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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Local NewsNeighbourhoodTop Stories
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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CommunityLocal News
Landsec puts shopping centre development plans on hold after council demands more affordable homes
by TonyLandsec, the owner of Lewisham shopping centre, has put its redevelopment plans for the centre on hold after the council made clear it was unable…
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Local HistoryLocal News
Residents now have chance to review and comment on detailed proposals for restoration of Playtower
by TonyLocal residents now have the chance to review the detailed shortlisted proposals for the restoration of the Playtower, the Grade II listed landmark building. The…
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CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal News
Ladywell Community Forum October 19: discuss local issues, meet councillors and the local police team, help shape your neighbourhood’s future
by TonyThe first Ladywell Community Forum aims to bring together local residents and community groups to help shape the future of our neighbourhood. Organised and funded…
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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
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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CommunityNeighbourhoodTop Stories
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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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
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…
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CommunityLocal News
From fly-tipping hotspot to community garden: how Ladywell’s Sandrock Road reclaimed its corner
by TonyFor years, a small dead-end section of Sandrock Road, between Ladywell and Hilly Fields, was a persistent fly-tipping hotspot, writes local resident and community gardener…
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CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal News
Award-winning Ladywell Physic Garden hosts Autumn Fair with herbal teas, crafts, tours, Morris dancing and more
by TonyHerbal teas, crafts, garden tours, morris dancing and a book sale – it will all be happening on Sunday September 20 when the award winning…