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  London Borough of Lambeth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The London Borough of Lambeth was formed in 1965 from the former area of the Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth and part of the former area of the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth containing Streatham and Clapham.
The Mayor of Lambeth for 2006 is Cllr Liz Atkinson (Vassall ward).
Lambeth is perhaps unusual in that since 1994 the Mayor is elected unanimously by their fellow councillors with each of the political parties supplying a candidate in rotation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/London_Borough_of_Lambeth   (843 words)

  
 Southwark - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Camberwell dist. of Southwark is mainly residential.
The old Southwark area is situated at the convergence of roads to London.
Final recommendations for parliamentary constituency boundaries in the London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-sthwar.html   (273 words)

  
 Green Party - Real Progress   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Lambeth and Southwark Green Parties are participating in this Saturday's demonstration linking both Town Halls and called by the Southwark Black Awareness Group and Movement for Justice in Lambeth.
Southwark Green Party has long been calling for a public inquiry into the apparrent corruption and racism in the Planning and Regeneration Department of Lambeth Council, as was recently demonstrated in the Imperial Gardens scandal in Camberwell, and which has now led to an investigation into racism within the Council, chaired by Lord Herman Ouseley.
In Lambeth the Greens have repeated their call for the reinstatement of Alex Owolade, a council employee who was fired after exposing racist practice at the council.
www.greenparty.org.uk /news/1691   (340 words)

  
 Hugo Henkes The real test of urban regeneration partnerships is their success in increasing the economic ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
In 1983 27.4% of the population in Lambeth were on income support and in 1991 28.9%, in Southwark the figures were 29% and 27.6% respectfully.
In Lambeth The Shell Centre, in a joint venture between Royal Dutch/Shell and Lend Lease, is to be transformed with a £100 million redevelopment creating a landmark destination incorporating civic, office and entertainment elements in a mixed use scheme, providing high levels of investment and increased numbers of jobs.
In Southwark the factor of lower rents is again prominent, however it is a far lower proportion and is roughly equal to the amount that said that they relocated due to the transport links.
www.brookes.ac.uk /schools/rem/dissertations/2000/hugo_henkes.html!   (12955 words)

  
 London Borough of Lambeth | Bright future for education in Lambeth and Southwark
It says that Lambeth and Southwark LEAs have strengthened their strategies and that the Learning and Skills Council London Central is effective in meeting the needs of these boroughs.
While acknowledging strengths in the educational provision, the report also outlines places where improvements could be made, including building on the partnerships that already exist with voluntary organisations and employers.
Lambeth celebrates 100 years of minority ethnic presence in British politics
www.lambeth.gov.uk /News/NewsArchive/2005/080405BrightFuture.htm   (423 words)

  
 Lambeth Mind Online - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Lambeth Mind is an independent local charity working for the well-being of people experiencing any kind of mental distress by providing information, advice and support and through campaigning for better services.
Telephone Helplines Association (THA) - Lambeth Mind is also a member of the THA, abiding by their quality principles and being supported by their training courses.
Southwark Mind - We work closely with our friends at Southwark Mind, another user-run group, particularly to provide our helpline service to people in Southwark.
www.lambethmind.org.uk /AboutUs/Default.asp   (426 words)

  
 FEnews.co.uk - Up to the minute Further Education, work based learning, NVQ, College and Training Provider news
Lambeth Councillor Anthony Botrall emphasised how much there is to be learned from the inspection process, highlighting its immense role in building future strategies.
The councillor reaffirmed Lambeth Council’s commitment to increasing provision for 14- 16 and 16 -19 year olds in education, and extended his thanks to all those involved for their assistance in working to achieve world-class schools.
Leader of Southwark Council praised the borough’s staff and pupils for their success and proclaimed his pride at the remarkable results gained.
www.fenews.co.uk /newsview.asp?n=772   (406 words)

  
 Blood Pressure Association press release: Lambeth and Southwark are focus of new campaign to help residents beat high ...
People living in Lambeth and Southwark are to benefit from an innovative new project to tackle the growing problem of high blood pressure in the two boroughs.
According to research recently conducted by MORI*, residents in Lambeth and Southwark are 33% more likely to have high blood pressure than the national average.
The Modernisation Initiative is a three year programme, funded by the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, to significantly improve health and health care in Lambeth and Southwark.
www.bpassoc.org.uk /media_centre/newsreleasearchive/lambeth_southwark_06.htm   (641 words)

  
 Route-Map for Business Support   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Cross River Partnership is an alliance of several London-based organisations, including the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark, aimed at regeneration solutions to create physical and social links between the two sides of the river in central London, breaking down barriers and creating conditions for economic growth.
LambethFirst is the initiative that links the Lambeth Local Strategic Partnership and its subgroups together with local residents, communities, businesses, public sector, private sector and voluntary groups; with the long-term vision of improving the quality of life for people in Lambeth.
Southwark Alliance is a forum of opinion, reflecting the diversity of the lives of people in the borough.
www.route-map.org   (359 words)

  
 Working in partnership
The Trust was instrumental in establishing the "Lambeth and Southwark Chief Executives' Group" involving Guy's and St Thomas', Kings's College Hospital, South London and Maudsley Mental Health Trust, Lambeth and Southwark PCTs and Lambeth and Southwark Directors of Social Services in late 2002.
The Trust is a contracting partner in the Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham LIFT scheme.
An Emergency Care Network for Lambeth and Southwark has been established, of which Guy’s and St. Thomas’, as the only first wave Emergency Services Collaborative site in the sector, is a key member.
www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk /about/workinginpartnership.aspx   (841 words)

  
 London Assembly Labour - Lambeth related news stories from Val Shawcross, your GLA representative
Val Shawcross, London Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark, today welcomed the news that Transport for London has allocated large sums to both Lambeth and Southwark Councils for local transport improvements.
Val Shawcross, London Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark, has welcomed the news that Transport for London is taking over the East London Line Extension project, but reiterated the need for a firm announcement about the future of the Clapham branch.
Val Shawcross the Labour Assembly member for Lambeth and Southwark has welcomed today's announcement of funding to move plans for the London (Cross River) Tram project forward to the next stage.
www.lambethlabour.com /londonassemblylabour/index.html   (279 words)

  
 Council tax freeze in Lambeth and Southwark [1 March 2006]
As the build-up to May's local election gathers pace, both of SE1's councils have confirmed that they are freezing their portion of the overall council tax bill.
Both Lambeth and Southwark councils met last week to set their budgets for next year.
"This is a win-win budget for all Southwark residents," said Cllr Nick Stanton (Riverside ward), Lib Dem leader of the council.
www.london-se1.co.uk /news/view/2028   (397 words)

  
 Lambeth Hotels | accommodation - hotels in Lambeth London
The hotel is situated on the south-bank of the River Thames and only minutes away from major London tourist attractions, such as the New Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, St Paul’s Cathedral, Royal Festival Hall, London Bridge, the London Eye.
Nearest Tube station - Lambeth North and Waterloo tube - 0.3 km.
For hotels in other areas near to Lambeth see Southwark hotels and Westminster hotels.
www.kayukay.co.uk /lambethhotels.html   (242 words)

  
 Diocese of Southwark - Parishes: Lambeth North Deanery
Diocese of Southwark - Parishes: Lambeth North Deanery
One of two new deaneries formed from the reorganisation of the deaneries of Clapham, Brixton, Lambeth and Streatham in 2005.
It includes Lambeth Palace, the headquarters of leading Anglican Mission Societies, Christian Aid, CCBI, CTE and the ACC, as well as St Thomas' Hospital.
www.southwark.anglican.org /parishes/kl1.htm   (71 words)

  
 St Mungo's - Press Release
St Mungo's reduces rough sleeping population in Lambeth and Southwark
Thanks to St Mungo's CAT (contact and assessment workers) 200 hundred of Lambeth and Southwark's rough sleepers are coming off the streets
We currently provide this service for the Homelessness Directorate in Lambeth, Southwark, Ealing and Camden.
www.mungos.org /news/releases/oct02_lambeth.htm   (339 words)

  
 Health First: Projects
All projects are across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham unless otherwise stated.
Representatives from all sexual health services in Lambeth and Southwark work in partnership on this project to evaluate and improve sexual health services in those boroughs.
See walks in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, plus advice on your first walk.
www.healthfirst.org.uk /projects/index.htm   (1170 words)

  
 LondonElects. Lambeth & Southwark - e-count training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Staff from the London Boroughs of Southwark & Lambeth, will gain hands-on experience of electronic counting in-action in a training session in City Hall today.
Electronic counting (or e-counting) is being used for the London elections on June 10, and will ensure that the millions of votes cast for the Mayor of London, London Assembly and European Parliament elections can be counted quickly and accurately.
All of the 14 London constituencies have been allocated a full day to work through the e-counting process from ballot box opening, to registration, scanning and adjudication.
www.londonelects.org.uk /media/news/article_293.html   (92 words)

  
 Lambeth and Southwark News [London SE1]
Dozens of Southwark churchgoers travelled to Hertfordshire on Friday for the installation of Jeffrey John - until last month chancellor and canon theologian at Southwark Cathedral - as Dean of St Albans.
The Olympic Torch Relay came to Southwark on Saturday, passing along the riverside from Tower Bridge to the Millennium Bridge.
The Dresden Cross, made in Southwark, has been placed on top of the restored Frauenkirche almost 60 years after it was bombed.
www.london-se1.co.uk /news/cat/1/740   (545 words)

  
 St Mungo's - Lambeth and Southwark SPOT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
They are funded by and work within the adjoining boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark and work closely together.
The teams provide a service for long term rough sleepers and for people new to sleeping rough who are at risk of remaining in that situation without assistance from our teams.
Vacancies are retained for the exclusive use of Lambeth and Southwark SPOTs.
www.mungos.org /projects_sm/CAT/SL_cat.shtml   (272 words)

  
 Home :: Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Local Optometric Committee
Lambeth Southwark and Lewisham Local Optometric Committee is the Statutory Body that represents optometrists providing general ophthalmic services in the three boroughs.
The Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham DECS Retinopathy Screening Service is looking for optometrists...
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www.lslloc.nhs.uk   (143 words)

  
 Community transport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Cross River Partnership's community transport service gives hundreds of community groups access to their own minibuses as well as filling gaps in the public transport network south of the river.
Lambeth and Southwark Community Transport (LaSCoT) provides a low cost, personalised minibus and coach service and training for community groups in Lambeth and Southwark.
LaSCoT is based at in Brixton and operates throughout Lambeth and Southwark.
www.crossriverpartnership.org /page.asp?id=1291   (381 words)

  
 Imperial Potteries, Lambeth North, c. 1860
One of the main thorough-fares of old Lambeth before demolition for the Albert Embankment in the 1860s.
This sheet contained a mix of industrial and residential properties and on the left can be seen the top of a bottle kiln, part of John Cliffs Imperial Potteries.
IDEAL HOMES: SUBURBIA IN FOCUS - A joint venture of The London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark and the University of Greenwich
www.ideal-homes.org.uk /lambeth/lambeth-north/imperial-potteries-01.htm   (71 words)

  
 Breast screening in Lambeth Southwark and Lewisham :: Southwark PCT
This report reviews the main issues affecting decisions to be made about the future location and type of breast screening units provided by the South East London Breast Screening Programme (SELBSP) in the area covered by Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Primary Care Trusts (PCTs).
It has been commissioned by Southwark PCT on behalf of the three PCTs.
This has been undertaken against a background of persistent low uptake compared to other parts of south east London, an expansion of the programme to a wider age range of women, and the impending raising of the national target for coverage from 70% to 80%.
www.southwarkpct.nhs.uk /index.php?PID=0000000423   (235 words)

  
 Lambeth Conservatives :: People
There are currently six Conservative councillors in Lambeth - Cllrs Irene Kimm, Clare Whelan, John Whelan, Andrew Gibson, Suzanne Poole and Graham Pycock.
Lambeth is part of the Lambeth and Southwark GLA seat.
There are three parliamentary constituencies within Lambeth and each has its own local Conservative association.
www.conservatives.lambeth.com /people.htm   (215 words)

  
 Modernisation Initiative : Home
The Modernisation Initiative works in partnership with local modernisation change agents, including staff and patients of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Lambeth Primary Care Trust, Southwark Primary Care Trust, Kings College NHS Trust and Southeast London Strategic Health Authority as well as numerous community groups, patient groups and independent healthcare organisations.
Having identified three key areas of healthcare need in Lambeth and Southwark – Kidney Disease, Stroke and Sexual Health - the Initiative aims to enable ongoing change and improvement in the way these services are delivered and experienced.
The local population in Lambeth and Southwark has higher than average rates of kidney disease, sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, high rates of teenage pregnancy and around 720 first time strokes each year.
www.modernisation-initiative.net   (424 words)

  
 SLIPS Project | Southwark and Lambeth Integrated Care Pathway for Older People with Falls
Southwark and Lambeth Integrated Care Pathway for Older People with Falls
The SLIPS Project (Southwark and Lambeth Integrated Care Pathway for Older People with Falls) is an exciting new development to integrate falls services across health, social, voluntary and leisure sectors in Lambeth and Southwark.
Working with existing staff and volunteers in the two boroughs the SLIPS project has standardised current falls services and assessments, ensure consistency across the two boroughs, smooth the patient pathway to reduce waiting times and duplications of assessments, be more community focussed and try to reduce the number of falls residents have.
www.slips-online.co.uk   (108 words)

  
 London Borough of Lambeth | Joint Lambeth and Southwark Health Scrutiny Committee
The Joint Committee examined the changes to the proposals at this meeting and deferred a decision on referring the issue to the Secretary of State for Health until their meeting of 15th August 2006.
At that meeting the Joint Committee resolved to refer the issue of crisis mental health services in Lambeth and Southwark to the Secretary of State for Health.
Agendas, minutes and reports for all Lambeth council's public meetings, including scrutiny committees, can be found on our Committee Reports, Minutes and Agendas page.
www.lambeth.gov.uk /Services/CouncilDemocracy/Scrutiny/AboutScrutiny_EXTRA.htm   (476 words)

  
 Lambeth Central Heating
LEARN is cooperating with King's College London in a project to assess the effects of the Lambeth Health and Housing Initiative 2000.
It has been agreed that this will be used to provide central heating to the homes of approximately 400 council tenants aged 75 years or over.
LEARN is cooperating with the two-year Lambeth Central Heating Project which will assess the outcomes of the Initiative in terms of changes in the comfort and health of the tenants.
www.learn.londonmet.ac.uk /portfolio/1999-2001/lambeth.shtml   (274 words)

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