Nominations are now open for the Lewisham Mayor’s Awards 2020. This year’s awards will recognise the amazing contributions of those who live, work or study…
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Mayor’s decision to modify Lee low traffic neighbourhood scheme ‘will stengthen opposition’ to traffic controls in residential areas
by TonyTim Collingridge, a keen Lewisham cyclist, offers a personal view on Mayor Damien Egan’s move to change the Lee Green LTN Mayor Egan’s recent controversial…
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RUSS to use concrete frame and non-timber cladding after changes to design of Church Grove self -build project
by TonyConcerns have been raised over the changes RUSS are making to the self build project in Church Grove. The community land trust says it has…
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Council sets out long term vision for green, vibrant and accessible Catford town centre
by TonyLewisham council is preparing to release a framework plan for Catford which will outline a vision for how the town centre develop over the next…
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Do you want to become a childminder? Attend an online briefing to take the first step.
by CereliaOur friends at Chelwood Nursery School have informed us about a new training course on childminding beginning 12 September 2020. You can register online here.…
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Parakeets and pigeons, ‘manky mallards’ and moths – a journey through Ladywell’s wild side
by TonyI was born in post-war, bombed-out Deptford docklands where the only wildlife was a few pigeons, the occasional sparrow and an unwelcome mouse, writes Valerie…
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Update: TfL plans for temporary cycle lane in Lewisham High Street amended after fears grow of more ‘rat run’ traffic in Ladywell
by TonyLadywell councillors write: Many Ladywell Residents will have heard about temporary traffic changes proposed by Transport for London (TfL) the body that runs London’s transport…
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Council abandons plans for footbridge over rail line and opts instead to improve Catford station area
by TonyLewisham has decided to redirect funding secured from the redevelopment of the former Catford Greyhound Stadium, now Catford Green, to pedestrian improvements around Catford Bridge…
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Is it time to abandon our cars and make Ladywell a healthier place to live?
by TonyAs a longtime Ladywell resident I have often, at busy times especially, opted to get to Blackheath via the Hither Green backstreets rather than sit…
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Help Catbytes get more Lewisham families online by donating your unwanted laptops and hardware
by CereliaThere are families in Lewisham who don’t have access to a computer or laptop, and/or an internet connection. There are also people who are shielding,…