Brixton

en-US Brixton News, chat and discussion about Brixton and surrounding areas (Camberwell, Peckham, Stockwell, Tulse Hill etc) Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:49:34 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:49:34 +0000 urban75 forums https://www.urban75.net/forums/forums/brixton.47/ Clapham, Stockwell and Kennington news, rumour and general chat Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:38:21 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/clapham-stockwell-and-kennington-news-rumour-and-general-chat.328135/ 328135 invalid@example.com (cuppa tee) cuppa tee Starting this thread partly because we have no local thread for the outlying villages my side of the town centre but also in tribute to the short life housing at the Old Town end of Rectory Avenue which I believe will soon be gone, and in particular Ted who I spoke to this evening, after 30 years in a house he fixed up himself when the council wanted to demolish it he will soon be forced out, a gentleman, an artist and someone who unlike many others in the manor will say hello to a passing...

Read more]]> 827 Brixton news, rumours and general chat Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:10:59 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/brixton-news-rumours-and-general-chat.368805/ 368805 invalid@example.com (editor) editor Following on from the bumper Autumn 2019 Brixton thread, here's the one for winter 2019-2020, and I've got the ball rolling with some suitably wintry scenes:

]]> 9363 Crown & Sceptre in Streatham Hill - news and discussion Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:56:41 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/crown-sceptre-in-streatham-hill-news-and-discussion.362870/ 362870 invalid@example.com (editor) editor That's the rumours coming in strong

Rumours of Wetherspoon’s Crown & Sceptre closing causes consternation in Brixton Hill and Streatham]]> 393 General Brixton history - photos, stories etc Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:26:15 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/general-brixton-history-photos-stories-etc.321769/ 321769 invalid@example.com (editor) editor I thought it might be an idea to start a general thread for Brixton history, and to get it started, here's a photo of Atlantic Road in Edwardian times.

I researched some of the shops in the picture - more here. Seeing this photo reminds me of how much Electric Avenue has fallen from grace.]]> 2643 Mighty Hoopla, Cross The Tracks, Wide Awake, Field Day & City Splash festivals, Brockwell Park - discussion Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:52:57 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/mighty-hoopla-cross-the-tracks-wide-awake-field-day-city-splash-festivals-brockwell-park-discussion.357005/ 357005 invalid@example.com (Reiabuzz) Reiabuzz Line-ups been announced. Might come out of retirement for this one.

Line-up | Field Day Festival | Weekend of Saturday 2nd June 2018

Badu!

UPDATE: Skip to this post for news of the 2019 festival]]> 2848 Lambeth Council Watch - news and updates about the 'co-operative' council Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:58:55 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/lambeth-council-watch-news-and-updates-about-the-co-operative-council.356793/ 356793 invalid@example.com (editor) editor They're out of fucking control, awarding themselves a secretive loan.

Lambeth Council Cabinet agreed on Monday evening to loan £300M to the newly formed Homes for Lambeth company – despite claims by residents that there is no business plan and no explanation about how the loan will be repaid.

The Labour Cabinet unanimously agreed at the Town Hall meeting to adopt the Homes for Lambeth Business Plan [pdf]. This will allow £300M of public money to be loaned out to the...

Read more]]> 2082 Tulse Hill news, chitter chatter and gossip Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:45:31 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/tulse-hill-news-chitter-chatter-and-gossip.316005/ 316005 invalid@example.com (Nanker Phelge) Nanker Phelge I've just been told this by the landlord of another pub nearby.

Apparently will be closed and re-opened as a tesco by xmas.

Could just be idle chit chat, and I have no other source of information.

Anyone know if this is true?]]> 9418 Brixton photos - your photographs from around town Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:14:03 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/brixton-photos-your-photographs-from-around-town.368969/ 368969 invalid@example.com (editor) editor Here's a series taken on New Year's Day:

In photos: the deserted streets of Brixton on New Year's Day 2020

Brixton at night In photos: the deserted streets of Brixton at night, New Year’s...

Read more]]> 112 Brixton food & drink news: new restaurants, bars, pop ups, cafes and more Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:30:04 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/brixton-food-drink-news-new-restaurants-bars-pop-ups-cafes-and-more.333404/ 333404 invalid@example.com (Onket) Onket Can anyone recommend anywhere I've not been yet?

Done-
Phoenix
Duck Egg
Ritzy
Speedy Noodle
Wetherspoons
Trinity
Semas

And some other places, probably.

*Breakfast, Dinner, Tea]]> 5546 Brockwell Lido - chat, news and more Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:22 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/brockwell-lido-chat-news-and-more.332314/ 332314 invalid@example.com (editor) editor There doesn't seem to be a dedicated general Lido thread so I thought it might be an idea to start one up now that the summer is looming up.

A new article has just appeared on Buzz today: Brockwell Lido – Come on in, the water’s lovely… 5.6 degrees and rising

Here's a bit of history:
Brixton 20 years ago: a squatted Brockwell Lido and an Exploding Cinema spectacular

And some archive stuff...

Read more]]> 654 Brixton tradesmen recommendations: plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, van drivers etc Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:24:40 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/brixton-tradesmen-recommendations-plumbers-electricians-locksmiths-van-drivers-etc.255036/ 255036 invalid@example.com (Mrs Magpie) Mrs Magpie If you need a man with a van, plumber, electrician, locksmith or whatever post on this thread and hopefully someone can give a recommendation. I used to have a list myself, but they've retired/moved on/changed contact details.]]> 1713 Freight Brixton venue - news and discussion Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/freight-brixton-venue-news-and-discussion.389957/ 389957 invalid@example.com (editor) editor It's finally officially opening on the 7th May 2026, but the neighbours aren't too pleased with what they're hearing so far:

Residents experiencing ‘extremely high bass levels’ from Freight Brixton ahead of the venue’s official opening

Residents living in Miles Square and Brixton Square have contacted Brixton Buzz to tell us about the serious noise pollution issues they are suffering from Freight Brixton, which officially opens i…

www.brixtonbuzz.com

Freight Brixton officially opens on 7th May 2026, bringing a 1,000+ capacity open-air food, drink and music venue to south London

It’s been a long time coming, but Freight Brixton will officially open on 7th May 2026, bringing a 1,000+ capacity open-air food, drink and music destination to the heart of South London.

www.brixtonbuzz.com

]]> 20 Streatham news, rumours and general chat Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:44:55 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/streatham-news-rumours-and-general-chat.342209/ 342209 invalid@example.com (editor) editor Chukka's getting down with the vibe:

Last night saw the first ‘PRS Presents’ gig kick-off for 2016, where PRS for Music’s Streatham offices played host for the stellar line-up of live music performances from Andrew Ashong, Ghostpoet and Dr Meaker.

MP Chukka Umunna was of attendance, where he introduced his old friend and first act of the evening, Andrew Ashong - also sharing his love for the vibrant music scene in London’s south.

Only the second in its series, the ‘PRS Presents’...

Read more]]> 794 The People's Weatherman Shop Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:31:15 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/the-peoples-weatherman-shop.217762/ 217762 invalid@example.com (ajdown) ajdown What is this place? Seems an odd name, what can you buy there, miniature John Kettley or something?

It's at 57 Atlantic Road, but I've never seen it open when I've gone past.

The fact that, whatever it is, it's "Brixton style" intrigues me.

Is there a story behind its unusual name?]]> 25 LEMB Loughborough Estate. Please read the plight of Loughborough Estate under this management Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:14:08 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/lemb-loughborough-estate-please-read-the-plight-of-loughborough-estate-under-this-management.386826/ 386826 invalid@example.com (Andy01) Andy01

Mould, money and murder accusations – residents try to oust management on their London housing estate

The organisation managing the Loughborough Estate in Lambeth is beset by complaints of disrepair, damp and vermin – and has made some big claims of its own

www.theguardian.com

]]> 131 East Brixton station (formerly Loughborough Park): abandoned station off Coldharbour Lane Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:46:20 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/east-brixton-station-formerly-loughborough-park-abandoned-station-off-coldharbour-lane.54207/ 54207 invalid@example.com (editor) editor Just got a reply back from TFL stating that the 'costs would outweigh the benefits' of putting in a station on the extended East London Line - so no new train service for us.

:mad:

]]> 484 Supporting Local Students with SATs & GCSE Maths, English & Science Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:20:09 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/supporting-local-students-with-sats-gcse-maths-english-science.390429/ 390429 invalid@example.com (omar abdallah) omar abdallah Hello everyone,

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Read more]]> 1 Lambeth Borough Council Elections – Thursday 7 May 2026 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:28:34 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/lambeth-borough-council-elections-%E2%80%93-thursday-7-may-2026.390171/ 390171 invalid@example.com (BusLanes) BusLanes Big turnout in Brixton for the Greens. Guess they are serious about trying to take Acre Lane/Rush Common/Windrush/Herne Hill off Labour

Although the volunteer base looks a lot whiter than I thought it would be with the Green's massive membership growth in S London]]> 379 121 'Anarchist' Centre, Brixton, 1980s/90s Sun, 31 May 2026 17:43:04 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/121-anarchist-centre-brixton-1980s-90s.289211/ 289211 invalid@example.com (Orang Utan) Orang Utan read this: http://history-is-made-at-night.blogspot.com/2012/02/121-centre-in-brixton-1990s-flyers.html]]> 22 Annual Council Meeting, 27 May 2026 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:20:32 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/annual-council-meeting-27-may-2026.390358/ 390358 invalid@example.com (inchoate) inchoate Did anyone attend or watch the live broadcast? Details here: Agenda for Council on Wednesday 27 May 2026, 7.00 pm | Lambeth Council.

Anyone know what was decided - new Mayor, deputy Mayor, Cabinet appointments - though maybe these (or some of them) didn't take place and instead there will be Committee appointments at a meeting in early June?]]> 2