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Big Shift March

Community Parklets

January and February saw the installation of 5 Community Parklets!

Meristem’s team braved the winter weather and installed the first batch of parklets. The parklets will serve as community hubs for residents, who have reached out to let us know how they have brightened the street. The parklets provide spaces for socialising and rest where previously there has been none.

The individual parklets have taken different shapes depending on how the residents want to use them. One group of residents wanted there to be plenty of space so they can bring out their own chairs to socialise in the evenings as they started doing during lockdown.

 

Another group of residents chose to have their parklet serve as a memorial to a neighbour who had contributed a lot to their community. They chose to honour her memory by applying for the parklet and uniting their neighbours around this new space.

 

 

If you and your community would like a parklet on your street you can find out more information on the Big Shift Website.

 

Cycling support

As spring is just around the corner, why not try out something new and give cycling a go? The Big Shift has several projects to help both experienced and inexperienced cyclists get on their bikes.

Check out what support is available below.

 

Bike Markets

Bring along your outgrown, unwanted bikes to the market and put them to good use and donate them to a great project.

All donated bikes will be serviced by upCYCLE and checked by a qualified mechanic to ensure they are in good working order. The bikes will then be sold at bike markets run by Peddle My Wheels, with 100% of all sales proceeds going back to upcycle.

Check out the upcoming sessions here.

 

Dr Bike

Experienced mechanics will give your bike a FREE safety check.

Qualified mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears, and tyre pressure, to lights, racks, pedals, saddles, and more.

For anything that can’t be fixed there and then, the mechanic will explain what needs doing and provide an estimated cost to fix at a bike shop.

Check out the upcoming sessions here.

 

Free cycle training is available for anyone who lives, works, or studies in Lambeth.

• Private 1-1 sessions, family sessions, or group sessions.

• From beginner sessions in an off-road environment, to advance sessions dealing with complex junctions.

• Assistance with planning routes to wherever you’d like to go, and then cycling them with an instructor.

Book your session at www.cycleconfident.com

 

Try Before You Bike

Try Before You Bike is a user-friendly scheme that is specifically designed to encourage people to cycle.

• Pay monthly for a bike (including hybrid, folding bikes, e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, and adaptive bikes).

• Free delivery to your door with accessories (helmet, lights, and lock), and bespoke training session.

• You have the option to purchase the bike, or it can be collected for free if you decide the bike is not for you.

Find out more at www.peddlemywheels.com

 

Ourbike

OurBike is a community cargo bike share scheme where you can hire an electric cargo bike by the hour.

• Costs just £3 per hour to rent and can travel up to 50km on a full charge.

• The cargo bikes can carry up to two kids, or all kinds of cargo from furniture to food deliveries.

• Seven bikes located across the borough.

Find your nearest OurBike and sign up at www.ourbike.co.uk

 

Posted on 4th March 2024

by PK

Big Shift News: January

The Big Shift - January

Happy New Year!

This January we would like to take the time to celebrate all that the Big Shift has achieved in 2023. Most of these projects are ongoing so if you would like to get involved head to the Big Shift website for more information or email bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk if you have a question.

For updates on Big Shift projects, you can follow Lambeth’s social media accounts:

X (Formerly Twitter): @lambeth_Council

Instagram: @lambeth_Council

Facebook: Lambeth Council

Community Fund Parklets

The Big Shift launched the Community Fund Parklet scheme in April 2023. Phase 1 will see the installation of 6 parklets in early 2024 and the phase 2 application window is still open.

Community Fund Parklets allow for residents, schools and charities to apply to have a mini park on their street. These can create spaces for rest and socialising and bring some much-needed greenery to the streets.

Watch this space for exciting updates as they come!

Business Parklets

This year has seen the launch of not one but two parklet schemes for Lambeth! The Business Parklet scheme was launched in December 2023 and is open for applications currently.

Business Parklets differ from Community Fund Parklets in that they can be designed by the business to suit their needs. Individual businesses or groups of businesses can apply to have their own space in the kerbside.

Bike the Borough

The Big Shift and Cycle Confident held a mass bike ride of six primary schools in July 2023. The ride allowed the children from years 5 and 6 to show off their Bikeability skills and cap off the year with a bit of fun!

The students rode from Brockwell Park to Clapham Common and ended with a picnic in the park to celebrate.

The Big Shift and Cycle Confident have begun planning for the 2024 ride and hope to make it even bigger and better than last year!

Car Free Days

The Big Shift held three separate Car Free Day events throughout 2023. These events involved closing the streets to traffic and opening it up to the public.

The first was held across two days by Brixton Business Improvement District (BID) on Atlantic Road, in June, coinciding with the Lambeth Country Show and London Festival of Architecture. The street had music and activities for all ages, businesses spilled into the road and the extra space for pedestrians during the busy festival was welcomed by many.

The Hannen Road Car Free Day happened in early September. The event was run by Station to Station B, A Small Studio and University of Greenwich. Hannan Road had been highlighted located as a key site for flood risk reduction. The Big Shift Car Free Day aimed to reimagine the street by getting ideas and feedback from all road users as to how the space can be redesigned to increase greening and reduce vehicle dominance.

The last Big Shift Car Free Days of the year were held throughout September on Voltaire Road, in conjunction with Clapham BID. The street was shut to traffic from Friday evenings to Sunday evenings for four weekends. Businesses filled the streets and worked together to set up a performance space and seating for the public to sit and enjoy the show.

Community Influencers

September 2023 saw the launch of the second cohort of Community Influencers.

So far, the Influencers have received their bikes and have been braving the weather to have their cycle lessons with Peddle My Wheels. The influencers are brushing up on their skills and learning valuable safety tips about cycling in poor weather and darker conditions. As the weather slowly improves in 2024, they will be gearing up for even longer rides and making the most out of Lambeth cycle infrastructure to test out their skills.

Lambeth Council will be sharing their journeys over on our social media channels, follow along to see how anyone can make cycling part of their lifestyle.

OurBike

OurBike is our e-cargo bike sharing scheme that launched in 2022 and had its first full year in 2023. 2023 saw a switch up of one location but still a total of seven bikes throughout the borough.

In total, throughout 2023, there were 854 trips, the bikes were ridden for 2031 hours and travelled 3181 kilometres!

We also introduced a new introductory offer that gives new resident sign ups 60 minutes free and new business sign ups 180 minutes! Peddle My Wheels offer lessons for beginners, so if you haven’t given it a go, why not sign up in the new year and try something different?

Bike Markets

Bike Markets are run by Peddle My Wheels, they offer affordable, second-hand bikes and are a place to donate unwanted or outgrown cycles.

In 2023, 23 Bike Markets were held in Lambeth and total of 163 bikes were sold and 99 were donated.

Bikes that are donated are often serviced by UpCYCLE, a charity who help children learn cycling and bike maintenance skills. The serviced bikes were then sold at Bike Markets and have made £4379 to date! All of the money goes back to UpCYCLE to help them teach more children valuable cycling skills.

Try Before You Bike

Try Before You Bike is a scheme run by Peddle My Wheels that is designed to help people try out cycling before committing to buying a bike.

In 2023 there were 63 applications to Try Before You Bike!

Dr Bike

Our Dr Bike session provide the public with free information on bike maintenance and offers the opportunity for the public to get their bike fixed for free.

Lambeth saw 62 Dr Bike sessions in 2023 and in total 1147 bikes were serviced!

Your Streets Your Way

2023 saw the second round of Lambeth’s Your Streets Your Way competition. We had 9 new locations and 9 new winners.

Work has started to make the winner’s designs a reality and we are excited to share updates with you as the work progresses. The first location to be completed is Chestnut Road, where a mural celebrating the area’s historical connection to the Great North Wood has been painted by Simon Hills. If you are in the area, check it out!

Posted on 10th January 2024

by PK

Big Shift News: December

Lambeth’s Big Shift – December

This December we have a lot of exciting new projects gearing up for the new year and opportunities for residents to get involved in projects they may have missed out on in 2023. If you would like to get involved contact us at bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk for further information.

Business Parklets

The Business Parklet programme gives Lambeth businesses the opportunity to apply to convert a parking space in front of their premises into a parklet.

Parklets can used for outdoor seating for trading, additional outdoor space, greening and much more.

Businesses, private organisations, charities, schools and third sector can apply for a parklet. Individual businesses or groups of businesses may apply together.

How it works:

1. Complete business parklet expression of interest form - which includes submitting rough designs and a neighbourhood support form.

2. Shortlisting process by the Council

3. Apply for table and chairs/ pavement licence (where necessary)

4. Shortlisted businesses provide their detailed designs

5. Traffic order and relevant audits completed by Lambeth Council

6. Build

7. Businesses maintain the parklet through its lifespan and arrange removal when necessary.

Costs payable by the business:

• Supply/leasing of the parklet platform & installation. Parklets can come in various forms, sizes and materials so prices can also vary. Prices can start from £5K and above.

• Items such as planters, barriers and seating

• Maintenance

• Public Liability Insurance

• Apply for a tables and chairs licence (where required)

• Removal/replacement at the end of the parklet’s life

Paid by the council:

• Traffic Order costs

• Road safety audit

• Officer time

• Signs and lines

The opportunity to apply will be open until the 1st of April 2024 with two shortlisting windows on the 12 January and 1 April 2024.

For information on shortlisting criteria and how to apply, visit https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/businessparklets

For any questions please contact bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk

Community Fund Parklets

Applications for Community Fund Parklets are still open!

Parklets provide opportunities for communities to design a space on their road to suit their needs. Parklets can provide spaces to grow your own vegetables, a space for children to play, or whatever you’d like!

To find out more about the application process, visit https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/community-parklet-scheme

Lambeth Bus Days

Lambeth Bus Days continue to be a big success with 50 pupils from local schools taking part last week.

Bus Days are an activity set in partnership with Transport for London's Travel Mentoring Service, the Metropolitan Police Safer Transport Team and the bus company Arriva. Bus Days are designed to give children and young people with special needs (and other vulnerable potential passengers) extra confidence to enable them to travel independently and to make full use of London’s bus network.

The monthly sessions take place on a moving red London double-decker bus and feature scenarios covering personal and road safety. Passengers meet the driver and ticket inspectors and have the chance to practice coping with different type of issues that may come up when taking the bus. The police provide us with a team of about 8 officers for the day, Arriva provide the bus and driver, and we have two Travel Mentors from TfL to lead the sessions, plus the time of the Revenue Protection Inspectors who come on the bus.

Car Free Days

After the success of the Big Shift Car Free Days over 2023, we are looking to extend the opportunity to everyone across the borough.

Businesses, community groups or even a passionate individual can apply to hold a Big Shift Car Free Day in their area.

Car Free Days aim to help reimagine an area away from a space solely dedicated to cars. This could be by allowing businesses to spill out into the road, providing more space for children to play or giving an opportunity to imagine redesigning the road entirely.

If you are interested in a Car Free Day, email bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk to receive an information document about the process.

Dockless bays

Lambeth Council is currently installing 191 new dockless bays across the borough for rental e-scooters and e-bikes. Once all the bays are installed, users will be required to park in these bays to enable active travel trips and reduce footway clutter.

View the dockless bay locations here 

It will bring the total number to over 240 meaning that most residents will be able to reach a bay within a 5-minute walk. This forms part of a commitment in Lambeth’s Kerbside Strategy  to expand the coverage of rental e-scooter and e-bike services across the whole borough. 

By January, rental e-scooters will be permitted for use in the south of Lambeth. They have been available for use in the north of the borough since Lambeth joined a trial scheme run by Transport for London and London Councils in July 2021. 

The new bays are being installed through Experimental Traffic Orders. Residents who would like to participate in the consultation for the new bays can do so by visiting our consultation page. 

Posted on 6th December 2023

by PK

Big Shift News: November

Lambeth’s Big Shift - November

Cycling isn’t just for the summer, why not give it a go this November? The Big Shift has many different projects that can help you get started with cycling, no matter what the weather.

Free cycle training is available for anyone who lives, works, or studies in Lambeth.

• Private 1-1 sessions, family sessions, or group sessions.

• From beginner sessions in an off-road environment, to advance sessions dealing with complex junctions.

• Assistance with planning routes to wherever you’d like to go, and then cycling them with an instructor.

Book your session at www.cycleconfident.com

Try Before You Bike

Try Before You Bike is a user-friendly scheme that is specifically designed to encourage people to cycle.

• Pay monthly for a bike (including hybrid, folding bikes, e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, and adaptive bikes).

• Free delivery to your door with accessories (helmet, lights, and lock), and bespoke training session.

• You have the option to purchase the bike, or it can be collected for free if you decide the bike is not for you.

Find out more at www.peddlemywheels.com

Ourbike

OurBike is a community cargo bike share scheme where you can hire an electric cargo bike by the hour.

• Costs just £3 per hour to rent and can travel up to 50km on a full charge.

• The cargo bikes can carry up to two kids, or all kinds of cargo from furniture to food deliveries.

• Seven bikes located across the borough.

Find your nearest OurBike and sign up at www.ourbike.co.uk

Bike Markets

Public bike markets are a great opportunity to pick up an affordable child or adult bike.

• Bikes are fully serviced and priced affordably.

• Wide range of different bikes and sizes.

• Bikes can also be donated at the market.

• All sales proceeds from donated bikes go to upCYCLE, a community workshop teaching young people from ethnic minority backgrounds bike maintenance skills. www.upcycleldn.co.uk

Find out when the next Bike Market is at www.peddlemywheels.com

Dr Bike

Experienced mechanics will give your bike a FREE safety check.

• Qualified mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears, and tyre pressure, to lights, racks, pedals, saddles, and more.

• For anything that can’t be fixed there and then, the mechanic will explain what needs doing and provide an estimated cost to fix at a bike shop.

To view Dr Bike sessions visit www.cycleconfident.com/courses/dr-bike/

Community Fund Parklets

Applications for Community Fund Parklets are still open.

Want to improve your local area with a custom parklet on your street? To view more information visit https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/parks-sports-leisure/community-parklet-scheme

Posted on 2nd November 2023

by PK

Big Shift News: October

Lambeth’s Big Shift – October

This October we’re focusing on parklets. The second phase of the parklets project is open for applications, see below for more details.

The #LambethBigShift aims to help communities across Lambeth make the most of the of the new greener, healthier infrastructure being put in place. Find out more about our projects below or visit our website. Check back here for regular updates about current and upcoming projects. 

Community Fund Parklets Phase 2

Applications for Community Fund Parklets phase 2 are now open!

A parklet is a tiny park, taking up just one parking space. It provides residents with an opportunity to create a space that works for their community. Successful applicants can choose from our catalogue to customise their parklet, choose from foldable seating, planters, game boards, notice boards and more.

Applications close on the 29th of October.

Click here for more information.

Car Free Days

Throughout September, Lambeth saw several Car Free Days.

The Hannen Road Big Shift car free day held workshops for residents and visitors to share their views on how they use the space. The closure was made possible by the collaborative efforts of Station to Station Business Improvement District, A Small Studio, Soak Up Lambeth, University of Greenwich and Lambeth’s Big Shift. The goal was to reimagine Hannen Road in a way that works for everyone as it moves to a more sustainable future.

Hannen Road was located as a spot for potential Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) installation. SuDS help improve climate resilience in an area by improving the drainage of rainwater via sustainable means, as opposed to older forms of drainage that rely on outdated systems that are no longer fit for purpose. Hannen Road was located as a potential area as it lies uphill and can therefore collect rainwater as it falls before it flows downhill and causes flooding. The Big Shift car free day served as the first phase of the co-design process. Co-design allows for all parties involved to have their ideas and needs taken into consideration before any plans are drawn up. By using co-design, the Council aims to create a space that works for everyone.

Check out the results of the Hannen Road workshops on A Small Studio’s YouTube channel.

Voltaire Road closed to vehicles for 4 weekends throughout September as part of Big Shift car free days project. Local businesses spilled out into the street and created more spaces for visitors to enjoy. The opening of the space for public use proved to be a positive change as many visitors shared their feedback with the Council.

Finally, National Car Free Day was celebrated on Goding Street. The street was filled with activities for the family and opportunities for people to learn more about active travel.

Car Free Days can take place in many different forms. But ultimately, they each aim to reimagine spaces away from being a place purely for cars. The Big Shift is looking to provide more opportunities for communities and businesses to give Car Free Days a go.

If you or a group you’re part of have an idea for a Car Free Day in Spring / Summer 2024, contact bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk with your thoughts.

Community Influencers

Say hello to Lambeth’s 2023/24 cohort of Community Influencers!

Over the next year these beginner cyclists will embark on their biking journeys. We will chronicle their progress throughout the year and use their experiences to help inspire others to give it a go. The influencers will be given information to help signpost others to cycling support, so if you see them at an active travel event, say hello!

West Norwood Shared Electric Van

Station to Station business improvement district (BID), Lambeth Council and Zipcar have partnered to provide an electric van for members of the BID to use. The van will help local business to reduce emissions and local traffic as outlined in the Kerbside Strategy.

Posted on 3rd October 2023

by PK

Big Shift News: September

The Big Shift Lambeth

This September the Big Shift is activating spaces across the borough! We have three different roads closing this month to allow for locals and businesses to use the spaces that are usually reserved for cars. Come along and enjoy the space!

The #LambethBigShift aims to help communities across Lambeth make the most of the of the new greener, healthier infrastructure being put in place. Find out more about our projects below or visit our website. Check back here for regular updates about current and upcoming projects. 

Hannen Road Car Free Day

This Sunday Lambeth’s Big Shift is closing Hannen Road in West Norwood for the day. This closure will coincide with monthly Norwood Feast local street market.

This event is about reimagine Hannen Road as a commute friendly and more sustainable space. There will be a variety of workshops for children and adults throughout the day. These workshops are run by A Small Studio and Station to Station to gather locals’ opinions about how the space could be better suited to its current uses.

Come join us from 10am to 4pm on Sunday the 3rd of September to take a look, share your views, and enjoy some local produce!

National Car Free Day

Lambeth Council will be celebrating Car Free Day on Saturday 23rd September on Goding Street (SE11 5AW), just off Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, from 12 to 5pm.

There will be fun and interactive activities for the whole family including:

• Children's scooter obstacle course and an opportunity to win a children's scooter

• A pedal smoothie bike giving out free smoothies

• Children's arts and crafts workshops

• Adult bike repair workshops

• A Dr Bike mechanic who will check your bike for free

• Adapted bikes for disabled people to try

And much more!

You don't need to book anything and all the activities are FREE, just bring yourself and your friends and family for a fun-filled day out!

Voltaire Road Car Free Days

Starting on the 8th of September we are closing Voltaire Road from Old Station Way to Clapham High Street. The closure will occur every weekend from 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday, ending on the 1st of October.

The road closure will see local businesses spilling out onto the street to enjoy the space. There will be additional seating in the road and every Saturday from 4pm to 8pm live acoustic music will take place.

Why not pop over this September to enjoy the street, music and food!

Community Fund Parklets

Applications for Community Fund Parklets are still open.

A parklet is a repurposed parking space that offers residents a small green space, a place to rest or socialise, or anything your community would like!

Click here for more information.

OurBike

Need to carry a small parcel or small children in Lambeth? Why not give an OurBike a go?

We have seven locations with e-cargo bikes across the borough and it’s one of the cheapest bike-hiring schemes in London!

Look out for our new signs to help you locate a bike.

Click here for more details.

Posted on 1st September 2023

by PK

Big Shift News: August

The Big Shift Lambeth

Looking for ways to get some exercise or brighten up your neighbourhood this summer? The Big Shift can help you!

Looking to get back into cycling? We have opportunities below to help you in your cycling journey, whatever stage you’re at. Think your street could use a little more greenery? Why not apply for a parklet!

The #LambethBigShift aims to help communities across Lambeth make the most of the of the new greener, healthier infrastructure being put in place. Find out more about our projects below or visit our website.Check back here for regular updates about current and upcoming projects. 

Bike the Borough

On the 18th of July six Lambeth primary schools took part in the Bike the Borough event. The children took to the streets as part of a mass bike ride between Clapham Common and Brockwell Park.

The inaugural Bike the Borough event saw more than 80 school children showcase cycling skills while being supported by school staff, cycling police officers and instructors from Cycle Confident.

The Bike the Borough event was organised through Lambeth Council’s Big Shift programme to encourage people to consider more sustainable and active ways to move around their local areas.

The event was a great success with everyone involved having a great time. We hope to make it even bigger and better next year.

Community Influencers

We are looking for 30 new Lambeth Community Influencers.

Have you thought about cycling but don’t know where to start? Would you like to bike to work but aren’t confident on the roads? Becoming a Community Influencer is a great place to start!

Peddle My Wheels and Lambeth’s Big Shift have partnered for a second year of the Community Influencer programme. Successful applicants will receive a free cycle and cycle accessories as well as being supported with training, maintenance, and insurance from Peddle My Wheels.

Influencers will join our media campaign and help promote cycling around Lambeth. We’re looking for people to help encourage others to cycle in their communities by posting to social media, coming to active travel events and many more exciting opportunities.

Click here to apply for a spot in the September 2023 cohort.

Your Streets Your Way

The Your Streets Your Way 2023 winners have been announced!

Congratulations to the winners, runner ups and judges’ choices! Over 70 wonderful submissions were received from people aged 6-74. The winning designs are available to view on the Your Streets Your Way website.

Parklets

Applications for a Community Fund Parklets are now open.

A parklet is an old parking space that has been transformed into a space for a community to rest and socialise, while also bringing some much-needed greenery to residential streets. Parklets can also provide a space to lock up bikes or even sensory play opportunities for children.

Applying to become a parklet keeper means that you will have the chance to design a parklet for your road. Parklet keepers are responsible for maintaining and caring for the parklet and ensuring that it is a welcoming place for the whole community to enjoy.

Click here to find out more.

OurBike

Join Lambeth’s e-cargo bike hiring scheme today and get 60 minutes free if you’re a resident or 180 minutes free for your business. After that it’s just 75p per 15 minutes, making it one of London’s cheapest bike hiring schemes.

OurBike can be used to transport a wide range of items: parcels, recycling, cakes, even people. The Ridgeback MK5 bike can carry up to 150kg (including the weight of the rider) and comes with a bench that can seat 2 children.

If you have never used an e-cargo bike before you can book a training session for free with a member of the team. For more information about riding an e-cargo bike, check out the OurBike website.

Download the app via the Play Store or App Store.

Cycle Confident Summer Sessions

Cycle Confident are providing cycle training sessions this summer for all ages and levels of ability.

Click here for more information.

Try Before You Bike

Try Before You Bike is designed to encourage beginner, less experienced or out of practice cyclists to give it a go.

Try Before You Bike allows you to pay monthly to try out a range of different bicycles to see if they’re right for you.

Click here for more details.

Freshview

Freshview aims to bring your community together for a day to improve your local area. Freshview is led by residents, it is your chance to make a difference to the environment in your local area.

Types of activities include:

• creating a community garden

• building on-street planters and window boxes

• removing debris from disused land

• cutting back overgrowth from alleyways and footpaths

• brightening up local areas by re-painting front garden walls or street furniture.

Click here for more information.

Posted on 4th August 2023

by PK

Big Shift News: July

The Big Shift Lambeth

The Big Shift aims to create a greener and healthier Lambeth. Our projects range from redesigning local Lambeth spaces to helping residents access affordable bikes.

Our #LambethBigShift active travel programme brings together several initiatives to help residents, businesses and schools choose cleaner and healthier ways of getting around the borough - such as walking, cycling and wheeling.

Find out more about our projects below or visit our website. Check back here for regular updates about current and upcoming projects.

Community Influencer applications

Are you considering cycling but need some support to get started? Peddle My Wheels and Lambeth’s Big Shift have partnered for a second year of the Community Influencer programme. Successful applicants will receive a free cycle and cycle accessories as well as being supported with training, maintenance, and insurance from Peddle My Wheels.

Influencers will join our media campaign and help promote cycling around Lambeth. We’re looking for people to help encourage others to cycle in their communities by posting to social media, coming to active travel events and many more exciting opportunities.

Click here to apply for a spot in the September 2023 cohort.

Community Fund Parklets

A Parklet is a community owned mini park for your street. A can add a bit of green to your area while providing a spot to rest and socialise.

We have begun the first phase of installing the Community Fund Parklets. But don’t worry, you can still apply for one on your street.

Click here for more information on how to apply.

OurBike

OurBike has a new app and a new look to match!

The new app is simple to use. Either download it from the Play Storeor App Store, sign up and book your time slot.

As of the 1st of July 2023:

• All new businesses that sign up will receive 180 minutes free use.

• All new resident signups will get 60 minutes.

After that it’s only 75p per 15 minutes.

Freshview

Freshview aims to bring your community together for a day to improve your local area. Freshview is led by residents, it is your chance to make a difference to the environment in your local area.

Types of activities include:

• creating a community garden

• building on-street planters and window boxes

• removing debris from disused land

• cutting back overgrowth from alleyways and footpaths

• brightening up local areas by re-painting front garden walls or street furniture.

Click here for more information.

Crowdfund Lambeth

Lambeth Council and Crowdfunder have teamed up to support projects, groups and organisations across the Borough who want to turn their ideas into a reality and make Lambeth a unique place to live, work, learn and do business.

Do you have a community green project? Want to improve your local street?

Click here for more details on the eligibility criteria.

Cycle Confident Summer Cycle Training

Lambeth Council with Cycle Confident are providing free cycle training for children during the summer holidays. There are courses suitable for all levels of ability, from complete beginner to on-road training and the training takes place in small groups with 2 fully trained instructors.

Courses are running in Brockwell Park and Clapham Common during the month of August. Children are encouraged to bring their own bikes but there are also bikes available to borrow at Clapham Common.

For more details and to book a place, visit the Cycle Confident website.

Posted on 30th June 2023

by PK

Big Shift News: May

Community Fund Parklets

Applications for phase one of the Community Fund Parklets has closed. Our team is currently shortlisting the applications. Winners will be announced soon.

If you missed the deadline but still want to apply you can send in your application to be waitlisted for phase two. Click here to apply.

Your Streets Your Way Competition 2023

The announcement for the Your Streets Your Way winners will be coming soon. Watch this space for updates!

Support for Lambeth school employees

Are you working in a Lambeth school? You are eligible for support to have a more a more active journey to school!

Lambeth Council is working towards a cleaner and greener borough by offering a range of measures to encourage people working for the school to travel in active ways. Transport has a huge impact on the health and quality of life for everyone and offers some great opportunities.

Contact us at ActiveTravel@lambeth.gov.uk to receive a guide to find out information and discounts to switch to healthier and more sustainable forms of transport.

Bike Week 100 5th – 11th June 2023

Bike Week 100 is coming up. Celebrating 100 years of Bike Weeks, this year you can get involved by arranging an event at your workplace or taking part in one of the many challenges arranged by Bike Week 100. Click here for more details.You can also find resources to help make the switch to cycling on the Cycling UK website.

Dr Bike

Dr Bike sessions taking place this month!

Dr Bike sessions are free to attend, and experienced mechanics will check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more. Any minor adjustments that can be made will be done there and then free of change.

In the case that something can’t be fixed on site the mechanics will let you know exactly what needs doing and a rough guide to what it should cost and will point you in the direction of your local bike shop.

Upcoming Dr Bike Sessions:

• Saturday 6th June – 12:00-15:00 – Norwood Road / York Hill – SE27 9AF

• Wednesday 7th June – 16:00-19:00 – Clapham Common Bandstand – SW4 9DE

• Saturday 10th June – 12:00-15:00 – Clapham Common Bandstand – SW4 9DE

• Wednesday 14th June – 16:00 19:00 Windrush Square – SW2 1JQ

Click here for a full list of events.

Bike Markets

We have partnered with Brixton based upCYCLE to bring you a brand-new type of bike market!

Bring along your outgrown, unwanted bikes to the market and put them to good use and donate them to a great project.

All donated bikes will be serviced by upCYCLE and checked by a qualified mechanic to ensure they are in good working order. The bikes will then be sold at bike markets run by Peddle My Wheels, with 100% of all sales proceeds going back to upCYCLE

• Wednesday 7th June - 10:00-16:00 - Windrush Square

• Saturday 10 June - 12:00-18:00 - Lambeth Country Show

• Sunday 11 June - 12:00-18:00 - Lambeth Country Show

• Sunday 9th July - 10:00-16:00 - Streatham Common (Rookery/Highlighted Road)

Click here for a full list of events.

Try Before You Bike

Try Before You Bike - the flexible bike scheme that will get you cycling.

Simple and affordable, the Try Before You Bike scheme is the flexible bike scheme that will help get you cycling. Just choose your new bike and accessories using the helpful online tools, the bike gets delivered straight to your door!

For more information visit Peddle My Wheels, who run the programme on behalf of Lambeth Council.

Electric Vehicle Charging

In the coming months you’ll start seeing bright green wraparounds around many Lambeth lamp columns. This shows that a street based Electric Vehicle Charge Point (EVCP) is situated in the lamp column.

Lambeth now has over 260 residential lamp column based EVCPs, ensuring residents have access to a convenient Charge Point each with their own dedicated charging bay. Look out for new charging points in the coming months.

EVCP Lamp Column Wrap

ULEZ Scrappage Scheme and Grants

The ULEZ is expanding London wide and a £110m scrappage scheme for older vehicles will support low-income and disabled Londoners, charities, small businesses. Click here for more details.

If you are not eligible for the scrappage scheme you can still benefit from special deals on car/bike/scooter rental and other support. Click here for more details.

Posted on 2nd June 2023

by PK

Big Shift: Parklets Deadline 28th May

The deadline for applications to the Community Fund Parklets is almost here. If you would like us to consider your application for the first phase of the project, please submit your application here by the 28th of May 2023.

If you are unable to complete your application before the deadline you can still apply. Submit your application as normal and we will add it to the waitlist.

A parklet is an old, transformed parking space created for community use. Parklets create spaces along the kerbside for communities to rest, play and garden. This is in line with Lambeth’s Kerbside Strategy and Climate Action Plan. Parklets are usually installed on residential streets. We will still consider applications for locations on high streets so long as they are not for a business.

Lambeth’s Big Shift Community Fund will fund 25 parklets, one in each borough ward. Residents will create and maintain the parklets in partnership with the Council.

This first phase of the programme will deliver 12 parklets.

Find out more and apply here.

Posted on 24th May 2023

by PK

Big Shift News: April

Be part of the Big Shift to greener and healthier travel around Lambeth. Get an affordable bike, make free e-cargo bike trips from The Mud Room or Hive, or create a community parklet on your road.

Our #LambethBigShift active travel programme brings together several initiatives to help residents, businesses and schools choose cleaner and healthier ways of getting around the borough - such as walking, cycling and wheeling.

Find out more below or on our websiteabout how you can get involved in the Big Shift today and check back here for more information about up-and-coming projects.

Big Shift Community Fund

Would you and neighbours like a space on your road to meet, play or boost greening? Applications are now open for residents to apply for the Community Parklet Scheme through the Big Shift Programme.

A parklet is an old parking space that has been transformed into something for people to enjoy. They are great for bringing communities together and providing some much-needed local green space.

In line with Lambeth’s Kerbside Strategy and Climate Action Plan, parklets open the kerbside to create places for people to rest, play and garden. The parklets will typically be installed on residential streets, although installation on high streets could take place where they are not for business purposes.

Lambeth’s Big Shift Community Fund will fund 25 parklets (one in each borough ward) which will be created and maintained by residents in partnership with the Council.

This first phase of the Big Shift Community Fund Parklets programme will deliver 12 parklets.

Find out more and apply here.

Showcase your creativity on your streets and get the chance to win £750 today!

Help us transform 10 locations across the borough by submitting your idea here.

The ‘Your Streets Your Way’ deadline has been now extended until 5 May 2023. ‘Your Streets Your Way’ is a Lambeth Council project which aims to transform 10 locations across the borough through local people’s ideas.

Check out last year’s winners:

This year’s streets selected are:

  • Loughborough Junction
  • Matrimony Place (Larkhall Rise)
  • Bromfelde Walk (Larkhall Rise)
  • Russell’s Footpath (Streatham Wells)
  • Leithcote Path (Streatham Wells)
  • Telegraph Passage (Brixton Hill)
  • Chestnut Road (West Dulwich)
  • Coldharbour Lane (Angell Town)
  • Angell Road (Angell Town)
  • St Martin’s pedestrian passage (Stockwell)
  • Various of the locations have been chosen based on feedback from the LTN or Healthy Route consultations with local people.

    Submit your idea today!

    OurBike

    Free e-cargo bike confidence lessons for residents in Streatham Hill - limited spaces! Get one to one training on how to use your local OurBike located outside The Mud Room, an e-cargo bike for all occasions – taking the children out, shopping or moving heavier items.

    Rent an e-cargo bike for free!

    Download the OurBike app on the Google Play storeor on the App Store.

    Lambeth Council is giving all Lambeth residents and businesses free OurBike minutes for the rest of April and all of May. This is in addition to the council subsidising the hourly rate to keep it at £3 per / hour.

    How it works:

  • Any Lambeth resident who registers in April or May will have 300 minutes of free use per month added to their account
  • Any Lambeth business who registers in April or May will have 600 minutes of free use per month added to their account
  • If you're an existing member there is nothing for you to do. The free minutes have already been added to your account
  • To check on your free minutes go to your 'Profile' in the app and it will show you what is available
  • This offer will only apply to the months of April and May.

    Locations:

  • Railton Road – Perks and White
  • Railton Road – Koala Coffee
  • Tulse Hill – F Mondays
  • Oval – The Hound Hut
  • Streatham Hill – Hive
  • Streatham Hill – The Mud Room
  • Ferndale – Papas Park Café
  • Cycle Hangars

    Lambeth Council are rolling out our next phase of cycle hangars onto your local streets. The 48 hangers will be installed from March – May 2023. This is just the beginning. We are working towards our commitment of 5000 more spaces by 2026.

    To suggest a location for a cycle hangar or if you are interested in space in an existing hangar find out more here.

    Lambeth Bus Days

    Lambeth Council is supporting students with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) to use active travel and rely less on private transport to help improve their independence and confidence.

    The council runs a monthly Bus Day where children and young people with special educational needs are assisted to use the London bus network. The sessions take place on a moving red London double-decker bus and feature scenarios covering personal and road safety. Pupils meet the driver and ticket inspectors and have the chance to practise coping with issues like what to do if they get lost, witness a crime or get into trouble.

    Community Influencers

    We have a team of brilliant, friendly volunteers who are passionate about getting more people to try cycling as a green and healthy way to travel around Lambeth.

    They’re all Lambeth residents, so they know the borough well.

    Many of our volunteers didn’t cycle at first. They wanted to, but they didn’t have a bike, didn’t feel confident out on the road or hadn’t even thought about it until we introduced the Community Influencer Programme.

    This spring, you’ll be able to meet the Community Influencers at events across the borough. Watch this space for further details soon!

    Lambeth Climate News

    We send a monthly climate change, clean transport and sustainability newsletter, which includes the latest on the Big Shift, as well as lots of other news and opportunities.

    Sign up for our monthly newsletter here.

    Posted on 24th April 2023

    by ND

    Big Shift News

    Be part of the Big Shift to greener and healthier travel around Lambeth. Get an affordable bike, make free e-cargo bike trips from The Mud Room or Hive, or create a community parklet on your road.

    Our new #LambethBigShift active travel programme brings together several initiatives to help residents, businesses and schools choose cleaner and healthier ways of getting around the borough - such as walking, cycling and wheeling.

    Find out more below or on our websiteabout how you can get involved in the Big Shift today and check back here for more information about up-and-coming projects.

    Your Streets Your Way

    Get creative, reimagine your streets and have the chance to win up to £750.

    Lambeth Council, in conjunction with We Made That, are launching the second instalment of the Your Streets Your Way street design competition.

    Your Streets Your Way gives those who live, work or travel through the borough, the opportunity to transform one of 10 locations. The competition gives the opportunity to create spaces to spend more time, connect with each other or to make it more attractive to explore by walking, wheeling or cycling.

    The locations are:

  • Loughborough Road (Loughborough Junction)
  • Matrimony Place (Larkhall Rise)
  • Bromfelde Walk (Larkhall Rise)
  • Russell’s Footpath (Streatham Wells)
  • Leithcote Path (Streatham Wells)
  • Telegraph Passage (Brixton Hill)
  • Chestnut Road (West Dulwich)
  • 297-299 Coldharbour Lane (Angell Town)
  • 85 Angell Road (Angell Town)
  • St Martin’s pedestrian passage (Stockwell)
  • Find out more information and apply here.

    The first Your Streets Your Way competition was launched in 2021 and 8 locations were reimagined by our competition winners. 5 of the transformations have now been completed and the last 3 are in development. You can see the progress of the sites from Your Streets Your Way 2021.

    OurBike

    Get one to one training on how to use your local OurBike located outside The Mud Room, an e-cargo bike for all occasions – taking the children out, shopping or moving heavier items.

    Rent an e-cargo bike for free!

    Lambeth residents and business can hire OurBikes at no cost for the first 2 hours every day.

    Locations:

  • Railton Road – Perks and White
  • Railton Road – Koala Coffee
  • Tulse Hill – F Mondays
  • Oval – The Hound Hut
  • Streatham Hill – Hive
  • Streatham Hill – The Mud Room
  • Ferndale – Papas Park Café
  • upCYCLE LDN bike repair workshops

    Lambeth Council has partnered with upCYCLE LDN to teach young people how to fix their bikes. This FREE basic bike maintenance course is aimed at 13- to 18-year-olds and will take place during the Easter break.

    During the day you will learn how to set up a bike to fit, fix a puncture, adjust brakes and gears, and lubricate your chain.

    Drinks and food will be provided on the day. All you need to bring is you, we'll provide everything else! Repairing bikes can get a bit messy, so make sure you wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirt on.

    Find out more information and apply here.

    Cycle Hangars

    Lambeth Council are rolling out our next phase of cycle hangars onto your local streets. The 48 hangers will be installed from March – May 2023. This is just the beginning. We are working towards our commitment of 5000 more spaces by 2026.

    To suggest a location for a cycle hangar or if you are interested in space in an existing hangar find out more here.

    Community Influencers

    We have a team of brilliant, friendly volunteers who are passionate about getting more people to try cycling as a green and healthy way to travel around Lambeth.

    They’re all Lambeth residents, so they know the borough well.

    Many of our volunteers didn’t cycle at first. They wanted to, but they didn’t have a bike, didn’t feel confident out on the road or hadn’t even thought about it until we introduced the Community Influencer Programme.

    This spring, you’ll be able to meet the Community Influencers at events across the borough. Watch this space for further details soon!

    Lambeth Climate News

    We send a monthly climate change, clean transport and sustainability newsletter, which includes the latest on the Big Shift, as well as lots of other news and opportunities.

    Sign up for our monthly newsletter here.

    Posted on 23rd March 2023

    by PO

    Peddle My Wheels Community Influencers

    Peddle My Wheels are a local organisation that seeks to encourage cycling through a variety of channels. They are managing the Community Influencer scheme in conjunction with Lambeth Council to promote cycling amongst under-represented groups. Bicycles, maintenance lessons and training will be provided as part of the scheme to a limited number of successful applicants. To apply and see more, click here .

    Posted on 1st June 2022

    by DG

    New crossing - Mount Nod Road, Leigham Avenue and Leigham Court Road junction

    Later this month, we are installing a new walking and cycle crossing on Leigham Court Road, at the junction with Mount Nod Road & Leigham Avenue. The crossing is a key part of Lambeth’s Healthy Route Network linking Streatham to Brockwell Park and beyond. In order to improve this location for walking and cycling, we will be installing:

  • A new dedicated walking and cycling crossing facility (parallel zebra) on Leigham Court Road. The crossing will be particularly beneficial for pupils and parents of both Dunraven schools
  • The introduction of a ‘raised table’ (a raised section of the road at the crossing point). This will reduce traffic speeds on the approach to the new crossing, making it safer
  • Additional traffic calming on Leigham Court Road to reduce speeds as part of our road danger reduction programme
  • The Healthy Route connects Lambeth to neighbouring Southwark using mainly quiet residential streets. Phase 1 of the project is underway, with some walking and cycling improvements already in place on Norwood and Rosendale Road. Phase 2 will see further improvements, to enable more people to walk and cycle safely.

    Location :

    Mount Nod Road x Leigham Court Road x Leigham Avenue Junction

    Description :

    Parallel Zebra : A new dedicated crossing facility with segregated walking and cycling provision

    Raised Table : Raising carriageway level to zebra crossing level

    Banned Right Turn : For drivers exiting Mount Nod Road onto Leigham Court Road

    Works will commence from 7.30am Monday 28th February for 11 weeks.

    To facilitate these works safely, our contractor Ringway will need to put the following traffic management measures in place for the duration of the works.

  • Mount Nod Road will be closed at the junction with Leigham Court Road, a signed diversion will be installed via Mountearl Gardens. Temporary double yellow lines will be in place to assist with vehicle turning and passing movements.
  • Leigham Avenue will be closed at the junction with Leigham Court Road, a signed diversion will be installed via Conifer Gardens and Culverhouse Gardens.
  • Conifer Gardens priority will be changed from two-way to one-way (southbound only), as it will not be possible to exit onto Leigham Court Road via Leigham Avenue with the closure in place. The one-way will operate along the entire stretch of Conifer Gardens and will help traffic flow coming from Leigham Avenue.
  • 2-way temporary traffic signals, including pedestrian facilities to cross Leigham Court Road safely, will be installed at the junction on Leigham Court Road.
  • At the end of the allotted works period, the junction will be closed completely overnight for 3 consecutive nights to carry out carriageway surfacing works and road marking works. We will be sending a follow-up letter to inform you of the exact dates that these works will take place.

    It is expected that all works for this scheme will be completed within 12 weeks, provided there are no unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions that delay or prevent works taking place.

    If you wish to contact Lambeth Council for any other matters relating to the works being undertaken, please contact Highways on 020 7926 9000, or email Lambeth.schemes@ringway.co.uk

    Ringway correspondence.pdf - official Ringway notice

    More info will be available here soon on our plans on tackling speeding - https://speedreductionlambeth.commonplace.is/

    Posted on 23rd February 2022

    by DG

    Update 13/12/2021

    This is an update from the Low Traffic Neighbourhood team at Lambeth Council.

    The Streatham Hill consultation is ongoing. We have had a strong response to the survey so far, and would encourage those who are yet to complete the survey to do so by 11.59pm Sunday 19th December. As always, our lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk inbox is also open for questions and feedback.

    Since 15th November, we have held discussions with various stakeholders in the area in Q&A sessions, working towards solutions and hearing their thoughts on certain issues. One such focus was on how the LTN has impacted certain schools, and this provided valuable feedback for the consultation.

    Five pop up stalls have been held at various places since 15th November to provide residents with more information on completing the surveys. We’ve had mechanics at our sessions to help fix and maintain people’s bikes, as well as balance bike lessons for young ones. The stalls have served as a valuable source of feedback from residents, businesses, and many more. Councillors were present on occasion and were able to discuss matters with a host of visitors.

    Joyriders

    Joyriders is an organisation that supports women to gain confidence in their riding skills to the point where they are happy and comfortable riding a bike independently. Since April 2021 they have trained 90 ride leaders and run 259 rides for 1600+ women, across 4 cities. JoyRiders' #WinterChallenge is their main fundraising event of the year. This year they are challenging you - and anyone you know who rides a bike - to help them reach a 100,000 mile target. All rides between 1st December and 28th February count... and you can either upload directly, or link to Strava to record your rides.

    JoyRiders' Winter 100,000 Challenge

    Streatham Wells

    The initial response to our launch of the Commonplace has resulted in plenty of feedback from the community and will be analysed extensively to identify issues in and around the Streatham Wells area. We have also started meeting with key stakeholders, including group representatives and councillors, who have provided further valuable insight into transport and public realm considerations in the area. Lamppost posters have been installed around Streatham Wells to promote the Commonplace. We would encourage you to spread the word and encourage further feedback!

    Posted on 13th December 2021

    by JM

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 10.11.21

    This is an update from the Low Traffic Neighbourhood team at Lambeth Council.

    Low Traffic Neighbourhood Consultation Streatham Hill

    Have your say…

    We’re asking people who live, work and travel in the trial low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) to share their views by doing a survey.

    We want your views because we’re considering making the changes permanent. This is because we’ve monitored the LTN and evidence shows that it’s achieving its aim of reducing traffic in the area.

    Why the LTN was introduced

    We put in LTNs, which use measures such as traffic filters, to help reduce motor vehicle traffic. With less traffic we aim to:

    • improve road safety for all users

    • encourage travel in more active and healthy ways

    • support the local economy and make streets nicer places to be

    • reduce air pollution and improve air quality

    • help prevent climate change

    LTNs were recommended in our long-term transport strategy agreed in 2019. They were introduced more quickly than planned because of Covid-19.

    You can pre-register for the survey now by filling out your details here (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VFX98F5)

    Need help with the survey?

    While the consultation is running, we’ll be out in the area and can help you complete the survey on a tablet or answer quick questions. You can find us at:

    Tulse Hill Station (Palace Road/Leigham Vale junction) on Wednesday 17 November from 9am to 11am

    Christ Church on Saturday 20 November from 12pm to 2pm

    Hillside Passage on Wednesday 24 November from 2pm to 4pm

    Junction of Leigham Ave and Leigham Court Road on Monday 29 November from 2pm to 4pm

    • ‘ Doodlebug Garden’ (junction of Wavertree Road and Daysbrook Road) on Wednesday 8 December from 9am to 11am

    At these sessions we’ll also be offering free cycle repairs, and at Hillside Passage we’ll also be offering free cycle training for children aged 4 to 7.

    Your Streets Your Way

    Earlier this year the ‘Your Streets Your Way’ competition launched aiming to involve local people in designing changes on their streets that could be translated into real world projects. 10 locations were chosen across Lambeth's 5 low traffic neighbourhoods to be redesigned.

    72 people submitted designs and judges awarded prizes for the categories of Winner, Runner Up and Judge’s Choice. Below are the winners of each location:

    Ferndale- Bedford House, Samir (u18)

    Oval- Mursell Estate , Lidia Gherghe

    Oval- Dorset Road, Grace Thomas

    Oval- Claylands Path, Tor Ewen

    Railton- Somerleyton Passage, Nick Saiger

    Railton- St Matthews , Location withdrawn due to lack of submissions

    Streatham- Livity Passage, Divya Scialo

    Streatham- Hillside Passage, Vladimir Guculak

    Tulse Hill, Roupell Park Estate, Fair-Rose (u18)

    Tulse Hill, Fairview Place , Location withdrawn due to lack of submissions

    The scale of some of these projects mean they need technical expertise in order to develop the winning ideas into detailed designs- these will be managed by landscape architects at Sustrans. Other projects have designs that are ready to be translated on the ground, these will be managed and built by local organisation In-Use, Re-Use. All of the designs are subject to engagement from local residents and stakeholders.

    Upcoming Sustrans Engagement events

    • Tuesday 9th of November: Notice boards are being erected at winning locations to inform the local community about the project. The boards will include a QR code which links to an audio recording of the winners describing their designs and inspirations.

    • The Sustrans team will be running pop ups at all of the sites to talk to the local community and stakeholders and have invited the winners to attend. See details below:

    Thursday 11th November: Roupell Park Estate Pop Up 3-5pm – Holmewood Road on the green space in front of Thursley House

    Friday 12th November: Bedford House Pop Up 11:30am-1:30pm – Hetherington Road pedestrian entrance to Bedford House

    Friday 12th November: Hillside Passage Pop Up 3-5pm – Hillside Passage.

    Together for our planet fund

    The national lottery community fund is offering from £1,000 to £10,000 of National Lottery funding to support communities across the UK to take action on climate change.

    Projects should reflect what matters to your community and can be small in scale. They could cover an area like:

    • food

    • transport

    • energy

    • waste and consumption

    • the natural environment.

    You do not need to be an expert in any of these areas to apply. They are particularly interested to hear from people starting to think about taking action on climate change in their communities. To find out more information visit their site here.

    The application deadline is 5pm on 18 November 2021.

    Posted on 10th November 2021

    by ND

    Lambeth Council announces latest low traffic neighbourhood consultations

    Lambeth Council is set to launch a consultation next month into two Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) schemes as part of our plans to create safer, healthier streets. The council is seeking the views of residents and businesses around the Tulse Hill and Streatham Hill LTNs as we consider whether to make the changes permanent. Both LTNs were introduced as temporary measures last year aimed at reducing motor vehicle traffic from certain residential roads. Residents and businesses will be able to take part in the consultation by completing a short online survey from November 15.

    Cllr Danny Adilypour, joint Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport, Environment and Clean Air, said: “Throughout the trial phase of both low traffic neighbourhoods, the council has listened to the views of local people who live, or work, or travel through, Tulse Hill and Streatham Hill. This is a chance for you to provide feedback on the scheme, suggest improvements or highlight related issues in your neighbourhood before we make a final decision.”

    Lambeth Council has been monitoring traffic volume and air quality around both the trial Tulse Hill and Streatham Hill LTNs. Monitoring data shows vehicle traffic was reduced by 6,100 vehicles a day within Streatham Hill LTN trail, while the number of cycling journeys has increased by 55 percent. In Tulse Hill there vehicle journeys decreased by 2,000 vehicles a day and there was a 92 percent rise in cycle journeys throughout the trial period.

    A consultation was carried out into the Oval to Stockwell and Railton LTNs in September and responses are now being analysed before a final decision is made. A consultation into the Ferndale LTN trial will take place over the coming months.

    Lambeth Council was the first London borough to declare a climate emergency and is committed to taking bold steps to create a greener, healthier borough that is more climate resilient. The council has set a target to be carbon neutral by 2030 and is exploring a range of measures to ensure cleaner air and safe space for cyclists and pedestrians.

    Cllr Adilypour added: “We believe the use of low traffic neighbourhoods can help reduce traffic, improve road safety and enable active travel such as walking or cycling. Less dependence on motor vehicle use means we can reduce air pollution and improve air quality. Low traffic neighbourhoods are an effective way to create safer, greener and less polluted streets that respond to the challenges of the climate emergency.”

    The consultation will run from November 15 on both Streatham Hill and Tulse Hill low traffic neighbourhoods.

    For information visit the Tulse Hill commonplace or the Streatham Hill commonplace. Pre-registration is now open to receive updates and notifications on either scheme.

    Pre-register for the Tulse Hill and Streatham Hill LTN consultation survey

    Are you a disabled person? Do you work, live or socialise in Lambeth? Do you want to share your views on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods?

    Transport for All invites you to join a short street visit around the LTNs.

    • Streatham Hill - Monday 8th November

    • Tulse Hill - Tuesday 9th November

    Come along to share your views if you are a disabled person or support a disabled person.

    • We will be in the area from 11am to 2pm

    • We’re offering 30 minute slots to join the session, for no more than 2 people at a time

    • Please pre book your session

    • Contact us to book your time slot & confirm where you would like to meet in the LTN area

    • A payment incentive will be available to everyone who signs up in advance and joins on the day

    To sign up contact Caroline (email: caroline@transportforall.org.uk ) and tell us:

    • Where you live

    • What times you are available between 11am and 2pm on Monday 8th November or Tuesday 9th November.

    • Any information you would like to share about any access needs you, or the person you support, have.

    Posted on 27th October 2021

    by DG

    Transport for All invite to focus group and street visits

    Lambeth Council are working with Transport For All to engage with disabled people on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods across the borough:

  • Are you a disabled person?
  • Do you work, live or socialise in Lambeth?
  • Join Transport for All:

    • Focus group, 28 September

    • Railton streets visit, 4 October

    • Oval to Stockwell streets visit, 8 October

    If you would like more information email sarah@transportforall.org.uk

    Posted on 24th September 2021

    by JM

    Leigham Vale & Leigham Court Road Q&A Session

    Thank you to all that attended this session on 25/08/21. See questions and answers below:

    Parking

    Why not make the railway side of the road double yellow lines all the way on LV?

    We are considering parking restrictions in response to feedback received. We will need to consider parking demand as part of this process. Stage 2 monitoring data will shortly be available and this will include further traffic counts and impact analysis.

    LV PARKING SPACES Q - in terms of limiting parking spaces - I have seen when the parking spaces/count was done - it was middle of the winter in full lockdown when school was closed and many people decided to isolate outside London - it was dead empty here - instead can you compare it during the busy time or compare the number of spaces with number of cars registered here?

    We are conducting three, rigorous stages of monitoring, at different times of the year and at stages of the scheme where it has been given time to settle. We have a pre-Covid baseline that we reconcile our data against.

    Traffic/displacement

    Surely that would just make Leigham Court Road and Streatham Common North even worse?

    Our monitoring data has shown that despite congestion being higher at certain points of the day, overall traffic volumes are down. Over time we expect this trend to continue as more people alter travel behaviour.

    These issues are due to the LTN shunting all the through traffic down roads like Leigham Vale - any chance you might recognise that and remove the LTN road blocks if residents are against the LTN remaining?

    The aim of the LTNs is to reduce overall traffic; stage 2 monitoring data will reveal insights into how effective this is. Whilst we value local community feedback, this is a borough- and city-wide issue, and the final decision will be made by the joint cabinet members for Sustainable Transport, Environment and Clean Air.

    Why is it acceptable to consider closing Valley Road off to through traffic and not Leigham Vale?

    Firstly, LTNs need to be a manageable size. Secondly, Leigham Vale is considered a natural boundary road because of the adjacent railway line. We are planning for traffic reduction across the wider area and expect Leigham Vale traffic to decrease with the introduction of measures on Valley Road. Lastly, Valley Road is complemented by more arterial roads than Leigham Vale, namely Streatham High Road and Leigham Court Road.

    How can we be supportive of an LTN which has increased congestion, idling cars and antisocial driving behaviour right outside a school ... Hitherfield, on LV, where the children actually spend their day (rather than on the now silent ABCD roads in Streatham Hill!)  We need to see your solutions asap, to know this critical issue is being taken seriously.

    We are maintaining communication with representatives from Hitherfield School and welcome their input into how we can make the road safer. For more information please refer to the Stage 2 data, including air quality modelling.

    There is no sign of traffic reducing on LV & LCR. This LTN has been implemented for a year and the traffic has increased on these roads by 50%. There’s been inadequate monitoring of traffic & pollution. What are you doing to compensate residents and children that attend schools on these roads for the severe impact on their health & loss of value to their property in the apparent interim & how is it ethical to experiment with people’s lives in this way?

    LTNs are part of our borough-wide traffic reduction strategy. Travel behaviour takes time to change. The schemes are being implemented to improve public health through three primary channels; firstly, reducing overall traffic volumes so air quality improves. Secondly, reduced traffic volumes and speeds, especially in residential areas, will reduce the chance of individuals suffering accidents. Third, by encouraging active travel, the population should naturally become fitter, and an attendant improvement in mental wellbeing – as extensive research has demonstrated – will follow. Please refer to the Stage 2 monitoring data for more detail. It’s worth noting that traffic volumes are trending downward.

    How do Lambeth propose to enforce the 7.5T weight limit on roads as this would help with traffic issues. FOI’s for the existing camera car in Streatham show that there are multiple repeat offenders, so clearly the fines are not having the desired effect

    Our first priority is to reduce vandalism to the cameras and signage, as this encourages a lack of compliance as well as making enforcement more difficult. We have been collecting data on HGV traffic volume across the LTN and will use this to make recommendations.

    Air quality

    How does improved (rather than reduced) traffic flow improve air quality for Leigham Vale residents (and pupils at Hitherfield school) in the long term? Still feels like a two tier system.

    We need to look at air quality as a whole, on a broader scale. This is being covered by Stage 2 monitoring, and the data will be made publicly available.

    Safety

    What about reduced levels of incidents injuring pedestrians and cyclists?

    A recent study has shown that pedestrian casualties (deaths and serious injuries) have drastically decreased within LTNs across London, since the introduction of the scheme. See https://findingspress.org/article/25633-impacts-of-2020-low-traffic-neighbourhoods-in-london-on-road-traffic-injuries for more detailed information.

    General

    Are other solutions being considered (rather than just removing parking) ... e.g. making LV one way with a cycle lane (esp for school kids) ... we are not traffic experts, we can only flag potential outcomes of proposed changes, rather than create holistic solutions that consider all the many variables

    We are looking at any viable solution that could improve safety and public health. This is why we are keen to engage with residents, whose opinions are valued given their familiarity with the areas where we have LTNs. Traffic calming measures such as speed bumps, buildouts, and width restrictions are being considered for LV.

    I walk in the ABCD area every morning. Anecdotally, I see plenty of families walking and cycling on their way to school / work.

    This is encouraging. Hopefully this will proliferate within and outside the LTNs as we make our transport network as accessible as possible for as many as possible, whilst considering public health and environmental impacts.

    Why can't you make these LTN's time sensitive as in Dulwich, or use ANPR to enable residents to drive normally as they use in Hammersmith & Fulham.

    Please refer to the exemptions policy for more detail on where exemptions may be granted. Regarding timed closures, these are possible and the consultation will capture views on this.

    How is it ethical to increase pollution on our roads & outside of our schools? What have you done to negate the impact on our health & are you going to compensate us for the increased traffic, noise and pollution?

    The LTNs are an adopted policy from the current government, whose direction has not made any mention of compensation. The schemes are being implemented to improve public health through three primary channels; firstly, reducing overall traffic volumes so air quality improves. Globally, poor air quality reduces the average human’s lifespan by 2.2 years, hence the need to do something. Secondly, reduced traffic volumes and speeds, especially in residential areas, will reduce the chance of individuals suffering accidents. Third, by encouraging active travel, the population should naturally become fitter, and an attendant improvement in mental wellbeing – as extensive research has demonstrated – will follow.

    With Romeyn and Rosedene Roads being closed, our building on the corner of Leigham Vale/Knollys Road can't be accessed if approaching from the south via Leigham Court Road. Will exemptions for residents be considered - otherwise we literally cannot access the only gate to our block of flats without taking a massive detour

    We are forming an exemption policy as part of the scheme. Currently, residents aren’t expected to be exempt from complying, although those with certain characteristics may be considered for exemptions.

    Consultation

    Will you publish the data from that consultation, to establish irrevocably that there is more support in favour of parking restriction and higher speeds on a School Road?

    We will publish a summary of all data collected and detailed data will be available on request.

    What will the consultation have to show in order for the councillors to be happy with the standard of consultation on Leigham court road residents’ behalf. our opposition to the LTN as an entire road surely should make a difference?

    Councillors will consider all information carefully when reviewing the scheme. This will include all the traffic and related data and analysis, responses to the statutory traffic order consultation as well as the forthcoming public consultation. The Monitoring Strategy sets out overall objectives for the scheme.

    What responsibility do the council take for the detrimental effects to the health of residents on leigham court road as a result of the increased levels of traffic and pollution?

    Our monitoring data shows an overall decrease in traffic volume in the LTN (including boundary roads) and an attendant improvement in air quality.

    CONSULTATION Q: Do you have process in mind for all stakeholders? LV and LCR are not within LTNs - can we take part too? Also how would you reach out to all people who may not be internet savy - and may not be aware about any meetings etc?

    We are looking to engage with a diverse and broad population. This will involve online Q&As, pop-up stalls, and drop-ins to community events. We welcome the participation of residents from LV and LCR – these roads are considered part of the LTNs as they are the boundary roads for the neighbourhood. For those not online, we are looking to engage with them via post. There will be an option to complete a physical copy of the survey during the consultation period.

    Monitoring

    Have you added environment/pollution monitoring across the LTNs including boundary roads?

    Please refer to the air quality modelling in stage 2 data.

    I am still not convinced that vehicle count is the best way to assess the pollution issue - unless you detail what the cars are and how polluting they are?

    Please refer to the air quality modelling in Stage 2 data.

    Pollution absolutely should be monitored. Much more stationary traffic now increasing pollution beyond that caused by increased traffic volume. Road is already higher in pollution than those within proposed LTN

    We are measuring air quality at each stage of the monitoring process.

    MONITORING AGAIN: Are Probyn and Lanercost Roads which are both boundary roads monitored?

    Probyn Road and Lanercost Road are not considered boundary roads in this scheme. Lanercost Road is being monitored and has shown a 20% reduction in cars, a 173% increase in cycles, 34% decrease in HGVs and a 2% decrease in LGVs.

    Posted on 23rd September 2021

    by DG

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 09/08/21

    Consultation Programme Announced:

    Lambeth Council has announced the start of its Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTNs) consultation programme, which will see residents given the chance to shape the future of each of the five LTNs that currently operate in the borough. The consultation process will happen in stages over the coming months, beginning with consultation on the Oval to Stockwell and Railton LTNs from September 6.

    The consultation will ask whether the LTNs should be made permanent or not and seek local experiences of living and working in and around the areas where the schemes operate, which will be a key input to the decision-making process.

    During the consultation there will be a range of engagement activities for local people, who will be asked to share their views through a survey. There will also be opportunities to feedback in person and through targeted events and focus groups for people with specific needs.

    LTNs form a key part of Lambeth Council’s Transport Strategy to create a future transport network for Lambeth that is healthier, more inclusive, accessible to all, and that responds to the climate emergency.

    Both Railton and Oval to Stockwell LTNs were established in June 2020 under Temporary Traffic Orders and subsequently moved to Experimental Traffic Orders, allowing the schemes to be enforced, data collected and statutory consultation to take place. Three other LTNs – in Tulse Hill, Streatham Hill and Ferndale – will follow the same public consultation process over the coming months.

    Pre-register:

    Railton

    Oval

    Lambeth: Zero tolerance over LTN vandalism

    Two people have been arrested in Lambeth following extra measures introduced to stop vandalism of signage installed by the council and plantings carried out by the community at the borough’s emergency Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes.

    A man was arrested on Saturday, July 31 after allegedly spray painting signs at the Ferndale Road Low Traffic Neighbourhood, and a second man was arrested the next day after allegedly stealing a sign from the same scheme which is between Brixton and Clapham.

    CCTV evidence has been passed to the police so further action can be taken.

    The arrests follow Lambeth Council announcing on July 16 that new measures would be put in place to tackle criminal vandalism at the emergency Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes which are in place to maintain a safe street environment, support green transport options and improve air quality.

    The eCargo Bike Grant Fund 2021/22 is open for applications. Apply here .

    £400,000 has been made available by the Department for Transport in 2021/22 for the purchase of ecargo bikes, to support businesses switching to a sustainable transport solution.

    • Funding covers up to 40% of the total cost of an ecargo bike, up to a maximum of £2,500 for two-wheel models and £4,500 for three-wheel models.

    • Applications will be capped at five bikes per organisation. Larger applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    • Applications may include more than one organisation. In these joint ‘high-street’ applications, a lead applicant will be responsible for submitting the application.

    For more information please see the Eligibility Criteria and Code of Practice .

    The application deadline is 14 December 2021. The claim deadline is 14 February 2022. eCargo bikes do not need to have been delivered for the grant to be paid.

    Upcoming DR Bike Events: Railton

    Wed 11th August 2021 4:00PM - 7:00PM, Lambeth, Shakespeare Rd (junction w. Coldharbour Lane) SE24, Lambeth

    Posted on 9th August 2021

    by DG

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 26/07/2021

    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.

    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: https://love.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-low-traffic-neighbourhoods/

    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:

  • To reduce the number of journeys made using private vehicles, Lambeth Council together with Transport for London should review existing public transport routes in the borough to ensure greener transport options are introduced effectively and quickly based on user need.
  • Organisations across the borough should encourage and enable cycling through development of better cycle routes and cycle storage. Lambeth Council should play a coordinating role, working with: neighbouring local authorities (to ensure continuity at boundaries); local and national cycling organisations (for advice);TfL (to support integration with the wider transport network); housing providers and developers (to provide more convenient cycle storage) and businesses, who should make it as easy as possible for their staff and customers to cycle.
  • Businesses and other organisations in the borough need to take full responsibility to immediately start operating with green transport methods when delivering their goods and services (including those who are sub-contracted by, for example, the council and other public sector bodies).
  • Lambeth Council should work together with all other key transport actors, and representatives of vulnerable groups, to ensure more vulnerable groups can be supported when any changes to transport in the borough are introduced.
  • Posted on 26th July 2021

    by RF

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 13/07/2021

    This is an update from the Low Traffic Neighbourhood team at Lambeth Council.

    Q&A Sessions

    Reminder! Upcoming LTN Q&As:

  • Streatham Hill - Monday 19th July 21, 6pm . Click here to find out how to register .
  • Oval - Monday 26th July ‘21’, 6pm. Click here to find out how to register.
  • Tulse Hill - Tuesday 27th July ‘21’, 6pm . Click here to find out how to register .
  • Ferndale - Wednesday 28th July ’21’, 6pm . Click here to find out how to register.
  • Railton - Thursday 29th July ‘21’, 6pm . Click here to find out how to register.
  • 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.

    The GLA’s Grow Back Greener Fund is now open for applications:

    The GLA are looking for community projects that will improve access to green space and help us adapt to climate change.

    A total of £1.2m is available in this funding round, across two themes: access to green space , and climate adaptation and water .

    Applications are open until 5:00pm on Monday 13 September .

    Full details about the fund are available in the Grants Guide , and you can apply online now .

    Applicant information webinars on the following dates:

    • Monday 19 July 2021, 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Register here

    • Wednesday 21 July 2021, 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Register here

    • Thursday 2 September 2021, 11:00am – 12:30pm. Register here .

    Your Streets, Your Way

    The Lambeth Street Design Competition was an amazing opportunity for local people to lead on how their streets are designed and created. 10 locations across Lambeth were up for redesign. Over 60 submissions from the local community were received. The competition was judged by people that work every day to make the local area the best place it can be. Judges chose the winning design, runner up and Judge’s Choice for each location. Winners have been announced, prizes awarded, and the designs will be built by the council.

    To find out more visit Urban growth’s Instagram page: @urbangrowthlondon or view the winning submissions at: https://urbangrowth.london/

    Planting Parties

    Father Nature will be hosting planting parties at the Mount Nod and Rosedene filters 22nd July 2021. Come and get involved from 3pm.

    Posted on 13th July 2021

    by RF

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 07/06/2021

    This is an update from the Low Traffic Neighbourhood team at Lambeth Council.

    IMPORTANT!

    Two new modal filters in the southern part of the LTN were installed over the weekend. The signs have been unbagged and the amendments to the LTN are now LIVE . Father Nature will be on site installing the planters from the 8th June ‘21’.

    In the weeks following installation, we will be arranging traffic counts in the area. We are also working on air pollution modelling that will indicate levels of NO2, PM10 and PM2.5 both prior to the LTN and currently. This data will be made available as part of the stage 2 monitoring along with a collation of all community feedback to date.

    Q&A Sessions:

    The last Streatham Hill LTN Q&A session was held on Thursday 20th May, 18:00-19:00.

    The recordings from previous Q&A sessions are available to view on the Commonplace - Community meetings page .

    Reminder!

    The next Streatham Hill LTN Q&A session will be held on Thursday 17 June '21', 18:00- 19:00 , using Microsoft Teams.

    If you would like to register for this event, please send your name and address to: lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk using ‘Streatham Hill Q and A’ in the subject line.

    Other upcoming LTN Q&As :

  • Oval to Stockwell Triangle - Monday 21 June '21', 6pm . Click here to find out how to register .
  • Ferndale - Tuesday 22nd June’21’, 6pm . Click here to find out how to register .
  • Railton - Wednesday 23rd June ‘21’, 6pm . Click here to find out how to register .
  • Tulse Hill - Thursday 24th June ‘21’, 6pm . Click here to find out how to register .
  • 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.

    A public consultation will follow later this year during which we will proactively gather views on the changes, to be considered alongside objective data collected before a decision is taken on the future of the scheme.

    Vandalism:

    A small minority of people have taken to criminal damage by removing traffic signs in Ferndale LTN.

    The removal of signs is not an acceptable form of protest. It is a criminal offence and puts local people, including children, at risk. Lambeth Council takes this very seriously and all vandalism is reported to the police for further investigation.

    Threats to residents and staff are also not acceptable and will be reported to the police for further investigation. We encourage anybody who feels unsafe to speak to the police.

    Posted on 7th June 2021

    by RF

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 24/05/2021

    This is an update from the Low Traffic Neighbourhood team at Lambeth Council.

    Important!

    Due to implementation issues, the installation of two new modal filters in the southern part of the LTN has been delayed. We will be using this time to carry on with engagement work and making sure everyone is aware of the changes, how they'll be monitored, and how they can feed back. Signs will remain bagged up.

    In the weeks following installation, we will be arranging traffic counts in the area. We are also working on air pollution modelling that will indicate levels of NO2, PM10 and PM2.5 both prior to the LTN and currently. This data will be made available as part of the stage 2 monitoring along with a collation of all community feedback to date.

    Q&A Sessions:

    The last Streatham Hill LTN Q&A session was held on Thursday 20th May, 18:00-19:00.

    The recording from the May Q&A session and previous have been made available to view on the Commonplace – Community meetings page.

    The next Streatham Hill LTN Q&A session will be held on Thursday 17 June '21', 18:00- 19:00.

    If you would like to register for this event, please send your name, your address and question to: lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk using ‘Streatham Hill Q and A’ in the subject line.

    Questions registered at least 3 working days before the scheduled event would be prioritised for discussion.

    If the scheme is meeting its objectives, a public consultation will follow later this year during which we will proactively gather views on the changes, to be considered alongside objective data collected before a decision is taken on the future of the scheme.

    Posted on 24th May 2021

    by JM

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 10/05/2021

    Streatham Hill:

    This is an update from the Low Traffic Neighbourhood team at Lambeth Council.

    Q&A Sessions:

    The next Streatham Hill LTN Q&A session will be held on Thursday 20 May '21', 18:00- 19:00 .

    If you would like to register for this event, please send your name, your address and question to: lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk using ‘Streatham Hill Q and A’ in the subject line. We will keep you updated on further details of the location/ format which will be in line with covid restrictions.

    Questions registered at least 3 working days before the scheduled event would be prioritised for discussion.

    If the scheme is meeting its objectives, a public consultation will follow later this year during which we will proactively gather views on the changes, to be considered alongside objective data collected before a decision is taken on the future of the scheme.

    The recording from the April Q&A session have been made available to view on the CommonplaceCommunity meetings page .

    Stage 2:

    Two new modal filters using no motor vehicle signage will be installed soon; along with wooden planters to make the new restriction more obvious. These changes are scheduled to come into force on Friday 21 May . Signs will be bagged until they are enforceable. The new modal filters will alter how the areas, shown in the map below, can be accessed by motor vehicle. Drivers will need to access Areas 1 and 2 via Leigham Court Road and Area 3 via Leigham Vale.

    In the weeks following installation, we will be arranging traffic counts in the area. We are also working on air pollution modelling that will indicate levels of NO2, PM10 and PM2.5 both prior to the LTN and currently. This data will be made available as part of the stage 2 monitoring along with a collation of all community feedback to date.

    Posted on 10th May 2021

    by RF

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 23/04/2021

    Dear Residents,

    This is an update from the Low Traffic Neighbourhood team at Lambeth Council. Changes to reduce traffic within the LTN have been published.

    On Friday 16 April we published a report setting out how we will change the LTN to remove through traffic using streets such as Stockfield Road and Rosedene Avenue. This is in response to resident feedback and counts which showed an increase in traffic since the LTN was introduced. These improvements will ensure the southern area of the low traffic neighbourhood will benefit from being within the LTN. Residents should see the new filters in place before the end of May.

    Areas 1 & 2 on the map below, including; Rosedene Avenue, Romeyn Road, Mountearl Gardens, Adare Walk and Mt Nod Road, (south of the junction with Hailsham Avenue including Dunraven Primary) will be accessed from Leigham Court Rd.

    Area 3 on the map below, including; Stockfield Road, Hitherfield Road, Mount Nod (north of the junction with Hailsham Ave) Hailsham Avenue, Keymer Road, Lydhurst Avenue and the blue shaded sections of Amesbury Avenue and Faygate Road will be accessed from Leigham Vale.

    We will write to affected households in the coming weeks so everyone is aware of the changes and there will be an online Q&A session ahead of the changes.

    The following links will take you to the detailed designs for the new modal filters, which will be located at the junction of Rosedene Avenue and Stockfield Road and the second on Mount Nod Road . At the request of the ambulance service we have also included some additional double yellow lines on Mountearl Gardens to make access to the ambulance station easier by preventing delays due to parked cars.

    Within our stage 1 review of the LTN, which can be read here , we also committed to review how traffic flows on Leigham Vale can be improved. Details of this will be included in our next newsletter.

    Your streets, your way:

    We are incredibly excited with the response to our first design competition ‘Your streets, your way’. The deadline was Monday 19th April and we are currently collating all the entries ready for judging. We look forward to updating you on the winners and sharing the fantastic designs we have received.

    Over the borough: 20mph Banners

    In April 2016, the speed limit on Lambeth's roads was reduced to 20mph. In March 2021, new and colourful banners were introduced across the borough to continue to remind drivers to monitor their speed.

    Installed at over 150 sites across Lambeth, these banners provide a strong visual impact, raising awareness and reminding drivers that the speed limit of 20mph is the law.

    Posted on 23rd April 2021

    by JM

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 06/04/2021

    Streatham Hill LTN:

    On the 19th April 2021, 5pm we will be having our first live question and answer session for Streatham Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood. We would like to take this opportunity to summarise the stage one monitoring reports recently published. We know that there may be questions you want to ask.

    If you would like to attend please confirm your name, address and question to: lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk using ‘Streatham Hill Q and A’ in the subject line.

    These questions will be collated and discussed at the session.

    Q and A content will be made readily available following the sessions. For translations in other languages, Easyread, large print or any other accessible format including Braille please contact lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk'

    Your Streets, Your Way:

    Your Streets, Your Way is fully underway, look out for the colourful signs near competition locations and attend a digital café to get support with your competition entry.

    The competition aims to provide an amazing opportunity for local people to lead on how their streets are designed and created.

    We are looking for your ideas to create a healthier, greener city. There are 10 locations across Lambeth:

    1. Bedford House

    2. Claylands Road

    3. Dorset Road Shops Mural

    4. Fairview Place

    5. Hillside Passage

    6. Holmewood x Roupell Estate

    7. Livity School Passage

    8. Mursell Estate and Undercroft

    9. Somerleyton Passage

    10. St Matthew’s Road

    A winner will be announced in each location, receive £750 and will have their design built!*

    There will also be a £500 cash prize for the Judge’s Choice and a £200 Runner Up cash prize for each location. The competition will be judged by people that work every day to make your neighbourhood the best place it can be. They will be looking for a community-led vision that will improve the area for both people and the planet.

    For more information please read the competition guidance at: https://urbangrowth.london/competition/

    *under 18s will receive a £100 gift voucher in agreement with their parent/guardian.

    Many Different Voices:

    We have extended the deadline for our Many Different Voices competition to 18th April 2021 .

    The competition remains open to all Lambeth residents aged 13-18.

    The prizes:

    ▪ Mentoring programme with DSDHA

    ▪ £100 Vouchers for winners and judges choice awards

    ▪ Limited edition Brixton Pound Prints

    Posted on 6th April 2021

    by RF

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 19/03/2021

    Hi residents,

    This is our second bi-weekly update on Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN)s. We want to let you know what we've been doing and anything you should look out for/ sign-up to in the coming weeks regarding the respective LTNs. The London Mayoral and Greater London Assembly Elections are due be held on 6 May 2021. As a result the pre-election rules on publicity (PERP) will be in place across the Council from 22 March 2021 to 6 May 2021. We will still be updating you on details in your area but the content may be reduced in this period.

    Street design competition

    Your Streets, Your Way is Lambeth’s street design competition which aims to provide an amazing opportunity for local people to lead on how their streets are designed and created.

    We are looking for your ideas to create a healthier, greener city. There are 10 locations across Lambeth:

  • Bedford House
  • Claylands Road
  • Dorset Road Shops Mural
  • Fairview Place
  • Hillside Passage
  • Holmewood x Roupell Estate
  • Livity School Passage
  • Mursell Estate and Undercroft
  • Somerleyton Passage
  • St Matthew’s Road
  • A winner will be announced in each location, receive £750 and will have their design built!*

    There will also be a £500 cash prize for the Judge’s Choice and a £200 Runner Up cash prize for each location. The competition will be judged by people that work every day to make your neighbourhood the best place it can be. They will be looking for a community-led vision that will improve the area for both people and the planet.

    For more information please read the competition guidance at:

    https://urbangrowth.london/competition/

    *under 18s will receive a £100 gift voucher in agreement with their parent/guardian.

    Many Different Voices

    Our Many Different Voices workshops kicked off this week introducing young people to the principles of urban design and the many different careers available with skills in research and design.

    The competition remains open to all Lambeth residents aged 13-18, with the chance to win a skills training course with professional urban research and architecture studio DSDHA, £100 vouchers and limited edition Brixton Pound prints.

    Get help with your idea/entry from professional architects at the next online workshop by emailing Ed@headstarted.co.uk

    Streatham Hill LTN Stage 1 Monitoring:

    Early results from our Stage 1 Monitoring Report are in and include the findings below:

    • Car traffic is down by 25% within the LTN overall.

    • Palace Road has increased car traffic (77%) but goods vehicles are down by 36% and cycles are up 53%.

    • Motor vehicle flows in the southern portion of the LTN have increased.

    • Cycling is up by 135% across the whole LTN.

    Tulse Hill LTN Stage 1 Monitoring:

    Early results from our Stage 1 Monitoring Report are in and include the findings below:

    • Across both internal and peripheral roads, the following overall percentage changes in counts were:

    o Car: -14%

    o Cycle: +59%

    o Goods Vehicle: -1%

    • Inside the LTN, there was a decrease in all types of motor vehicles, including cars (-35%) and goods vehicles (-17%), when compared with the baseline.

    • Josephine Avenue has seen an increase in flows being the main access point to the northern part of the LTN, this should be improved with the introduction of the filter on Arodene Road.

    Posted on 19th March 2021

    by Jessica Marston

    Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Update 08/03/2021

    Hi residents,

    This is our first in what will be a bi-weekly update on Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN)s. We will use this newsletter to ensure everyone feels informed going forwards. We want to let you know what we've been doing and anything you should look out for/ sign-up to in the coming weeks regarding the respective LTNs.

    Streatham Hill LTN

    Image: Streatham Hill CPZ outline amendment zones in green alongside the original CPZ boundary and Low Traffic Neighbourhood filters.

    Following feedback from residents regarding parking issues that were caused by the interaction of Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) M with the LTN a recommendation for the 152 affected households outside the CPZ to have the ability to purchase permits for zone M was made on the 27/01/2021.

    A decision to allow Hillside residents south of the modal filter and Palace Road residents west of the filter (highlighted in the above image) to purchase a zone M permit, for as long as the trial Streatham Hill LTN remains in operation was made on the 04/02/2021. Details of the full decision and associated equalities impact assessment can be found at: http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6752

    Leigham Vale X Leigham Court Road

    As a result of feedback received regarding traffic in the southern part of the LTN, we will be investigating possible interventions that can be used to address this. Progress made on this will be communicated in future updates.

    Online Q&A:

    We are going to begin holding a series of digital questions and answer sessions with residents to give you an opportunity to speak to officers about the changes happening in the area.

    To find out more please visit: streathamhilllowtrafficneighbourhoodproposals.commonplace.is/overview

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    Oval to Stockwell Triangle LTN

    Image: View of initial Dorset Road Planter and Notice board and complete with planting.

    Father Nature has been busy! A planter and notice board was installed in Dorset Road outside the shopping parade and Broadstone House. The notice board will provide an information point for members of the community to be informed about what is going on within the LTN and provide updates on the upcoming reviews, Q&A sessions and local projects.

    Supporting you to walk and cycle:

    The next mini ‘Dr Bike’ event in Oval to Stockwell LTN will take place at the corner of Cobbett Street and Dorset Road on 13 March 10:00 – 11:30.

    Great News!! The “Bike it You Can too” Project run by Sustrans is coming this Spring. To find out more register your interest and fill out a short survey. Scan the QR code or visit: https://sustrans.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/cycling-in-the-oval-stockwell-traingle

    Online Q&A:

    We are going to begin holding a series of digital questions and answer sessions with residents to give you an opportunity to speak to officers about the changes happening in the area.

    To find out more please visit: ovalltnproposals.commonplace.is/proposals/what-happens-next

    Clapham Road x Stockwell Terrace:

    Following the investigation of collisions at the junction of Stockwell terrace and Clapham road, and in response to customer concerns we have liaised with TfL regarding the safety of the junction.

    TfL have started exploring installing wands to prevent right turning traffic from Clapham road onto Stockwell terrace. Whilst a timeline for installation is being confirmed we will be conducting traffic counts to assess what the left and right turn split is and monitor whether further interventions would be needed.

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    Ferndale LTN:

    Based on community feedback and traffic data gathered during autumn 2020, we are working on alterations to the Ferndale LTN. This should address existing issues and lead to a truly Low Traffic Neighbourhood. We hope to share validated traffic data in a monitoring report in the coming weeks and the consequential changes to the scheme. We will be sending letters to all residents to notify them of the changes.

    In collaboration with architects DSDHA, Brixton Pound and HeadstartED. We are inviting younger residents (aged 13-18) to design an improvement to the public space on Pulross Road as part of the Many Different Voices Competition.

    Architects DSDHA will be running digital workshops throughout March/ April to help young people with their designs, you can sign-up via the competition webpage.

    Vandalism:

    We have an ongoing issue with signs being removed or damaged throughout the Ferndale LTN. We are working closely with our Safer Neighbourhood Team and residents to resolve this. It is really important signs remain-up to ensure drivers understand the road layout and ensure the safety of all road users including pedestrians and cyclists.

    Please report information about signs being removed or damaged with date and details to:

    • SNTLX-Ferndale@met.police.uk

    Your Safer Neighbourhood Team Officers are:

    • Sam Honeyball

    • Emma Paterson

    • James Russell

    Online questions and answers session (Q&A):

    We are going to begin holding a series of digital questions and answer sessions with residents to give you an opportunity to speak to officers about the changes happening in the area.

    To find out more please visit: fdstreets.commonplace.is

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    Railton LTN

    Enforcement began in the Railton LTN on 18/01/2021, this included the introduction of a filters on Trelawn, Dalberg and Rattray Road.

    Last week we published the Stage 1 Monitoring Report which included the following findings:

    • Car traffic down by 31% across the area

    • HGVs down 23% across the area

    • Cycling up 32% across the area

    • Cycling up 51% within LTN

    Planters:

    Father Nature have been busy transforming the space outside of Hamilton’s Supermarket.

    The parklet is a public space with the potential to serve a variety of functions including ;

    • a resting space for people walking, running or cycling

    • an area for information on community activities

    • a place for kids to play

    • a convenient waiting area for shoppers

    • A place for locking bicycles while shopping

    The design of the parklet has been reviewed to ensure it complies with highway requirements, including the implementation of traffic islands and markings.

    In collaboration with architects DSDHA, Brixton Pound and HeadstartED. We are inviting younger residents (aged 13-18) to design an improvement to the public space on Shakespeare Road as part of the Many Different Voices Competition.

    Architects DSDHA will be running digital workshops throughout March/ April to help young people with their designs, you can sign-up via the competition webpage.

    Online Q&A:

    We are going to begin holding a series of digital questions and answer sessions with residents to give you an opportunity to speak to officers about the changes happening in the area.

    To find out more please visit: rtstreets.commonplace.is/proposals/what-happens-next

    Tulse Hill LTN:

    Enforcement began in the Tulse Hill LTN on 18/01/2021, this included the introduction of a modal filter on Arodene Road. We hope to publish the traffic data and community feedback in a Stage 1 Monitoring report by the end of March.

    TRA Updates:

    We held a Q&A Session with residents of St Martins Estate 10/02/2021. We are happy to meet with Tenants and Residents Associations to update on the progress of the LTN schemes and answer any questions you may have.

    Vandalism:

    We have an ongoing issue with cameras being moved in the Tulse Hill LTN and we are working closely with our Safer Neighbourhood Team and residents to resolve this. It is important the LTN is enforced so we can gain a clear understanding of how the LTN is impacting traffic flow. With delays to enforcement, we may have to extend the Experimental Traffic Order to gather sufficient data for monitoring.

    Please report information about signs being removed or damaged with date and details to:

    • tulsehill.snt@met.police.uk

    Your Safer Neighbourhood Team Officers are:

    • Lucy Burrows

    • Andrew Harland

    • Kunle Kolawole

    Online Q&A:

    We are going to begin holding a series of digital questions and answer sessions with residents to give you an opportunity to speak to officers about the changes happening in the area.

    To find out more please visit: tulsehillltn.commonplace.is/proposals/what-happens-next

    Posted on 8th March 2021

    by RF

    Monitoring Strategy Launch

    Over the past few months, we have been monitoring how the schemes have been working and have made tweaks and improvements off the back of constructive feedback from local residents and businesses.

    We have now moved Streatham Hill onto a formal trial basis using an experimental traffic order, which allow changes to road layouts to be trialled for up to 18 months so that residents can see how the changes work in practice, and share their feedback.

    Traffic and air quality will be assessed and reported on transparently, so everyone can see whether the scheme is meeting the objectives set out within the monitoring strategy at the review stages. A public consultation will take place before considering whether it should be made permanent or not.

    As transport changes tend to take time to settle in and are affected by many different factors, we will take a flexible approach; if the scheme is meeting its objectives during the 6-month objection period set out within the experimental traffic order process, then consultation on a permanent scheme may begin. If more time is needed to measure its impact, then the trial could be extended and tweaked to address local concerns or cancelled altogether following further review.

    Read the Monitoring Strategy in full.

    Word from the cabinet

    Cllr Claire Holland, Deputy Leader of the Council (Sustainable Transport, Environment and Clean Air), said:

    “At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we recognised the need for urgent action. We swiftly put in place measures to support safe travel on foot, including with mobility aids and by cycle, included adapted cycles at a time when capacity on London’s public transport was down by over 80 per cent. We took action to protect our residents from road danger given the huge increase in speeding reported by the police reported on London’s streets during the pandemic. In normal times, we would have had more time to engage with the community first before introducing these measures. However, the risks posed by the pandemic were stark and immediate, and in line with the statutory guidance issued by government, we introduced the schemes whilst engaging with residents at the same time. I appreciate residents have been asking about the data which the council will be collecting and considering and I’m pleased to publish our monitoring strategy which sets out our approach. Since each scheme went live, we’ve been working with the community to understand how they are working so that we can make improvements. We know that we won’t have got everything right first time, so we’ve been making tweaks and changes based on resident and business feedback. We know that any traffic changes take time to settle as people adapt, and so in this period we’ll be monitoring traffic inside and outside each LTN to understand how people are choosing to travel. We will be out and about in the community as much as coronavirus restrictions allow meeting with residents, schools, businesses and local organisations to understand their views and work with them constructively to identify ways that they can be improved. A full consultation will then take place where everyone will be able to have their say, with views considered alongside the data collected. Only once we’ve gathered this important feedback and data will we make a final decision about whether to make each scheme permanent or to remove it. Throughout the trial period, residents will be kept informed with regular reports that will show a transparent picture of the impact of the schemes.”

    Posted on 8th December 2020

    by JM

    Reminder to register for tonight's webinar at 7pm!

    Lambeth Council will be attending a live webinar hosted by Streatham Action tomorrow evening to discuss the idea of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Streatham Hill. If you live, work or study in Streatham Hill or the surrounding area, this is a great opportunity to hear more about the idea, find out how you may be impacted and have your say in how your local area will be transformed. There will also be a chance for Q&A at the end of the presentation.

    Date: Wednesday 8th April

    Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm

    Register to join: http://bit.ly/streathamhilllowtraffic

    The webinar will:

  • Provide an overview of the proposals;
  • Introduce the concept of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood & the associated benefits;
  • Discuss the two different options as part of the proposals (a do the minimum approach or do maximum approach);
  • Discuss other proposed changes to the A23 (TfL); and
  • Answer any questions you may have in relation to the proposals.
  • The consultation period ends on Sunday 12th April so please join us if you can.

    If you’re unable to attend, but have any queries or concerns please do contact us at lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk

    Posted on 8th April 2020

    by Susan Leadbetter

    JOIN US FOR a webinar on Wed 8th April at 7pm on the proposed Streatham Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood

    JOIN US FOR a webinar on Wed 8th April at 7pm on the proposed Streatham Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood

    Lambeth Council will be attending a live webinar hosted by Streatham Action tomorrow evening to discuss the idea of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Streatham Hill. If you live, work or study in Streatham Hill or the surrounding area, this is a great opportunity to hear more about the idea, find out how you may be impacted and have your say in how your local area will be transformed. There will also be a chance for Q&A at the end of the presentation.

    Date: Wednesday 8th April

    Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm

    Register to join: http://bit.ly/streathamhilllowtraffic

    The webinar will:

  • Provide an overview of the proposals;
  • Introduce the concept of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood & the associated benefits;
  • Discuss the two different options as part of the proposals (a do the minimum approach or do maximum approach);
  • Discuss other proposed changes to the A23 (TfL); and
  • Answer any questions you may have in relation to the proposals.
  • The consultation period ends on Sunday 12th April so please join us if you can.

    If you’re unable to attend, but have any queries or concerns please do contact us at lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk

    Posted on 7th April 2020

    by Susan Leadbetter

    Streatham Hill low traffic neighbourhood webinar planned for 8 April at 7pm

    Much of the public engagement activity which we had planned to do has been cancelled in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Further details on the council response can be found on our website .

    The deadline for receiving comments on the idea of a low traffic neighbourhood in Streatham Hill has been extended to 12 April. As a replacement for public face-to-face meetings, council officers will be participating in a public webinar being hosted by Streatham Action on Wednesday 8 April at 7pm. Details on how to participate will be posted on the news page of the engagement website and e-mailed out to those who have signed up to receive news updates.

    If there are questions you would like to pose ahead of the meeting please get in contact at lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk to let us know.

    Posted on 1st April 2020

    by Susan Leadbetter

    Streatham Hill low traffic neighbourhood webinar planned for 8 April at 7pm

    Much of the public engagement activity which we had planned to do has been cancelled in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Further details on the council response can be found on our website .

    The deadline for receiving comments on the idea of a low traffic neighbourhood in Streatham Hill has been extended to 12 April. As a replacement for public face-to-face meetings council officers will be participating in a public webinar being hosted by Streatham Action on Wednesday 8 April at 7pm. Details on how to participate will be posted on the news page of the engagement website and e-mailed out to those who have signed up to receive news updates.

    If there are questions you would like to pose ahead of the meeting please get in contact at lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk to let us know.

    Posted on 17th February 2020

    by Kieran Taylor