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30 stories from and about Lambeth, mostly council & politics, crime & safety, culture & arts. The most recent ran on 13 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Property & Planning · LambethLambeth Council approves £2bn Vauxhall development with reduced affordable housing
Lambeth Council has approved a £2 billion development in Vauxhall, featuring 1,097 flats and 1,164 co-living units across seven buildings. The decision follows concerns over reduced affordable housing and high carbon emissions, with developers contributing £79.9 million off-site.
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Council & Politics · LambethTrew’s law launch forces automatic review of convictions linked to jailed officers
At a Thursday event in Lambeth, advocates unveiled Trew’s law, a bill that would automatically review convictions where a sentenced officer acted as a witness. The plan follows revelations that at least 64 officers have been jailed between 2023 and 2026 for serious offences.
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Crime & Safety · LambethMet Police sergeant dismissed for gross misconduct
Acting Sergeant Rachel Bright has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police after a misconduct hearing found she committed gross misconduct. She had previously been found not guilty of sexual assault by a jury.
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Culture & Arts · LambethTrent Rockets reach Hundred knockout stage after Oval win over MI London
Trent Rockets advanced to the men’s Hundred knockout stages after beating MI London by six wickets at The Oval. Mitchell Santner scored his first Hundred half-century, while Sam Curran top-scored for MI London with 72. The result leaves Rockets eight points clear at the top of the table.
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Crime & Safety · LambethStabbing reported in Brixton’s Windrush Square, no arrests made
Police responded to a stabbing in Windrush Square, Brixton, at 3:32pm on 4 August 2026. The victim left before officers arrived, and no arrests have been made. The Metropolitan Police are attempting to locate the victim and have closed the crime scene.
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Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Council to defy EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces
Lambeth Council has voted to proceed with non-implementation of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new guidance on single-sex spaces, citing concerns over dignity and access to healthcare. The policy, effective 4 September, requires facilities to be used based on birth sex.
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Met Police charge 238 after week-long crackdown in Lambeth and Southwark
Metropolitan Police arrested 297 people and charged 238 during a week-long operation targeting gang violence in Lambeth and Southwark. Officers seized 38 weapons, including knives and firearms, as knife crime fell by 18% in the area.
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Crime & Safety · LambethMan suffers skull fracture in Waterloo station assault after England match
A man was left with a fractured skull and eye socket after an altercation at BrewDog inside London Waterloo station at 4.12 am. British Transport Police arrested two men, who were later released on bail while investigations continue. Witnesses are urged to come forward.
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Culture & Arts · LambethLambeth Archive opens basement strongroom to public tours in September 2026
Lambeth Archive will host guided tours of its basement strongroom on 10 and 19 September 2026, offering residents a first look at the new Brixton Hill facility and its collections. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.
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Council & Politics · LambethLower Marsh secures £100,000 for summer film screenings and outdoor seating
Lower Marsh in Waterloo will host free outdoor film screenings on 29 August and 26 September 2026, funded by £100,000 from the Mayor of London’s Summer Streets Fund. The street is now closed to traffic on Saturdays, supporting bars, restaurants and market traders.
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Lifestyle & Food · LambethLambeth family transforms garden for £10,509 after £60,000 quote
A Lambeth family saved nearly £50,000 by transforming their unusable garden themselves, spending £10,509 after landscapers quoted £60,000. The project, completed over five months, involved manual labour and minimal professional help for retaining walls and paving.
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Culture & Arts · LambethJalen Ngonda to headline Brixton Academy after Streatham soul album release
Jalen Ngonda, a US soul artist based in Streatham, will headline Brixton Academy in October 2026 following the release of his second album, *Doctrine of Love*. The singer, who studied at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, has toured globally and played Glastonbury twice.
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Lifestyle & Food · LambethMaureen’s takeaway in Brixton sells £20 jumbo platter from her home
Maureen’s, a takeaway in Brixton’s Railton Road, offers a £20 jumbo platter with three meats and three sides. Run from Maureen Tyne’s home, it has attracted queues and praise for its fresh, home-cooked Jamaican food, including oxtail, jerk chicken, and peppersteak.
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Culture & Arts · LambethNational Theatre to launch 50th anniversary installation
The National Theatre will mark five decades at its South Bank home with a free outdoor installation. The project will use a wooden structure inspired by the Olivier Theatre to present fifty stories from the building's history to visitors on the Queen's Walk.
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Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Council rules out library hour cuts amid budget pressure
Lambeth Council has clarified it will not cut library opening hours, following speculation about budget proposals. Deputy Leader Natalie Kane stated the council remains committed to defending frontline services, despite describing its financial position as 'very challenging'.
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Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Parks Face Heatwave Strain as Love Parks Week Opens
Lambeth Council marks Love Parks Week amid a fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures exceeding 30°C. The borough’s 30 Green Flag parks face ecological pressure, including falling water levels and swan cygnet deaths, while the council expands climate-resilient planting and drainage schemes.
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Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Mayor honours school staff at annual awards on 28 July 2026
Lambeth Council recognised outstanding school staff at the Mayor’s annual awards on 28 July 2026. Nicola Harris of Allen Edwards Primary School won Senior Leader of the Year, while retiring headteachers, including Linda Adams, were also honoured.
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Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Council expands Buddy Bags for children escaping domestic abuse
Lambeth Council has extended its Buddy Bags programme, offering essential items to children fleeing domestic abuse. The initiative, distributed by the Homeless Prevention team, supports families during upheaval while the council retains its DAHA Gold Accreditation for domestic abuse housing support.
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- Crime & Safety · London
Three men sentenced to life for Gregory Volquez murder on Tiverton Road
On 4 September 2026, three men received life sentences for the killing of Gregory Catillo Volquez on Tiverton Road, Haringey. The court set minimum terms of 22‑23 years, concluding a Metropolitan Police investigation that traced the attackers from Hackney to Spain.
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Culture & Arts · Tower HamletsAll Points East festival adds plastic coverings to cut Victoria Park dust
All Points East returns to Victoria Park on 21 August 2026 with extra measures to prevent dust. Organisers have laid plastic coverings in high-footfall areas after last year’s festival drew complaints about respiratory risks. AEG estimates the event brings £6 million to Tower Hamlets annually.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces drought as London heat alert extended to Friday
Barnet residents are under an amber heat health alert until 29 August as England faces its driest July since 1836. The Environment Agency has declared drought across more than two-thirds of the country, with rivers and reservoirs declining and hosepipe bans in place for 27 million customers.
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Local News · LondonSt James and Lindner Prater convicted over 2018 window death in Lambeth
A jury at Inner London Crown Court found developers St James and facade contractor Lindner Prater guilty of safety breaches after a 130 kg window pane fell 25 storeys from The Corniche in Albert Embankment, killing coach driver Mick Ferris in October 2018. Foster + Partners and Wintech were acquitted.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet retailers gain direct police link for shoplifting evidence
Retailers in Barnet can now submit CCTV footage and witness statements directly to police within hours of a shoplifting incident. The platform, already used in six London boroughs, has increased case resolutions from 7.3% to 29.4%. Smaller shops say cost remains a barrier.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet excluded as London retailers trial instant CCTV sharing with police
Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Greggs are trialling a system that shares CCTV and witness statements with the Metropolitan Police instantly. The scheme, active in eleven London boroughs, has raised the caution or charge rate from 7.3% to 29.4% and contributed to a 4% drop in shoplifting across the capital.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon Council sees 31% rise in upheld complaints under Mayor Perry
Croydon Council had 42 complaints upheld by the Local Government Ombudsman in 2025-2026, a 31% increase on the previous year. Total complaints rose to 281, with housing and SEND support the most common issues. Mayor Jason Perry’s administration faces calls for reform.
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Council & Politics · London£500,000 al fresco plan expands to 13 London boroughs including Brent
Thirteen London boroughs, including Brent, have received a share of £500,000 to expand al fresco dining and street events this summer. Deputy Mayor for Business Howard Dawber said demand from councils exceeded the funding, while footfall rose by up to 85% in some areas last year.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police expands shoplifting evidence tool to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police will extend a digital evidence-sharing system to eight additional boroughs on Tuesday, after a pilot in six areas increased the rate of cautions and charges for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs already use the platform.
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Council & Politics · SouthwarkSouthwark coalition faces £102m gap and cancelled meetings after Labour loss
Southwark Council’s new Green-Lib Dem coalition says it is addressing a £102m funding gap inherited from Labour, while critics accuse it of cancelling meetings and reversing service cuts. The next elections are in 2030.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifting prosecutions in London rollout
The Metropolitan Police’s digital evidence platform has increased prosecution rates for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4% in pilot boroughs. The system, used by Tesco, Boots, M&S and Greggs, will cover 14 London boroughs from 3 August 2026, with reported offences down 3.7% in the last year.
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Local News · SouthwarkKing's College Hospital surgery rated 'Good' after six-year wait
King’s College Hospital’s surgery services have been upgraded to 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, following a 2025 inspection that praised staff kindness and leadership improvements. The service had been rated 'Requires Improvement' since 2019.
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