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Local Democracy Reporting

Local Democracy Reporting

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) is a public service news agency: funded by the BBC, provided by the local news sector. It aims to cover the decision making at local authorities and other local democratic institutions. Salamander News is an LDRS qualifying partner which is allowed to publish LDRS copy.

Protestors outside the hospital with signs "GMB Union, End Outsourcing" and placards, "We are workers, not slaves".

NHS outsourced workers at Lewisham hospital protest low pay

The hospital has outsourced its cleaners, porters and caterers' jobs to facilities management firm ISS global, which is paying below the London Living Wage.

CGI image of development, looking north up Bromley Road.

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.

Couple on beach with caption "St Kitts, Love takes time, do not disturb" and "Fly direct with British Airways".

Sadiq Khan says ministerial guidance needed to ban fossil fuel ads across TfL

Green London Assembly member Caroline Russell said London should emulate Swedish city Gothenburg and ban adverts promoting fossil fuels on its transport network.

CGI of proposed 17 storey tower, building A1.

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.

Catford police station, red brick locally listed building.

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.

Milford Towers, which Lewisham is using for temporary accommodation and short term tenancies.

MPs debate plan to reduce affordable housing quota to 20%

MPs responded to ministers' plans and Sadiq Khan's record on housebuilding in London, at Westminster Hall earlier this month.

Large SUV parked at roadside.

London is Europe's most congested city - experts advise more rail

The London Assembly transport committee heard about the varied issues causing road congestion, including SUVs, on-line shopping and Uber. And that the solution lies in "building rail in all its forms".