Housing regulator issues damning judgement on Phoenix governance
The Regulator of Social Housing downgraded its ratings for the local housing association, finding "issues of serious regulatory concern".
Downham
Whitefoot Lane, Downham: risk of serious harms to children's health from planned football pitch
Downham GP Dr Helen Tattersfield raises concerns over potential "serious detrimental effects" of microplastics on young players' health, as well as the risks to nature.
Green Woman Oasis project, Downham: the community had a plan for health and nature - what happened?
Downham Community Land Trust and local GPs had plans to open up Whitefoot Lane playing fields and start addressing health inequalities. Previous Lewisham mayor Damian Egan supported their vision. But Lewisham council plans to transfer the lease this week, finally destroying their hopes.
"Ecological vandalism": plans for artificial grass football pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham
Community groups condemn Lewisham council's stewardship of the playing fields, which has allowed the ancient pond to dry out and progressed the plan for a 3G football pitch which will "dump microplastics into a nature reserve". They fear transfer of the site's lease will make things worse.
Catch Luke Jerram's "Helios" shining in Downham this weekend
The unique illuminated sculpture is at Durham Hill, Downham from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd June. The installation is part of celebrations marking 100 years since the first residents moved into the LCC's brand new Cottage Estate.