Green Party and Liberal Democrat False and Misleading Claims Exposed
Lambeth Labour takes the safety of residents, staff and councillors with the utmost seriousness. Following notification from the police of Councillor Irfan Mohammed’s arrest and subsequent criminal charges, he was immediately suspended from Labour Group and removed from all council positions and committees. He was also suspended by the national Labour Party in line with […]
Lambeth Labour Drives Up Standards for 100,000 Renters with New Selective Licensing Scheme
We are delighted that tens of thousands of private renters in Lambeth have stronger rights and tougher protections thanks to the council’s new Selective Licensing Scheme. Too many homes have fallen below the acceptable standards for too long, fuelled by 14 years of neglect and economic vandalism by the previous Tory and Liberal Democrat governments. […]
Delivering New Homes in Gipsy Hill
On Wednesday, we visited Roman Rise in Gipsy Hill, a new Lambeth Council housing development providing 100% social housing for over 115 residents. These high-quality, sustainable homes include air source heat pumps and solar panels to cut energy bills and deliver on our climate ambitions, plus secure cycle storage to encourage sustainable travel. It was […]
Extra Policing Announced in Brixton
This week, Lambeth Labour welcomed the announcement that the Metropolitan Police pledged extra officers on the beat in Brixton Town Centre to tackle antisocial behaviour, phone robbery and shoplifting. The police should be visible in every community, deterring and preventing crime as well as responding to emergencies. But after 14 years of Tory and Liberal […]
Lambeth Labour Delivers More Affordable Homes Across the Borough
Lambeth Labour understands the real need and urgency of the housing crisis caused by the previous Tory and Liberal Democrat governments and is committed to delivering new, affordable, and sustainable homes for our residents. A great example of this is the new Fenwick South development in Clapham, a 100% council rent development that delivers high-quality […]
FOUR NEW FREE BREAKFAST CLUBS LAUNCHED AT SCHOOLS IN LAMBETH
Last week, four schools across Lambeth launched new free breakfast clubs, breaking down barriers to opportunity and tackling child poverty in the borough. It is estimated that this will save families up to £450 a year, offering much-needed support during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Ensuring children in Lambeth start the day ready to learn, breakfast […]
Ruskin Park Investment
As a local resident, I’m a regular user of Ruskin Park. I run regularly through the park and like all residents, enjoy the sunshine in it (especially recently)! I wanted to take the time to update you on some of the continued investment from Lambeth Labour in our local park. Now, as your local Labour […]
New Post Office for Clapham Secured!
A brand-new post office has been secured in Clapham after a long and hard-fought campaign by local Clapham Labour councillors, residents and community partners. The new post office officially opened its doors on Thursday 17th April, at 82-84 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7BX, bringing essential services back to the heart of the community. When the […]
Cleaning up a notorious fly-tipping spot in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction
Stephen Clark, Labour’s Candidate for the Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction by-election and local councillor Deepak Sardiwal cleaned up a notorious fly-tipping hotspot in Loughborough Junction recently, taking action after local residents raised the issue with them. The spot on Carew Street, next to Thorlands Estate was known to residents as an overgrown patch that […]
Meet Stephen Clark, the Labour Candidate for the Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction By-election
It’s a privilege to stand as your local candidate on 1 May. I moved to Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction in 2018 as a renter and have since made it my home. As a human rights lawyer, I have dedicated my career to fighting for justice, providing a voice to those who feel voiceless. I […]