Oval gets hire bikes under new scheme

Today the new London cycle hire network was launched.

Under the scheme you pay a small subscription and get to use the bikes which are in docking stations all over central london. Journeys under 30min are free.

I've been excited about the launch, having seen the scheme in action in Paris.

So today I used my new fob to cycle on a hire bike from victoria to Oval. There are Oval docking stations at Vauxhall, kennington road and kennington lane.

It was slower than I'm used to, as I'm normally on a racer, but no need for a lock or cycle clothes so very convenient.

I hope Oval residents enjoy the new scheme and let us know your thoughts.


- Posted by jane

Local Students and Oval Labour Supporting Fair Trade

On Friday Oval Councillors Jack Hopkins and Jane Edbrooke met young people from Lilian Baylis Technology School to accept a petition to the Council calling on it use more Fair Trade and discuss their campaign.

As part of their work on civic activity the students have formed a committee and are looking for ways to encourage the use of Fair Trade products in Lambeth.

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world – and is especially relevant in Lambeth where we are privileged to have such a diverse population, many of whom have roots in South America, Asia and Africa.

Jack and Jane will be handing the petition to the Council and have offered their support to their campaign.