The Latest Breaking News from Lambeth Council

William’s homelessness initiative is to deliver homes in third location

The flats will be provided to young people already employed with a number allocated to those moving towards employment.

Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025

London council apologises to hundreds of teachers and pupils after decision to shut primary schools ruled unlawful

Lambeth Council wrote to parents and carers of pupils in May saying two schools would shut — but government’s adjudicator has rejected the plans

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

Three south London schools saved from closure by government watchdog

The decisions have cast doubts over the future of other Lambeth schools as the borough continues to be hit by plummeting birth rates

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

What festivals are taking place in London this weekend and where?

There are lots of events and happenings this weekend in the capital

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025

Kneecap release new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake

The Irish rap trio are playing the festival on Friday evening in Brockwell Park.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025

Kneecap star appears at surprise 100 Club gig with tape over mouth after terror charge

The rap trio are set to headline Wide Awake Festival at Brockwell Park on Friday evening - two days after Mo Chara was charged with a terror offence

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Kneecap to headline festival two days after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Campaigners set to challenge festival organiser's decision to proceed with Brockwell Park events as planned

Protect Brockwell Park group has said it will challenge Lambeth Council if it were to grant a new certificate of lawfulness for events in Brockwell Park

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

London borough announces closure of two more schools as birth rate continues to drop

Lambeth council blames ‘significant changes’ to London’s population for the decision, adding that Brexit and the cost of living crisis has contributed to lower numbers of children

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

Six London festivals including Mighty Hoopla will go ahead despite planning drama

Brockwell Live - who are behind events such as Mighty Hoopla and the Lambeth County Show - said the series will go ahead

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025