Brixton Buzz

2 days ago | brixtonbuzz.com | Jason Cobb

Lambeth Council is expected to give the green light this week to the controversial Brockwell Live series of commercial festivals, despite a looming legal challenge and intensifying public opposition. A report set to be signed off by Councillor Donatus Anyanwu, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, recommends approving a Park Event Permit for the Brockwell Live events, scheduled for 23 May to 1 June in Brockwell Park.

6 days ago | brixtonbuzz.com | Jason Cobb

Lambeth Council has been found to have acted unlawfully in its handling of the West Dulwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN), following a landmark High Court judgment that delivers a major blow to the Labour-run authority — and a resounding victory for residents. In a judgment handed down today, Judge Tim Smith ruled that Lambeth failed to consider key evidence before imposing controversial traffic restrictions through Experimental Traffic Orders (ETOs).

1 week ago | brixtonbuzz.com | Jason Cobb

Lambeth Council looks set to sign off the second phase of its Selective Licensing Scheme — expanding regulation to nearly every corner of the borough’s private rented sector. From July 2025, landlords in 19 additional wards — covering areas from Clapham and Brixton to Streatham and Kennington — will be legally required to obtain licences to rent out properties. The cost will be £640 for a five year licence.

1 week ago | brixtonbuzz.com | Jason Cobb

Lambeth Council gave the green light on Tuesday to a ‘temporary’ planning application for the Lambeth Country Show at a Town Hall meeting that was technically public, though the public weren’t really invited to speak. The decision rubber-stamps 17 days of fenced-off access to Brockwell Park this June – all for a community event that now conveniently helps justify the much more lucrative Brockwell Live festivals.

1 week ago | brixtonbuzz.com | Jason Cobb

Three years after the Kerslake Review told Lambeth Council to shut down Homes for Lambeth (HfL) and take housing back in-house, the zombie company is still very much alive. And yes, it’s still burning through your money. According to the freshly released Homes for Lambeth Business Plan 2025/26, HfL plans to prop itself up with a generous £9 million working capital loan from the Council. Just over £5 million of that pot hasn’t been touched yet – but don’t worry, it almost certainly will be.