Jack Cornish, walker and Crofton Park resident, celebrates Lewisham’s fine local parks which have been ranked among the best in London Through lockdowns and tiers,…
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Council services face further £34m in budget cuts as government fails to cover mounting costs of Covid pandemic
by TonyGovernment failure to cover the cost of Lewisham’s emergency response to the pandemic will force the council to make a further £34m in cuts as…
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The oldest shop in Ladywell – can you guess which one it is?
by CereliaIt’s none other than Ladywell Junction Express Dry Cleaners! Set up in 1966 by Arif Salih Enver and now run by his daughter Emine Enver,…
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Community groups: formed in 2007 FoBLC works to protect and improve Victorian cemeteries in Brockley and Ladywell
by TonyLadywell-Live takes a look at some of the local groups that have helped make Ladywell a strong, active and vocal community Friends of Brockley and…
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For your convenience … a lockdown update for Lewisham’s community toilet scheme
by TonyWhen you need to go – you need to go! Lewisham made that much more convenient when it supported a Community Toilet Scheme in 2019.…
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Student accommodation provider applies for change of use at Mercy Terrace to create 92 short lets
by TonyYara Lewisham which runs the student accommodation on Mercy Terrace, Ladywell, is seeking planning permission to change the use of 92 rooms in the building.…
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2020 Mayor’s awards will recognise those who played critical role in Covid-19 reponse
by TonyNominations are now open for the Lewisham Mayor’s Awards 2020. This year’s awards will recognise the amazing contributions of those who live, work or study…
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Mayor’s decision to modify Lee low traffic neighbourhood scheme ‘will stengthen opposition’ to traffic controls in residential areas
by TonyTim Collingridge, a keen Lewisham cyclist, offers a personal view on Mayor Damien Egan’s move to change the Lee Green LTN Mayor Egan’s recent controversial…
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Concerns raised over release of hazardous contaminants when Ladywell car wash site is developed
by TonyConcerns have been raised over the release of hazardous contaminants when the Ladywell Road car wash site is developed into shops, flats and a gym.…
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Lewisham and Southwark councils blame government ‘game playing’ for delay to Bakerloo extension
by TonyMayor Damien Egan and Southwark council leader Kieron Williams have expressed disappointment that Transport for London is unable to request funding for the Bakerloo line…