Streatham News

A council has introduced a new licensing scheme in a bid to crack down on rogue landlords.

Lambeth Council has launched its new property licensing scheme, designed to tackle rogue landlords and improve conditions for people living in private rented accommodation in parts of the borough.

Transport for London has today started a consultation on three bus routes, which is likely to affect journeys in and around Streatham and Morden, and will see the end of the 118.

Under TfL’s “proposals” (which mean it is what they intend to do, come what may…):

From September 2, landlords will need a licence to legally let any property to a single-family household or no more than two unrelated sharers, in four specified wards.

Lambeth Council have introduced a new selective licensing scheme that comes into force on 2 September 2024.

Henry Tate Mews is part of the former mansion in Streatham, south west London, that belonged to the sugar merchant in the late 1800s.

The house was converted to St Michael's Convent in 1923.

Officers were called just before 5.30pm yesterday (August 29) to reports of the crash on Streatham High Road.

The road was partially closed, from the Sports Direct store to Streatham train station.

Pictures show a motorbike on the ground under a Progressive lorry.

London, with its rich tapestry of sports culture, is home to some of the finest cricket clubs in the world.

Celebrate the history and heritage of Lambeth throughout September with the borough’s specially curated heritage festival.

Have you ever spent the night in the chokey?

The old police station at 101 Streatham High Road has been vacant since 2015, but soon, it could be transformed into a luxury hotel.