When City Heights secondary school was opened, a youth facility was provided by Christchurch Road for the youth of the neighbourhood. It lay dormant until the St Martins Tenants & Residents association campaigned with petitions to Lambeth council, and the facility, now called the Yellow Cube, was opened in 2016 amidst much fanfare.
It continued for a few years until it was closed, leaving young people with nowhere local to go.
We do not know why it closed. According to Companies House the Community Interest Company that runs it still has £200,000 in the bank. We believe this is money provided by Lambeth Council and our landlords. This more than enough money to provide trained youth workers to run the place. We also note that 17 of 21 trustees have resigned over 8 years.
We on St Martins Estate want to ensure that the Yellow Qube reopens, offering the services local young people want. And it’s vital that local residents are involved in its governance.
In 2023 the Yellow Qube partially opened to host the eSports Youth Club. This is welcome, but it needs to reopen as a proper youth club with more facilities.
Lambeth Council obtained vacant possession in December 2024.
A meeting with Cllr Dr Hashi and senior staff from Lambeth Council was held on 13th May 2025, to hear about plans for the future of the Yellow Qube. Lambeth Council hope to reopen the centre in December 2025. This is the result of our campaigning. Those present at the meeting were clear that extensive consultation with local residents should help shape the future of the facility.
Everyone would benefit from better youth facilities. Here are some of the stories we’ve heard. Please add your story here.
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