Exposed: Labour Party forced councillors into silence on Gaza by threatening discipline
'Uncomradely' behaviour and formal warnings for being anti-genocide.
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5 key takeaways from Lewisham's Active Travel Strategy
The goal is to create "a safer, more accessible borough where everyone can easily walk or cycle to their destination." New Cross writer, cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Rupert shares the toplines.
Lewisham's wildlife struggles in early summer heatwave - here's how you can help
The climate crisis is eroding the familiar pattern of the seasons and causing heatwaves, droughts and flash floods. How is this affecting our fragile local wildlife and what can we do to help?
Lewisham councillor Liam Shrivastava defects to Greens
Councillor Shrivastava said that Labour has abandoned its democratic socialist values, is aping far-right rhetoric and allowing Reform to surge in the polls. "Its gravest crime is its continued .. support for the genocidal Israeli regime which has killed over 55,000 including 18,000 children."
Vicky Foxcroft resigns Labour whip over disability benefit cuts
Lewisham North MP Vicky Foxcroft said that she cannot vote for cuts to disability payments. Lewisham campaigners, alongside several Lewisham Labour councillors, have been protesting the cuts since March.
Will Labour's housebuilding plans ease Lewisham's housing crisis? Part 1: Private rents
As private rents soar, the housing crisis is causing stress and misery across the borough. We asked Lewisham cabinet members Cllr Will Cooper and Cllr James-J Walsh - will Labour's new policies alleviate Lewisham's crisis?
Climate Scorecard 2025 - Lewisham gets top marks on Planning & Land Use but penalties for clean air and nature
The council improved on its 2023 Climate Score by 10%, achieving its highest scores on Planning & Land Use and Collaboration & Engagement. It saw improvements across every category except Biodiversity, losing points on Clean Air and Nature.