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Dorothy Stein

Football pitch visible behind trees, shrubs and ancient pond at centre of the playing fields.

Calls to scrap plans for crumb rubber football pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham

Lewisham council have raised a planning application for a 3G football pitch at the playing fields, which include protected nature conservation areas. But local campaigners are calling for a halt and health impact assessment.

Rows of flats above multi-story car park, Milford Towers, Catford.

Lewisham homeless crisis: demand for temporary accommodation driven by rising private rents

The council reports that rising rents, increased evictions, cost of living pressures and market uncertainty are increasing demand for temporary accommodation, which has become a 'prolonged reality' for many Lewisham households.

How did Lewisham do in the government 'Fair Funding' shake-up?

How did Lewisham do in the government 'Fair Funding' shake-up?

The government's new formula for allocating grant funding to councils had wildly differing outcomes across London boroughs.

Councillor Lakshan Saldin

Greenwich councillor Lakshan Saldin joins Greens

Councillor Saldin, who sits for Charlton Hornfair ward, said that over the last few years the Labour Party has diverged from the values it once held.

Two zipcars at Lewisham council staff car park, Lawrence House, Catford on 4 January 2026

Zipcar: London Assembly slams TfL 'policy failure', Lewisham seeks alternatives

GLA Transport Committee called out TfL for its failure to act on their early warning, while Lewisham council looks for other options for staff journeys.

The concrete mural in entrance hall, abstract designs of nature, now painted in colour.

Murals at Foxborough Gardens, Ladywell restored - 1960s public art for 'ordinary people'

The local community celebrated the official reopening of the restored murals, created by the London County Council (LCC) artist William Mitchell.

Liam Shrivastava speaks to camera at the launch, supporters behind him with Greens for Palestine banner.

Green councillor Liam Shrivastava launches bid for Lewisham mayor

The current mayor Brenda Dacres has been nominated for a Labour party peerage and announced she will be stepping down in May 2026.