Dear resident, Yesterday you may have received an email from the council about our Liveability Commitments. This email should only have been sent to residents living on the following estates: Knights Walk, Cressingham Gardens, Central Hill, South Lambeth, Westbury and Fenwick. Please disregard this email. We apologise for any upset it may have caused and … Continue reading Dear Resident: We are not demolishing your estate after all. Yours Sincerely, Lambeth council
Month: September 2021
Blocked-off roads: Croydon expect motorists to help bale them out – council set to trouser a massive £5 million from drivers with their unwanted ANPR cameras in just three years
A Croydon council sub-committee meeting last night discussed the income they would be getting from installing ANPR cameras - even if they are put in against the wishes of the majority of the people: FIVE MILLION POUNDS in just THREE years. The video of last night's meeting of the Scrutiny streets, environment and homes sub-committee is … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Croydon expect motorists to help bale them out – council set to trouser a massive £5 million from drivers with their unwanted ANPR cameras in just three years
TWO Opinion: ‘Impact’ – Council could incur cost of removing ANPR schemes, report admits (in very small print)…
It was buried / embedded in a report (page six) to last night's meeting of Croydon council's Scrutiny Streets, Environment and Homes sub committee under the heading Project description 'ANPR enforcement' - Impact: 1) Improve quality of life 2) encourage walking and cycling 3) Health Benefits – encouraging physical activity helping to address the growing … Continue reading TWO Opinion: ‘Impact’ – Council could incur cost of removing ANPR schemes, report admits (in very small print)…
Enough is Enough….the first of a new series
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: LAMBETH Matthew Bennett@CllrMattBennett Sep 21 Hi @thameswater - looks like a huge leak at the junction of Rosendale road and Park Hall road in SE21. Exactly the same place there was a huge burst a few months ago. Tom Keene@anthillsocial Hi @CllrMattBennett there has been a leaking pipe on @SaveCressingham that hasn't … Continue reading Enough is Enough….the first of a new series
Friends of Stambourne Woods win Community Network group of the year
Friends of Stambourne Woods have won the Community Network group of the year award. The award, presented by the Peoples Postcode Lottery, is the second award the group have earned in just over two years after picking up a ‘Tree Oscar’ – the Community Woodland Award in the 2019 London Tree and Woodland Awards. https://youtu.be/rdmpGp7kTnU?list=PLapo73cec1XGRtiHP7cz2bdkRSIG-UV_M&t=55 … Continue reading Friends of Stambourne Woods win Community Network group of the year
Council news: Bromley win care award
Bromley council picked up an award for care and health integration at the Municipal Journal achievement awards 2021. The citation states: The ONE Bromley partnership, which brings together the council, local NHS health providers, commissioners and the voluntary sector to formally collaborate to deliver better care and ensure more effective and joined up services, quickly … Continue reading Council news: Bromley win care award
New fund to help businesses install high-speed Internet launched in Lambeth
A new scheme will see small and medium-sized enterprises in Lambeth given up to £2,000 each to install high-speed internet on their premises. The ‘High Speed Connect’ fund, which is now open to applications, will help businesses who are struggling with slow or even no internet connection to take advantage of new tech and deliver … Continue reading New fund to help businesses install high-speed Internet launched in Lambeth
Government take over running of Southeastern rail services
The Government are to take over the running of Southeastern rail services. The firm runs services through various stations in the area including Sydenham Hill, Penge East, Lower Sydenham and West Dulwich. In a statement on their website Southeastern say: "Our passengers will see no change in our day-to-day operations. "All tickets will remain valid … Continue reading Government take over running of Southeastern rail services
Massive controlled parking zone planned from Norwood park up to Westow House pub: Owners and staff of local businesses could end up paying the price
Lambeth council 'seek residents views' - one per household - but neglect to tell people they could be paying up to £318 a year to park on the street where they live ******************************************************************* Lambeth council want to introduce a massive controlled parking zone which will stretch from Salters Hill by Norwood park all the way … Continue reading Massive controlled parking zone planned from Norwood park up to Westow House pub: Owners and staff of local businesses could end up paying the price
Former caretaker and scout leader jailed for historic sex offences
"The five boys he abused are now men and have carried the weight of what happened to them for an incredibly long time. "I commend each of them for their bravery through what has been a distressing process" - Detective ****************************************************** A man has been jailed for 25 years for sex offences involving young boys … Continue reading Former caretaker and scout leader jailed for historic sex offences
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