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Streatham: Supporting school community following fire

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Streatham: Supporting school community following fire - Love Lambeth

The school’s leadership and the council has arranged for the temporary site to open at the former Goldfinch Primary School in Cunliffe Street, Streatham. The site is suitable for learning and will allow all pupils to remain together as one school community.

Julian’s Primary School leadership has been keeping families regularly updated on the situation, and will continue to provide information. We are aware Julian’s leadership is aiming for children to return to school at the temporary site on September 22.

New landlord licensing scheme to extend higher housing standards throughout Lambeth

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New landlord licensing scheme to extend higher housing standards throughout Lambeth - Love Lambeth

The “selective licensing” scheme is now in operation in 23 of Lambeth’s 25 electoral wards, as part of Lambeth’s drive to raise housing standards, tackle anti-social behaviour and reduce overcrowding in private rented accommodation.

Councillors endorsed the proposed extension last autumn, in a bid to improve property conditions and management across the private rented sector, after the first phase was successfully launched in four wards earlier in the year.

Update: Fire at Julian’s Primary School, Streatham

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Update: Fire at Julian’s Primary School, Streatham - Love Lambeth

The fire started shortly after midnight and was eventually brought under control by the London Fire Brigade. At the height of the response, 10 fire engines, a fire rescue unit, and an aerial appliance were deployed.

The building has suffered significant damage, including to approximately 40 per cent of the roof at the rear of the school. Some 50 per cent of the whole building sustained water damage, primarily due to the sprinklers being activated. The entire Streatham site is unusable due to the damage, and for health and safety reasons.

Qualified to walk and talk about Lambeth

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Walk & talk with Lambeth Tour guides - Love Lambeth

There’s a course taught at Morley College in Waterloo and accredited by Lambeth Tour Guides Association where you can learn about Lambeth past and present, skill up to share engaging and compelling stories and get experience of being a Tour Guide in Lambeth. This is the ‘Become a Lambeth Tour Guide’ course.

In just four years since the Association was formed, Lambeth Guides have developed walks in South London, given talks to local societies, published a book about the women of Lambeth and recorded a series of podcasts in collaboration with Morley College Radio.

Tell Lambeth your views on the sexual health clinic at Minnie Kidd House

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Have your say: online survey about sexual health services at Minnie Kidd House - Love Lambeth

Lambeth Council wants to know what you think about Minnie Kidd House Sexual Health Clinic. This will ensure that the services provided meet your needs and expectations.

Sexual Health Services in South Lambeth moved to Minnie Kidd House near Clapham South tube following the closure of Streatham Clinic in December 2024.

Local authorities are responsible for delivering open access sexual health services for the community, providing contraceptives, STI testing and treatment, and sexual health advice. The service is delivered by Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Trust.

Lambeth: new planning controls imposed on Streatham HMOs, in response to residents’ concerns

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Lambeth: new planning controls imposed on Streatham HMOs, in response to residents’ concerns - Love Lambeth

The ‘Article 4 Direction’ will give the council greater control over the creation of new HMO properties occupied by more than one household, in Streatham Common & Vale, and Streatham St. Leonard’s.

Residents of both wards had expressed concerns relating to the notably high number of HMOs, and associated impacts including instances of reported anti-social behaviour, loss of family homes and impact on the character of the areas.

Lambeth: Heat waves prompt cools spaces plan

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Lambeth: Heat waves prompt cools spaces plan - Love Lambeth

The first designated Cool Space in Lambeth is being developed at Streatham Ice Rink and Leisure Centre in Streatham High Road which is run by the council under the Active Lambeth brand. The council is working to identify other locations in the borough that could be used in the same way.

Word from the Cabinet

Cllr Donatus Anyanwu, Lambeth’s Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Leisure and Sport, said: “We have seen three periods of very hot weather already this summer, and that is part of a wider trend of rising temperatures.

Lambeth: TfL have announced a major overhaul for Streatham Hill

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Lambeth: TfL have announced a major overhaul for Streatham Hill - Love Lambeth

The work will be undertaken in five main stages and is due to be completed by spring 2027. It is designed to ensuring that everyone can travel safely and sustainably, which is also is important to the health and wellbeing of local people. This includes being able to access local high streets, shops and other businesses and amenities easily and affordably.

Protecting bus journey times

Lambeth: Extra funding to improve the energy efficiency of council homes

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Lambeth: Extra funding to improve the energy efficiency of council homes - Love Lambeth

The latest funding comes from two government energy efficiency schemes: the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund and Warm Homes: Local Grants.

The work will be carried out at the Blenheim Gardens Estate in Brixton and Leigham Court Estate in Streatham cutting bills and reducing emissions. It will feature new insulation, draught proofing and windows, as well as solar panels and more modern energy efficient lighting.

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