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Narrow underpass below the south circular at Catford, covered in graffiti.

Is Catford Station Links project moving at last?

After years of delays, Lewisham deputy mayor Louise Krupski said she could "absolutely guarantee this is happening".

Lewisham plans council tax increase of 4.99%

Lewisham plans council tax increase of 4.99%

Lewisham residents face a 4.99% council tax increase this year, meaning Band D households will pay £2,237.

2 incinerators with tall chimneys seen through long grass on reserve, Riverside 2 (in construction) and Riverside 1.

Will we lose Crossness nature reserve for the 'false promise' of CCS?

Cory has built two incinerators next to the reserve, and 'nature is hanging on by its fingernails'. Both incinerators were widely opposed, and the logic behind the firm's proposed carbon capture scheme is contested by climate scientists.

Cory's 2 incinerators at Crossness against dark sky, heavy smoke coming out of chimney at Riverside 1.

CCS comes to SE London: climate solution or fossil fuel scam?

Campaigners brace for irreparable harm to Crossness nature reserve on Erith Marshes, while the government justifies it, declaring the UK's "urgent need for new CCS". But does its argument stack up?

London Fire Brigade truck responding to an emergency, driving down Embankment.

London’s firefighters routinely exposed to carcinogens and pollutants, finds City Hall report

The London Assembly Fire Committee released a groundbreaking report on the risks that London's firefighters face.

Aerial view of George Washington Hof municipal housing estate in Vienna, low rise blocks surrounding green parks.

City Hall launches new 'Vienna-style' social housing model

The London mayor confirmed a new £1.5bn boost to help accelerate affordable and social housing across capital. How will the new approach work?

Emily Finch, New Cross Gate resident and cyclist, holding sign ' cycling is not dangerous, this road is!'

'Irene should not have lost her life here' - Vigil for cyclist at New Cross Road

The community gathered to remember Irene Leardini who was killed in a traffic collision on 20 January, and to call for change along the dangerous road.

Cyclist navigating Amersham gyratory in early evening with stream of cars in next lane,

Give New Cross the streets it deserves

Tomilyn Hannah Rupert calls for immediate action to transform the Amersham junction from a deadly highway into a healthy street.

Global Switch datacentre seen across water at Canary Wharf, part of Telehouse datacentre visible on its left

Planned growth of data centres in London could undermine mayor’s net zero goals

Between 50 and 60 of around 100 data centres that are planned across the UK, are scheduled to be built in London.

Lubna Speitan wearing keffiyeh, speaking at an outdoor event with microphone.

Campaigner launches legal action against Greenwich council for failure to divest

Lubna Speitan, co-founder of Greenwich Palestine Alliance, has instigated legal action against Greenwich Council, challenging the authority’s failure to divest over £60m of investments in companies with interests in Israel.

Bird's eye of view of wider site seen from south across Deptford Creek, in Kitewood's 2018 application

Lewisham council will make vacant land in Deptford Creek available for sale

The council agreed to make the vacant land, which has been the subject of regeneration plans for over a decade, available for sale to the insurance firm L&G which plans to build new social homes on site.

Two Forest bikes at Albacore Crescent outside Lewisham Hospital, one parked in the marked bay, one on the pavement.

'Excellent news': Lewisham on brink of new agreement with Forest and Lime e-bike operators

Councillor Louise Krupski, Cabinet member on Sustainable Development, announced the news, noting that user share of rented e-bikes has "rocketed" across the borough.

Picture of open palm showing handful of rubber crumb. Caption - 3G football pitches use around 120 tons of rubber crumb, topped up with 300 kg/year

Council ignores health risks in plans for rubber crumb pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham

Cabinet member Sakina Sheikh presented officer advice on rubber crumb which ignores health risks to players and workers, in her answers at the full council meeting on 28 January.

Zack Polanski and Liam Shrivastava, against backdrop "Liam Shrivastava for Lewisham mayor".

Zack Polanski comes to Lewisham as Greens report surge in support

Green Party leader Zack Polanski arrived in Crofton Park to support Green councillor Liam Shrivastava's bid for Lewisham mayor, and the party's candidates in the local elections. A media posse followed him, in a sign of the Greens' rising significance in British politics.