Posts Tagged ‘lambeth council’
Tree planting on Clapham Common
I was greeted by a group of hardy enthusiasts on a very cold and rainy Clapham Common. I was there for the planting of the 50th new tree on Clapham Common as part of a Trees for cities programme who are working closely with Friends of Clapham Common. The planting was at the corner of Clapham Common North Side and the Avenue (which [...]
Reach for the Stars 11 to 24 year old awards
As with the morning awards the evening Reach for the stars award ceremony celebrated the individual achievements of young people in care and leaving care in Lambeth. The event was hosted by DJ Abrantee from Choice FM who presented awards in several categories with the themes Education, Participation, Leadership and a special award was [...]
Reach for the Stars 0 – 11 year old awards
Reach for the stars award ceremony celebrates the individual achievements of children and young people in care and leaving care in Lambeth. The mornings awards were presented by CBBC presenter Andy Akinwolere with separate awards for under 4s, education category, participation category and there was an award presented for the [...]
LGBT History Month Launch Event
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month takes place every year in February. It celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. The event was opened by Lambeth Council Chief Executive Derrick Anderson, demonstrating the councils commitment to LGBT History Month. Lambeth's contribution to this years series of events was launched [...]
Lighting up Lambeth
Each year Lambeth Council lights up the Town Centres with Christmas lights, and it is my job as Mayor to join local people at each site to countdown and switch on the lights. The Mayor and Father Christmas are taken around Lambeth on the Christmas parade starting this year in Streatham then West Norwood, Herne Hill, Brixton, Clapham and [...]
YMCA opening celebration of redevelopment programme
I visited the YMCA in Stockwell to open the newly redeveloped facilities at South London YMCA’s Stockwell site. Jeremy Gray, Chief Executive, thanked and congratulated the South London YMCA Board and partners in Lambeth Council and the Homes and Communities Agency (formerly the Housing Corporation) for their vision and foresight which [...]
National Customer Services Week
National Customer Service Week is designed to raise awareness of customer service and the vital role it plays within an organisation. It is also an opportunity to say a big thank you to those who work in customer service for a job well done. By supporting NCSW, Lambeth council is showing their dedication and support to customer service [...]
Black History Month Launch
The official launch of Black History Month 2009 was held at Nettlefold Hall. The evening was a celebration of Black literature and arts, and included performances from Lady S, a popular and well established poet, and presents on Nomad Radio. Also appearing was Churchboyz, a gospel tribute band. This year's programme is crammed full of a [...]
Age Concern Lambeth – Launch of Celebrating Age
Funded by Lambeth Council and organised by Age Concern Lambeth, the month long Celebrating Age event offers a wide range of trips, exhibitions, films, concerts, dancing and much more. At a packed event people came together to celebrate the launch of this annual event.
Urban Green Fair on Brockwell Park
The Urban Green Fair is an annual family event, with films, talks, workshops, kids activities, stalls, sunshine and unusual bicycles. With no bars or big stages the emphasis is on education and communication and family fun. The fair is organised entirely by didicated, unpaid volunteers, without which the event could not happen. This year [...]
Groundwork Projects in Lambeth tour
The tour took in the following Groundwork projects in lambeth: Ufford Street play area Vauxhall Muga, Vauxhall School Stewart's Road Adventure playground and Youth Club The first stop was Ufford Park which is the first 'Greener Living Space' to launch in the capital as part of Marks & Spencers Plan A where profits from sales of Marks [...]
Levi Roots Book and TV series launch
I was delighted to be asked to present Brixton's very own Levi Roots with the key to Brixton Market on behalf of market traders and Lambeth Council as he kicks off a nationwide book tour. Levi, who sold his Reggae Reggae sauce at the South London market before finding fame in the Dragon’s Den, was being honoured for his work in [...]
Lambeth Finance and Resources Annual Staff Conference
The Lambeth Finance and Resources annual staff conference is an event desinged to share with council officers the councils priorities, achievements and a way to bring officers together to network and build links that will help them in their work. The event included speeches and presentations from the senior management team; Councillor Jim [...]
Service of Remembrance at Streatham War Memorial
Representing the Mayor of Lambeth I attended the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at Streatham War Memorial. The event was introduced by Roger Bowdrey, which is organised by the Office of Rt. Hon Keith Hill MP and the South London Branch of the Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women in association with Norbury Royal British Women. [...]
Becoming Deputy Mayor of Lambeth
I was elected Deputy Mayor of Lambeth at the end of March 2008. For the next year I will learn about the role prior to becoming Mayor of Lambeth for the year 2009 - 2010. The Mayor making was a wonderful experience. Councillor Angie Meader was elected as Mayor and I as her deputy. The leader of the council, Cllr Steve Reed, nominated me and [...]
