Camden Council

23/09/2026

Do you know a young person, or youth worker, who has inspired others Nominations for the Camden Youth Awards are open until 4 October.

The annual Youth Awards recognise and celebrate the inspiring journeys of young people, the hard work and dedication of staff and voluntary sector projects that make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Camden.

There are six award categories. You can nominate a young person / group of young people aged 13 to 19 (up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities), staff member or project.

Find out more and submit your nominations: https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/newsandblogs/-/blogs/nominations-open-for-the-camden-youth-awards-2026?_com

23/09/2026

Do you want to learn an instrument, already play an instrument or love to sing? Come along to a Camden Music taster session on Saturday (26 September) to develop your skills and make music with others.

At the Junior Centre, there are beginner groups for children in Years 1 and 2. At the Senior Centre, Camden Music runs beginner to advanced groups for pupils in Years 6 to 13.

Find out more and sign-up: https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/newsandblogs/-/blogs/free-music-taster-morning-on-saturday-26-september?_com

23/09/2026

Apply to vote by post in the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary by-election by 5pm today: gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

There’s also still time to apply for a proxy vote – when you choose to vote on your behalf at your polling station. Apply by 5pm on Wednesday 30 September: gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote

Find out more about the by-election: news.camden.gov.uk/local-elections-2026-important-information

22/09/2026

Camden’s SEND Local Offer website is a 'one stop shop' for information, advice and services for 0 to 25 year-olds with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those who support them.

Visit the website:

Information about support for children and young people, aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.

21/09/2026

Green fingered? Join us for an indoor planting session where we'll plan and plant for the change of season, care for our plants, take cuttings and more.

📆Thursday 24 September
🕔4pm – 6pm
📍Holborn Library, WC1X 8PA

Save your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-club-tickets-1998356530176?msockid=3d47f53afb8c6da20c8ae108fa476cf8

21/09/2026

The nasal spray flu vaccine is quick, easy and helps to protect children against serious illness.

Children who were 2 or 3 years old on 31 August can get the flu vaccine for free now at your GP surgery, or from 1 October at your local pharmacy (also free).

You may get an invitation from your GP surgery but there's no need to wait for this.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

21/09/2026

Tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September) is the last day to register to vote in the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary by-election.

If you’re not already registered, register to vote now: gov.uk/register-to-vote

Find out more about the parliamentary by-election: news.camden.gov.uk/local-elections-2026-important-information

20/09/2026

Quick, free and easy STI testing.

SHL is a fast, discreet sexual health service for Londoners. Order a STI test to do for free if you have mild or no STI symptoms.

You can also request free regular and emergency contraception.

➡️ www.shl.uk

19/09/2026

Sign up to our free bystander training course to help create safe spaces for everyone.

You’ll learn practical tools on how to safely intervene when you see inappropriate or harmful behaviour on our streets.

Sign up to our free training today, delivered by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, for anyone over 18 who works, lives or studies in Camden.

📅Thursday 24 September, 12.30pm to 1pm
💻Online session
👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/camden-free-online-bystander-training-tickets-1994582795835?aff=erel%E2%80%A6

19/09/2026

Domestic abuse isn’t just physical – it can include verbal, psychological, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse including controlling and manipulative behaviour.

To find out about the wide range of support available, visit camden.gov.uk/domestic-abuse