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Getting Involved News

Lambeth Housing Resident Engagement

Hello, 

Getting Involved News is our new residents newsletter to keep you informed about engagement, training, and funding opportunities, as well as resident led activities on and around our estates. If you have news you would like to share you can email us at gettinginvolved@lambeth.gov.uk.

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Community Parklets Scheme launched

Lambeth’s Community Parklet Scheme supported by the Big Shift Community Fund, will fund 25 parklets (one in each borough ward) created and maintained by residents and community groups in partnership with the council. The first phase of the scheme will create 12 parklets. Applications are open until 28 May.

Electoral Services

From May 2023 voters in polling stations will need to provide an approved form of photo ID. The full list of approved forms of ID has been released and anyone who doesn't have one can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.  

Cost of Living Support

Please visit our website for links to information on cost of living, energy savings, debt, and other financial support.

Cool It Art at Holland Town

Children ages 5 through 12 are invited to join Cool It Art every Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at Holland Town Community Hall to learn artistic skills and explore their creativity. The programme runs from 6 April to 22 June and there are 12 spaces per class. To find out more or sign up to attend email coolitartclasses@gmail.com.

Health and Wellbeing Bus

The Lambeth Health and Wellbeing Bus brings health and wellbeing information, advice and support into the heart of our communities. It parks up at different locations across the borough throughout the week Monday to Friday. Blood pressure checks, mental wellbeing advice and flu and Covid-19 vaccination services are available on selected days. Events coming up at Clapham Park Cube, Emmanuel Church Hub, and St Marks Church Hub.

Energy Crisis Support Surgery

The Berridge Road Resource Centre in Norwood hosted the final energy savings surgery event of the winter season. 25 Norwood residents attended demonstrations and received tips on how to save money on their energy bills. These included things such as smart meters, radiator reflective panels and draught excluders.

There was opportunity to ask questions with many people anxious to keep their homes as warm as possible. At the end of the session, all participants were given a free energy savings kit which included 10 LED light bulbs, screw/bayonet fitting caps and draught excluders. Mike Upton, who chairs the Norwood House TRA said ‘it was a very enjoyable event. I feel much better informed about the subject and I hope Lambeth repeats this in the future’.

Street Parties

25 June is the deadline to apply for street parties from 5 August through 1 October. Get your application to celebrate summer in before it's too late. 

Grants and

funding 

National Lottery Funding

There are many funding programmes available from the National Lottery Community Fund with applications accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Large and small grants are available to community groups along with guidance on applying for an managing a grant.  

Learning and development

Committee training opportunities

We are working on the training programme for TRA committees and other engagement groups including chairing meetings, taking minutes, financial record keeping, and applying for funding. Watch this space for announcements of upcoming sessions and topics. 

Resident engagement 

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