Rerouting the South Circular in Catford - will it ever happen?
Plans to reroute the South Circular were first mooted in 1987. After the latest consultation in 2023, Mark Morris finds more delay and uncertainty.
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Disabled people, peace campaigners and councillors join protest at Lewisham AGM
Disabled People against the Cuts were joined by councillors opposing the government's plans to slash disability benefits. Peace groups rallied in support of Cllr Shrivastava, who lost his role on the Pension Investment Committee after calling for divestment for Palestine.
Plans for 113 homes for Thomas Lane, Catford agreed, but community music venue fears complaints
Lewisham council approved the development on the site of the Thomas Lane car park. But Sister Midnight raised concerns that noise complaints could shut down the fledgling live music venue.
"A borough that cares for peace" - Lewisham Palestine Solidarity Campaign calls for council to divest
Several hundred protesters marched up Lewisham High Street on Saturday to a rally outside Lewisham Town Hall, Catford. They delivered a petition with more than 3,000 signatures, calling for the council to "Divest for Palestine".