Lambeth’s citizens’ assembly was set up following Lambeth’s declaration of a climate emergency in 2019.

After dedicating much time and effort, assembly members are proud to have represented their borough and shaped its future:

“It’s definitely very important being a part of your community and knowing what is going on. Definitely our role is now to share the information and knowledge that we have earned during the assembly to our friends, family and neighbours.”

The recommendations from the Assembly are now being developed in a Climate Action Plan and we want your help to build it. 

Read Assembly reflections here

Find out more about inputting into Lambeth's Climate Action Plan in our next newsletter. In the meantime, visit common place to have your say!

Great Big Green Week celebrates climate action from 18-26 September

Thousands of events across the UK will celebrate how communities, businesses, faith groups and sports clubs are stepping up to tackle the climate crisis.

From nature walks to climate talks, there are ways for everyone to get involved. Join an event or even create your own here.

We want to know about your plans for Green Big Green Week. Tweet @lambethcouncil and we will share your event.

Lambeth spearheads new waste reduction campaign

The One Bag a Week campaign challenges Lambeth households to reduce their non-recyclable rubbish to one bag a week.

The campaign encourages residents to recycle as much as they can, reduce their food waste, and make sure their whole household gets involved. It's easy to remember, easy to track progress, and extremely satisfying when achieved!

This borough-wide campaign aims to contribute to reaching Lambeth’s recycling targets and becoming net zero carbon by 2030. 

Anyone can take part, here's lots of information and useful tips.

Get Rid of and Donate is a brilliant new initiative to prevent unwanted items across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham ending up in landfill by giving them to those in need.

Get Rid of and Donate will arrange a free collection for your unwanted goods and they will distribute them to vulnerable groups who need them across the borough. Protect the environment whilst supporting someone in your local community!

In the context of of distressing times for refugees all over the world and Lambeth's commitment to supporting all those in need, you can donate your unwanted goods today. 

Abandoned bikes donated to Clapham Park Bikes Project

We recently donated nine abandoned bikes to Clapham Park Bikes Project where young people aged 8+ can attend FREE bike building sessions. Once the bike is in safe working order, they can take the bike home with them! There are no costs involved except a £10 returnable deposit payable on the first session.

Sessions are held on Tuesday and Wednesday 16:30 – 18:30 and on Saturday 11:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00. Booking is essential. Please contact Ching Wah for more details on 07958 337 305 or email her at cwong@claphampark.org.uk

Lambeth is offering free 1-2-1 adult training from all those who live or work in the borough

This course will help to equip fabulous new and returning cyclists with the skills needed to navigate London’s roads and to help them find suitable routes. For more information visit the Cycle Confident website.

If you can’t get on a physical course you can work your way through TfL’s online cycle skills training which will also help you be safe on the road.

Join JoyRiders to increase your confidence

Empowering women to ride more often for more journeys, JoyRiders have started up their group rides again! The organisation has been set up to level the ratio of men and women cycling by enabling commuter journeys, family, and leisure rides.

Check out the JoyRiders London website for more information.

Flexible bike scheme that will get you cycling

Simple and affordable, the Try Before You Bike scheme is the flexible bike scheme that will help get you cycling. Just choose your new bike and accessories using the helpful online tools, the bike gets delivered straight to your door!

For more information visit the Peddle My Wheels, who run the programme on behalf of Lambeth Council.

Applications are now open for the 2021 Grow Back Greener Fund, co-funded by the Mayor of London and Thames Water. 

Community projects across the capital aiming to improve access to green space and help us adapt to climate change can apply.

Applications are open to civil society organisations, local authorities and schools. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Monday 13 September. 

Find out more and apply now at www.london.gov.uk/grow-back-greener .

Have a fantastic walking or cycling idea?

The Community Ideas Grant can support your ideas to flourish.

Who can apply?

• Community groups who are constituted and unconstituted
• Community Interest Companies, social enterprises, and not-for-profit organisations
• Charities or other 3rd sector organisations

Organisations must have received either grants of less than £10,000 last year, or have an income of less than £50,000, or both.

How to apply

Please call the grants team from Groundwork London on 0207 239 1292 to discuss your application, or email wcgl@groundwork.org.uk.

Deadline is Friday 10 September at 5pm.

With energy prices rising, it’s more important than ever to consider switching energy suppliers and lock in your prices.

London Power is a different kind of energy company, set up by the Mayor of London, and provides great value for the long term by ensuring you aren’t moved to a high-priced plan at the end of your contract. Customers also get 100% renewable electricity and gas carbon offsets as standard and excellent customer service.

To get a quote in just two minutes, visit www.mylondonpower.com.

Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are sites designated for their importance for nature conservation and enabling local residents and communities to have free and safe access to nature. Lambeth Council is empowered to identify and declare LNRs. The first covers over half of ‘Streatham Common’.

Lambeth is now embarking on an ambitious programme to see at least five new sites declared as LNRs over the next three years. This includes Eardley Road Sidings, Palace Road Nature Garden and Unigate Woods in Streatham, as well as parts of larger open spaces such as Clapham Common and Brockwell Park.

For more information on Local Nature Reserves, and how to get involved in their management and designation, please contact Lambeth Parks on parks@lambeth.gov.uk

The ‘Great North Wood’ was an extensive area of woodland that once covered a large parts of South London, including Lambeth. Over time most of the Wood was lost to enclosure and development, but fragments still remain in the form of various parks, commons and open spaces. The main surviving pieces of the Great North Wood in Lambeth are Streatham Common, Norwood Park, Unigate Wood and Peabody Hill Wood.

Since 2017 London Wildlife Trust, with funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund, have been working with Lambeth Council and three other local authorities, and other landowners such as the Dulwich Estates and Network Rail to help improve public awareness of and access to the remaining parts of the Great North Wood, as well as increasing community involvement in their positive management and use.

You can find out more about the project here.