As part of Brockley Max, the community festival celebrating its 25th year, the Ladywell Society will be hosting a film night on the Playtower at…
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Housing, fly-tipping, the Playtower, cost of living, traffic, safer streets – local election candidates confront the issues facing Ladywell residents
by TonyLadywell goes to the polls on May 7 to elect three ward councillors and vote for the Lewisham Mayor. Here candidates from the Greens, Labour…
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Developer Landsec supports Brockley Max with sponsorship deal as it celebrates its 25th anniversary
by TonyDeveloper Landsec, the owners of Lewisham shopping centre, is backing Brockley Max with a sponsorship deal largely focused on legacy projects in recognition of Brockley…
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Community turns out for a “spring clean-up” of the Playtower grounds
by TonyThe community came out in force for a “spring clean” of the Ladywell Playtower grounds. Well over 40 people turned up to clear litter, cut…
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Inside the Playtower: time, rain and vandals have taken their toll on Grade II listed building
by TonyThe last time Robert Sheppard looked around inside the Playtower was 10 years ago. In February Robert was one of four members of the Ladywell…
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UPDATE: RUSS aims to raise £5,000 in crowd funding campaign to submit Expression of Interest to council in developing the Playtower for the community
by TonyRUSS, the commuity land trust that developed 36 flats at the Church Grove site, is aiming to raise £8,000 so that it can submit “a…
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Playtower update: what’s happened to other historic landmarks?
by TonySo 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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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…