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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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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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Completion of Lewisham’s new library delayed until autum 2027
by TonyWork on Lewisham’s new library, part of a plan to revitalise the town centre, is expected to take a year longer to complete. The council…
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Local residents and tree lovers plan vigil to mourn the loss of 300 year old Mulberry tree at Ladywell House
by TonyLater this year, a group of us will gather outside Ladywell House dressed in black, carrying candles, to mourn a tree.To some people, that may…
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Councillors urged to ensure planning enforcement officers act quickly over illegal tree felling
by TonyLadywell Society has urged the local Green party councillors to take action to ensure planning enforcement officers act swiftly over the unlawful felling of trees.…