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Local road closures

Update 22 January 2026
Advance notices have been posted at local bus stops advising of overnight disruption from 10pm Monday 26 January until 3am Tuesday 27 January 2026. No buses will run down Knight's Hill and through West Norwood town centre to enable the replacement of a utility chamber.

A number of local roads will be closed for repair works up to early February 2026:

January Newsletters from other local organisations

This is a list of links to the newsletters we receive each month ranging from the creative to wildlife to transport to health.
Sign-up numbers are gold-dust both to Norwood Forum and to our colleagues running these organisations. We all need strong stats to use in funding applications for instance.
So, if you are interested in what information they hold, we strongly urge you to sign up for these yourself.

TfL investment in public transport in Lambeth

Lambeth Council has set out the case to Transport for London for more investment in our borough’s key public transport projects, highlighting how they would benefit our residents, boost local businesses and contribute to the Lambeth Growth Plan.

Funding Opportunity - Grow Wild UK

Grow Wild UK are offering grants of £2,000 and online knowledge sessions for 23 groups across the UK.

To apply, you must be a not for profit such as a voluntary group, CIC or charity.

Nutty's Half Term Holiday Club

Bookings are now open for the February Half Term Club at South London Theatre.

West Dulwich: Brockwell Park to Gipsy Hill Healthy Route Extension (Phase 3) and Controlled Parking Zone

Lambeth Council has reported on the outcomes of the public consultation on Phase 3 of the West Dulwich section of the Healthy Route and the proposed West Dulwich Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). This follows Transport for London’s (TFL) decision report for the changes to the junction of Rosendale Road and Thurlow Park Road which Norwood Forum published in August 2025.

NHS Guide to healthcare 

NHS South East London has launched a new campaign to help people find their way to the care they need – whether it’s going to their local pharmacy, a minor eye conditions service or resting up at home.

Concerned about someone sleeping rough?

If you're concerned about someone sleeping rough in the UK, or need help yourself, the best action is to report details to StreetLink, which alerts local outreach teams to offer support.

Midnight 15 January - deadline for Lambeth primary school admissions

Midnight 15 January - deadline for primary school admissions.

Here for the Drama Academy - free taster classes available

"I started Here for the Drama Academy back in 2022 because when I was younger, I could never find anywhere that focused purely on acting for screen. Everything was triple-threat, musical theatre style — and I just wanted to act.

So this is for the kids who feel the same. The ones who love film and TV, who want to learn how it really works — from being on set to auditioning and even working with agents."

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