Category Archives: Lambeth Council

February 1, 2024 · 10:13 am

Streatham Wells LTN

Valley Rd -Leigham Ct Rd junction

The neighbourhood of Streatham Wells has been transformed by stopping up Valley Road as a through road and closing off other through routes.

This new Low Traffic Neighbourhood ( LTN) lies between Leigham Court Road, Streatham Common and Streatham High Road. The LTN started on 13^th October 2023 . Unfortunately there was a series of signficant utility road works at the same time & these created a lot of extra traffic congestion. The A23 is nearly always congested between Pendennis Road and Streatham Common where the road narrows through the heart of old Streatham. The council is discussing improvement options with Transport for London.

The LTN scheme is still at an experimental stage. Details can be seen on CommonPlace: https://streathamwells.commonplace.is/news

A 6 month statutory consultation started at the same time as the LTN and is published here: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4463437 . Any comments on the statutory consultation can be submitted before 23 April 2024 direct to RWilliams@lambeth.gov.uk

The LTN is a result of the Lambeth Climate Action Plan based on recommendations drawn up by a Lambeth Citizens Assembly in 2021. LTNs are expected to lead to a change in drivers behaviour over time and help reduce traffic in Lambeth by 27%.

See our earlier post:

23/11/22

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Filed under Environment, Health, Lambeth Council, Traffic, Transport, West Norwood

Tagged as Lambeth Climate Action Plan, Leigham Court Road, LTN, Streatham Common, Valley Road

January 10, 2024 · 8:46 am

Have your say on the future of private renting in Lambeth

The council wants to improve private rented homes in the parts of Lambeth with the highest levels of renting and where many are in poor condition.

Lambeth already licences privately rented Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with 3 or more tenants sharing a kitchen/bathroom. The council is now proposing a new scheme to register ALL privately rented homes and wants to hear the views of both Landlords and Tenants. There is an online survey and details of the scheme here:

https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/have-your-say-licensing-privately-rented-properties-lambeth. The deadline for responses is Thursday 14^th March.

There are two online events to discuss the proposed scheme on 17^th January or 21^st February at 6.30pm. To take part please book online. Use the links at the bottom of the above linked web page.

34% of households in Lambeth live in the private rented sector and one in five private rented homes are estimated to be in poor condition. The new scheme proposes to pilot the licensing in a few areas with high levels of privately rented homes where many are in poor condition.

In the Norwood area Knights Hill ward would be a pilot area starting late in 2024 for the new scheme. Landlords will need to pay a fee of £923 and apply for a licence for each privately rented property they own in the pilot area. The fee lasts for 5 years. Landlords will have to meet certain conditions. The proposed list of mandatory & discretionary conditions is here:[pdf] https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-12/Appendix%202%20Proposed%20Selective%20Licence%20Conditions.pdf

To get a paper copy of the survey please contact the Private Sector Enforcement and Regulations Service at Lambeth Council, PO Box 80771, SW2 9QQ; email: PRSlicensing@lambeth.gov.uk or phone: 020 7926 8591 .

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October 12, 2023 · 7:50 pm

Future of housing in Lambeth?

Cllr Maria Kay responsible for housing

Lambeth council has drafted two new important Housing policies out for consultation now – deadline Monday 20th Nov.

Have your say about the future of housing In Lambeth by completing an online survey: https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/have-your-say-lambeths-new-housing-strategy-2023-2030

There are drop in sessions at the Civic Centre in Brixton SW2 RW on Tuesday afternoons 2pm to 4pm from 17^th Oct to 14^th November. And interactive workshops. To book a workshop or drop in please email housingpolicy@lambeth.gov.uk

The council is also consulting on its banding policy for allocating permanent council homes. Background here: [pdf] Complete this online survey: https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/have-your-say-housing-allocation-policy-review

Cllr Maria Kay explains the thinking behind these proposals: https://love.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-launches-consultation-into-new-housing-strategy/

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August 30, 2023 · 8:36 pm

Older people in Lambeth

The council is listening and working with older residents to agree a plan for making Lambeth a better place to age well – an Age Friendly borough.

There is an online survey here – deadline Sunday 10^th September :

Or email directly agefriendlyLambeth@kaizen.org.uk or telephone 020 4536 6321

And drop in to the Age Friendly Festival at the Oval Cricket ground on Saturday 30^th September 11am to 3pm . Free entry at Alec Stewart Gate . There will be lunch, stalls, activities & entertainments.

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August 20, 2023 · 11:24 pm

Lambeth Heritage Festival Sept 2023

Gilbert Clark on Remembrance Sunday, November 12th 2017

This year the Lambeth Local History Fair will be held at West Norwood Library & Picture House SE27 9JX to kick off a month long programme of 40 events looking at Lambeth’s rich history. The Local History Fair is on Saturday 2^nd Sept 10am to 4pm with stalls, talks, walks & free films. And a chance to contribute to Their Finest Hour digital family history project.

For details of all events across Lambeth check out the Heritage Festival web pages or see the brochure [pdf]. Some events must be booked to avoid disappointment. Most are free to attend.

Heritage Festival Events in West Norwood include:

Sat 2/9 History Fair – stalls, walks, talks, films
Sat 2/9 Tours of The Clockworks, 6 Nettlefold Place, SE27 0JW.
Sun 3/9 Tour of West Norwood cemetery monuments
Fri 9/9 West Dulwich welcome – local history walk
Sat 9/9 Plant survey of West Norwood Cemetery
Sun 10/9 West Norwood Blue Plaques walk
Sat 16/9 Gothic archictecture walk in West Norwood cemetery
Fri 22/9 Bat walk in West Norwood Cemetery
Sat 23/9 Herne Hill Heritage South – a walk down Rosendale Rd
Sun 24/9 Henry Tate Gardens off Streatham Common North
Fri 29/9 West Dulwich welcome – local history walk

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Tagged as family history, Lambeth local history fair, Local history, The Clockworks, West Norwood Cemetary

July 15, 2023 · 9:39 am

Lakeview Road closure 20/7 to 31/7

Lakeview Rd – Greenhurst Rd end

Lakeview Road will be closed for roadworks during weekdays 8am to 6pm from Thursday 20th July to Monday 31^st July . The road will re-open for the evenings and at weekends.

Vehicles left obstructing the road works will be moved and parked nearby. Drivers need to find alternative routes and parking spaces during the times of the road works. Access to and from the streets off Lakeview Road can be arranged in advance by speaking to the site supervisor.

Lakeview Rd – Knights Hill end

Truslove Road will be closed between Tuesday 1st August and Monday 7^th August on weekdays 8am to 6pm.

Please send any questions to the Highways team by email: HIPresurfacing@lambeth.gov.uk or by phone 020 7926 9000 #4 and #3

The resurfacing of Lakeview Road and Truslove Road is part of Lambeth council’s Highways Improvement Programme.

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Tagged as Highways Improvement Programme, Lakeview Road, Road Closures, temporary road closures, Truslove Road

June 21, 2023 · 2:35 pm

New parking plans for Leigham Court Road area

Two new controlled parking areas (CPZ) are proposed for the Streatham High Road end of Leigham Court Road. The deadline for comments is midday Monday 26/6/23

Firstly there is a plan to extend the existing Streatham Hill CPZ up to Leigham Vale ( yellow area on the map). To see details and comment go to: https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/streatham-wells-area-proposed-cpz-stage-1-consultation

Secondly a new CPZ is proposed for Streatham Wells between Leigham Ct Rd , Valley Rd , Crown Lane and Streatham High Rd ( pink area on the map). The controlled parking times are likely to be Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

Most of the bays will be shared with residents who buy a permit and visitors. Visitors can either buy a full day permit or pay by the hour using their smart phone. To see details and comment go to: https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/streatham-wells-area-proposed-cpz-stage-1-consultation Or telephone 020 7926 6799 for a paper survey & mention Streatham Wells CPZ.

The proposed Streatham Wells Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) covers much of the same area as the CPZ. The results of the LTN consultation are published online in 118 page report (linked at bottom of this webpage).

The LTN proposal has been updated following the public consultation. See “Summary of recommendations” on page 37 of the above report.

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Filed under Environment, Lambeth Council, Parking, Planning, Traffic, West Norwood

Tagged as Controlled parking, CPZ, Leigham Court Road, Low Traffic Neighbourhood, LTN, Streatham High Road, Streatham Wells

June 2, 2023 · 11:59 am

Fortnightly bin collection

Have your say on Lambeth’s plans to collect residual waste wheelie bin once a fortnight from next year. Recycling bins, food waste and gardening bags will continue to be collected weekly.

To have your say please fill in the online survey here:

https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/have-your-say-lambeths-proposals-fortnightly-non-recyclable-waste-collections

The consultation will close at midday on Friday June 30th. The Waste team will be in West Norwood on Sunday 4^th June to speak to residents – drop by the Norwood Cemetery gates SE27 9JU between 10am and 4pm.

Paper copies of the survey form can be requested on 020 7926 9000

As households recycle more & more nearly half of London’s boroughs (including Southwark) already collect residual waste fortnightly from street properties. Councils see more households increase their recycling when they change to fortnightly collection.

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April 13, 2023 · 6:20 pm

West Dulwich streets consultation

Proposals for a Controlled parking zone ( CPZ) and some no-through roads in the area between Norwood Rd & Rosendale Road and South Circular & Robson Road are out for an informal public consultation.

On Saturday 22^nd April 10am to 4pm engineers will be at the West Norwood Library SE27 9JU to discuss the plans, hear your views and answer questions. The plans can also be seen on request at West Norwood Library.

To see full details of the plans & comment go online: https://westdulwich.commonplace.is/

The free 1 hour parking bays off West Norwood shopping street remain. Pay by phone parking is proposed throughout the area. Passing places on Robson Road are proposed to make the 322 bus route easier. The days of the week and the hours of parking enforcement are still at discussion stage.

There are eight road closures planned including: Chatsworth Way by the church; Chestnut Road by Barston Road junction and Carston Road by the south circular. A parklet by Eastmearn Road junction with Rosendale Road is one of the other street improvements in the plans.

The deadline for comments is Sunday 7^th May

See our earlier posts:

27/12/22

31/1/22

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Tagged as Carston Road, Controlled parking zone, CPZ, Eastmearn Road, LTN, Norwood Road, parking bays, pay by phone, Road Closures, Robson Road, Rosendale Road, Street improvements