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Lambeth estates saved from demolition after decade of uncertainty

Residents of two south London estates have won a long-running battle after redevelopment plans were formally scrapped.

Evening Standard · Oct 28

London residents may keep homes after 12-year fight against estate demolition

In a pivotal decision, Lambeth Council has announced plans to halt the demolition of the Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens housing estates. The focus will shift toward improving existing homes and fostering community ties, sparing residents from the threat of eviction. This significant turnaround, subject to Cabinet approval on October…

The Times of India · Oct 21

London mother 'suffers concussion, spinal spasms and whiplash' after ceiling in council house collapses

A mother was left with serious injuries after the ceiling of her council house where she lives with her three-year-old daughter collapsed

Evening Standard · Oct 13

Lambeth Council election: Who should I vote for?

What the main political parties are promising in the local council election in Lambeth on May 7

Evening Standard · May 6

Kennington skatepark secures over £500,000 for restoration

Huge boost to plans to bring ‘Kenny’ skatebowl back to life

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Sombr calls out Brixton Academy mid-performance after fan incident: ‘You guys need to pay attention’

Pop singer criticises security after they apparently failed to notice a fan who fainted in the crowd

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Brockwell Live to go ahead as residents lose legal challenge in London park wars latest

The dispute over the festival is the latest in the ongoing battle over London’s summer music events

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Summer festivals at London's Brockwell Park get the green light despite wave of opposition from residents

Planning permission was granted on Tuesday, clearing the way for Field Day, Cross the Tracks, City Splash, and Mighty Hoopla to go ahead

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Fury as Lambeth Council spends £200k on legal battle over Brockwell Park festivals

An FOI request has revealed Lambeth spent £187,724 on legal cases related to the park’s events in 2025

Evening Standard · Jan 16

Homeless families accuse London council of harassment and intimidation

Families in temporary accomodation accuse Lambeth Council of ‘intimidating’ home visits which led them to believe they were would be evicted

Evening Standard · Jan 13