London Borough of Lambeth

We welcome the new Government budget, which is a vital first step toward repairing the damage caused by 14 years of austerity. Despite this, we are still experiencing unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation, children’s and adult social care. Lambeth still faces a £34 million shortfall this year alone, which will lead to difficult decisions. Even though we face these challenges, we remain committed to protecting those most in need.

Business Rates Are Evolving – Here's What You Need to Know! With new changes to business rates expected in the upcoming Autumn Budget, it's essential to stay ahead. Join our free online webinar on Wednesday, November 6th, from 15:00 – 16:30, hosted by London Business Partnership Ltd During the session, you'll gain valuable insights on: ✅ Understanding the impact of the new changes on your business ✅ How business rates are calculated and where your contributions go ✅ Effective steps to challenge your valuation if necessary Stay proactive and well-prepared for what's coming. Register now to secure your place! 📅 Date: November 6, 2024 🕒 Time: 3pm –to 4.30pm 🌍 Location: Online

Ahead of yesterday's statement, councils had appealed for immediate action to address the “dire financial situation” besetting local government following years of funding restrictions – with housing and homelessness a particular concern. In #Budget2024 Ms Reeves has acknowledged the need to work alongside councils “to repair our public services”, and promised a “significant real-terms funding increase for local government next year”. While we welcome the Government's Budget as an essential first step on the road to rebuilding Lambeth’s front-line services, more help is needed to repair the damage caused by 14 years of austerity policies under the previous government. Full reaction 👉 https://bit.ly/48sFeko

Today, we are lighting up our Town Hall for the Leaver Covenant. The Covenant is a programme that supports care leavers aged 16-25 to live independently. It creates opportunities for care leavers and helps them to access them 💼

Tomorrow's #Autumnbudget is a key opportunity to stabilise local government finance. With the right support, we can tackle the urgent challenges we face and kickstart growth, so we can invest in new homes, create skilled jobs that pay a fair wage, and give every child in Lambeth the best start in life. Our top asks of government: 💷boost our spending power by 7%, to help us respond to unprecedented demand for key services, like housing, children's and adult's social care 🏠urgent funding for temporary accommodation, where we’ve seen costs rise by £28million in just one year, with 4,600 households now in need of support 📅introduce a 3-year funding settlement, so we can make longer-term choices about our finances

Building a career requires more than just opportunity—it requires guidance, skill-building, and confidence. That’s why our #NextUs programme hosted a two-week Creative Marketing Bootcamp, by Find Your Feet, from 30th September to 11th October, aimed at equipping young people with practical skills for success in the creative marketing industry. Throughout the bootcamp, 17 participants engaged in hands-on workshops, developed personal brands, and created digital content, from video editing to graphic design. They formed teams, planned budgets, and pitched fully developed marketing campaigns to industry experts. What stood out most was their eagerness to engage in every activity and their ability to collaborate so effectively. For more info https://brnw.ch/21wOc49 #NextUsLambeth

Local businesses/employers join our event next week to celebrate #LivingWageWeek2024 We’ve joined forces with Southwark Council, London Borough of Merton, Lewisham Council and Royal Borough of Greenwich to tackle in-work poverty and employment barriers across south London. We’re working together to promote fair pay, good work, and inclusive employment to support local businesses in employing people fairly. We’re calling on local employers to attend our ‘Good Work and Inclusive Employment’ event on 5 November. It will be an opportunity to 👇 ✅ Celebrate and champion the Living Wage and benefits to businesses and employees  ✅Tell us what Good Work and Inclusive employment means to your business ✅Hear from local businesses on the challenges in combatting low pay ✅Collectively reflect on opportunities to address in-work poverty ✅Explore best practices ✅Share learnings to develop good work approaches and inclusive employment practices

Ahead of the #AutumnBudget on Wednesday, London Councils have announced shared priorities that government should focus on to stabilise London's local authorities, so we can support the government’s national missions and kickstart growth. Across London, councils face a £700million funding gap due to unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation, children's and adult's social care. In Lambeth alone, more than 4,6000 families are now living in temporary accommodation at a cost of over £90million a year, £28million more than forecast for this financial year. We're asking for a 7% uplift in our funding to help us respond, and welcome the government's plans to turbocharge the delivery of 1.5million homes across the country.

At Lambeth Council, we aim to create meaningful and quality-driven opportunities for young people to discover their creative potential. Through our Next Us programme, we partnered with Rambert to deliver a Creative Taster Day, an immersive experience where 13 passionate participants learned how to turn their favourite stories into shows. The smaller group size allowed for a more personalised approach, enabling each young person to connect directly with industry professionals and dive deeper into the creative process. They worked with Rambert dancers and seasoned creatives, gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, collaboration, and pitching ideas. Our commitment at Lambeth Council is to create quality-driven and supportive environments where every young person can thrive. Initiatives like these allow us to invest in our community’s future and provide pathways for growth. For more info https://lnkd.in/ebjFRgYm #NextUsLambeth

Business Rates Are Changing – What You Need to Know! The government is set to announce new changes to business rates in the Autumn Budget, and we’re here to help you get ahead. Join us on Wednesday, 6 November, from 3pm to 4.30pm for a free online webinar, hosted by the London Business Partnership Ltd You’ll gain insights into: What the new changes mean for your business How business rates are calculated and utilised How to challenge your valuation if needed This is your chance to stay informed and prepared for what’s ahead. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! 📅 Date: November 6, 2024 🕒 Time: 3pm to 4.30pm 🌍 Location: Online Register - https://brnw.ch/21wO5KY