The Ladywell Christmas Market at St Mary’s Church is back. It is the same idea it has always been: local artisans, crafters and small businesses,…
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Ladywell residents want calmer, greener, better-kept streets and an end to fly-tipping in the neighbourhood
by TonyTraffic, the condition of the streets and rubbish were the main concerns raised at the Ladywell Society’s Community Forum on 19 October 2026. More than…
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‘Last resort’ compulsory purchase order never requested by Landsec in tussle with Citibank tower leaseholders LHN1
by TonyIn his second article on Landsec’s decision to pause the shopping centre development, Cllr Daniel Dream, cabinet member for Inclusive Regeneration, Planning and Housing Delivery,…
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Rising construction costs meant Landsec’s ‘sums never added up’
by TonyCllr Daniel Dream, cabinet member for Inclusive Regeneration, Planning and Housing Delivery, argues cost pressures were the decisive factor in Landsec’s decision to pause the…
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Goldsmiths University has dropped plans to move some students and courses to Catford town hall. The plans, first announced at the beginning of 2026, would…
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A 1970s multi-storey car park, an empty high rise, an ageing shopping centre and underused land … as Landsec puts its £1.5bn development plan on hold what happens now?
by TonyThe redevelopment of the shopping centre would have been a catalyst for a wider revival of central Lewisham. Now it has been put on hold…
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Council offers small grants to residents improving unloved pockets of land in battle against fly-tipping
by TonyLewisham council is offering residents small grants to establish community gardens and improve neglected pockets of land through a new small grants programme. The Love…
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Pressure on rents and house prices in Ladywell as living costs and mortgage rates climb
by TonyFor homeowners and renters alike the outlook for 2026-27 doesn’t look great. Mortgage rates are going up, rents are rising and other costs pressures are…
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Return of Catford Mews cinema delayed as lease with Castle group has yet to be signed
by TonyThe long hoped for return of the Catford Mews cinema has been delayed, reports the Greenwich Wire, as no lease has yet been signed. Castle…
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Shopping centre redevelopment will give Lewisham a town centre ‘we can be proud of’
by TonyLocal resident Chris has called Lewisham home since 2009 and supports the redevelopment of the shopping centre which has been in long term decline When…