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Julian’s Primary School has reopened on a temporary site after a devastating fire left its Streatham building unusable. A much-needed fundraiser is now live to support pupils, teachers and families as they recover - find out how to help.
Plans for 18 new affordable homes for young people in Gipsy Hill have been approved by Lambeth Council’s Planning Applications Committee.
Lambeth Council needs to save £183 million over the next four years, equivalent to 40% of its annual budget, and on top of years of cuts to its funding from central government. Councillors have already agreed £99 million in savings, and are seeking our suggestions as to how to find the remaining £84 million. We encourage everyone to take part in this short survey.
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Lambeth Heritage Festival: Memento Mori: The Victorian Way of Death at West Norwood CemeterySaturday, September 27, 2025Have you ever wondered how Victorians mourned in the face of strict societal expectations? Join the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery for Memento Mori: The Victorian Way of Death and learn about fascinating customs such as ‘telling bees’ and ‘sin eaters’, funerary symbolism, and how some of the era’s ways continue to influence us today. |
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Old Skool Party @ The HopeSaturday, September 27, 2025Join The Hope in West Norwood for an evening of music and dancing on Saturday 28 September. The Taste of Paradise crew will be DJing from 8pm until late, playing a selection of old skool classics. |
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Greening West Norwood Train StationSunday, September 28, 2025A new drought-resilient garden is being created at West Norwood Train Station by Open Orchard, and the community is invited to help bring it to life during a planting day. |
StreetWorks is a unique community-led project to improve Norwood and Tulse Hill. The project is funded by Transport for London and supported by officers at Lambeth Council. The Norwood Forum, the Tulse Hill Forum, local councillors and community groups are working together with residents, businesses, schools and road users to design a better space, remove the one-way system at Tulse Hill and provide training and support for future local projects.