Almost half of cyclists feel unsafe on London's roads New polling from a legal firm found that 43% of cyclists feel unsafe on the capital’s roads, and just over a third believe their area has adequate infrastructure.
'Sleep disruption virtually guaranteed' - London's New Towns will be blighted by aircraft noise Thamesmead and Crews Hill in Enfield - both shortlisted by the government's New Towns taskforce - sit under flight paths from two of the capital's major airports.
Local democracy: Is Lewisham Council making it harder for residents to be heard? Local democracy depends on councillors listening to their constituents .. but with fewer public questions, the end of local assemblies, patchy councillor casework and overdue FOIs, there are signs that it's getting harder for the public to be heard.
£1bn government investment in community energy will 'drive down' bills across London The government's Local Power Plan means that community groups can now bid for funding to generate clean energy. Kate Parker, co-chair of South East London community energy (Selce) welcomes the scheme.
Cinema returning to Catford this summer Lewisham Council announced that The Castle Cinema, which runs Castle Cinema Hackney, has been selected as the new operator at the former Catford Mews site.
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 residents face a 4.99% council tax increase this year, meaning Band D households will pay £2,237.