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Lambeth Council overspend soars by £20M in a month as financial mismanagement deepens
Lambeth Council has published its draft accounts for the last financial year – revealing a £60.5 million overspend, nearly £20 million higher than the £41.6 million forecast just a month …
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Brixton MPs cave in to Labour whip pressure and vote for welfare cuts
Two Labour MPs representing areas covered by the Brixton Buzz patch caved in to pressure from party whips on Tuesday evening, backing the government’s watered-down plans to cut welfare payments …
Join a guided walk of Brixton Hill on Sunday, 13th July 2025
The Brixton Windmill puts on tours of the local area every month, and the next one is coming up on Sunday, 13th July 2025. Scroll down to find out more: …
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Connect through stories and poems at Tate South Lambeth Library’s “Reading Revolution” group, meeting every Thursday afternoon
Taking place every Thursday afternoon at the Tate South Lambeth Library, the Reading Revolution shared reading group is a great way to enjoy literature with friends. The organisers say: Shared …
Better Streets West Dulwich call on Lambeth council to reinstate the West Dulwich LTN
Last month, West Dulwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) was overturned by High Court, with Lambeth Council denied permission to appeal. In response, Better Streets West Dulwich – who fought hard …
The Superfood Map of Brixton – view the full documentary
Hosted by Dr Yemisi Bokinni, The Superfood Map of Brixton is a short documentary exploring the powerful, nutritious foods still sold and shared at Brixton Market, where each ingredient tells …
Please donate to Brixton Buzz so we can keep bringing you independent, advert-free local news
Since launching nearly 14 years ago, Brixton Buzz has remained fiercely independent, carrying no advertising whatsoever. By having no sponsors to upset or cosy council/business relationships to schmooze, we’ve been …
Celebrate Pride with a view and a memory of solidarity at Brixton Storeys
This Saturday 5th July, Brixton Storeys hosts the Sexquisite x Riot Rooftop Pride Afterparty, a high-energy, queer-led celebration of pleasure, protest, and performance. With DJs, drag, and sunset views over …
In photos: the parlous state of Somerleyton Road, Brixton in June 2025
Proposals for the regeneration of the near derelict western side of Somerleyton Road have been dragging on for decades, Here’s how the strip looked in June 2025: Join the community …
In photos: Police and ambulances called to incident at the Brixton Dominoes Community Centre, Sat 28th June 2025
A huge police presence is currently trying to disperse large groups of young people after an incident in the Brixton Dominoes Community Centre, on the corner of Coldharbour Lane and …
In photos: a walk down Brixton’s Neon Street, late at night
OK, so literally no one calls Brixton Station Road ‘Neon Street’ but we thought it made for a snappy title. The truth is that we’ve no idea why this relatively …
Brixton Calling: The visionary who fell in love with Brixton’s beating heart
This week the Buzz sat down with Simon Parkes, the maverick founder of Brixton Academy, to hear about a new play dramatising his story and the birth of the much …
Calling all actors: South London Theatre auditions Sunday and Monday
South London Theatre (SLT) in West Norwood is on the hunt for talented actors to bring Jennifer Lunn’s award-winning play Es and Flo to life. Auditions are taking place this Sunday (10am–12:30pm) and Monday (8pm–10pm), offering …
Video: the Big Caribbean Lunch in Windrush Square, 22nd June 2025
Billed as a celebration of Culture, Legacy, and Community, the Big Caribbean Lunch took place in Windrush Square last Sunday. The organisers said: This vibrant, family-friendly landmark event is a …
Central Hill Estate needs your help to raise funds for a kids’ bouncy castle
Last year, Central Hill Estate had an amazing fun day with sand, swimming pools and a bouncy castle and they’re looking to do the same this year, except they’re trying …
Lambeth Council criticised for botched school merger as legal blunders exposed
Lambeth Council has been heavily criticised by the Schools Adjudicator for failing to follow the correct legal process in its attempt to amalgamate two Church of England primary schools – …
‘Slump’ spurs Brixton market traders to launch new association
A new association for traders in Brixton Village and Market Row was launched today (26 June). It has the goal of unifying traders across Brixton’s Markets. Traders met to formally launch the association and to elect a chair and an executive committee to lead the new community group. The Brixton Vi...
New Brixton Traders Association launched aiming to be ‘one voice for traders across the markets’
A new traders association for traders in Brixton Village and Market Row has launched with the goal of unifying traders across Brixton’s Markets. Today, Thursday 26 June 2025, traders from …
Brixton Rec Quarter quietly rebranded – but key decisions already made in redevelopment plans
A new phase of public engagement has been launched for the redevelopment of International House and Pop Brixton – but with key decisions already locked in, some local residents are …
Brixton Blog & Bugle Summer Art Show
The ever-popular Brixton Blog & Bugle Summer Art show opens on Monday 30 June in the Brixton Library, Windrush Square. Showcasing the work of almost 70 local artists, the show is a unique way to bring local artists and the local community together. This is the sixth show and the biggest yet. And...