Cllr Daniel Dream, cabinet member for Inclusive Regeneration, Planning and Housing Delivery, argues cost pressures were the decisive factor in Landsec’s decision to pause the…
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Goldsmiths University has dropped plans to move some students and courses to Catford town hall. The plans, first announced at the beginning of 2026, would…
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Local NewsNeighbourhoodTop Stories
A 1970s multi-storey car park, an empty high rise, an ageing shopping centre and underused land … as Landsec puts its £1.5bn development plan on hold what happens now?
The redevelopment of the shopping centre would have been a catalyst for a wider revival of central Lewisham. Now it has been put on hold…
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CommunityLocal News
Landsec puts shopping centre development plans on hold after council demands more affordable homes
Landsec, the owner of Lewisham shopping centre, has put its redevelopment plans for the centre on hold after the council made clear it was unable…
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Get your dance moves ready this spooky season as Brockley Max presents a Halloween Ceilidh! Families and accompanied youngsters are invited to dress up and…
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Local HistoryLocal News
Residents now have chance to review and comment on detailed proposals for restoration of Playtower
Local residents now have the chance to review the detailed shortlisted proposals for the restoration of the Playtower, the Grade II listed landmark building. The…
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CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal News
Ladywell Community Forum October 19: discuss local issues, meet councillors and the local police team, help shape your neighbourhood’s future
The first Ladywell Community Forum aims to bring together local residents and community groups to help shape the future of our neighbourhood. Organised and funded…
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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Council offers small grants to residents improving unloved pockets of land in battle against fly-tipping
Lewisham council is offering residents small grants to establish community gardens and improve neglected pockets of land through a new small grants programme. The Love…
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Local NewsTop Stories
Pressure on rents and house prices in Ladywell as living costs and mortgage rates climb
For homeowners and renters alike the outlook for 2026-27 doesn’t look great. Mortgage rates are going up, rents are rising and other costs pressures are…
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CommunityNeighbourhoodTop Stories
Return of Catford Mews cinema delayed as lease with Castle group has yet to be signed
The long hoped for return of the Catford Mews cinema has been delayed, reports the Greenwich Wire, as no lease has yet been signed. Castle…