Lib Dems elect Matthew Bryant as new group leader as party doubles in size Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 12:58 Cllr Matthew Bryant has been elected leader of Lambeth’s Liberal Democrat group, stepping up from deputy leader after the party doubled its representation from four to eight seats on 7th May. Brixton Buzz
The search continues for a man police want to speak to after a serious incident in Walton. Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 11:57 He is described as 5ft 10in, of slim to medium build, with a tattoo reading “Sleep tight Grandad Lou” on his right arm. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101. Radio Jackie
Two by-elections are to take place in Lambeth Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 11:49 Two by-elections have been triggered for Streatham St Leonard’s ward and Clapham Park ward within the London Borough of Lambeth. Southwark News
Newly elected Clapham Park councillor resigns due to ill health – second by-election expected Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 11:17 Lambeth Greens have paid tribute to Cllr Joanna Eaves, who has resigned from her Clapham Park seat due to ill health just days after becoming the ward’s first ever Green councillor on 7th May. Brixton Buzz
Newly elected Clapham Park councillor resigns due to ill health – second by-election expected Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 11:17 Lambeth Greens have paid tribute to Cllr Joanna Eaves, who has resigned from her Clapham Park seat due to ill health just days after becoming the ward’s first ever Green councillor on 7th May. Brixton Buzz
SIXTH newly elected Green councillor quits leaving Londoners with £120,000 by-elections bill Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 09:15 Tube strikes cancelled - but Londoners are set to be hit by two more 24-hour walkouts in June Tube strikes cancelled - but Londoners to be hit by two more walkouts London Evening Standard
Video: the longest trainload of new cars we’ve ever seen roll through Brixton Submitted by daniel on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 07:00 This astonishingly long train carrying new cars was seen travelling east through Brixton last week. Pulled by just one locomotive, the goods train took over one and a half minutes to rumble past our camera. Brixton Buzz
Saiqa Ali’s vacant seat draws eleven hustings hopefuls as Streatham St Leonard’s by-election looms Submitted by daniel on Mon, 18/05/2026 - 16:08 Lambeth Green Party members gather online this evening for a hustings with eleven candidates seeking the party’s nomination for the expected Streatham St Leonard’s by-election. Brixton Buzz
Saiqa Ali’s vacant seat draws eleven hustings hopefuls as Streatham St Leonard’s by-election looms Submitted by daniel on Mon, 18/05/2026 - 16:08 Lambeth Green Party members gather online this evening for a hustings with eleven candidates seeking the party’s nomination for the expected Streatham St Leonard’s by-election. Brixton Buzz