Revised Christmas Rubbish and Recycling Collections in Lambeth

Lambeth Council has announced changes to rubbish and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year. Some rounds will take place a day later than usual. Find out the updated schedule.

Lambeth Warns Residents Over Dangers of Incorrect Battery Disposal

Lambeth Council has issued a warning to residents following a rise in serious fires caused by the incorrect disposal of batteries and electronic items. Lithium batteries thrown into household recycling bins have been linked to fires in refuse vehicles and waste facilities, putting frontline staff and the public at risk.

Centre 70 official announcement on its future

Centre 70 has announced it will close on 17 December after 55 years, citing rising costs, reduced funding and long delays in legal aid payments as the reasons for entering voluntary liquidation.

Lambeth Council Festive Appeal

'This festive season, make a positive difference in your community by buying a present from our wishlist for a local sanctuary-seeking child to ensure they can enjoy some Christmas cheer.

Community pharmacies commissioned to open over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays.

The following community pharmacies are commissioned to open over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays.

Doctors On Strike

Resident doctors have confirmed that they will take strike action from Wednesday 17 December to Monday 22 December, a move expected to place significant strain on local hospitals.

Lambeth Revamps Two Playgrounds, With Major Upgrades at Norwood Park

Lambeth Council has completed improvement works at two playgrounds in the borough, with upgrades delivered at both Norwood Park in West Norwood and Max Roach Park in Brixton as part of its wider programme of investment in parks and green spaces.

Mobile Police Station in West Norwood and Tulse Hill

Dates and times for the Mobile Police Station in our area:

West Norwood Cemetery: Autumn 2025 update

We last reported in March 2025 on progress with the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project at West Norwood Cemetery and on other issues. The objectives of the NHLF project were to conserve the Cemetery’s magnificent landscape and built structures, as well as offer new experiences and facilities to increase community use. Following a meeting of the cemetery Strategic Partnership Board (SPB) on 8 October 2025 we can now provide an update on the project and other issues.

Improve bus services in Dulwich - please sign the petition

As part of our environmental story-a-day during COP30 in Brazil, we highlighted this community campaign for better connectivity between West Dulwich, Dulwich Village and Herne Hill.

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