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This is an update from the Low Traffic Neighbourhood team at Lambeth Council.
Q&A sessions
Streatham – the last session took place on 19th July. We will be taking a break for now but will be back to communicate upcoming sessions on commonplace and via project updates.
Oval – Monday 26th July ‘21’, 6pm. Click here to watch the session.
Tulse Hill - Tuesday 27th July ‘21’, 6pm. Click here to watch the session.
Ferndale - Wednesday 28th July ’21’, 6pm. Click here to watch the session.
Railton - Thursday 29th July ‘21’, 6pm. Click here to watch the session.
The sessions will be recorded and made available online following the event using the session link provided. Screen names will be publicly visible in the recordings, but there is a facility to post as anonymous in Microsoft Teams if you wish to do so.
Vining Street Parklet
The High Streets team and the Brixton BID are working collaboratively on improvements to the public realm on Atlantic Road. A parklet including tables, seating and cycle parking is currently under construction on Vining Street.
We are working with local businesses to understand their priorities for how streets could be used in the future.
Vandalism
Unfortunately, there has been repeated criminal damage to the signage, cameras and other equipment used across all LTNS. We want to thank everyone who has reported the issues to the council and patience as we work to resolve the vandalism.
It is costing the Council money to replace and repair equipment. Additionally, residents who have sowed plants and flowers at their own expense have in some cases seen them cut down or torn up.
Cllr Danny Adilypour, joint Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport, Environment & Clean Air, has said:
“People are entitled to express their views over our Low Traffic Neighbourhood trials, but there is no excuse for acts of criminal vandalism which put our residents at risk and this is not an effective way to engage with the council or fellow residents.
“Residents who oppose the schemes or would like to see improvements have many ways to constructively engage with the council, and we’re actively seeking their feedback. Vandalism poses a danger to the public, is criminal and will be treated as such.”
You can read more here.
Grow Back Greener Fund
The Mayor of London and Thames Water are looking for community projects that will improve access to greenspace. Funding of up to £75,000 is available to community projects that will make our city greener and help us adapt to climate change.
The deadline for application is the 13th September.
REMINDER! Final applicant information webinar on the following date:
Thursday 2 Sept 2021, 11:00am – 12:30pm. Register here.
Citizen’s Assembly
Lambeth held an independent citizens’ assembly on the climate crisis, to come together and work towards a consensus on how we reduce the borough’s carbon emissions.
The assembly was made up of 50 randomly selected Lambeth citizens, who reflect the population of Lambeth. Participants heard evidence from different groups, including climate experts and local campaigns.
The recommendations from the Citizen’s Assembly have now been published and can be viewed online. Click here to find out more.
The recommendations for transport were:
Brockwell Park Summer Series events
Events are taking place in Brockwell Park between 3rd and 5th September, and as part of temporary traffic management the modal filter on Shakespeare Rd will be suspended between 20:30 - 00:00 on each of the days to help with resident access when people are leaving the event.