Lewisham council has won an important case at the Planning Inspectorate over the conversion of a small terraced house into a six person house of…
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CommunityLocal NewsNeighbourhoodTop Stories
23 businesses and community groups win council grants for sustainability projects
by TonyTwenty-three businesses and community groups have been successful in their bid for the council’s new Repair, Reuse, Recycle grants which will enable them to carry…
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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Lewisham offers free activities and healthy food for school children eligible for free school meals
by TonyLewisham is continuing to support the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme which offers arts and crafts, sports and trips through the easter, summer and…
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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Lewisham strengthens advice and support for unpaid carers with Imago run hub
by TonyLewisham council is strengthening the advice and support it offers to unpaid carers in the community. It has set up an unpaid carers hub at…
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CommunityLadywell SocietyLocal NewsNeighbourhood
Council plans to end free parking on high street will drive away trade and damage local businesses, says Ladywell Society
by TonyThe Ladywell Society has added its objections to the proposes changes to loading bays along Ladywell Road. Lewisham wants to convert the free limited waiting…
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Lewisham Libraries has been named the London winner of The British Book Awards 2025 Library of the Year. The award celebrates libraries that inspire local…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Three projects – Ladywell Fields play area, Max in the Park, Christmas trees – recommended for NCIL funding
by TonyThree projects have been recommended for Ladywell ward NCIL community funding of £45,000. A final decision on whether the projects will be funded will be…
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AssemblyLocal NewsTop Stories
Lewisham to launch strategic review of how council engages with community after ending support for ward assemblies
by TonyThe Mayor of Lewisham Brenda Dacres has asked council officers to review the way the council engages with local communities after the council decided to…
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CommunityLocal News
Social enterprise HG Woodworks offers classes in wood working skills and uses profits to support homeless groups and refugees
by TonyWith Hugh woodworking seems more than a passion – it’s in his blood. He’s been working with wood all his life. “My father had a…
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AssemblyCommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
From Techy Tea Club to 14 digital drop-ins, Catbytes now offers skills support to record numbers as it celebrates 10 years
by TonyAfter 15 years as a web developer, Damian Griffiths was keen to take a break and “do something in the community.” He volunteered with the…