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During the closure of Brixton Library, major work on upgrading the toilet facilities and creating a new dedicated children’s toilet will be carried out. Work will also begin on replacing the lift as it is out of date, and the new lift will go down to the basement, meaning the basement area can be opened so more activities can be delivered.

In May the work will be completed when two new meeting pods will be installed, an improved children’s area created and more space provided for people independently studying at the library using their own laptop and other devices.

Concerns have been raised by local residents in relation to the recent increase in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in two of Lambeth’s wards – Streatham Common & Vale and Streatham St Leonard’s. The concerns are related to anti-social behaviour, loss of family homes, and impact on the character of the area(s).

Lambeth Council is monitoring Thames Water’s management of the works to minimise disruption and ensure they are completed as soon as possible. We are working to ensure people can still access Leigham Court Road while the repairs are ongoing.

Local traffic diversions are now in place and all properties remain accessible. However, motor vehicles cannot turn left onto Leigham Court Road until the emergency works have been completed.

The trial will be launched in Streatham Wells on October 23 with motor vehicle traffic restricted from certain roads and enforced by filters and traffic cameras.

The changes will reduce road danger from vehicles using the streets as cut throughs and will be part of the Streatham to Peckham Healthy Route to support more people walking and cycling.

The trial will be launched in Streatham Wells on October 23 with motor vehicle traffic restricted from certain roads and enforced by filters and traffic cameras.

The changes will reduce road danger from vehicles using the streets as cut throughs and will be part of the Streatham to Peckham Healthy Route to support more people walking and cycling.

Repairs to the Brixton Hill are set to continue this week following a water main bursting on Saturday

Thanks to a community fundraising campaign, Streatham Common Co-Operative (SCCoop) successfully got the iconic Paddling Pool reopened for the school holidays early in August.

Generations of community

Streatham Common’s Paddling Pool has been a much-loved free community resource for generations. Since SCCoop took over the management of the pool from the council it has been funded mostly by the public. This year, when the local parents’ Facebook page reported that the pool couldn’t open – so many were prepared to donate, SCCoop couldn’t overlook the interest.

The council will introduce traffic restrictions on roads within the Streatham Wells LTN to turn traffic clogged roads into spaces where people can meet and socialise, as well as enjoy parklets among more trees and greenery that help protect against heat and flooding.

Part of the LTN trial will be a public consultation so those who live, work, or travel through the area can have their say on the scheme.

Lambeth Council is celebrating along with residents and community partners after Streatham Common secured a Green Flag Award for the first time.

The news is testament to the hard work and dedication of the partnership of the council staff, community partners and residents that care for it, allowing everybody to experience and enjoy this important public open space.

Word from the Cabinet

The council has acted swiftly to prevent further damage to the site after local people raised concerns and the operator, Zippo’s Circus, has been notified with immediate effect.

This action was taken after it was found that appropriate ground protection was not used to move equipment on the site, despite being needed due to the poor weather conditions.