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Council puts forward fresh, ‘deliverable’ Catford town centre plan after TfL cuts funding for road realignment
by TonyLewisham council has now put forward a reduced regeneration plan for Catford town centre after Transport for London failed last year to secure government funding…
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People’s Assembly wants more social homes and an end to ‘gentrification’ in battle against shopping centre redevelopment
by TonySouth East London People’s Assembly, a grassroots pressure group that brings together trade unions, campaigners, and community activists, is opposed to the redevelopment of Lewisham…
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Have your say – Community Day at the Playtower on September 19 with music, refreshments and video film interviews
by TonyThe Ladywell Society has organised a community day in the grounds of the Grade II listed Playtower on Saturday September 19 from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm. There’ll…
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Council holds consultation on BT plan to remove Ladywell telephone kiosk
by TonyBT is seeking the removal of the telephone kiosk at the junction of Algernon Road and Ladywell Road. It says the payphone is no longer…
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The Crown & Anchor – a long demolished Ladywell pub that was an old favourite of the Richardson gang
by TonyThe Crown and Anchor was a “grotty” 1960s estate style pub in Ladywell. It had little to recommend it and was demolished in 2006. But…
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Planning application submitted for changes to front of Grade II listed Ladywell station
by TonyA planning application has been submitted (DC/26/144897) to change the front of Ladywell station, a grade II listed building. The proposed plan involves removing a…
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Big improvements planned at Glass Mill gym in multi-million pound investment programme
by TonyGlass Mill Leisure Centre is undergoing a major, multi-million-pound refurbishment as part of a £6m investment programme across Lewisham leisure centres. The investment by Better…
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Lewisham council uses mobile CCTV cameras to step up crackdown on fly-tippers
by TonyLewisham Council has announced a renewed crackdown on fly-tippers using a major data-driven mobilisation of its CCTV network. The council said it would be using…
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Council asks shortlisted bidders to draw up detailed development proposals for the Playtower by October 2
by TonyThe four shortlisted bidders competing to be the council’s chosen development partner for the Grade II listed Ladywell Playtower have until October 2 2026 to…