‘Mayor of Lambeth’ Archives
Training as a NSPCC volunteer speaker
As Mayor I have worked to raise awareness of domestic abuse and as a long term supporter of the NSPCC I am keen that after my term of office I can continue to work on this imporatant issue. The NSPCC's Speak Out for Children programme is building a network of volunteer speakers to inspire action in their local communities and peer groups. It [...]
Friends of Clapham Common bulb planting
Friends of Clapham Common organised this plating at three locations on the Common. After terrential rain the day before we were greated by blue skies on a beautiful autumn morning. Despite the rain the previous day the ground was still hard but I did my best to do some digging and you will be pleased that I got down and wasn't scared to get [...]
Springforward Spectacular
The Springforward Spectacular was an afternoon of performances, workshops and stalls ending this year's Springforward Festival. The event was a celebration of how creative activities helping Lambeth people to feel better about themselves and their mental well being.
Josephine Avenue Group Autumn Streetclean – Freshview
I was welcomed at Josephine Avenue by a group of enthusiastic residents and a downpour of rain. However despite the pouring rain local people, the freshview team and helpers from the Payback team were out working hard creating a community garden. Freshview has been led by Keith Naish and the Josephine Avenue Group wanted to show their [...]
South London Liberal Synagogue Celebration Service
South London Liberal Synagogue was formally established in 1929 and is now the second oldest Liberal congreagation in the UK. In 1927 Samuel Morris Rich and several of his friends set about gathering people together and a discussion group was formed so that members would understand the principles and ideals of Liberal Judaism. The service [...]
Japanese Delegation visit by Kawasaki City Council
Representatives from Kawasaki City council are visiting the United Kingdom to gain greater understanding of local government in this country. I was delighted to greet them and was introduced to them by past-Mayor, Cllr Andrew Gibson, who speaks Japanese. They had a mass of questions about how Lambeth is governed and how the council is [...]
Age Concern AGM 2009
Age Concern Lambeth's mission is to support and work with older people to achieve a full and enjoyable quality of life. At the meeting a variety of issues were discussed including the merger of Age Concern with Help the Aged. This brings together two great organisations to bring together their resources and help them serve older people even [...]
West Indian Ex-services Association Remembrance service
The West Indian Ex-services association Remembrance service and reception serves to remember those from the West Inides and the commonwealth who have fought and served their country. Current soldiers participated in the event, demonstrating their continued support and passion for serving the mother country. The service was simply [...]
Vincennes memorial
The Vincennes memorial remembers thos who gave their lives as part of the resistance, behind enemy lines, as part of the war effort. These include Violette Szabo, who was murdered at just 23 years old in the second world floor. The service was a powerful reminder of their sacrifice with an excellent turnout by local people, councillors [...]
Stockwell Memorial
Following the remembrance ceremony at Lambeth Town Hall we moved to Stockwell for the remembrance service and parade. Here local councillors, the Deputy Leiutenant, local MP Kate Hoey and other representatives from lcoal organisations stood in tribute to those lost in past wars - and on this occasion we were joined by a young man laying a [...]
Royal Artillery Service at Kings Avenue TA
Following the wreath laying in Stockwell we moved to the Kings Avenue Territorial Army Centre. Here there was a further wreath laying ceremony held in their drill hall. Here we met former soldier Robert Winfield who shared with us a photo of when he was a young man serving his country. It was great to meet members of the TA who are eager to [...]
Lambeth Town Hall Remembrance Service
The Lambeth Town Hall Remembrance service starts with a procession from outside Brixton Library to the town hall via the outskirts of St Matthew's Church. On route a wreath is laid at a memorial outside. On entering the town hall a short service of remembrance was conducted by Revd Stephen Sichel. A wreath was then laid at the Lambeth [...]
A day of remembrance I will never forget
In Lambeth we have a strong tradition of the Mayor of Lambeth supporting Remembrance Sunday. This year there was an excellent turnout of councillors, senior council officers and local MPs together with the Chief Executive I was joined by the Mayoress Emita Griffith and the Deputy Lieutenant for Lambeth Rosi Prescott. Throughout the day we showed [...]
Ladies of Substance Official Launch
The Ladies of Substance is a group of mothers who passionately believe in the role of women in guiding children in a positive direction in their lives. This event was the official launch and it was clear that this group has come together to drive forward their agenda of supporting and guiding children to contribute to their society and [...]
London Confucius Institute
The London Confucius Institute is a non profit making organisation that aims to promote Chinese language learning and teaching and the understanding of the Chinese culture in the United Kingdom. They work extensively with the Southbank University who have recognised the importance of greater cultural understanding amoung their students. I [...]
Your borough, your budget, your choice!
Between 14 September and 18 October residents were asked to decide how the council spends £250,000. Twelve projects were shortlisted and divided into three bands of £125,000, £75,000 and £50,000. The votes have been counted and the winning project in the £125,000 band is.... Improved games and sports area on Streatham [...]
City Hall Remembrance Service
The remembrance service at City Hall was this year conducted by Reverend Canon Richard Truss MA who is Chaplain to the Greater London Authority City Hall Branch of The Royal British Legion. Mayors from across London were present for the service, and I was joined by the Deputy Youth Mayor for Lambeth Emmanuel Adepoju who was [...]
Fireworks on Clapham Common
The fireworks on Clapham Common was part of the largest free simultaneous display in London. Thousands of people converged on the Common for another spectacular display and I really enjoyed counting down to the start with a very lively crowd. Mayor of Lambeth and organiser of the free fireworks on Clapham Common
Barnados Brixton
Colleagues of Councillor John Whelan offered to run Barnado's Brixton for a day to help raise funds for a special Barnado's project to help looked after children. The shop was a bussle of activity when we arrived and it was clear the day had been a huge success with lots of councillors from all parties coming along together with Kate Hoey MP [...]
Visit to Brixton Prison
Brixton prisons original buildings date from 1819. In 1862 the prison was sold to the Government and converted into a prison for females. Twenty years later it was again converted, this time as a military prison, and in 1898, when it was returned to the Prison Commissioners, the buildings were enlarged and improved and made the trial and remand [...]
