Lambeth Council Watch - news and updates about the 'co-operative' council

[Gramsci]

I put this on the Gaza thread:


Ex Cllr Sonia Winifred does not say if she was actually accused of anti semitism at her show trial.

At the time of the Lambeth Green motion to Council for a ceasefire the right of the Labour party who are the leadership of the ruling Labour group were still going on the line that calling for a ceasefire in a multicultural borough like Lambeth was "divisive".

Polite way to suggest if not directly anti semitism but supporting a ceasefire was taking sides and helping to create a situation where anti semitism could increase.

Its just a reminder of the personal cost to individuals for sticking up what they think is right. Against a political establishment who have been smearing people for this.

 

[technical]

Have your say on the Site Allocations Development Plan Document Proposed Submission Version (SADPD PSV)

We want your views on the Site Allocations Development Plan Document Proposed Submission Version (SADPD PSV). Please share your views with us by completing our online survey within the webpage or by sending in comments by post or using the email address provided.

www.lambeth.gov.uk

In case anyone is interested - a number of the Brixton/West Norwood related allocations have been dropped since the last consultation

 

[sparkybird]

Hello. Is there any way to watch Lambeth's live streamed meetings after the event. I was unable to go to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting yesterday (12 March at 7pm) and would like to see it. I've emailed Lambeth and left a message but not heard back

 

[Tricky Skills]

Annoyingly, no. It's streamed live, but that's it.

 

[sparkybird]

Annoyingly, no. It's streamed live, but that's it.

Ah thanks so much for replying - still waiting for Lambeth! - that's about as much use as a chocolate teapot innit! I guess I'll have to wait for the minutes assuming they are made publicly available

 

[editor]

No wonder barely anyone bothers to engage when Lambeth issues gobbledegook like this

We want your ideas on Lambeth’s proposed Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD).

Tell us if you think the plans for development of these meet agreed tests of ‘soundness set out in national policy, para 35.

Once adopted theSADPD will form part of the statutory development plan for Lambeth alongside the London Plan 2021 the Lambeth Local Plan and the Southbank and Waterloo Neighbourhood Plan

Love Lambeth

Lambeth is running an 8-week consultation looking for your views on our plans to develop 13 sites.

love.lambeth.gov.uk

 

[sparkybird]

Annoyingly, no. It's streamed live, but that's it.

Tricky Skills The council did get back to me today and the video is up on the website - maybe it takes a week or so for it to be uploaded. Anyway, that's 2 hours of my life I won't get back....

 

[lang rabbie]

Another Lambeth by-election coming up- this time in Streatham Common & Vale.

Tom Rutland has finally gone to concentrate on fighting to become MP for East Worthing and Shoreham



Presumably the poll will now be called for May 2nd?

Notice of casual vacancy - Streatham Common and Vale Ward

A local government councillor for Streatham Common and Vale Ward in the London Borough of Lambeth

www.lambeth.gov.uk

 

[ska invita]

Tricky Skills The council did get back to me today and the video is up on the website - maybe it takes a week or so for it to be uploaded. Anyway, that's 2 hours of my life I won't get back....

 

[Tricky Skills]

Buzzed: AWOL Labour Cllr Tom Rutland finally resigns from Lambeth Council to concentrate on becoming the next MP for East Shoreham and Worthing

"After months of dithering, Cllr Tom Rutland has finally realised that he can’t be in two places at once"

 

[BusLanes]

I've heard a vague rumour there were ructions in Lambeth Labour this week - anyone know more?

 

[nagapie]

I've heard a vague rumour there were ructions in Lambeth Labour this week - anyone know more?

Not surprised. How much can any councillor who's decent actually swallow.

 

[Tricky Skills]

Buzzed: Two Lambeth Council by-elections confirmed following Gaza resignation and political careerist ambitions on the South Coast

 

[edcraw]

Buzzed: Two Lambeth Council by-elections confirmed following Gaza resignation and political careerist ambitions on the South Coast

Lambeth LTN Watch not happy with the article failing to highlight the fact that Streatham Vale “Local Conservative” candidate is their leader.

 

[CH1]

Testing the waters on Knights Hill here.
Is the Tory candidate really Conservative and Unionist Party in this day and age - in London?
I want to know about the Independent candidate. Absolutely no information available on the web.
There are numerous people around called Janet Gayle - computer programmers, nurses, business consultants.
But the policy - after all if you are going to "waste your vote" you need to know what you are voting for!
At least this website could rustle up a photo of the Green Party candidate - and according to Tricky Skills' analysis she might be in with a good chance.

Lambeth local election: The 5 candidates in Knight's Hill

See all 5 candidates in the Lambeth local election on 2 May 2024: Emma Louise Nye (Labour Party) Torla Evans (Green Party) Leila Yaasen (Conservative and Unionist Party) Nicholas James Sanders (Liberal Democrats)...

whocanivotefor.co.uk

 

[BusLanes]

Testing the waters on Knights Hill here.
Is the Tory candidate really Conservative and Unionist Party in this day and age - in London?
I want to know about the Independent candidate. Absolutely no information available on the web.
There are numerous people around called Janet Gayle - computer programmers, nurses, business consultants.
But the policy - after all if you are going to "waste your vote" you need to know what you are voting for!
At least this website could rustle up a photo of the Green Party candidate - and according to Tricky Skills' analysis she might be in with a good chance.

Lambeth local election: The 5 candidates in Knight's Hill

See all 5 candidates in the Lambeth local election on 2 May 2024: Emma Louise Nye (Labour Party) Torla Evans (Green Party) Leila Yaasen (Conservative and Unionist Party) Nicholas James Sanders (Liberal Democrats)...

whocanivotefor.co.uk

Wow, not sure when I last saw Conservative and Unionist Party for a council election

 

[Tulster218]

Wow, not sure when I last saw Conservative and Unionist Party for a council election

It's just the official name for the Conservative Party. It's different to Labour/Co-op which are two different parties.

 

[editor]

Service charges up 300%

Lambeth Council raises leaseholder service charges by over 300% with no explanation

Across Lambeth, leaseholders have heard the heavy thud of the latest service charge invoices hitting their doormat. The letters reveal increases on the order of 14%, 25% and even 300% for some item…

www.brixtonbuzz.com

 

[CH1]

It's just the official name for the Conservative Party. It's different to Labour/Co-op which are two different parties.

I think it goes back to this chap - who seems to be you in a former life Joseph Chamberlain - Wikipedia

 

[BusLanes]

It's just the official name for the Conservative Party. It's different to Labour/Co-op which are two different parties.

I'm aware of the background, I just haven't seen it locally - usually Conservative/ Local Conservatives

 

[CH1]

Service charges up 300%

Lambeth Council raises leaseholder service charges by over 300% with no explanation

Across Lambeth, leaseholders have heard the heavy thud of the latest service charge invoices hitting their doormat. The letters reveal increases on the order of 14%, 25% and even 300% for some item…

www.brixtonbuzz.com

Fancy a swap for a 2 beds in the delectable Higgs Yard? The service charge there is £229 per month - and nobody's moved in yet! Apartment 17 | Higgs Yard | Private Sale homes in Loughborough Junction
This is what's wrong with this country - we have "charities" ripping off people - all in the interest of providing "affordable housing"
BTW capital cost of that £229 per month service charge is £625,000. There is a three bed two balcony flat for £825,000.
Here is the Metro's spin on a cheaper option last Thursday 4/4/24

What is pet friendly? - can you hold your cat out on the balcony and get it to piss on the neighbours?

 

[lang rabbie]

Testing the waters on Knights Hill here.
Is the Tory candidate really Conservative and Unionist Party in this day and age - in London?
I want to know about the Independent candidate. Absolutely no information available on the web.
There are numerous people around called Janet Gayle - computer programmers, nurses, business consultants.
But the policy - after all if you are going to "waste your vote" you need to know what you are voting for!
At least this website could rustle up a photo of the Green Party candidate - and according to Tricky Skills' analysis she might be in with a good chance.

Lambeth local election: The 5 candidates in Knight's Hill

See all 5 candidates in the Lambeth local election on 2 May 2024: Emma Louise Nye (Labour Party) Torla Evans (Green Party) Leila Yaasen (Conservative and Unionist Party) Nicholas James Sanders (Liberal Democrats)...

whocanivotefor.co.uk

I would be very surprised if Janet Gayle - the independent candidate in Knight's Hill - is not same person as the resident of Macintosh Court who has been campaigning on Lambeth's neglect and botched repairs to her sheltered housing block.

Vulnerable residents facing eviction left confused with ‘£21K of payments’ missing from bill

Residents have found around £20 unaccounted for in their rent and service charge bills.

londonnewsonline.co.uk

 

[GarveyLives]

Two Lambeth Council by-elections confirmed following Gaza resignation and political careerist ambitions on the South Coast

In the Knight’s Hill Ward, the candidacy of Nicholas James Sanders (Liberal Democrats) has been proposed by Nicholas J Sanders.

In the Streatham Common & Vale Ward, the candidacy of Duncan Eastoe (The Green Party) has been proposed by Duncan P Eastoe.

Is this common practice, or simply a reflection of the levels of support for these candidacies?

 

[CH1]

In the Knight’s Hill Ward, the candidacy of Nicholas James Sanders (Liberal Democrats) has been proposed by Nicholas J Sanders.

In the Streatham Common & Vale Ward, the candidacy of Duncan Eastoe (The Green Party) has been proposed by Duncan P Eastoe.

Is this common practice, or simply a reflection of the levels of support for these candidacies?

Its totally normal - but can only happen if the candidate is on the register of electors in the ward they are standing in.

 

[lang rabbie]

In the Knight’s Hill Ward, the candidacy of Nicholas James Sanders (Liberal Democrats) has been proposed by Nicholas J Sanders.

In the Streatham Common & Vale Ward, the candidacy of Duncan Eastoe (The Green Party) has been proposed by Duncan P Eastoe.

Is this common practice, or simply a reflection of the levels of support for these candidacies?

It is a way of demonstrating "I live in the ward I want to represent", without needing to have your home address shared. It is understandable but sad that councillors no longer feel safe to do so.

 

[lang rabbie]

I would be very surprised if Janet Gayle - the independent candidate in Knight's Hill - is not same person as the resident of Macintosh Court who has been campaigning on Lambeth's neglect and botched repairs to her sheltered housing block.

Vulnerable residents facing eviction left confused with ‘£21K of payments’ missing from bill

Residents have found around £20 unaccounted for in their rent and service charge bills.

londonnewsonline.co.uk

Shared by MacIntosh Court Residents Association on Twitter this afternoon.

 

[BusLanes]

Not even clear why they bother with proposers or seconders. Doesn't seem to prove anything so why bother

 

[edcraw]

Not even clear why they bother with proposers or seconders. Doesn't seem to prove anything so why bother

Laurence Fox might disagree!

 

[BusLanes]

I'd always assumed Lambeth was no great shakes on housing but I hadn't realised that they were this crap

 

[CH1]

Blimey - no wonder Martin Abrams is not flavour of the month in Progress House!

Rigging Britain’s Democracy

The allegations that Labour has used its online voting system to rig parliamentary selections suggest that Starmer’s addiction to purging the left is corroding the integrity of Britain’s democratic system.

tribunemag.co.uk