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Lambeth Council, Bayo Dosunmu, was charged by the police with possession of a Class A drug, failing to stop after a road accident, driving above the proscribed alcohol limit and using a motor vehicle in a public place without third party insurance. He subsequently resigned
467:. The following year, Twelves and 12 other councillors were suspended from the local Labour Party by regional officials for advocating non-payment of the poll tax and other ideas. During this period, Lambeth became known the archetype of what critics described as a "
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Lambeth borough). The new council formally came into its powers on 1 April 1965, at which point the old boroughs and their councils were abolished.
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opened an investigation into the council's housing provision following numerous incidents judged by the ombudsmen to be "severe maladministration" and stated they need to "radically improve".
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functions and business rates. It sets planning policies which complement
Greater London Authority and national policies, and decides on almost all planning applications accordingly. It is a
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described the evidence of wilful misconduct as "crushing" and the councillors' stance as having "reached a pinnacle of political perversity". The councillors were disqualified on 30 March.
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Inquiry found that a "culture of cover-up" had led to the abuse continuing over decades; the Council made an "unreserved apology to the victims".
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19:"Lambeth Council" redirects here. For the 1900 to 1965 council, see
1909:. Vol. I: Southern England. London: Royal Historical Society.
1884:. Vol. I: Southern England. London: Royal Historical Society.
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2929:"The London Borough of Lambeth (Electoral Changes) Order 2022"
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Talking Black: Lesbians of African and Asian Descent Speak Out
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Local Government Reorganisation: The Review and its Aftermath
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3016:"Your New Town Hall - Lambeth Civic Centre"
2161:. Glatuc.org.uk. Retrieved on 17 July 2013.
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3037:Osborne, Angelina (2 August 2020).
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2773:. Mayor of London. 14 January 2019
2477:Feeney, Jackie (1 February 2022).
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2365:Butler, Patrick (12 April 2023).
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2880:Cobb, Jason (28 February 2024).
2260:Butler, Patrick (27 July 2021).
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2710:. 24 February 1969. p. 15
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2730:"Rebel mayor ousts Labour"
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2205:. Routledge. p. 107.
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3157:Corporation of London
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2199:Leach, Steve (1998).
2117:, 2 April 1986, p. 2.
2104:, 7 March 1986, p. 3.
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3310:Richmond upon Thames
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3071:"Olive Morris House"
2759:. London. p. 2.
2604:The Elections Centre
1689:Member of Parliament
1651:Member of Parliament
1629:Member of Parliament
1587:Member of Parliament
454:Mr Justice Caulfield
114:Claire Holland,
100:since 24 April 2024
2964:beta.lambeth.gov.uk
2558:. Council Tax Rates
2180:. 21 September 2021
1351:Notable councillors
1267:Streatham Hill East
1171:Brixton Rush Common
313:, England. It is a
223:First past the post
171:Administration (58)
2934:legislation.gov.uk
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2102:South London Press
2089:South London Press
2054:South London Press
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2580:. Mayor of London
2483:Housing Ombudsman
2457:Housing Ombudsman
2172:"Radical Lambeth"
2012:Independent.co.uk
1780:Municipal Journal
1643:Marsha de Cordova
1615:), Member of the
1601:Florence Eshalomi
1563:, councillor for
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