News

The Grantham Climate Art Prize is a nationwide competition for young people aged 11-25 to draw attention to the climate crisis and the need for urgent, positive action.

The September newsletter from the UNLH includes news of a number of courses, both for children and adults, and other exciting opportunities (some fee of charge). Read more here.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project at West Norwood Cemetery seeks to conserve the Cemetery’s magnificent landscape and built structures, as well as offer new experiences and facilities to increase community use. In April 2023 we reported our concerns on the lack of progress being made and the likely escalating costs.

The latest news can be read here.

The Grantham Climate Art Prize is a nationwide competition for young people aged 11-25 to draw attention to the climate crisis and the need for urgent, positive action.

London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding from Monday 29 August 2023 - from the area within the North and South Circular Roads to the whole London Borough area (with a few minor exemptions).

Pop up school uniform shops are opening across the borough to support families during the cost of living crisis and to help them cut down on environmental waste. The shops offer families free items including clothing, stationary and other items needed for school. Families can also bring items they no longer need, which can be swapped for items they do need. The shops are open on specific days until 1 September 2023.

NHS South East London has advised that Hospital Consultants are striking from Thursday 24 – Friday 25 August 2023. This means that our hospitals will be under a lot of pressure again.

The following local volunteering opportunities have been sent to us recently.