The Norwood Pensioners’ Group was established in response to a need for local services for older people in the Norwood area. All activities take place every Tuesday (term time only) at the Old Library.
Lambeth Council is proposing a traffic filter at Leigham Vale/Palace Road to reduce through traffic and bypassing of the Tulse Hill gyratory, along with a new cycle path and greening. Local residents were notified by letter on 11 November.
Due to 2022 legislation, some EU citizens will lose their automatic right to vote or stand for election. Lambeth’s Electoral Services Team is reviewing all EU citizens currently registered to vote and will contact them to confirm their eligibility to remain on the electoral register.
As of November 2024, Lambeth has reported the second highest number of confirmed measles cases, particularly among children aged 5-11 years old, in the UK since January 2024. Find out how to prevent measles and information on symptoms.
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Following the round table discussions at our AGM in July, Norwood Forum has been busy collating all the comments we have collected during the first half of this year. Find out more.
You may recall that Norwood Forum launched the Streetworks community project in 2013, aimed at enhancing the street landscape from Tulse Hill to West Norwood. While much of the project has been completed, a few final elements are still to be finished.
In our May 2024 update, we shared details of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project at West Norwood Cemetery. Following an October meeting of the shadow Strategic Partnership Board, we can now provide an update on the project and related developments.
In April, we reported on a planning application from Reels Casino Slots Limited to convert the empty shop at 192 Norwood Road SE27 9AU into a 24/7 adult gaming centre. Despite Norwood Forum’s objections to the proposal, Lambeth Council approved the application, limiting operating hours to 8am-11pm.