Our November get together

There's lots going on locally so we expect to have a busy meeting on Thursday. Our monthly meeting is open to all members and supporters. This month we will talk about plans to make Rosendale Road safer and also review the new Lambeth Transport strategy, due to be approved by the council just before our meeting. Our friends at Lambeth Friends of the … Continue reading Our November get together →

New Lambeth council transport strategy and implementation plan

There's a lot to like in Lambeth's Transport Strategy that has just become public. The Strategy is largely unchanged from the draft we saw last year but the implementation plans are new and add a lot more detail. The Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) implementation plan includes a map that sets a path for borough wide … Continue reading New Lambeth council transport strategy and implementation plan →

Wandsworth Road junction changes

Lambeth council is going ahead with minor changes to to junctions on the Wandsworth Road. These are at Cedars Road/ Queenstown Road, Silverthorne Road/ North Street and Stewart’s Road/ Union Road. We are pleased to see the plans have improved as a result of arguments we made about safety at junctions on Wandsworth Road, especially … Continue reading Wandsworth Road junction changes →

Have your say on making Brixton better for people walking and cycling

UPDATE: Comments close Sunday 13 October. You can still comment on Lambeth council's map of the Brixton area where they are seeking input on making streets better, safer and with cleaner air. This is part of the Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood plan. As well as adding new comments to their map you can add support to … Continue reading Have your say on making Brixton better for people walking and cycling →

Planning for the year ahead

At Lambeth Cyclists AGM this month we looked at what we had achieved over the last year and planned for the year ahead, including forming a new team to run the group.It was great to have new members at the meeting. You can still get involved, there is lots coming up this year with Lambeth … Continue reading Planning for the year ahead →

Clapham Road CS7 junction at Union Road

TFLhas a consultation on changes to the junction where CS7 on Clapham Road passes Union Road, with the Pheonix pub on the corner. This junction has particular dangers with cars turning in to Union Road across people cycling and dashing across Clapham Road from Stirling Road into Union Road. As TFL says: In the last … Continue reading Clapham Road CS7 junction at Union Road →

Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood – your first chance to have your say

Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood could be amazing for walking and cycling in Brixton and create safe, pleasant, links to Clapham, Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction. You can tell Lambeth where the current issues are and how to make it better. What they say: Lambeth Council need your help to make the Brixton area a healthier place, … Continue reading Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood – your first chance to have your say →

Brixton gets cash for walking and cycling infrastructure

We have great news this morning that Lambeth council will get cash to make walking, cycling and living in Brixton better. This should be a big step forward and we look forward to working with the council to help deliver on its successful bid. The Liveable Neighbourhoods money from TfL should mean big improvements to … Continue reading Brixton gets cash for walking and cycling infrastructure →

Lambeth’s Transport Strategy Consultation – Respond by Monday 17th Dec!

Lambeth Council is consulting on its draft Transport Strategy and LIP, the implementation plan (LCC guidance). This doesn’t just set out the borough’s spending plans on transport for the next three years but also their approach for the next 20 years. So we really need as many people as possible to use this moment to … Continue reading Lambeth’s Transport Strategy Consultation – Respond by Monday 17th Dec! →

Lambeth’s Circus and Music Halls – Architecture Ride 29 September

In the 250th year of Lambeth circus and the bicentenary of the Old Vic, discover the locations and hear tales of Astley’s Amphitheatre, the Canterbury Hall of Varieties and other local South London venues. More details here.Led by Charlie Holland for Lambeth Cyclists, the borough group of the London Cycling Campaign. The ride is free, but … Continue reading Lambeth’s Circus and Music Halls – Architecture Ride 29 September →