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You can cycle from Brixton in south London to Streatham, entirely on quiet streets and protected cycle lanes, with the journey taking just 20 minutes – the same time as using public transport.

The route – created by jonstone88 – is 5.1km long (3.2 miles) and makes use of the Railton LTN, Streatham Hill LTN, Streatham Wells LTN, and various safe crossings – as well as paths in Brockwell Park.

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“This climbdown is an embarrassment for Lambeth Labour. Since the start of this so-called trial of a Streatham Wells LTN, Labour bosses at Lambeth Council have been unable and unwilling to share robust data or analysis about the impact of the measures they have implemented.

It has not gone unnoticed that it was neither an evidence-based assessment, nor the outpouring of testimony from local residents, that led to this change of heart; but instead, an instruction from the Labour Mayor whose only interest is in protecting his own position at the London elections this May.

“We note this week’s comments from the Mayor of London that suggest the Labour bosses at Lambeth Council may, at long last, take stock of the impact of the trial Streatham Wells LTN.

However, as I and my fellow Liberal Democrat councillors have repeatedly called for, any changes to the current arrangements must be informed by credible data and publicly available expert analysis.

“We note this week’s comments from the Mayor of London that suggest the Labour bosses at Lambeth Council may, at long last, take stock of the impact of the trial Streatham Wells LTN.

However, as I and my fellow Liberal Democrat councillors have repeatedly called for, any changes to the current arrangements must be informed by credible data and publicly available expert analysis.

Lambeth Council is stepping up patrols in the borough’s five town centres to crack down on fly-tipping which is both an enviro-crime that blights communities and a waste of public money to address.…

Streatham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has publicly tested for HIV to encourage local residents to follow her lead and get tested for the virus during National HIV Testing Week, which takes place until Sunday (11 February).

Bell tested herself for HIV using a self-test, which is free, easy and provides a result within just 15 minutes and shows how quick and easy testing for HIV now is.

As of 2021, Lambeth had the highest HIV prevalence rate among all upper tier local authorities (UTLAs) and unitary authorities (UAs).

We have a huge number of parcels to get out today and rest of the week.

Road restrictions are slowing down deliveries & 50 + parcels need to go out per day to people in crisis from the foodbank based in St Margaret’s Church Barcombe Ave. SW2 3BH, Streatham.

Anyone who can do even 2/3 deliveries today or Friday would be great help.

Standstill struck Streatham again last night after fresh roadworks surfaced on the boundary roads of a new Low-Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN).

Temporary traffic lights were installed at the junction of Streatham High Road, Stanthorpe Road, and the A214, to allow roadworks by SGN.

The challenges to travel presented by these roadworks is yet another barrier to residents who have faced a series of major disruptions on their roads in recent weeks.

The annual Rookery Christmas Market is a lovely, festive and fun day out for all the family.

Set within the beautiful gardens of the Rookery, the event offers over 40 craft and gift stalls – perfect for some present shopping.

Delicious hot and cold food is available alongside mulled wine and great beer from our on site brewers Inkspot.

Live music, marshmallow toasting, kids rides and entertainment all add to the day, as well as our much loved Santas Grotto.

The event ends with a magical candle lit Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long.