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Goldsmiths plans new campus at Old Town Hall in Catford
The university's plans will bring over 600 students to Catford town centre, in a partnership agreement with Lewisham council.
Calls to scrap plans for crumb rubber football pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham
Lewisham council have raised a planning application for a 3G football pitch at the playing fields, which include protected nature conservation areas. But local campaigners are calling for a halt and health impact assessment.
Lewisham homeless crisis: demand for temporary accommodation driven by rising private rents
The council reports that rising rents, increased evictions, cost of living pressures and market uncertainty are increasing demand for temporary accommodation, which has become a 'prolonged reality' for many Lewisham households.
Old Kent Road: new link to Cycleway 62 at Ilderton Road
The new segment brings the prospect of safe cycling from Rotherhithe to Peckham a bit closer. It is surrounded by high density new development of the Old Kent Road opportunity area.
How did Lewisham do in the government 'Fair Funding' shake-up?
The government's new formula for allocating grant funding to councils had wildly differing outcomes across London boroughs.
Greenwich councillor Lakshan Saldin joins Greens
Councillor Saldin, who sits for Charlton Hornfair ward, said that over the last few years the Labour Party has diverged from the values it once held.