Brixton

en-US Brixton News, chat and discussion about Brixton and surrounding areas (Camberwell, Peckham, Stockwell, Tulse Hill etc) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:46:28 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:46:28 +0000 urban75 forums https://www.urban75.net/forums/forums/brixton.47/ Brixton news, rumours and general chat Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:08:25 +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:

]]> 9313 Lambeth Council Watch - news and updates about the 'co-operative' council Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:09:29 +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]]> 2059 Brixton food & drink news: new restaurants, bars, pop ups, cafes and more Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:44:48 +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]]> 5532 Mighty Hoopla, Cross The Tracks, Wide Awake, Field Day & City Splash festivals, Brockwell Park - discussion Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:34:34 +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]]> 2791 General Brixton history - photos, stories etc Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:11:21 +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.]]> 2633 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 Brockwell Lido - chat, news and more Thu, 28 May 2026 10:37:05 +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]]> 653 Tulse Hill news, chitter chatter and gossip Tue, 26 May 2026 18:01:40 +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?]]> 9410 Brixton tradesmen recommendations: plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, van drivers etc Sat, 23 May 2026 16:32:51 +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.]]> 1711 Loughborough Junction chitter-chatter Wed, 20 May 2026 21:48:11 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/loughborough-junction-chitter-chatter.315082/ 315082 invalid@example.com (teuchter) teuchter I have meaning to start an LJ chitter-chatter thread for a while. Here I am doing it now.

Shall we start with supermarkets?

Tesco has been open for, what, a few months now? Where the Warrior/Junction pub once was

Business in NISA seems to remain healthy enough.

The supermarket opposite the new Tesco has re-opened after a bit of a refurb. I can't comment on how business is in there as I don't use that one much.

Still no sign of Sainsburys opening in the ex-Crown/Mucky Duck...

Read more]]> 3871 Pop Brixton (formerly Grow Brixton) Pope's Road development Wed, 20 May 2026 18:34:16 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/pop-brixton-formerly-grow-brixton-popes-road-development.322188/ 322188 invalid@example.com (editor) editor So, what do we think, people?
I'm pretty impressed, even if one of the ideas has got loadsa 'hubs.'

Shortlisted bids for Meanwhile at Pope’s Road showcased – Brixton Toolbox and Grow: Brixton

]]> 7449 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton - news and updates Sat, 16 May 2026 16:28:51 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/coldharbour-lane-brixton-news-and-updates.325901/ 325901 invalid@example.com (editor) editor There's so much change going on in Coldharbour Lane right now, I figured it was worth having a thread just to keep track of it all.

At the top, Joy is still being squatted although I haven't seen much activity there recently.

Seven have expanded their empire with a new trendy foodie/wine bar with a particularly hideous metal grilled shop front. Don't think you can just pop in though...

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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]]> 792 Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood and LTN schemes - improvements for pedestrians and cyclists Mon, 11 May 2026 09:18:44 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/brixton-liveable-neighbourhood-and-ltn-schemes-improvements-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists.364533/ 364533 invalid@example.com (teuchter) teuchter About Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood

Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood aims to realise the great potential Brixton has for walking and cycling while improving air quality, reducing congestion, supporting local businesses and providing for the growth in jobs and homes planned for the area.

We successfully bid for funding from Transport for London (TfL) to deliver these aims. At the heart of our proposal is transforming Atlantic Road in the town centre, but the ambition goes well...

Read more]]> 11778 Streatham Common Kite Day 2022-2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 06:17:28 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/streatham-common-kite-day-2022-2026.381477/ 381477 invalid@example.com (RoyReed) RoyReed 22nd Streatham Kite Day 2023

After an extended intermission we are pleased to announce the return of Streatham Common Kite Day. The date we have fixed on is Sunday 14th May 2023 from 11:00-17:00.

A great FREE event for all Streathamites, kite fans and those who want a fun day out from further afield. It has everything…music, food…and kites!

Volunteers will be needed so if you want to join in – please let us know. We can only make it happen with the community being a part of it. its...

Read more]]> 20 Herne Hill news, chitter chatter and gossip Wed, 06 May 2026 13:07:16 +0000 https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/herne-hill-news-chitter-chatter-and-gossip.324513/ 324513 invalid@example.com (choochi) choochi Not wanting to be left out of the 'let's all have a local thread' party, I am starting one one for the Herne HIll dwellers. Anyway to kick off...

I overheard some quite vicious comments directed at the boob-tube and mini-skirt wearing transexual yesterday as she was wandering around Herne Hill market. Thankfully she didn't hear it but it wasn't nice to hear. Of course being a bit of a coward I didn't say anything other than to mutter 'live and let live' under my breath.]]> 3899 Freight Brixton venue - news and discussion Mon, 04 May 2026 18:20:55 +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

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