• Flo Eshalomi re-elected as MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

    Flo Eshalomi has been re-elected as the Labour MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green, which includes Myatt’s Fields.

    Flo took well over 50% of the vote in the election, gaining a majority of over 15,000.

    As part of her duties as our local MP, Flo will be holding surgeries on every two weeks around the constituency: details will be posted on her website. The site also contains details of how to contact Flo if you need help with any local issue. Sessions can also be carried out online.

    Results from Vauxhall and Camberwell Green constituency election

    CandidateVotes%
    Labour Co-opFlorence Eshalomi21,52857.4
    GreenCatherine Dawkins6,41617.1
    Liberal DemocratsChris French4,54912.1
    ConAarti Joshi2,8097.5
    Reform UKMike King2,0335.4
    SDPAndrew McRobbie2010.5
    Majority15,11240.3

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  • Councillors oppose “unacceptable” proposals to “unpick” noise protections at Lilford Road development

    Local Myatt’s Fields councillors have raised objections to proposals that would allow noise from heavy machinery beyond 11pm at night from a light industrial complex on Lilford Road – despite a promise to respect the local neighbourhood by the private business outfit running operations from the site.

    The plans for the redevelopment of the old business centre at 61 Lilford Road, which is currently nearing completion, drew considerable public comment when first announced at the end of 2022. Local councillors, and many residents, believed there were positive aspects to the proposals, including a commitment to bring new jobs to Myatt’s Fields and breath life into a derelict site scarred by decaying buildings and anti-social behaviour.

    However, the original plans from AG Bloom, the developer behind the scheme, included 24 hour traffic movements to and from the site, as well as the operation of so-called “dark kitchen” businesses from the site. Both were eventually ruled out by the developer following pressure from Cllr Paul Gadsby and Cllr Annie Gallop, as well as local residents and community groups. An outline of the range of restrictions placed on the development by Lambeth’s Planning Committee in June 2023 can be read here.

    However, AG Bloom have now submitted a request to Lambeth’s planning department which would allow mechanical equipment, including heavy machinery, to operate on the site past 11pm at night.

    Cllr Paul Gadsby and Cllr Annie Gallop said:

    “It is incredibly disappointing that after a huge amount of discussion during the early part of 2023, the developer is attempting to unpick important noise protections placed on the development by Lambeth’s planning committee.

    “As we said at the time the original proposals were moving through the planning system, there are positives behind these plans, however, they must respect the fact that the new commercial complex is situated in the middle of a residential area. Residents have a right to enjoy their homes in peace and quiet, especially late at night.

    “We are putting in an objection to these proposals and will be asking AG Bloom to withdraw their request that will generate late night noise. We would encourage residents to make their views clear through the consultation currently taking place here.“

    Artists impression of the new industrial complex at 61 Lilford Road

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  • Make your voice heard in this year’s general election

    Lambeth Council has announced a key set of dates who everyone wanting to vote in this year’s crucial general election on 4 July.

    Important information at the Council’s webhub includes:

    • All residents must be registered to vote by 18 June 2024 – if you are a new resident to Lambeth, or have moved address within the borough, and have not registered to vote yet, you can do so online here.
    • If you are not able to vote on election day and do not have a postal vote, you can apply for a proxy vote, allowing someone to vote on your behalf. You must have registered your proxy vote by 5pm on 19 June 2024 – read more about how to register for a proxy here.
    • The 19 June 2024 is also the same deadline to apply for a postal vote – find out how to get a postal vote here.
    • The borough is also reminding residents that Voter ID is now required to vote in person at polling stations on 4 July: information on what ID is acceptable can be read here.
    • To find out where your polling station will be on election day, take a look at this page.
    • Other important dates in the electoral process can be found here.

    Cllr Paul Gadsby and Cllr Annie Gallop said:

    “This will be a crucial general election with our country at a cross roads: we would urge all residents to cast their votes on 4 July. It is incredibly important that everyone’s voice is heard at the ballot box”

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  • Residents asked to nominate sites for new “community parklets” in Myatt’s Fields

    Lambeth Council is asking local residents in Myatt’s Fields to nominate locations for new community parklets as part of a programme to improve local streets across the borough.

    According to Lambeth:

    “Parklets are parking space-sized parks that are installed in the kerbside. They can be customised by the community to best suit their needs from a catalogue of modular items, whether they want a space to grow, socialise or rest is up to them. They are part of our ambition to build neighbourhoods fit for the future, where people can live happier, healthier lives.”

    Local councillors Paul Gadsby and Annie Gallop are encouraging local residents to put in their suggestions for suitable spots for parklets across Myatt’s Fields: for more information and how to apply visit this webhub.       

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  • Road safety set to be improved around Christ Church School

    Lambeth Council have confirmed that from June, new measures will come into force to protect children from speeding vehicles around Christ Church School in Myatt’s Fields.

    Following lobbying from local councillors Cllr Paul Gadsby and Cllr Annie Gallop, the Council confirmed last year that a “safer street” would come into operation near the school: under the updated details for the scheme, Cancell Road, between the junctions with Eythorne Road, Elliott Road, and Russel Grove in its entirety, will close temporarily to motor vehicles between 8.30-9.30am and 2.45-3.45pm, Monday to Friday during term time. These changes will take affect from 17 June 2024.

    Residents and Blue Badge holders will still be able to access the road at all times by applying for an exemption. Emergency vehicles will also have access.  Other motor vehicles will be restricted during these times.

    If residents have any questions, or wish to enquire about exemptions, they can visit this webpage, email schoolstreets@lambeth.gov.uk or call: 020 7926 9000

    Lambeth Council will be collecting feedback on the School Street for six months from 17 June 2024.

    Cllr Paul Gadsby and Cllr Annie Gallop, said:

    “We are really pleased that the Council has listened to local residents and placed restrictions on motor vehicles from outside the area driving around Christ Church school at peak times for the school. This will really improve safety for local children. We will continue to press for further action to make our roads and streets safer for all residents across Myatt’s Fields.”

    30 May 2024 Update: Please note this article has been amended to reflect the new implementation date which will now be on the 17 June (as opposed to the 3 June originally).

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  • Councillor surgery switched to Thursday 9 May at Longfield Hall

    Myatt’s Fields councillors will next month be switching their regular monthly surgery to Thursday 9 May 2024 in order to avoid a clash with the Mayoral elections (taking place on Thursday 2 May 2024).

    As usual the surgery will be held at Longfield Hall, 6pm-7pm, and as always, no appointment is necessary: if you have an issue to discuss please do drop in for a chat!

    The monthly surgeries will return to the first Thursday of every month from June 2024.

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  • Myatt’s Fields Boiler Garden hosts Spring “ideas session”

    The Myatt’s Fields Boiler Garden project – an excellent community garden on Mostyn Road – is hosting a Spring drop in event on Saturday, 13 April at 2pm-4pm.

    The event has been organised to dove tail with Incredible Edible’s family friendly walk which kicks off earlier in the afternoon (more details about this event here).

    If you are interested in visiting this excellent community event, all of the details are below.

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  • Incredible Edible launches “family friendly” walk through Myatt’s Fields and Brixton

    Incredible Edible Lambeth has created a new walking map linking food gardens and wellbeing sites throughout Brixton, which includes locations within Myatt’s Fields.

    The organisation will launch the map on Saturday 13th April with a family friendly walk starting from Wyck Gardens Orchard at 1.30pm and ending at the Boiler Garden, on the Myatt’s South estate.

    Incredibly Edible Lambeth describe the walk as “family friendly and step free, so bring your children for a walk in nature, ending with fun activities at Myatt’s Fields South Boiler Garden.” The route also takes in the award winning Myatt’s Fields Park.

    The walks are funded by Transport for London and the event is funded by the National Lottery Climate Action Fund. 

    You can book a ticket for the event here: and a map of the walking route is below.

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  • Councillors call on EON to get a grip on heating failures on Myatt’s North estate

    Local Myatt’s Fields councillors Paul Gadsby and Annie Gallop have called on energy providers EON to take urgent action over heating failures that have affected households across the Myatt’s North estate (Oval Quarter) during the Easter break.

    Residents across the neighbourhood faced limited or no heating after an outage during the recent bank holidays, the latest in a series of failures over the past few years. The system is operated by energy provider EON.

    Cllr Gadsby and Cllr Gallop said:

    “It is unacceptable that many residents across Myatt’s North have had to go days with either partial or no heating over Easter. To make matters worse, local people have been struggling to get any response from EON about what is going on.

    “As councillors, we have written to EON asking them to urgently explain when this problem will be fixed and what compensation residents can expect. We have separately asked the Council to raise this matter with EON at the highest level.

    “In the longer term, it is worth remembering that two years ago EON promised Lambeth Council and the local community that they had fixed the heating outages on the estate: it is about time that this company, which makes billions in profit, fulfilled their promises to their customers.”

    UPDATE (3/4/24): EON have confirmed that heating has been restored to the area, and the energy provider has confirmed they will be offering compensation to residents for the Easter outage.

    While welcome, Local Councillors will be taking up the repeated pattern of long term heating failure with EON, and will be expected improvements to be made in the future.

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  • “Age is Revolting” – new play launches at Longfield Hall!

    Longfield Hall Trust is taking part in the National Theatre Connections Festival, 2024, by hosting two performances of Abi Zakarian’s brilliant play Age is Revolting –  a tale about a choir rehearsal descending into chaos when the class are transformed into their 80 year-old selves.

    As part of the celebrations, Longfield Hall have formed their first ever Young Company, made up of 20 local young people aged 13-18, who are either performing or working backstage.

    Two performances are being held on Friday, 15 March and Saturday 16 March, with both shows kicking off at 7.30pm.

    More information, and ticket booking, can be found here.

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