Norwood Fire Station
03/04/12
New West Norwood Fire Station coming to Knight's Hill ...more
Knight's Hill ward planning application
23/03/12
Report published: 360 Norwood Road London SE27 9AA (Knight's Hill Ward) (11/03526/FUL). ...more
Norwood Forum Chair - Susan de Swarte
20/03/12
It is with great regret and real sadness that the Norwood Forum committee must pass on news received regarding Susan de Swarte. ...more
Eviction of squatters in Knight's Hill
13/03/12
The Norwood Knight's Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team recently evicted squatters. ...more
REMINDER: Library meeting - Thursday 8th March 2012
06/03/12
The Council consultation is happening this Thursday from 6:00pm at Elm Green primary school. ...more
Lambeth CPCG March meeting
04/03/12
March meeting next Tuesday 6th March will be at West Norwood Library ...more
Road Safety in Gipsy Road and St. Cloud
03/03/12
St Cloud - Transport for London - speed humps ...more
Update regarding the proposed relocation of the Temporary Library
23/02/12
The new proposed opening date is now 5th March, 2012 due to consultation with other local groups that mainly use the Old library as community hub for local services. ...more
Lambeth Council library consultation document
10/02/12
The Council is proposing a new approach to providing library services in Lambeth. ...more
Co-operative Libraries Consultation
03/02/12
Lambeth Council moves forward with the next stage of the Libraries service consultation. ...more
Slow Food comes to West Norwood
21/01/12
Beamish & McGlue announces the First Annual West Norwood Slow Food Festival ...more
The Norwood Forum & the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
10/01/12
Do you have any ideas that may help the Norwood Forum decide how best to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee? ...more
Lambeth Wellbeing Network Newsletter - Issue 12
09/01/12
Find out what happening in this edition of the Lambeth Wellbeing Network Newsletter ...more
Warning regarding banking scam
04/01/12
Lambeth Borough Police are warning of a fraud which is being perpetrated in the borough. ...more
4ALL - Building Community in West Dulwich
15/12/11
4ALL is a new organisation creating a stronger community by helping young people and older people in and around West Dulwich. ...more
TRA Summer Events - Evaluation
06/12/11
The Norwood Forum sponsored two TRA events over the summer. Below are the evaluations of the event by the Norwood Forum Chair, Susan de Swarte ...more
Concerns raised about delays to library reopening
22/11/11
The Friends of the West Norwood Library (FoWNL) group have held an open community meeting to discuss the Lambeth Libraries Commission report to the Council Cabinet on the 21 November 2011. ...more
Friends win cash for outdoor gym in Norwood Park
16/11/11
The Friends of Norwood Park have successfully won a grant from Community Spaces to have an outdoor gym in Norwood Park. ...more
Christmas looks bright for Norwood
15/11/11
West Norwood traders have received a festive boost with cash to improve shop fronts a long with plans for a Christmas lights event. ...more
Mid-Year Review 2011
08/11/11
Norwood Forum undertakes a mid-year review and looks to the future ...more
Norwood in multimillion pound regeneration bid
04/11/11
Norwood is bidding for multi-million pound funding to make the area even more vibrant.
The council is submitting a further bid after already securing £310,000 in funding for the area.
The bid in excess of a million pound was submitted earlier this month as part of a plan to strengthen the economic viability of West Norwood. ...more
The council is submitting a further bid after already securing £310,000 in funding for the area.
The bid in excess of a million pound was submitted earlier this month as part of a plan to strengthen the economic viability of West Norwood. ...more
Further delays hit library reopening
04/11/11
There have been further delays to the reopening West Norwood Library and Nettlefold Hall after the discovery of asbestos.
The library and neighbouring Nettlefold Hall were forced to close in June 2011 after thieves stripped the roof of copper causing heavy rain to pour in and flood the buildings ...more
The library and neighbouring Nettlefold Hall were forced to close in June 2011 after thieves stripped the roof of copper causing heavy rain to pour in and flood the buildings ...more
Author Kate talks about her new book
26/10/11
Writer, historian, broadcaster and journalist Kate Colquhoun will be talking about the creation of the featured book “Mr Briggs’ Hat”. Please see link for details of this special event next month.
The reading by Kate which is part of the Crystal Palace Park and Read is taking place on Thursday November 10 at 7.30pm at the The Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, SE19. ...more
The reading by Kate which is part of the Crystal Palace Park and Read is taking place on Thursday November 10 at 7.30pm at the The Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, SE19. ...more
Discussion about the future of the Old Library Centre
26/10/11
Lambeth Council invited young people, parents, carers and local organisations to a discussion in September about the future of the Old Library Centre.
The council is aiming for a new kind of service to be in place by April 2012.
A number of key issues were discussed at the event including crime and safety. ...more
The council is aiming for a new kind of service to be in place by April 2012.
A number of key issues were discussed at the event including crime and safety. ...more
New volunteer speed dating event organised
25/10/11
Building on the success of the ‘volunteering speed dating’ event in August at Lambeth Town Hall, another event has been organised focusing on the southern part of the borough. ...more
Creative ways to happiness and wellbeing
13/10/11
Explore the therapeutic benefits of art together with the power of happiness and mindfulness practice at this free uplifting evening event. ...more
Reading brings happiness with Lambeth Wellbeing
12/10/11
You’re warmly invited to browse the new DIY Happiness Library and to join The Reader Organisation. ...more