ROAD STEWARDS, STILL NEEDED
As Vale Topics is no longer being distributed in printed form, you would be forgiven for thinking that there is no longer any need for Road Stewards. You would be wrong! Whilst Road Stewards are no longer going to be…
CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE / VEHICLE CROSSOVERS & DROPPED KERBS
As everyone will be aware, Lambeth Parking and Enforcement Group decided to implement a Controlled Parking Zone in the Streatham Vale area. After the initial consultation, they made some minor changes to the scheme for a statutory consultation period ending…
CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT SING STREATHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR
At the end of the Spring Term, we said a fond farewell to our popular Choir Leader, Jake Alexander, who has led us so successfully for several years. All is not doom and gloom as we are delighted to welcome…
CROSSOVER CONTROVERSY IN STREATHAM VALE
In Lambeth Council’s preparatory survey for the Streatham Vale Controlled Parking Zone, almost 200 “vehicle crossovers” were identified in and around the area. These are parking spaces in front of houses and businesses without dropped kerbs, so vehicles have to…
FRIENDS OF EARDLEY ROAD SIDINGS
A new group, Friends of Eardley Road Sidings has been set up and have been busy tidying up the area and planting new trees. The Sidings area can be accessed from Abercairn Road / Bates Crescent. If you are interested…
REPORT FROM 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
Our AGM was held again at Streatham Vale Sports and Social Club on Wednesday 19th March 2025. We thank the Club for their hospitality and welcome. 26 members attended including our Councillors Danny Adilypour and Sarah Cole. All Committee Reports…
Vale Topics News is going digital!
Your Association is moving into the 21st century and will be taking Vale Topics online in an e-newsletter format! Our bi-monthly printed Vale Topics will be delivered straight to your inbox from now. All of the local news, events and…
Autumn Show
Don’t miss the Autumn Show on Saturday 7th September from 2:30pm. Join us at The Holy Redeemer church hall, Churchmore Road, SW16 5UZIt’s set to be a lovely afternoon of food tasting and marvelling at some local produce, with plenty…
Allotment open Day on 20th July!
Family friendly fun learning about the different plants and getting to sample and buy produce. This is a lovely opportunity to stroll around the plots and register for your own plot, plus there will be plenty to eat and drink.…
Say No to Woodgate Tower!
Homebase Development UpdateUnfortunately, planning permission was granted for the proposed development on the Homebase site, that has now become known as Woodgate Tower. Our Eileen Barnes was at the Brixton Town Hall meeting on 19th March with several other SVPOA…