Planned growth of data centres in London could undermine mayor’s net zero goals
Between 50 and 60 of around 100 data centres that are planned across the UK, are scheduled to be built in London.
Campaigner launches legal action against Greenwich council for failure to divest
Lubna Speitan, co-founder of Greenwich Palestine Alliance, has instigated legal action against Greenwich Council, challenging the authority’s failure to divest over £60m of investments in companies with interests in Israel.
Lewisham council will make vacant land in Deptford Creek available for sale
The council agreed to make the vacant land, which has been the subject of regeneration plans for over a decade, available for sale to the insurance firm L&G which plans to build new social homes on site.
London house building starts plummet by 84% in 10 years
Research from consultants Molior has shown that just 5,547 starts were made on homes built by private developers in 2025, compared to 33,782 in 2015.
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.
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.
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.