There are many websites and social media accounts that can connect you to other people living in and around Herne Hill. Here’s a round up of some which you may find useful. If you’d like to suggest one, please get in touch.
Websites / apps
Herne Hill Society
https://www.hernehillsociety.org.uk
Local charity focused on Herne Hill history. Publishes ‘Herne Hill’ magazine and various books about the local area. Responds to local planning applications.
Herne Hill chat on Urban 75
https://www.urban75.net/forums/threads/herne-hill-news-chitter-chatter-and-gossip.324513/
Mike Urban’s online discussion platform for all things Herne Hill and beyond.
East Dulwich Forum
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk
Very active neighbourhood forum – huge range of topics covered
Next Door (nationwide – you join your local group/s)
https://nextdoor.co.uk
Neighbourhood website and app – huge range of topics covered
Olio (nationwide – your account is linked to your location)
https://olioex.com
Free sharing app – give away food and household items to people who live nearby / collect free stuff from your neighbours!
Checkatrade
https://www.checkatrade.com/
Get recommendations about local tradespeople. UK-wide so make sure you look around SE24.
Love Junk Bulky Waste Collection Guides
Lambeth: https://www.lovejunk.com/blog/guides-advice/lambeth-bulky-waste-collection-rubbish-clearance/
Southwark: https://www.lovejunk.com/blog/guides-advice/southwark-bulky-waste-collection-rubbish-clearance/
Find out how to dispose of your bulky waste, with information about reuse, charities, council collection, man&van, skip hire and council tips.
Fix My Block
https://fixmyblock.org/
Action guides for getting things fixed in your block of flats plus a directory of Residents’ Action Groups
Opportunity Lambeth
https://opportunity.lambeth.gov.uk/
A searchable list of job and apprentice opportunities
Facebook groups
Herne Hill Local
https://www.facebook.com/groups/hernehill.local
Buy/sell, borrow/swap, reuse/recycle, local independent shops and businesses, stuff made and grown in Herne Hill
Herne Hill Families
https://www.facebook.com/groups/115665618485472
Herne Hill community chat and local information sharing
East Dulwich Forum
https://www.facebook.com/groups/900015513463302
Anything related to East Dulwich – local restaurants, pubs, shops, services, transport, planning, recommendations, buy, sell and give away locally
Brixton Village Community Group Noticeboard
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032494436837515/
Chat, share, sell, give away, inform, meet up, local events
Station to Station: West Norwood and Tulse Hill BID (Business Improvement District)
https://www.facebook.com/StationtoStationWNandTH
Represents local businesses in West Norwood and Tulse Hill
Local news
Herne Hill magazine
https://www.hernehillsociety.org.uk/publications/herne-hill-magazine/
The only magazine with news and features dedicated to Herne Hill
Brixton Blog
https://brixtonblog.com
Online community newspaper covering local news, music, food, events and history
Herne Hill Forum
https://www.hernehillforum.org.uk/
For news about what the Herne Hill Forum are up to, check out their website which has more detail about some of the projects they have undertaken over the years.
Evening Standard
https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/herne-hill
The Evening Standard has a section for news in and around Herne Hill.
Southwark news
https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/tag/herne-hill/
Any Southwark News articles tagged with “Herne Hill” appears here.
In Your Area
https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/areas-we-cover/England/Greater%20London/Herne%20Hill
Another news aggregator website covering Herne Hill and surrounding areas.
Metropolitan Police
https://news.met.police.uk/latest_news/tag/herne-hill
Any Met Police news items tagged with “Herne Hill” appears on their website.