The Ladywell Christmas tree, funded by the assembly. But will it be our last? Funding for the local assemblies is likely to be cut as…
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Local NewsTop Stories
Through lockdowns and tiers local parks were lifelines of relaxation and joy – and now they’ve been rated among best in London
Jack Cornish, walker and Crofton Park resident, celebrates Lewisham’s fine local parks which have been ranked among the best in London Through lockdowns and tiers,…
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Leafing through local archives Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, discovered a tangled tale of two French aristocrats who lived in…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Lewisham School of Muralism is now taking applications for its second intake of students
The Lewisham School of Muralism is welcoming applications for its second intake of students. The school, the brainchild of Patricio Forrester of Artmongers, aims to…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Gym goers rejoice! Lewisham leisure centres reopen but swimming pools to stay closed until New Year
The Glass Mill and Downham Leisure centres are now open, following the announcement that London is now in Tier 2 measures. Ladywell Arena is also…
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Council services face further £34m in budget cuts as government fails to cover mounting costs of Covid pandemic
Government failure to cover the cost of Lewisham’s emergency response to the pandemic will force the council to make a further £34m in cuts as…
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AssemblyLocal News
A21 development strategy will focus on much-needed housing and the creation of 15-minute neighbourhoods
Are 15-minute neighbourhoods where people can meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or cycle ride from home the future of urban…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal News
Failure to press ahead with redevelopment puts future of Play Tower at serious risk after fires and break-ins, says trust
It has been over three years since the Council chose their preferred developer for the Play Tower refurbishment but little visible work has started on…
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Local History
A swashbuckling performer who was murdered by an out of work actor outside the Adelphi Theatre
Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, discovers another famous photograph from the George Mitchells studio in Lewisham and it leads him…
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AssemblyCommunityTop Stories
Community groups: formed in 2007 FoBLC works to protect and improve Victorian cemeteries in Brockley and Ladywell
Ladywell-Live takes a look at some of the local groups that have helped make Ladywell a strong, active and vocal community Friends of Brockley and…