Lewisham plans council rent and service charge increases
The proposals, which would see the average council rent increase by £5.95 per week from April 2026, were reviewed by the Housing Select Committee last week.
Affordable Housing
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.
Murals at Foxborough Gardens, Ladywell restored - 1960s public art for 'ordinary people'
The local community celebrated the official reopening of the restored murals, created by the London County Council (LCC) artist William Mitchell.
Lewisham Filigree: return date for evacuated tenants may be late 2026
The plant room of the new development in Lewisham Town Centre was flooded in February and residents moved to other Get Living developments.
New Cross: Plans for phased redevelopment of Achilles Street estate approved
The 1950s estate will be redeveloped in phases to ensure that residents who wish to stay are rehoused in "one move only", while increasing the number of affordable and private homes.
Phoenix plans for 63 homes at Catford police station approved
The former police station will be converted into 100% affordable homes, after the plans were unanimously approved by Lewisham planning committee.
Lee Green: Leegate shopping centre plans approved, despite objections to 17-storey tower
Lewisham's strategic planning committee approved the S73 planning amendment which brought taller buildings with more affordable homes, despite local opposition.