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Thames Water have advised of the need to undertake emergency works to the water pipe near Elmcourt Health Centre (at 220-226 Norwood Road).  The following works will be undertaken:

With the recent government announcements, the latest Station to Station Bulletin (14 May 2020) sets the scene for the local economy to gradually reopen and is packed with advice for our local businesses.

Fostering Fortnight began this week and runs until Sunday 31 May. Lambeth Council is appealing to our community – now, more than ever, new people are needed to come forward and apply to become foster carers.

Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all. The week runs from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is kindness.

The SLBI is 110 years old this year. They have provided us with the following synopsis of their work and pointers to forthcoming free events and other work, and news of their birthday celebrations!

The Rosendale pub (Three Cheers Pub Co) has joined forces with Open Kitchens, a non-profit organisation which helps feed the elderly and vulnerable as well as NHS staff.

The Smugglers Way Household Recycling Centre will reopen to the public on Monday 11 May 2020 and Vale Street Reuse and Recycle Centre on Thursday 14 May 2020 - for essential journeys only.

Bromley Council has published plans for the regeneration of the Crystal Palace park (except the National Sports Centre, which is subject to direction by the Mayor of London). These proposals can be accessed on the Bromley Council Planning Portal: search for application reference 20/00325/OUT https://searchapplications.bromley.gov.uk/online-applications/

Lambeth Council is inviting applications from Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) organisations for one-off payments of up to £10,000. They advise:

The COVID-19 crisis could lead to many pubs going bankrupt as with no income they struggle to pay rent and utility bills despite being closed. The Railway Tavern on Station Rise, Tulse Hill has to pay nearly £2k + VAT per week and has launched a crowdfunder appeal, pledge £10 to receive a pint voucher and £30 for a bottle of wine.