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.
Housing
Early stage plans for purpose-built student housing at former New Cross delivery office
Landowner Northhold is in pre-application discussions to redevelop the former Royal Mail delivery office at 199-205 New Cross Road, to provide 137 student bedrooms.
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.
Phoenix plans 63 homes at former Catford police station
The housing association's plans to convert the former police station on Bromley Road have been recommended for approval by Lewisham planning committee.