Who’s behind dropping Lambeth’s No Casino clause? Council delays second FOI deadline until after election Submitted by daniel on Thu, 07/05/2026 - 08:00 Lambeth has delayed answering Brixton Buzz’s Freedom of Information request on the dropped no-casino clause until after the 7 May election, leaving voters without answers on who recommended removal and whether gambling lobbyists were involved. Brixton Buzz
As polls open Claire Holland books swanky property porn trip to Cannes – while the borough buckles under housing timebomb Submitted by daniel on Thu, 07/05/2026 - 07:00 Lambeth Council Leader Cllr Claire Holland faced a wave of online mockery in the run-up to polling day after social media posts highlighted screenshots indicating she has booked a place at next year’s MIPIM property fair in Cannes – the latest in a series of trips to the champagne-soaked Riviera Brixton Buzz
Lambeth Council election: Who should I vote for? Submitted by daniel on Wed, 06/05/2026 - 12:52 What the main political parties are promising in the local council election in Lambeth on May 7 Ruby Gregory COMMENTS Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis London Evening Standard
Local elections: where do the candidates stand on the redevelopment of International House in Brixton? Submitted by daniel on Wed, 06/05/2026 - 11:27 The 3Space project in International House is currently home to London’s largest affordable workspace and a hub for community support, used by over 100 charities and community organisations. Brixton Buzz
Yeodene Member Marks First Strike Team Deployment Submitted by daniel on Wed, 06/05/2026 - 05:17 Mirage News Mirage News Yeodene Member Marks First Strike Team Deployment Yeodene member, Christine Spencer Mirage News
All the London High Street chains closing stores in 2026 Submitted by daniel on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 20:00 The Standard’s list of all the confirmed high street closures in London this year Tom Place COMMENTS Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis London Evening Standard
Met officer who shot Chris Kaba to learn if he faces misconduct case Submitted by daniel on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:53 The Metropolitan Police marksman who shot and killed Chris Kaba is expected to know by the end of July whether he will have to face gross misconduct proceedings. BBC
‘I’m a pub landlord - I’m closing 3 days a week to lose less money’ Submitted by daniel on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 14:00 Steve Novak of Stanleys of Streatham Daily Express