Lewisham's new Green mayor appoints his cabinet
New mayor Liam Shrivastava announced the new cabinet, committees and changes to salaries, as the balance of power shifted at Lewisham council.
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Canada Water: Printworks change goes to consultation
Developers British Land and Australian Super propose a change to enlarge the cultural centre, but retaining the iconic Press Halls and Inkwell spaces.
Childers Street, Deptford: Lewisham refuses change of use for 'luxury' student accommodation
Aitch Group evicted 150 tenants in December 2024 then converted the Childers Street building to student housing, but Lewisham council has twice refused to approve the change of use.
Aylesham Centre, Peckham: Berkeley plans dismissed on heritage grounds
Plans for redevelopment offering just 12% affordable housing have been rejected by a government planning inspector.
Did tactical voting keep Reform out in Bromley and Bexley?
Bromley Labour opposition leader Simon Jeal suggests that Labour supporters switched to voting Conservative to stop the far right party.
Scott House: YourTribe submit duplicate plans, campaigners call out 'gameplay'
Housing campaigners believe developers are trying to obscure their record including the premature eviction of Scott House tenants, in the face of a legal challenge.
Scrutiny of Labour "absolutely crucial" say Greenwich Greens
The 13 Green Party councillors have become the opposition group for Greenwich council and are committed to holding the Labour majority to account.