South London swimming club ‘grateful’ as local pool reopens after four-month closure
A South London swimming pool has reopened today (March 2) following a four-month closure. The eight-lane, 25m pool inside Canada Water Leisure Centre had…
Council approves Brockwell Park 2026 festivals
Plans to host a series of festival events in Brockwell Park later this year have been approved by councillors, despite receiving a mixed reaction…
Southwark residents facing a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax this year
Southwark residents are facing a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax this year, meaning Band D households would pay almost £2,000 in…
Verbal and threatening abuse on the rise at Lewisham’s libraries
Verbal and threatening abuse accounted for more than half of health and safety incidents reported across Lewisham’s libraries between October 2024 and September 2025.…
Swimming club financially struggling and losing members since pool closure
A not-for-profit swimming club based in South London says it’s losing roughly £500 a month after a brand new council pool closed just six…
Council meeting disrupted by bailiff protestors
Several protesters disrupted a full meeting of Lambeth Council on Wednesday evening (January 21) as they demanded an end to the local authority’s use…
Newly-opened children’s home rated ‘Outstanding’ – Ofsted report
A children’s home in South London which opened only a few years ago has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The Southwark Council-run children’s home…
Average council rent in Lewisham could increase by £5.95 per week from April 2026
The average council rent in Lewisham could increase by £5.95 per week from April 2026. Lewisham Council is proposing a rent increase of 4.8per…
Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’
A South London Youth Justice Service which supports young people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system has gone from requiring…
Brockwell Live application attracts over 300 public comments
A planning application to host a series of festival events in Brockwell Park this summer has attracted more than 300 public comments online. Last…
Some of the major developments to look out for in Lambeth in 2026
A site in Streatham will be redeveloped to deliver 92 properties, including a number of ‘pocket’ homes measuring 38sqm and a pub which is…
Christmas and New Year bins
Lambeth residents will experience some changes to their usual bin collection dates because of the festive period. Lambeth Council has told residents that if…
