Many of you will have read about the Simpler Recycling scheme launched on 31st March this year. There have been concerns that our bin collection regime has to change and no one has told us about it. Rest assured that…

The next Streatham Common & Vale Safer Neighbourhood Panel meeting is on Tuesday 05 May 2026, at Woodmansterne Primary School, Stockport Road, SW16 5XE. Please come along. There are two Woodmansterne Schools in the area which is confusing, our meetings are always at Woodmansterne Primary School! …

Those of you who were at the AGM will know that Mike Morfey has sadly resigned from the  Executive Committee having moved away. Much as we shall miss him he is relocating to Watford to be nearer to his family.…

Please see the below flyer for Streatham Common Kite Day. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a fun community event with family and friends, with activities, food, and entertainment for all ages. More information can be found:

Streatham Vale Property Occupiers Association Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 11th March 2026 at 7.30pm List of Attendees supplied on request. Apologies: Miss H Armstrong, Mr G. Cox, Mrs M. Prickett, Mr&Mrs F. Norton. Minutes of the 2025 AGM:…

We have been reviewing over the last year how to allow members who have moved slightly out of the Vale area to continue to receive community updates.

Streatham Vale Scouts Group – 22nd Streatham, would like to express their thanks and gratitude to our local businesses in the Vale that supported their Christmas fundraiser, by donating wonderful prizes for the auction. “We were really touched by their…

MET ENGAGE This is a two-part article on a new scheme introduced recently by the Metropolitan Police for residents to sign up to so-called “Met Engage” as well as a report on a meeting I attended as a result of signing up to…

As we move into 2026, it’s time for my annual look back on last year. On a personal note, 2025 brought fractured neck 2.0, but the help of my neighbours on the plot and friends from The Railway meant the…

2025 has been another successful year in the park. The football pitches were regularly booked for matches and training groups. The tennis courts were popular and well used. A drawback is the fly-tipping that appears in the corner of the…