So what could become of the Playtower? Historic sites and local landmarks are being transformed and given new leases of life as these three examples…
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Lewisham council to select group to restore and develop Playtower by autumn 2026 after ending deal with Guildmore
by TonyLewisham council is aiming to shortlist up to seven development proposals for the Playtower by spring 2026 now it’s agreement with Guildmore has ended, writes…
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Council ties itself in knots over the “Save the Playtower” online community petition
by TonyUnlike many London councils, Lewisham says it does not accept online petitions and rejects the Playtower e-petition signed by 3,400 local people Lewisham Council’s website…
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Lewisham council to take control of Playtower after Guildmore fails to deliver
by TonyLewisham council is recommending rescinding planning permission for Guildmore’s proposed development and restoration of the Playtower “to unlock the building’s future”. Guildmore was chosen as…
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UPDATE – Council looks at applying for Heritage Lottery funding for Play Tower after developers Guildmore delay starting work amid rising costs
by TonySo what’s happening with the Play Tower? We hear the council is looking at the possibility of applying for National Lottery Heritage Funding to help…
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Ladywell Society urges Dacres to act quickly to save Playtower if elected mayor of Lewisham
by TonyThe Ladywell Society is urging Brenda Dacres, the Labour candidate for mayor, to act quickly to save the Playtower and begin work on its redevelopment…
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What’s next for the Play Tower? It has been a long wait for nothing to happen!
by TonyMany in Ladywell will be very disappointed to learn that the scheme to restore the Victorian Grade II listed swimming baths AKA the Play Tower…
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Village Talk: Coral flat occupied – but there’s no electricity or warm water; car wash Co-op stalls; Playtower work to start next year; and Mercy Terrace rises from the old “rubbish dump”
by TonyNews, views, comments and rumours from the neighbourhood. Coral flat occupied … but there’s no electricity and only cold water Strange happenings in the flats…
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Play Tower update 2: Councillors say lease with cinema operator likely to be signed within the next two weeks
by TonyCouncil officers are working with developers Guildmore to agree leases for the occupation of the Play Tower once restoration and redevelopment work has been completed,…
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Update: Guildmore chief executive says Play Tower project is still viable and insists developer remains committed to scheme
by TonyGuildmore, the partner chosen three years ago to develop and renovate the Play Tower, says it remains committed to the restoration of the historic building.…
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