Brixton Buzz

Lambeth libraries and the Lambeth Archives have announced that they will be open during the following hours over the the Christmas and winter period, Dec 2025/Jan 2026:

Lambeth Libraries Christmas and New Year opening hours

Lambeth Council has released details of the letter it has sent to Housing Secretary, Streatham’s Steve Reed MP, urging the government to reform the national rules governing Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs), after serious failings were uncovered at the Loughborough Estate.

A new traffic filter is due to be added to the Streatham Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood, following a significant rise in traffic and speeding.

Plans for a new traffic filter at the junction of Palace Road and Leigham Vale, part of the Streatham Hill LTN, have been published by Lambeth Council.

The tweak to the existing scheme follows traffic monitoring which showed a significant increase in cut-through traffic on sections of Palace Road and Probyn Road since the scheme was last assessed, with over 3,700 vehicles a day passing down Palace Road.

As winter draws in and concern grows across the borough for the plight of rough sleepers, Clapham and Brixton Hill MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has launched a local appeal for sleeping bag donations.

She’s teaming up with local homelessness charity Ace of Clubs, based in Clapham, which runs a community support centre providing hot food, clothing, advice and shelter to people facing homelessness, addiction and social isolation. The organisation says that even small acts of support can make a huge difference to those struggling to survive in the cold.

There’s an all day ‘Stand Up To Racism’ event taking place at the White Lion on Streatham this Sunday, 7th Dec

In the bar from 2pm there will be DJ’s playing soul, funk, boogie, reggae, rare groove and more – plus live PAs to be announced.

In the back room from 5pm – it is all about house music featuring some of London’s best house music DJ’s.

Entry is free with an optional donation to Stand Up to Racism.

More info

Stand Up To Racism

Sunday 7th December, 2pm onwards.

The White Lion

This December, the Brixton Chamber Orchestra (BCO) embarks on its much-loved Christmas Estates Tour 2025, bringing free, high energy live music to 11 housing estates across Lambeth.

The tour will run from 12th – 21st December 2025, transforming community halls and local spaces into festive pop-up concert venues.

Comprising a full orchestra ensemble of young, dynamic musicians, the orchestra offers a genre-blending programme that spans classical, carols, grime, jazz, pop, and seasonal favourites — all woven into a joyful, accessible experience.

Lambeth Council has seen a dramatic rise in income from its parks and open spaces – up from just £150,000 in 2015 to around £1.8 million in 2025.

The turnaround follows the decision to bring the Parks Service back in-house in 2016, ending a long period of outsourcing and private contracts.

A new report to the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee praises the in-house model as a success story.

Lambeth Council has declared themselves delighted to announce an outstanding performance at the London in Bloom 2025 awards, securing more accolades than any other borough this year.

They say that this remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and the strength of partnerships across the wider Lambeth community.

Key awards and achievements:

Large City of the Year: London Borough of Lambeth – Gold

Common of the Year: Clapham Common – Gold; Streatham Common – Gold

Lambeth Council is set to sign a ten-year, £5.8 million leasing deal with private landlord Woodstar Capital to provide 30 studio units for homeless residents in Streatham, as part of a push to cut its spiralling temporary accommodation bill.

Under the plan, approved in a Cabinet Member Delegated Decision Report, the council will take on five properties under Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) leases at rents set at 90 per cent of the Local Housing Allowance rate.

Lambeth Council has announced that Lambeth Assembly Hall will open on Sunday, 16 November, to collect donations for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The powerful storm caused severe destruction and tragic loss of life across Jamaica, prompting local efforts to support those in need.

Held in partnership with the Jamaica Homeless Charity Foundation, who are supporting the Official Jamaica Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund, the Hall will be open from 10am to 7pm.