Hello,
Lambeth is proudly a Borough of Sanctuary, and as part of our commitment to welcoming refugees and asylum seekers, we are once again inviting residents to buy a Christmas gift for a local sanctuary-seeking child. Over the last two Chrismases we’ve facilitated 800 gifts from local residents and charities to children who have had to flee their homes. This year, we are hoping to secure 330 gifts which will be given to the children by Father Christmas at three planned events. So please email sanctuary@lambeth.gov.uk for more information and help us spread some festive cheer!
Councillor Claire Holland, Lambeth Council Leader
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Lambeth Council has marked the start of tree planting season by dedicating a new cherry tree to poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah – with thousands more saplings set to be planted over the coming months. The first tree was planted outside Minet Library, in Myatts Field.
The new Good Parks for London report ranks Lambeth as having the third highest rate of performing parks service when assessed against 10 different criteria including quality and sustainability. Lambeth scored 52.75 out of a possible overall 60 points, and is highlighted as an outstanding example under “quality standards” for using the charity’s Green Space Quality Manual to guide its work.
Brixton Recreation Centre is undergoing a £125,000 gym refurbishment to be completed this winter. The gym will offer enhanced facilities to provide the Brixton community with state-of-the-art fitness facilties and expanded options for strength, conditioning, group training and recovery. This renovation is set to make Brixton Rec’s gym an inclusive, state-of-the-art environment for all, from beginners to seasoned athletes.
Join Lambeth’s community gathering event on 24 November at Lambeth Town Hall. The event will bring residents together to explore the evolution of community events in civic spaces and to share your ideas for future events. There will be tours of the archive poster exhibition, the wider Townhall Art artwork, key spaces in the building, creative activities, performances and a complimentary lunch.
 You’re invited to a community event on 23 November focusing on Black women’s and family health. Reclaiming Black Women’s and Family Health is being held at St Mark’s Church and is an initiative to support sexual and reproductive health awareness. On the day, you can expect free health checks, entertainment, face painting, discussions on Black history, refreshments, and more. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sign up to join Lambeth's Black Women's and Family Health Day
During Living Wage Week (4 to 10 November), we worked closely with local employers, and Merton, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich councils to champion good work and inclusive employment. This first time partnership between five South London councils saw us come together to explore and share best practices for businesses to employ people fairly at our event on 5 November.
Lambeth’s new property licensing scheme is set to be rolled out across most of the borough after a successful launch in four wards earlier this year. Councillors gave the green light for the extension of the scheme, designed to tackle rogue landlords and improve conditions for people living in private rented accommodation, at a meeting this week.
Lambeth Council has welcomed new “buffer zones”, set up to protect patients and staff from harassment while accessing abortion services across the country. The council has worked with organisations including the Police and the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) to ensure women can exercise their legal right to access abortion services in the borough without encountering anti-abortion protestors.
Lambeth Council’s Cabinet has agreed a proposal to amalgamate four primary schools to tackle the huge challenge caused by a big fall in the number of pupils enrolling each year. They also agreed to close two other schools to address the issue, unless a viable merger proposal could be brought forward by the schools. The decision was made at a public meeting on November 4 following an extended period of public consultation with the community.
Lambeth children receive free book every month
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