The greening of Sayes Court estate in Deptford
The early National Trust missed its chance to bring 10 acres of gardens at the historic site into public ownership. More than 140 years later, the organisation is back.
Affordable Housing
'The market has collapsed' - developers move away from leasehold flats
Developers are moving to other tenures as 'spiralling' service charges make London's leasehold flats unaffordable, the GLA housing committee was told.
Lewisham Shopping Centre: campaigners challenge Greens in anti-gentrification debate
The housing campaigners reminded Green councillors of their pre-election pledge to support the demands of the Save Lewisham Shopping Centre campaign. The council now says these are impossible.
Lewisham council refuses plans for Deptford Bridge scheme - but fails to raise ambition for creek
Lewisham councillors rejected the Deptford Reach scheme on grounds of heritage, urban design, lack of a section 106 and loss of light to Creekside houseboats, but did not engage with calls for ambitious environmental improvement of the creek.
Retrofit not demolition the way forward for Catford, says Lewisham Council
The council approved a significant change in policy for Catford Town Centre, but were warned of a funding gap and rising debts of council owned firm CRPL.
We oppose the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre, here's why
At Lewisham People's assembly, we do not want to see current plans go ahead, because the affordable housing offer is far, far behind what this borough needs.
Lewisham council announce £65m hole in four-year budget
The Green deputy mayor tells residents "the challenge is stark". Salamander asked for the figures behind the top line.