Lewisham plans council rent and service charge increases
The proposals, which would see the average council rent increase by £5.95 per week from April 2026, were reviewed by the Housing Select Committee last week.
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Goldsmiths plans new campus at Old Town Hall in Catford
The university's plans will bring over 600 students to Catford town centre, in a partnership agreement with Lewisham council.
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.
Lewisham Filigree: return date for evacuated tenants may be late 2026
The plant room of the new development in Lewisham Town Centre was flooded in February and residents moved to other Get Living developments.
NHS outsourced workers at Lewisham hospital protest low pay
The hospital has outsourced its cleaners, porters and caterers' jobs to facilities management firm ISS global, which is paying below the London Living Wage.
Phoenix plans for 63 homes at Catford police station approved
The former police station will be converted into 100% affordable homes, after the plans were unanimously approved by Lewisham planning committee.
Lee Green: Leegate shopping centre plans approved, despite objections to 17-storey tower
Lewisham's strategic planning committee approved the S73 planning amendment which brought taller buildings with more affordable homes, despite local opposition.