Deptford Church Street - Lewisham's newest cycle lane already in use
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.
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Southwark council announces pension fund divestment from firms supplying arms to Israel
Southwark council will withdraw its pension fund investments from companies linked to human rights abuses and the supply of arms to Israel, it confirmed on 15 September.
Team Lewisham in final weeks of training for Club Games 2025
The "Older Persons Olympics" are billed as a "fun, competitive and social" celebration of sport. There's still time to sign up.
Deputy mayor slams Building Safety Regulator and ex-housing secretary Michael Gove for London's poor record on affordable homes starts
Tom Copley, the deputy mayor for Housing, said he is still confident that London can meet its affordable homes target, despite worrying early figures. Salamander looks at Lewisham's record on social housing and affordable housing starts since 2021.
"Silencing our compassion for Palestinians" - why Barts Health 3 are going to court
Three healthcare workers are taking a legal challenge against Barts Health NHS Trust's new uniform policy which bans expressions of support for Palestine.
Deptford High Street – hopes of pestrianisation crushed by gentrification fears
After years of consultation, the council has cancelled its proposal. The opposition campaign had a late surge, linking the plans to "accelerated gentrification".
Mayor joins Green Party in calling for London arms fair to be scrapped
The mayor's office said that Sadiq Khan is “appalled” by an arms fair taking place in London next week, in light of the tragedy unfolding in Gaza.
Inclusion London calls for funding for lifts at Peckham Rye station
Plans to upgrade the station to make it accessible to disabled passengers were shelved under the government's June spending review. Peckham Rye is the busiest station in the UK without step-free access.
Your Guide to Open House Festival 2025 in Lewisham
The borough has 19 buildings or events in this year’s Open House Festival, held from 13 to 21 September and celebrating the unique built environment of London.
Explainer: What is Affordable Housing?
As housing waiting lists soar, councils negotiate with developers for as much affordable housing as they can get. What does "affordable" actually mean?
"A preventable crisis"- over 8000 children admitted to Lewisham hospital struggling to breathe
Campaign group Mums for Lungs are calling for a phase out of polluting diesel cars, SUVs and domestic wood burning to clean up Lewisham's air.
Ladywell Playtower: as plans collapse, residents call for a community-centred approach
After years of failure to restore the building, local people are asking for active engagement with Lewisham council which puts put them "at the heart of the process".
A late summer walk on Woolwich Common
It feels like countryside, but we are in London and only nine miles from Trafalgar Square.
Calls for rent controls as London private rents soar above affordability threshold
New ONS data shows private rent in London far above the “affordability threshold" set at 30% of income. London Renters Union called for government to introduce rent controls. London mayor Sadiq Khan has previously asked for rent control powers and proposed a London Private Rent Commission.