Long-term empty homes up by 30% in Bromley
During National Empty Homes week, Barbara Buchanan reports from Bromley where Lib Dem opposition councillors and local campaigners are calling on the council to do more.
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Shunya, the ethical Etsy alternative that started in Deptford
Inclusive Trade founder Rupa Ganguli dishes on textiles from Mumbai to Lewisham, tips for starting a business, and her new online platform.
Lewisham council votes down Green budget amendment at acrimonious meeting
For the first time since 2014, Lewisham Labour faced opposition as the Greens proposed an alternative budget. Following bitter attacks, Labour's budget was passed.
London Plan will have dedicated data centre policy to address energy and water demands
London deputy mayor for the environment Mete Coban announced plans for the new policy, saying that data centres bring both “big benefits” and “massive challenges .. particularly on energy and water consumption levels”.
The Greening of the Telegraph Hill Festival
The festival's 'green strand' brings together a wide range of events, including guest chefs, upcycling, repair and gardening workshops, with an opening address from XR co-founder Gail Bradbrook.
Your Tribe's growth across Deptford: when is student accommodation too much?
As Lewisham council approves another Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme from Your Tribe at Sun Wharf, we look at Tribe's growth in the area and ask whether demand is as robust as it claims.
Sun Wharf, Creekside - Lewisham approves 605 student beds amid concerns of overconcentration
Lewisham councillors overruled local residents' objections over overconcentration of student housing, loss of light in their homes and harms to the kingfisher habitat at Deptford Creek, and approved the Your Tribe development.