Lewisham council has reached an agreement with e-bike operators Lime and Forest “to expand and improve the operation of dockless e-bike schemes around the borough”.…
Local News
-
-
AssemblyCommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
UPDATE: The Place/Ladywell to be given a face-lift as it is converted into site offces for Ladywell Park Gardens
by TonyA temporary planning application (DC/26/142890) has been submitted for “the retention” of the Place/Ladywell, the four-storey pop-up village off Lewisham High Street, and for a…
-
Marks and Spencer is to close its Lewisham High Street store as part of a wide ranging restructuring of its shops. M&S has been transforming…
-
Local NewsTop Stories
Lewisham increases council tax 4.99 per cent for 2026-27 to balance budget but faces further cuts over next three years
by TonyLewisham council will need to make further savings of almost £36m over the next three years despite making cuts of £30m in this year’s budget…
-
CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal News
Community turns out for a “spring clean-up” of the Playtower grounds
by TonyThe community came out in force for a “spring clean” of the Ladywell Playtower grounds. Well over 40 people turned up to clear litter, cut…
-
CommunityLocal News
Fox and Firkin takes over nearby shop to open cafe, restaurant and bar with access to pub garden
by TonyThe Firkin Group which runs the Fox and Firkin pub and brewery in Lewisham high street has taken on the lease for the nearby Black-Heath…
-
A developer is hoping to convert the ground floor of the Ravensbourne Arms pub on Lewisham High Street into a 10-room House in Multiple Occupation…
-
CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal NewsTop Stories
Inside the Playtower: time, rain and vandals have taken their toll on Grade II listed building
by TonyThe last time Robert Sheppard looked around inside the Playtower was 10 years ago. In February Robert was one of four members of the Ladywell…
-
CommunityLocal News
Brockley Max celebrates 25 years and calls on local talent to take part and make the 2026 festival bigger than ever
by TonyBrockle Max, the community arts festival, celebrates 25 years this year and is calling on local talent to take part and help make this year’s…
-
CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Planning enforcement may seek injunction to halt all activity at “garage site”
by TonyLewisham’s planning enforcement team have decided to “trigger the process” of seeking an injunction” that would make current activity at the “garage site” on Ladywell…