The Latest Breaking News from Lambeth

Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I’m on their side

A high court dispute over a south London park shows the limits of private interests encroaching on public space, says writer Moya Lothian-McLean

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025

Fresh legal challenge over Brockwell Park festivals as campaigners accuse council of 'silencing residents'

Lambeth Council approved a Certificate of Lawfulness less than 24 hours before Wide Awake opened its gates to revellers

Evening Standard · May 23, 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

Evidence shows that LTNs improve people’s lives

Letters: Jon Bromwich and Heather Glass of Lambeth Living Streets, former Lambeth council leader Joan Twelves, Graham Clews and Richard Aldwinckle of One Dulwich respond to an article about LTNs by Joseph Harker

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025

Music festivals in park ‘have to be cancelled’ after court decision, lawyers say

But industry body says cancelling festivals would be a ‘devastating blow’ that would leave thousands of ticket holders ‘in limbo’

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Campaigner wins court case over festivals in south London park

Rebekah Shaman, of Protect Brockwell Park, took action against Lambeth council over number of large-scale events

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

Legal battle over use of park for music festivals reaches High Court

Brockwell Park in Lambeth hosts a series of events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to six festivals.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Opposing LTNs doesn’t make you a ‘culture war’ petrol-head. Just look at what happened in Lambeth

For five years residents have complained about traffic being pushed on to other roads. Finally they’re being listened to, says Joseph Harker, the Guardian’s senior editor, diversity and development

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

South London council raked in £1m from illegal low traffic zone

Lambeth council collected £1,080,580 from penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued to drivers who entered streets suddenly closed as part of the controversial West Dulwich LTN

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

West Dulwich LTN bombshell: Campaigners become first in UK to defeat council over low traffic neighbourhood scheme

History made as High Court rules against Lambeth council over traffic scheme

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025