Streatham News

The work will affect trains on Saturday and Sunday (September 7 and 8).

We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this weekend.

September 7 (Saturday)

Lambeth Council has launched a new property licensing scheme aimed at addressing issues related to criminal landlords and improving the quality of private rented sector (PRS) accommodation in some areas of the borough.

There’s still time to apply for a place on this ýear’s ‘Become A Lambeth Tour Guide’ course, based at Morley College in Waterloo. But hurry – the first term starts on 19 September.

Learning about Lambeth

Over the weekend planned engineering work taking place in the London Victoria and Herne Hill area will affect some Thameslink trains.

Here’s what you need to know:

Reduced Thameslink trains to and from Sutton

With everything from blockbusters to documentaries, the Streatham Free Film Festival is back for its ninth year.

No fewer than 23 films are available for a range of audiences from September 14 to 28, all free to watch and completely volunteer powered.

Lambeth council is working with Global Street Art to install murals across the borough as part of the London Mural Festival which runs from today (5 September) to the end of the month.

Cllr Tim Windle is the new joint Cabinet Member for Healthier Communities, following Cllr Jim Dickson’s election as Labour MP for Dartford on July 4.

A local, according to the Mirror​, left a scathing review after finding the lack of vegan-friendly options on the menu posted outside of the unopened site.

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A month-long mural festival has unveiled its first artwork in Lambeth.

Starting on Thursday, the London Mural Festival will feature street art at seven different housing estates in Lambeth, created by both homegrown and international artists.