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Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Council to reply to Loughborough Estate residents within 10 days
On a Wednesday full‑council meeting, Loughborough Voices representatives asked Lambeth Council for a written response to their concerns about damp, leaks and pest infestations. The council, which announced legal action against the estate's management board in April, pledged a reply within ten days.
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Council & Politics · LambethMet Police resist full inquest into Chris Kaba's death
The Metropolitan Police have stated that a full inquest into the death of Chris Kaba, who was shot by an officer in Streatham in 2022, is not in the public interest. A pre-inquest review was held at Southwark Coroner’s Court on 1 October 2026.
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Council & Politics · LambethSt James Group fined £1 million and Lindner Prater £300,000 after Vauxhall window death
A property developer and a façade contractor were fined a total of £1.3 million after a 130 kg window fell from The Corniche in Vauxhall, killing coach driver Mick Ferris in 2018. The court criticised their risk‑assessment processes and ordered each to cover £125,000 in costs.
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Local News · LambethWaterloo gas leak: 600 evacuated, roads closed
Around 600 people were evacuated from offices and a theatre in Waterloo on 21 September after an 18-inch gas main ruptured. The incident led to significant road closures in the area, affecting traffic and bus routes.
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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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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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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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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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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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