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Crunch time: will Lewisham council wake up to the harms of the borough's biggest polluter, SELCHP?

The council's contract with the SELCHP incinerator is coming up for renewal. After 38 years of unwavering support, will the Green administration finally reset the relationship?

Screen grab from the filming, bearded man in white T shirt and dark blue and white light sports jacket, looking up and not aware of camera.

'Racism has no place in Bromley': calls for Reform councillor to resign

Artist drawing a map of the area with landmarks and large arrows on a roll of paper, coloured pens lined up.

Mapping a climate-resilient future for New Cross Gate and Telegraph Hill

Workers removing floor boards to install insulation, joists visibie, drills and power tools on the floor

'Net-zero industry is in decline': what does it mean for Lewisham's climate action plans?

Tall red railings around dried up grass and trees at Sayes Court.

The greening of Sayes Court estate in Deptford

Construction work on Lewisham High Street, 2 workers in high vis on cherry picker, barriers on pavement.

Lewisham library refurb costs kept from public as bill for town centre rises to over £30m

Housing

Tall red railings around dried up grass and trees at Sayes Court.

The greening of Sayes Court estate in Deptford

The early National Trust missed its chance to bring 10 acres of gardens at the historic site into public ownership. More than 140 years later, the organisation is back.

Newly built brick blocks of flats at Deptford Timberyard.

'The market has collapsed' - developers move away from leasehold flats

Crowds at the rally, in evening sunlight. Save Lewisham Shopping Centre placards visible.

Lewisham Shopping Centre: campaigners challenge Greens in anti-gentrification debate

CGI of Deptford Church Street with new scheme. Building C behind and taller than Birds Nest pub, buildings E and 30-storey tower A in background.

Lewisham council refuses plans for Deptford Bridge scheme - but fails to raise ambition for creek

Boarded up shops lining Catford Shopping centre, a few pedestrians walking with Milford Towers visible behind.

Retrofit not demolition the way forward for Catford, says Lewisham Council

Speaker addresses rally with posters Save Lewisham Shopping Centre

We oppose the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre, here's why

Laurence House in Catford. Long office block of concrete and glass at edge of the south circular road, heavy traffic..

Lewisham launches 'rogue landlords taskforce' .. but a third of private rented homes still unlicenced

Active Travel

Single decker red bus at stop outside a shopping parade, sunlit street.

TfL one step closer to setting up publicly owned bus company

TfL believes a new publicly owned bus company for London could better support efficiencies, innovation, and the needs of customers and workers.

Congestions and queue of traffic in rain on New Cross Road with caption A Long Way to go to achieve 80% trips by active travel

'Imagine a Lewisham not dominated by cars' - what do council transport plans deliver?

Demonstration Wayve car in a warehouse, people listening to a speaker from the firm in background.

'Driverless cars don't see disabled people as people' - campaigners raise safety and access concerns

Lewisham has barely improved its score on protected cycle lanes. Cyclist navigates a junction near Deptford Bridge, with fedex HGV close by in next lane.

Healthy Streets 2026: Lewisham scores lowest across inner-London for 3rd year in a row

Shaded map showing PM2.5 concentrations in London boroughs, highest in central London and inner London boroughs, generally lowest in outer London.

ULEZ brought 40% reduction in air pollution deaths but 'job isn't over'

High Iron gate locked across the path with signs behind it, footway close, bridge closed, essential maintenance.

'No safe viable alternative' - Waterlink Way cycle route still shut after bridge delays

Brockley: Rain gardens bring traffic calming to Malpas Road

Brockley: Rain gardens bring traffic calming to Malpas Road

Climate

Square building with rails for climbing up to roof and single very tall chimney. Waste truck visible on road in front.

Crunch time: will Lewisham council wake up to the harms of the borough's biggest polluter, SELCHP?

The council's contract with the SELCHP incinerator is coming up for renewal. After 38 years of unwavering support, will the Green administration finally reset the relationship?

Artist drawing a map of the area with landmarks and large arrows on a roll of paper, coloured pens lined up.

Mapping a climate-resilient future for New Cross Gate and Telegraph Hill

Workers removing floor boards to install insulation, joists visibie, drills and power tools on the floor

'Net-zero industry is in decline': what does it mean for Lewisham's climate action plans?

Post drawn by child for their campaign - picture of the world, blue with green shapes and slogan Protect Mother Nature, green hearts, with text reference to SDGs and school Eco council.

'Saving the world bit by bit': Catford primary school launches eco-refill shop

Diggers and heavy earth moving equipment at Ladywell Fields north field, trees in background.

Decision on Lewisham hospital's controversial heat pump project will be made behind closed doors

Congestions and queue of traffic in rain on New Cross Road with caption A Long Way to go to achieve 80% trips by active travel

'Imagine a Lewisham not dominated by cars' - what do council transport plans deliver?

G- EUYC British Airways plane in blue sky with clouds, arriving into London Heathrow Airport.

Sadiq Khan continues to 'vehemently oppose' plans for Heathrow expansion

Community

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Mapping a climate-resilient future for New Cross Gate and Telegraph Hill

Fears for future of Dartmouth Arms, Forest Hill after Swansea retailer buys lease

St John's community marks Lewisham rail crash of 1957

Lewisham Library re-opening delayed another year

Could Sydenham's new summer night market become a year-round destination?

Nature

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The greening of Sayes Court estate in Deptford

'Saving the world bit by bit': Catford primary school launches eco-refill shop

Lewisham council will 'explore' Rights for Nature .. but campaigners call for practical action now

Re-imagining Deptford Creek: Eleni Mente’s Sentient Edges

Lewisham council refuses plans for Deptford Bridge scheme - but fails to raise ambition for creek

Culture

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Whistleblower claims cover-up of sexual harassment allegations at Horniman Museum

Luna Carmoon’s luminous Lewisham

The End We Start From: a new mother faces climate catastrophe

Endling: Extinction is Forever - can a video game raise awareness of the climate crisis?

Canada Water: Printworks change goes to consultation