Major Developments Coming to Lambeth in 2026
From pocket-sized homes in Streatham to a 'new approach' for Brockwell Park festivals, here's your guide to Lambeth's biggest approved and planned developments for the year ahead.
From pocket-sized homes in Streatham to a 'new approach' for Brockwell Park festivals, here's your guide to Lambeth's biggest approved and planned developments for the year ahead.
Major roadworks and closures will disrupt Hackney drivers from January 2026, with an 18-month project on Amhurst Road. Get the full list of dates and alternative routes here.
A major collision has shut the A23 London Road in Thornton Heath, Croydon, causing significant disruption. Three London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic updates and details here.
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua is recovering at home after a car crash in Nigeria that killed two close friends. Read the latest details on the tragic accident and his recovery.
A 19-year-old and a 31-year-old were stabbed in separate attacks in Lambeth. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident on December 30.
Westminster City Council plans to spend £2.3m on six properties in Lambeth to ease its temporary accommodation crisis, as homeless applications soar by 30%. Discover the strategy behind the cross-river move.
Drivers in Hillingdon face disruption as four roads close for utility works in January. One closure in Ickenham will last three months. See dates, diversion routes and details.
An entire London Underground line is suspended this morning due to a points failure at Lambeth North, with multiple other closures across the network. Get live updates.
A man in his thirties was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a lorry on the A406 North Circular in East London. Police are investigating and supporting the family.
Liam Shrivastava, the Green mayoral candidate for Lewisham, pledges to stand up to developers over affordable housing and improve road safety. The former Labour councillor aims for change in the 2026 election.
Lambeth Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out how to dispose of your real Christmas tree for free from January 5th.
Lambeth Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details on how to recycle your real tree for free. Essential info for residents.
Plans for 288 new flats in Brixton, including 98 social rent homes, have been submitted to Lambeth Council. The scheme features three new blocks up to 20 storeys tall.
South London residents can now comment on Brockwell Park festival plans after a legal ruling. The 2026 programme seeks permission for 32 event days, but the Lambeth Country Show is cancelled.
Croydon Council reveals how a £9m funding pot will tackle urgent transport issues, including dangerous Portland Road, new bus lanes, and cycling links. Discover the two-year plan.
A tragic crash in Muckatah, Victoria, has left four people dead and five injured, including three children. Police are investigating the Monday evening incident.
Lambeth Council has cancelled the free Lambeth Country Show to allow Mighty Hoopla and other festivals to proceed in Brockwell Park, following a High Court ruling on event days. Read the full story.
Lambeth has been named London's top borough to live in for 2025, praised for its vibrant culture, green spaces, and community. Discover what makes areas like Brixton and Vauxhall so special.
The City of London Corporation is off track to meet its 2030 Vision Zero goal after 57 serious injuries in 2024. Read the latest data and community concerns.
Lambeth Council greenlights a major Streatham redevelopment, delivering 92 homes including 38sqm 'pocket' flats and 15 social rent units. Key worker housing boost.
The DVSA has issued a crucial reminder on safe overtaking distances for cyclists. Learn the Highway Code rules to avoid penalties and protect vulnerable road users.
A mix of road closures and reopenings will affect Brent this December. See the full list of disruptions and key dates for Willesden, Dollis Hill, and Park Royal.
Lambeth has been named Borough of the Year at the New London Architecture awards for its community projects and youth programmes. Discover why this south London area won.
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
A new RAC poll reveals overwhelming public support for mandatory alcohol interlocks for convicted drink-drivers in the UK. Discover the data and the government's stance.
A delivery driver has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing the death of a seven-year-old girl in a head-on crash during a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre in Lincolnshire.
Met Police and Hounslow Council seize illegal e-bikes modified to reach 60mph in safety crackdown. Joint operation targets delivery hotspots to protect pedestrians.
The UK government plans to introduce per-mile road pricing for electric vehicles by 2026, marking the first major reform to vehicle taxation in decades. Discover how this will affect drivers.
New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.