Lambeth Council are investing an extra £50,000 in works to improve the much loved Larkhall Park. New boundary posts, railings, and paths improvements are part of the works - with paths already completed, and work to start on the other aspects of the scheme soon.
If you use the park and would like to help to contribute to it's success, then you may want to join the Friends of Larkhall Park: www.larkhallparkfriends.org.uk
The Friends of Larkhall Park Group AGM will be held on Monday 10th May 2010 at 7.00pm at the Courland Grove Baptist Chapel Hall
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Prime Minister visits Larkhall ward to launch National Care Service
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Health Secretary Andy Burnham visited Larkhall ward today to talk about Labour's plans for care for the elderly. They were joined by Larkhall ward Cllr Pete Robbins and Lambeth Labour leader Cllr Steve Reed, as they met and chatted with residents of Lingham Court supported housing scheme, on Lingham Street.
The housing, run by Metropolitan Support Trust, offers extra care housing for 30 elderly people. The sheltered scheme, run by MHP's support provider StepForward, has become a focal point for older people in the local community by offering use of its facilities to Stockwell's retired population. The Portuguese older people's community group, a club for gay, lesbian & bisexual older people (organised by Age Concern) and an exercise class have all made Lingham Court their base.
The Prime Minister said: ""We're changing the social care system stage by stage, so we get to a universal comprehensive system. The real aim is to ease the fears in people, people's worries about their savings, worries about their homes. Worries about what might happen in retirement. This new system in social care, a national social care system, ends the postcode lottery."
Gordon and Andy both took time out to chat with residents of the scheme, and were each presented with a copy of Lambeth Labour's manifesto.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Lambeth Council Tax Frozen for second year running
Lambeth Labour have agreed to FREEZE Lambeth council tax for 2010/11 - the second year running that there has been no increase - whilst increasing spending for front line services. Labour has continued to crack down on crime and antisocial behaviour by increasing council spending on services such as noise nuisance teams, community support officers, and the council antisocial behaviour team.
Labour was elected in Lambeth in 2006 promising that we would be “on your side”, with council tax increases kept below the level of wage inflation. During the previous four years, the Lib Dem and Tory coalition forced council tax up by a whopping 40% – the biggest increase in Lambeth’s history – that cost the average household an extra £1000 in council tax payments. Labour's announcement of a council tax freeze for a second year means that bills have increased by less than 2% a year since 2006.
Larkhall Labour Councillor Pete Robbins said: 'Labour has saved more than £33 million by making the council more efficient, and now residents are seeing the benefit with a second year of a council tax freeze and investment in vital services at the same time. Local residents tell us that they want to see crime and antisocial behaviour reduced even further - and Labour’s new investment includes extra cash for youth services, and new measures targeting drug dealers, dangerous dogs and people responsible for anti social behaviour.'
Lambeth fundraiser for victims of the Madeira floods - Sunday 7th March 2010
Please come and support our Portuguese communities at this fundraising event for victims of the Madeira floods this Sunday 7th March 7pm at Brixton Recreation Centre.
Following the tragedy in Madeira in which over 40 people died and many more lost their homes Lambeth Council have been working with the Portuguese Ambassador, Antonio Santana Carlos and the Portuguese Community Councillors in the UK, to stage an event to raise money for those affected. Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) have kindly donated use of the sports hall at Brixton Rec plus staff for the evening to the cause. This will go directly to Madeira, but here in Stockwell we have a lot of residents whose families, friends and communities on the island have been seriously affected.
We are holding an evening fundraiser with entertainment and dinner – all for a donation of just £10 (or more if you wish). Every penny raised will go the Madeiran relief fund. The Ambassador will be attending, and Lambeth Labour leader Steve Reed will also be coming along.
Following the tragedy in Madeira in which over 40 people died and many more lost their homes Lambeth Council have been working with the Portuguese Ambassador, Antonio Santana Carlos and the Portuguese Community Councillors in the UK, to stage an event to raise money for those affected. Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) have kindly donated use of the sports hall at Brixton Rec plus staff for the evening to the cause. This will go directly to Madeira, but here in Stockwell we have a lot of residents whose families, friends and communities on the island have been seriously affected.
We are holding an evening fundraiser with entertainment and dinner – all for a donation of just £10 (or more if you wish). Every penny raised will go the Madeiran relief fund. The Ambassador will be attending, and Lambeth Labour leader Steve Reed will also be coming along.
All are welcome - please do feel free to invite anyone you wish.
Women and Girls Network event: Saturday 20th March
Women and Girls Network is a charitable organisation that provides counselling, information and advice, helpline and body therapies to women and girls above 16 who have experienced historic or recent violence. They support women and girls in their journey to achieve a total sustainable recovery.They want to join with other organisations in Lambeth who are also supporting women and girls who are at risk of or who have experienced gendered violence to showcase the services available and build a community of support.
They are holding an event for all women and girls and boys up to the age of 10, to coincide with International Women’s Day Celebrations, to promote our services within the borough (full details in picture above): 10am - 4pm, Saturday 20th March, Karibu Education Centre, 7 Gresham Road.
Late night refreshment licence application: Charlie's Fish Bar, 20-26 Bedford Rd, SW4 7HJ
A new application for a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of Charlie's Fish Bar, 20 - 26 Bedford Road, London, SW4 7HJ was received by the licensing authority on 1st March 2010.
Applicants Name:
Mr Erkan Ercaliskan
Activities/times requested:
Late Night Refreshment
Sunday - Wednesday: 23:00 - 02:00
Thursday - Saturday: 23:00 - 05:00
Prior to determining this application, the licensing authority may accept written representations from Responsible Authorities and Interested Parties on the likely effect of the grant of this application in relation to the licensing objectives, which are:
· Preventing crime and disorder;
· Public safety;
· Preventing public nuisance; and
· Protecting children from harm.
Representations will be disregarded if they are deemed to be vexatious, frivolous, or irrelevant, or if they are received later than the 29th March 2010
If a valid representation (or more than one) is received and is not withdrawn, this application will be referred to a hearing of the Licensing Sub-Committee for determination. If no representations are received, the application will ordinarily be determined by the relevant Licensing Officer.
Applications for new Premises licences, and variations and reviews of existing ones, will be placed on the Councils website for inspection; the address at which these may be accessed is www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/Business/LicencesStreetTrading/AlcoholEntertainmentLateNightRefreshment/CurrentApplications.htm
If you live near these premises and wish to object to the Licence application please contact Cllr Pete Robbins - we are happy to give advice on how to object, and can represent you at Lambeth Licensing Committee meetings if you wish.
Applicants Name:
Mr Erkan Ercaliskan
Activities/times requested:
Late Night Refreshment
Sunday - Wednesday: 23:00 - 02:00
Thursday - Saturday: 23:00 - 05:00
Prior to determining this application, the licensing authority may accept written representations from Responsible Authorities and Interested Parties on the likely effect of the grant of this application in relation to the licensing objectives, which are:
· Preventing crime and disorder;
· Public safety;
· Preventing public nuisance; and
· Protecting children from harm.
Representations will be disregarded if they are deemed to be vexatious, frivolous, or irrelevant, or if they are received later than the 29th March 2010
If a valid representation (or more than one) is received and is not withdrawn, this application will be referred to a hearing of the Licensing Sub-Committee for determination. If no representations are received, the application will ordinarily be determined by the relevant Licensing Officer.
Applications for new Premises licences, and variations and reviews of existing ones, will be placed on the Councils website for inspection; the address at which these may be accessed is www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/Business/LicencesStreetTrading/AlcoholEntertainmentLateNightRefreshment/CurrentApplications.htm
If you live near these premises and wish to object to the Licence application please contact Cllr Pete Robbins - we are happy to give advice on how to object, and can represent you at Lambeth Licensing Committee meetings if you wish.
Alcohol licence application: Drewballs International, 89 Landor Road, SW9 9RT
A new application for a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of Drewballs International - 89 Landor Road, London, SW9 9RT was received by Lambeth Council on 23rd February 2010.
Applicants Name:
Miss Marsha Ebony Prawl
Activities/times requested:
Supply of Alcohol
Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 23:00
Prior to determining this application, the licensing authority may accept written representations from Responsible Authorities and Interested Parties on the likely effect of the grant of this application in relation to the licensing objectives, which are:
· Preventing crime and disorder;
· Public safety;
· Preventing public nuisance; and
· Protecting children from harm.
Representations will be disregarded if they are deemed to be vexatious, frivolous, or irrelevant, or if they are received later than the 23/03/2010
If a valid representation (or more than one) is received and is not withdrawn, this application will be referred to a hearing of the Licensing Sub-Committee for determination. If no representations are received, the application will ordinarily be determined by the relevant Licensing Officer.
Applications for new Premises licences, and variations and reviews of existing ones, will be placed on the Councils website for inspection; the address at which these may be accessed is www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/Business/LicencesStreetTrading/AlcoholEntertainmentLateNightRefreshment/CurrentApplications.htm
If you live near these premises and wish to object to the Licence application please contact Cllr Pete Robbins - we are happy to give advice on how to object, and can represent you at Lambeth Licensing Committee meetings if you wish.
Applicants Name:
Miss Marsha Ebony Prawl
Activities/times requested:
Supply of Alcohol
Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 23:00
Prior to determining this application, the licensing authority may accept written representations from Responsible Authorities and Interested Parties on the likely effect of the grant of this application in relation to the licensing objectives, which are:
· Preventing crime and disorder;
· Public safety;
· Preventing public nuisance; and
· Protecting children from harm.
Representations will be disregarded if they are deemed to be vexatious, frivolous, or irrelevant, or if they are received later than the 23/03/2010
If a valid representation (or more than one) is received and is not withdrawn, this application will be referred to a hearing of the Licensing Sub-Committee for determination. If no representations are received, the application will ordinarily be determined by the relevant Licensing Officer.
Applications for new Premises licences, and variations and reviews of existing ones, will be placed on the Councils website for inspection; the address at which these may be accessed is www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/Business/LicencesStreetTrading/AlcoholEntertainmentLateNightRefreshment/CurrentApplications.htm
If you live near these premises and wish to object to the Licence application please contact Cllr Pete Robbins - we are happy to give advice on how to object, and can represent you at Lambeth Licensing Committee meetings if you wish.
Larkhall Safer Neighbourhoods Panel - next meeting Monday 8th March 2010
The next meeting of the Larkhall Ward Safer Neighbourhoods Panel will take place on Monday 8th March at 7pm in St Johns Church, Clapham Road SW4.
The Safer Neighbourhoods Panel, which consists of local Larkhall resident representatives, meets every three months to discuss local policing issues and to decide what priorities the local Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team are to follow for the next quarter of the year. All local residents are invitied to attend and have their say on local policing priorities.
The Larkhall Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team are all based at the Clapham Police Station in Union Grove and spend all of their time tackling issues in Larkhall ward. The officer in charge of the Team is Sergeant Graham Williamson.
The Team is a permanent fixture in Larkhall, not a 'quick fix' brought in to respond to local changes in crime and disorder. They have been working in Larkhall ward since 2006. The Team’s priorities are decided by the ward’s Safer Neighbourhoods Panel, who put forward their three top local priorities for local officers to tackle.
The three current priorities for the Team - set at the December meeting of the Panel - are 1) youth engagement, 2) reducing burglaries, and 3) anti-social behaviour on the Stockwell Gardens estate.
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