Monthly Archives: April 2025

Many more trees in Myatt’s Fields as the council’s planting programme progresses

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Dozens of young trees are appearing across our communities as part of Lambeth’s ‘urban forest’ takes root in the borough.

A total of 38 have been planted in Myatt’s Fields Park, along with 19 others spread across Chryssell Rd, Cormont Rd, Cromwell Rd, Frederick Crescent, Holland Grove, Knatchbull Rd, Loughborough Rd, Mostyn Rd and Vassall Rd.

2,056 trees have been sited across the Borough. Now, contractors are filling the watering bags at the foot of each tree. Most are equipped with a QR code allowing the public to find out about the tree’s species and environmental impact on a website.

More than 100 Lambeth residents from schools, estates, community groups, and Friends of Groups have helped to plant some of these trees in their localities. They have been positioned in streets according to the Lambeth Urban Forest Strategy areas of the borough that have fewer existing trees.

Some of Myatt’s Fields’ new trees (montage: Mark Mitchell)
A label linking to the tree’s environmental impact.

Lambeth’s horticultural experts will be doing more community outreach to find more locations for the next planting season. Residents are encouraged to sign up as Tree Guardians by emailing treeguardians@lambeth.gov.uk.

Myatt’s Fields Labour team, Cllrs Annie Gallop and Paul Gadsby, said: “We are delighted that more trees are being planted across Myatt’s Fields, particularly on our estates. We will continue to lobby for more greening projects in our community”

Recently, your Labour team have also welcomed Lambeth’s other environmental initiatives, including new “rain gardens” on Myatt’s Fields South, as well as further tree planting on estates including the Cowley.

New date for councillor surgery in May 2025

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The next Myatt’s Fields councillor surgery has been moved to Thursday, 8 May from its usual date on the first Thursday of each month.

The surgery will take place at the usual time of 6pm-7pm and be hosted at Longfield Hall (SE5 9QY). As usual you can contact your councillors at any time using these contact details.

More ‘co-living’ homes to be built near Myatt’s Fields – developer

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Plans have been unveiled to convert a row of shops on Brixton Road into a block of short-term lets, targeted at what developers call “young renters”.

The “co-living” approach involves residents renting a small apartment while sharing other facilities, including communal areas.

If it proceeds, the plan would see the row of shops at 274-280 Brixton Road rebuilt and converted into a total of 95 rooms, aimed at renters aged between 18 and 40. The new block would also include space for a cafe and other community facilities.

This is the second “co-living’ plan to be unveiled in our area – in February, developers consulted on a similar scheme on the corner of Cancell Road and Eliott Road.

The proposed site on the corner of Robsart Rd

In an invitation to the consultation, Siddo Dwyer, who represents the developers KMP Group – a local company founded in Streatham – said: “Our proposals seek to transform and rebuild an underutilised high street shopfront into an accessibly priced co-living scheme of 95 rooms, featuring large communal facilities, a concierge service, and opportunities to deliver social value through partnerships with local groups, including potential use of a dedicated community space.

“We are aware of the pressing housing challenges faced by Brixton and wider London, where many—particularly young people and some mature professionals—struggle to find secure and affordable accommodation. The co-living concept offers a flexible and affordable alternative, while also fostering a sense of community for its residents.”

The developers have arranged two public displays as part of the consultation process and have published more details here.


Date: Thursday 3rd April
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Location: The Hall, St John’s Angell Town Church, 49 Wiltshire Road, London, SW9 7NE
Date: Saturday 5th April
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: The Hall, St John’s Angell Town Church, 49 Wiltshire Road, London, SW9 7NE