Eight community groups across Ladywell, Brockley and neighbouring areas have sent an open letter to Lewisham councillors urging accelerated action on the chronic traffic issues…

Local residents on Ellerdale Street received some good news this week. The long abandoned house at 66 Ellerdale Street has been repossessed by lenders after…

So what could become of the Playtower? Historic sites and local landmarks are being transformed and given new leases of life as these three examples…

Lewisham council is aiming to shortlist up to seven development proposals for the Playtower by spring 2026 now it’s agreement with Guildmore has ended, writes…

Unlike many London councils, Lewisham says it does not accept online petitions and rejects the Playtower e-petition signed by 3,400 local people Lewisham Council’s website…

Lewisham council is recommending rescinding planning permission for Guildmore’s proposed development and restoration of the Playtower “to unlock the building’s future”. Guildmore was chosen as…

The Ladywell Society has added its objections to the proposes changes to loading bays along Ladywell Road. Lewisham wants to convert the free limited waiting…

So what’s happening with the Play Tower? We hear the council is looking at the possibility of applying for National Lottery Heritage Funding to help…

The Ladywell Festival was the “best ever” with 4,000-5,000 people enjoying the music, food and fun throughout the day. But organisers Ladywell Society and Global…

Lewisham’s conservation officer has written a damning report strongly objecting to the proposed Church Grove development at the rear of 27 Ladywell Road. The officer’s…