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.
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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.
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.
Zipcar: London Assembly slams TfL 'policy failure', Lewisham seeks alternatives
GLA Transport Committee called out TfL for its failure to act on their early warning, while Lewisham council looks for other options for staff journeys.
Green councillor Liam Shrivastava launches bid for Lewisham mayor
The current mayor Brenda Dacres has been nominated for a Labour party peerage and announced she will be stepping down in May 2026.
Calls for Ellie Reeves MP to act as Lewisham hunger striker 'at very high risk of death'
Supporters of hunger striker Jon Cink are calling for Ellie Reeves to take urgent action to support her constituent.