South East London People’s Assembly, a grassroots pressure group that brings together trade unions, campaigners, and community activists, is opposed to the redevelopment of Lewisham…
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A recent study from the Policy Institute at King’s College says figures show crime on most measures is falling but many members of the public…
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Have your say – Community Day at the Playtower on September 19 with music, refreshments and video film interviews
The Ladywell Society has organised a community day in the grounds of the Grade II listed Playtower on Saturday September 19 from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm. There’ll…
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Council holds consultation on BT plan to remove Ladywell telephone kiosk
BT is seeking the removal of the telephone kiosk at the junction of Algernon Road and Ladywell Road. It says the payphone is no longer…
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The Crown & Anchor – a long demolished Ladywell pub that was an old favourite of the Richardson gang
The Crown and Anchor was a “grotty” 1960s estate style pub in Ladywell. It had little to recommend it and was demolished in 2006. But…
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Planning application submitted for changes to front of Grade II listed Ladywell station
A planning application has been submitted (DC/26/144897) to change the front of Ladywell station, a grade II listed building. The proposed plan involves removing a…
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Big improvements planned at Glass Mill gym in multi-million pound investment programme
Glass Mill Leisure Centre is undergoing a major, multi-million-pound refurbishment as part of a £6m investment programme across Lewisham leisure centres. The investment by Better…
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Lewisham Council has announced a renewed crackdown on fly-tippers using a major data-driven mobilisation of its CCTV network. The council said it would be using…
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Council asks shortlisted bidders to draw up detailed development proposals for the Playtower by October 2
The four shortlisted bidders competing to be the council’s chosen development partner for the Grade II listed Ladywell Playtower have until October 2 2026 to…
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Completion of Lewisham’s new library delayed until autum 2027
Work on Lewisham’s new library, part of a plan to revitalise the town centre, is expected to take a year longer to complete. The council…