Hello,
I am delighted that Lambeth has been awarded official Borough of Sanctuary status, as part of our ongoing to commitment to being a borough which welcomes and values refugees, migrants and all those seeking sanctuary.
Our borough has a proud history of welcoming refugees from all parts of the world and of being a place of sanctuary, hope and opportunity. In recent years, we have continued in the spirit of that shared history by welcoming people seeking sanctuary from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, and other countries.
Refugees, migrants, and those seeking sanctuary have often gone through incredible loss and trauma. With the news that Lambeth has become a Borough of Sanctuary, we renew our commitment to never turn our back on people who have lost everything and who need our help. We stand ready to support them and help them to rebuild their lives and find a home.
Councillor Claire Holland, Lambeth Council Leader
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 £2.7 million extra winter support for residents announced
Lambeth Council has announced £2.7 million in extra funding to support residents through the winter period. The Household Support Scheme Fund will provide free school meals for children during the holidays, payments to residents most in need and fund warm spaces across the borough.
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 Lambeth named as Borough of Sanctuary
Lambeth has been recognised as an official Borough of Sanctuary by the City of Sanctuary UK, only the second London borough to achieve the status. The status shows Lambeth is a place that welcomes and values the contribution of refugees, migrants and those seeking sanctuary. We're committed to supporting those in need, no matter where they come from, with humanity and inclusion. Watch our short video to find out more about our bid to be recognised as a Borough of Sanctuary.
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 Lambeth leaders visit Brixton North Ward
As part of their tour of Lambeth’s wards, Council Leader, Cllr Claire Holland and Chief Executive, Bayo Dosunmu visited the Brixton North Ward. They made a stop at the Stockwell Park Community centre and met staff there, who work hard to tackle issues such as homelessness, addiction, and gang association.
They're currently working with over 160 gang members to get on the right track with advice and evening support sessions. They were joined by ward Cllr’s Manley-Browne and Ennis, and other vital local organisations such as SW9 Community Housing, Angell Town Community Centre, and Marcus Lipton Community Centre to find out more about the life-changing work they do daily.
 Join the last Maths Week session today in Stockwell to improve your skills and health
Lambeth’s Adult Learning teamed up with the borough’s Health and Wellbeing Bus this week to host Maths Week, which brings health and numeracy together. The last session is today, 10am to 4pm at Stockwell Green Mosque. It will be an opportunity for residents to improve their maths skills and understand the link between numeracy and healthy lifestyles.
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 Read the winter edition of Lambeth Talk – out now!
The Winter 2022 edition of our Lambeth Talk resident’s magazine is out now and landing on doorsteps across the borough. Read the latest edition to find out more about:
- Cost of Living support to help you through these tough times
- Advice on keeping healthy this winter
- Connecting communities: Lambeth’s new initiative to help people looking for work
Plus, lots more news and updates from across the borough.
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 Black Prince Trust's gets support from Crowdfund Lambeth
Crowdfund Lambeth contributed £5,000 towards Black Prince Trust’s £20,000 Crowdfunder to repair the iconic Regal sprung basketball court. The Black Prince Trust’s successful crowdfunding campaign means the sprung floor Basketball Court “The Regal” can go on giving the community free sports sessions and training.
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Keeping women safe from harassment and tackling offending
Bringing our affordable housing delivery back in-house
Local neighbourhood raises funds to buy and plant new trees
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