Lambeth council have been shortlisted for the Great Placemaking Partner award at the inaugural Theatres Trust Great British Theatres Awards, recognising its work with theatres and cultural organisations across the borough.

Through capital investment, policy, partnerships and the creative use of vacant spaces, the Great Placemaking Partner finalists are regenerating town centres, strengthening local economies and building civic pride through their partnership and support of local theatres. It is awarded to a local authority that truly values culture and is investing in cultural infrastructure to meaningfully benefit its local community.

We’d love to see what’s included in the nomination especially with respect to Streatham!

The Great British Theatres Awards recognise excellence across 10 open award categories, ranging from awards for particular types of buildings to categories to celebrate how those buildings are used. The winners will be revealed at the Great British Theatres Awards ceremony at Central Hall Westminster on Monday 2 November 2026.

For more, see coverage by News from Crystal Palace and Brixton Buzz