Another major bank to quit Brixton as Santander announces branch closure in the summer
Another major bank is leaving Brixton town centre as Spanish-owned Santander announced plans to close 95 out of its 444 UK branches.
Streatham News
Lambeth: Agreement for new social homes in Streatham
The agreement with developer Pocket Living is for the Leigham Court Road car park. It comes ahead of an application for planning permission to deliver a residential led, multi- tenure development, which aims to maximise the overall number of homes on the currently non-residential site.
CHAIN CHAMPIONS 2025: Wingstop spreads wings across the UK
Wingstop UK is planning its biggest rollout of new sites yet this year, with 16 new locations confirmed so far, following the appointment of Adrian Saunders as its new head of acquisitions in September last year.
Crystal Palace Subway shortlisted for restoration of the year award
The Crystal Palace Subway has been shortlisted for ‘Restoration or Conservation Project of the year’ at the national Museums + Heritage Awards, following the major restoration completed last year.
Join the Brixton Village Easter Scavenger Hunt, 5th April – 27th April 2025
This Easter, why not try a unique twist on the traditional Easter Egg Hunt – a treasure hunt around the iconic Brixton Village?
The hunt begins at the SoLo Craft Fair shop where you can collect your clue sheet (just ask the person working).
Santander south London banks to close or go counter-free
The Spanish-owned banking giant confirmed that it would be closing more than a fifth (95) of its 444 high street branches nationwide from June 2025, with 750 jobs at risk.
Sue Pettigrew retires as Director of Streatham based St Michael’s Fellowship after 36 years.
Following 52 years at St Michael’s Fellowship, and 36 years as Director, Sue Pettigrew (OBE) is retiring from the pioneering charity which supports vulnerable families in and around South London.
The Rapport Festival returns to the Brixton Ritzy on 4th-6th April 2025
The Rapport Festival returns to the Brixton Ritzy on 4th-6th April, promising an “unforgettable weekend of African diaspora cinema …with 49 incredible films, from gripping documentaries to heartwarming fictional tales.”
Here’s the line up:
Friday, 4th April: Random Shorts
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with the Brixton Chamber Orchestra at the Effra Hall Tavern tonight, Mon 17th March 2025
There’s going to be a proper St Patrick’s Day session at Effra Hall Tavern tonight, with the Brixton Chamber Orchestra hosting a free party.
Cost of living support drop-in centre at Streatham library takes place every Wednesday afternoon
Taking place every Wednesday afternoon in Streatham Library is a free drop-in centre offering advice to local residents struggling to pay their bills.
The library says: