About Lambeth Council
Lambeth Council help to ensure the smooth running of all the public services within the London Borough of Lambeth. In different ways, they’ll play a role in the lives of everybody living in Lambeth, whether it’s just the weekly bin collection or by providing access to libraries and parks. The council helps to make life nicer for everybody and their extensive number of services will touch many different lives in different ways.
The council provides handy services both for residents of Lambeth and also for those who happen to be visiting the area. To help make their services quite as accessible as possible, information on everything they do can be found online. People need only visit the site and they’ll find it easy to find information on the service which is most relevant to them. They have plenty of forms on the site which make it very easy for users to make enquiries and arrangements with council services.
Benefits and Council Tax
One of the most commonly used services of the council is their assistance with monetary matters. Council Tax is something which a majority of adults living in Lambeth are going to have to pay. As everybody benefits from the council, they also have to pay money into it. Even those who may not think that they get much from it, will be enjoying the benefits of rubbish collection and litter free streets. Customers who are unsure of how to pay their council tax, don’t know how much they’ll need to pay or who aren’t sure if they are required to pay it, can get all of their answers by visiting the Lambeth Council website.
On the other side of that same coin, Lambeth Council also assist people making enquiries about their benefit entitlements. Housing benefits help a large number of people to live comfortably and independently and if you think that you might be entitled to this, you can get your answer from Lambeth Council. They also provide information to help alert customers as to other benefit entitlements which they may not be aware of. Customers who are concerned that somebody is committing benefits fraud can also report it to the council. Click here for more information about all of their services relating to benefits and council tax.
Registrar Service
All births, deaths and changes to marital status need to be registered as soon as possible. These things all factor into to tax a person is paying and the benefits they may or may not be receiving. If you don’t know what to do when it comes to getting things registered, you can arrange it all through the Lambeth Council website. If you’re registering a birth, they can help you to arrangements for a naming ceremony. If you’re registering a death, they can help you with the arrangements for a funerals, burials and cremations. This is also the place to go for people looking register their wedding or civil partnership, to get a copy of their marriage certificate or for people looking to renew their wedding vows. They also provide assistance for those seeking British Citizenship. Click here for more information about Lambeth Council’s registry services.
Business Services
Lambeth Council provide helpful advice for citizens looking to start up a new business. This can be a very useful resource as they make sure that customers are made aware of all the little details which many people might not be aware of. They also provide an easy option for customers looking to make licence applications (so that they are able to sell alcohol) and to make licensing comments and complaints. Anybody who wants to make sure that their services are up to standard will also find information about the food safety and trading standards which all UK businesses need to abide by. Click here to find out more about the business services provided by Lambeth Council.
If you’re concerned about something which is creating a negative atmosphere for the community, then Lambeth Council have an easy way for you to report your concerns. Through their website, it is possible to report instances of anti-social behaviour so that it can be brought to an end as soon as possible. This also includes instances of noise pollution. You can also report instances where pest control services are required or report issues of excessive pollution. The council are concerned with keeping Lambeth is pleasant place for its residents and any who visit, so make it easy for people to report these issues so that they can resolve them as soon as possible. Click here if you have something to report to the council.
Council and Elections
It is important that residents are able to make their voices hear when election season comes along and the council make it very easy for people living in Lambeth to register to vote. If you do not register to vote, you will not be eligible to vote in any elections whatsoever. This also needs to be done in advance of the actual voting day. They also provide information about each of the councillors and provide an easy avenue for people look to express their opinions. Click here for more information about this subject.
Housing
Whether you’re a landlord, a tenant or even if you’re homeless, Lambeth Council’s housing services might be very useful for you. If you’re homeless, the council provide you with as much advice and support as possible in order to try to keep you from sleeping rough. If you’re looking to find a home in Lambeth, you can get information about council housing within Lambeth. They also provide helpful information about becoming a landlord and/or owning your own home. Click here for more information on all of the council’s housing services.
Leisure, Parks and Libraries
Keeping residents happy and mentally stimulated is just as important to the council as some of the more obviously essential services. If somebody is looking to start exercising more, Lambeth offer a range of sporting facilities and through their website people can keep up to date with any open sporting events within the city. The parks in Lambeth ensure that that more urban location still provides a nice bit of greenery, for those who enjoy that kind of thing, and the library services help people out in a number of ways. Students from poorer background can borrow books which they’d otherwise have needed to purchase (which gives them access to more resources) and it also provides a source of entertainment for those who enjoy reading. Click here for the council’s page on leisure activities, parks and libraries.
Parking, Transport and Streets
Lambeth Council want their citizens to be able to get around as easily as possible. They’ve got cycle training services and allow people to borrow bikes (if they’re looking for a simple means of transport.) They’ve got simple services which allow customers to apply for parking permits, so that they can keep their vehicles near their homes or so that they can easily commute to work. They even make it easy for residents to report any issues with road safety and any trees which they think may be dangerous. It is also possible to pay off parking tickets through the council website. Click here to find out about Lambeth Council’s transportation services.
Planning and Building Control
For businesses and individuals who are looking to carry out some form of construction within Lambeth, the council has all of the information they need in regards to permissions and legalities. Checking their website makes it easy to find out which buildings are listed, which areas are conserved and what the city’s building regulations are. Anybody looking to get planning permission for any upcoming projects can do so by checking the Lambeth Council website. Click here for more information about the planning and building control services offered by the council.
Rubbish and Recyling
Lambeth are dedicated to keeping the streets free clean and free from litter, which includes the weekly rubbish services. Whether citizens are looking to find information on any changes to their weekly rubbish collection or are looking for information about the disposal of hazardous or commercial waste, they’ll find it all on the council website. They even provide useful information about recycling in an attempt to promote sustainability. Visitors to the site will find information about dealing with all kinds of waste and how to dispose of it. Click here if you need information about rubbish and recycling.
Schools and Education
Education provides an enormously significant role in the development of most people and so it is no surprise that Lambeth Council take steps to ensure that best educational service for all children. If a child requires special needs due to a disability or learning difficulty, this can be arrange through the council website. They also provide options for free school dinners, for those students whose parents would be unable to pay for such services. They’ve got a map highlighting all the schools in Lambeth which can help parents to find which is the most convenient place for their child to receive their education. For more information about all of the education support offered by the council, click here.
If you are aware of a case of abuse against adults or children, you can report it to the council. You yourself are a victim of abuse, the council will provide you with support. If you need a carer, you can contact the council so that you can begin to make the appropriate arrangements and you can arrange to get a carer for a family member too. If you’re looking to adopt or foster children, you can find out about how to do so through the council website. They also provide general information about living healthily too. Click here for more info about the social support and health services provided by the council.
Call Lambeth Council Direct
Contact Lambeth Council
If you wish to get in touch with Lambeth Council, you can do so by using the following details.
Lambeth Council Contact Number
Lambeth Council Customer Services | 0843 903 3798 |
Lambeth Council Service Centre | 0843 903 3798 |
Accessible Transport | 020 7926 5555 |
Adults’ and Community Services | 020 7926 5555 |
Benefits | 034 5302 2312 |
Building Control | 020 7926 9000 |
Buying (Procurement) | 020 7926 9358 |
Children and Young People’s Services | 020 7926 5555 |
Council Tax | 034 5302 2312 |
Complaints | 020 7926 9694 |
Elections | 020 7926 2254 |
Families Information Service | 020 7926 9558 |
Housing | 020 7926 6000 |
Leisure | 020 7926 0479 |
Libraries | 020 7926 0750 |
Licensing | 020 7926 6108 |
Park and Green Spaces | 020 7926 9000 |
Parking | 020 7926 9000 |
Pest Control | 020 7926 8860 |
Pollution and Noise (Night Time) | 020 7926 5999 |
Pollution and Noise (Day Time) | 020 7926 6111 |
Planning | 020 7926 1180 |
Planning Enforcement | 020 7926 1185 |
Planning Policy | 020 7926 1180 |
Scrutiny | 020 7926 2173 |
Rubbish and Recycling | 020 7926 9000 |
School Admissions | 020 7926 9503 |
Streets | 020 7926 9000 |
Sustainable Transports | 020 7926 0686 |
This is a long list of numbers which covers every one of the council’s services. However, if you are still unsure as to which of these numbers to call, it would be best to call the customer services line. If you inadvertently call the wrong number, they will happily point you in the right direction. Calling the customer services line might also help you to get an idea of whether or not the council will be able to help with your particular enquiry.
Lambeth Council Contact Email
If you’d prefer to get in touch with the council via email, you can do so with the email addresses on the following table.
General Enquiries | infoservice@lambeth.gov.uk |
Accessible Transport | accessibletransport@lambeth.gov.uk |
Benefits | benefitsinfo@lambeth.gov.uk |
Building Control | buildingcontrol@lambeth.gov.uk |
Buying (Procurement) | CorporateProcurement@lambeth.gov.uk |
Council Tax | counciltax@lambeth.gov.uk |
Complaints | complaints@lambeth.gov.uk |
Elections | electoralservices@lambeth.gov.uk |
North Area Housing | HMnortharea@lambeth.gov.uk |
Central Area Housing | HMcentralarea@lambeth.gov.uk |
South Area Housing | HMsoutharea@lambeth.gov.uk |
Leisure | sports@lambeth.gov.uk |
Libraries | libraries@lambeth.gov.uk |
Licensing | licensing@lambeth.gov.uk |
Neighbourhood Planning | planningpolicy@lambeth.gov.uk |
Pest Control | pestcontrol@lambeth.gov.uk |
Pollution and Noise | noise@lambeth.gov.uk |
Planning | planning@lambeth.gov.uk |
Planning Enforcement | planningenforcement@lambeth.gov.uk |
Planning Policy | planningpolicy@lambeth.gov.uk |
Scrutiny | scrutiny@lambeth.gov.uk |
Rubbish and Recycling | StreetCareCallCentre@lambeth.gov.uk |
Streets | StreetCareCallCentre@lambeth.gov.uk |
Sustainable Transport | sustainabletravel@lambeth.gov.uk |
When emailing, make sure that you include as much information as possible. The more details you provide, the higher the chances that the council will be able to provide you with a helpful and satisfactory response. If you’re unsure about which department to contact for your enquiry, then it might be best to just send it to the general enquiries address as they will be happy to forward it on to the correct people.
Lambeth Council Contact Address
If you wish to communicate with the council in writing, you can do so by sending your letters to the following address:
Brixton Customer Centre,
Olive Morris House,
18 Brixton Hill,
London,
SW2 1RD
There are also separate addresses for the various different departments within the council. As there are so many addresses to list, they won’t be included here, but you can find them all by clicking the following link. As with all written correspondence, it is important that you provide your contact details so that they are able to respond. If you fail to include your details, they will be unable to get a response to you. It is also important to include as many details about your enquiry a possible – the more you include, the higher the chances that their reply will be helpful.
Useful Links
For more information about Lambeth Council, check out the following links:
Contents
- 1 Lambeth Council Contact Number
- 1.1 About Lambeth Council
- 1.1.1 Benefits and Council Tax
- 1.1.2 Registrar Service
- 1.1.3 Business Services
- 1.1.4 Community Safety and Anti-Social Behaviour
- 1.1.5 Council and Elections
- 1.1.6 Housing
- 1.1.7 Leisure, Parks and Libraries
- 1.1.8 Parking, Transport and Streets
- 1.1.9 Planning and Building Control
- 1.1.10 Rubbish and Recyling
- 1.1.11 Schools and Education
- 1.1.12 Social Support and Health
- 1.2 Call Lambeth Council Direct
- 1.3 Contact Lambeth Council
- 1.4 Useful Links
- 1.1 About Lambeth Council