Lewisham council acted quickly to protect vulnerable members of the community but now faces a significant funding shortfall, warns Cllr Amanda De Ryk, Cabinet Member…
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Traffic alert: resurfacing work on Ladywell Road and Brockley Grove to start on June 10
by TonyTraffic alert! Ladywell is about to go through another few days of congestion and chaos. Lewisham council is planning to resurface sections of Ladywell Road…
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Coronavirus crisis: Council plans emergency measures to create safe spaces for walkers and cyclists
by TonyEmergency measures to protect the health and wellbeing of people in Lewisham during the Covid-19 pandemic could soon lead to big changes on our streets.…
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Coronavirus crisis: It’s all go at the Leemore as volunteers pack emergency food parcels for vulnerable residents
by TonyIt’s week three at central Lewisham’s Leemore Centre, a community hub, and my two mornings a week as a volunteer are getting busier, writes Petra.…
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Coronavirus crisis: Youth First launches online site offering support, advice, fitness challenges, films and lots more …
by TonyYouth First, the community benefit society that provides youth services to more than 11,000 young people in Lewisham, is now offering support online. With its…
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Councillors stay in touch with vulnerable people, offer advice on free school meals and explain cemetery closure
by TonyUPDATE 27 April: We have confirmed that the cemetery is now open during weekends for those wanting to visit the graves of their loved ones.…
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Coronavirus crisis: Community response grants on offer to charities helping Londoners with shielding and self isolation
by TonyThe London Community Response Fund Wave 1 is open for applications now. There will be a Wave 2 and possibly Wave 3 thereafter. Wave 1 is for…
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Sadiq Khan crowns Lewisham as London borough of culture for 2021
by TonyThe Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that Lewisham has been awarded the title of London Borough of Culture for 2021 with Croydon winning…
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Windrush: council holds information and support event on compensation scheme
by TonyLewisham council is holding a public information event on the Windrush Compensation Scheme which has now been extended for a further two years. The Home…
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Play Tower restoration work held up as council delays signing development agreement
by TonyLewisham council has yet to sign the development agreement which will allow work to start on the restoration of the Grade II listed Play Tower,…