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VAT rise goes through …
Well, Vince, Nick and their mate Dave got their VAT rise through the House of Commons on Tuesday night with only a handful of Lib Dem MPs voting against the measure. One who did voice opposition was Andrew George, who tabled an amendment to peg back the increase to [Read More]
Lambeth Country Show 2010
It is slightly out of our ward’s boundaries, but nevertheless we thought we’d flag up next week’s Lambeth Country Show, which will be taking place at Brockwell park from 11am to 7pm each day. Full details on the council website – and if you fancy a [Read More]
Have your say on community safety
Community safety is about crime, policing and keeping safe – a topic which is top of the list of concerns in Lambeth. This survey is about what we can do about it – how community groups, voluntary organisations and their members can have their say about [Read More]
Clapham Town Councillors – New Surgery times and location
The local surgery for Clapham town’s three Labour councillors has just changed. Although the time is the same – noon every Saturday – the surgery will now be at Clapham’s Methodist church, just off the High Street on Nelson Road. To get access to [Read More]
Leisure centre changes – interview with Lambeth Labour
The changes to Lambeth leisure centre have been in the news a lot locally following the council’s decision to redevelop the site. It closed on the 15th January for major work that will include the building of a new swimming pool. Local Clapham Town counsellor Nigel [Read More]
Lambeth primary schools – 48hrs to sign e-petition!
As we mentioned at the tail end of last year, Lambeth council is running an e-petition as part of a lobbying process aimed at getting more money for extra primary school places in the borough. The petition close on Wednesday, so if you havent already signed the petition [Read More]
Clapham and Lambeth snow update
A lot of you have been logging on to our snow updates, so here is a further update on how everything is looking out there in Lambeth and Clapham. The council’s website has once again been updated with news on services across the borough – this link outlines [Read More]
David Cameron – Because he's worth it …
As anyone pulling into Vauxhall bus station will tell you, it is a frightening sight – David Cameron staring out at you from a billboard. Doesnt anyone think about the children these days? However, its not quite as scary as the Tory leader scrambling around [Read More]
Lambeth snow update
If the weathermen are to be believed more ice, cold and potentially snow is on the way tonight and tomorrow morning. The council has updated its snow page with news about what services – buildings, schools – are up and running. UPDATE! – READ THIS PAGE FOR [Read More]
Clapham Town councillors – get in touch in the New Year
2009 was an eventful year for Clapham Town – consultations, e-petitions, music festivals, squatters and the odd firework thrown in. Next year is likely to be just as eventful for residents – and if you have any kind of problem don’t hesitate to get in touch with your [Read More]
