When City Heights secondary school was opened, a youth facility was provided by Christchurch Road for the young people of the neighbourhood. It lay dormant until the St Martin’s Tenants & Residents association campaigned with petitions to Lambeth council, and the facility, called the Yellow Qube, was opened in 2016 amidst much fanfare.
It continued to exist for a few years until it was closed, leaving young people with nowhere local to go.We do not know why it shut.
We on St Martin’s Estate want to ensure that the facility reopens, offering the services local young people want, and that local residents are involved in its governance. After Lambeth Council took vacant possession, 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. 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.
A tender process to find a new tenant was initiated by Lambeth Council in September 2026.
Everyone will benefit from better youth facilities. Here are some of the stories we’ve heard. Please add your story here.
