Join us as we explore the theatre capital of the world.London boasts a total of 241 professional theatres with more than 110,000 seats. Theatres form a key part of London’s international cultural prominence, together with making a huge economic impact on the capital.The buildings that house London’s theatres are architectural wonders, often taken for granted … Continue reading Theatrical architecture – come for a ride on Saturday 30 June
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Getting involved and help lead Lambeth Cyclists
Our meeting on Tuesday 19 June includes our AGM. It is a great time to get more involved. Lambeth has the largest LCC membership of any borough in London, with more than 1000 members. We know many of you take time to respond to consultations, ask questions of your councillors and help in many other … Continue reading Getting involved and help lead Lambeth Cyclists
Council elections: demand space for cycling in your area
There are council elections on Thursday 3 May. Remember to vote on the day or to return your postal ballot if you have one.Which candidates do you think will do most to improve cycling safety, enable more people to ride, and take steps to improve air quality?At the last council elections we set out ‘asks’ for … Continue reading Council elections: demand space for cycling in your area
Soft measures not a substitute for a safe and attractive cycling environment
Lambeth Cyclists has run a fact check analysing the cycling related claims made in Lambeth Council’s “Sustainability Update” to the Council's Cabinet on 19 March 2018. The verdictBike hangers help those who do not have space but do not address safety.For there to be any significant growth in cycling, segregated infrastructure is required on the busy … Continue reading Soft measures not a substitute for a safe and attractive cycling environment
Architecture ride – Inter-war churches
Join us on Sunday 29 April for the good, the not so good, and the plain bad: 20th Century churches in and near the borough of Lambeth.Now that (we hope) the weather is getting better, come along for a leisurely ride on Sunday 29 April, note the changed date, looking at some local twentieth-century churches.We … Continue reading Architecture ride – Inter-war churches
Building great plans for our Architecture Rides
We have arranged a first set of Architecture Rides for this year. The dates are still provisional and further details, including meeting point and time, will be published nearer the time, so keep an eye on our website for updates and details.The rides generally start around 11am and finish around 4pm, and the pace is … Continue reading Building great plans for our Architecture Rides
Last few days: final Quietway consultation
This Quietway route links Elephant and Castle to Crystal Palace. Sections in Lambeth include Turney Road, Rosendale Road, Clive Road, Hamilton Road, Paxton Place and Gipsy Hill.The consultation closes on Monday 12 March.This Quietway 7 final consultation is about the details of the route. They include new zebra crossings, new parallel cycling zebra crossings, replacing speed cushions with … Continue reading Last few days: final Quietway consultation
Make sure you are registered to vote
And then vote Local council elections take place in Lambeth on Thursday 3 May. You must register to vote by 17 April if you have not already. Register now. Space for cycling in your area Which candidates do you think will do most to improve cycling safety, enable more people to ride, and take steps to … Continue reading Make sure you are registered to vote
Beyond the Bicycle Conference
Here's the second of our two posts about Wheels for Wellbeing, a locally based nationally recognised cycling group. Beyond the Bicycle ConferenceBrixton-based Wheels for Wellbeing held their first Beyond the Bicycle Conference in November. This brought together campaigners, local authorities, disabled people’s organisations, journalists and transport and health professionals to discuss the future of inclusive … Continue reading Beyond the Bicycle Conference
First campaign meeting of 2018 – 16 January
Lambeth Cyclists' first meeting of the year takes place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 16 January.Our meetings are always friendly, informal and open to all.Various cycling issues are discussed at our regular meetings, typically:Cycle projects Specific routes in Lambeth that need to be improved Other issues to be raised with either Lambeth Council or the GLA News … Continue reading First campaign meeting of 2018 – 16 January
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