Lewisham's new Green mayor appoints his cabinet
New mayor Liam Shrivastava announced the new cabinet, committees and changes to salaries, as the balance of power shifted at Lewisham council.
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Childers Street, Deptford: Lewisham refuses change of use for 'luxury' student accommodation
Aitch Group evicted 150 tenants in December 2024 then converted the Childers Street building to student housing, but Lewisham council has twice refused to approve the change of use.
Aylesham Centre, Peckham: Berkeley plans dismissed on heritage grounds
Plans for redevelopment offering just 12% affordable housing have been rejected by a government planning inspector.
Did tactical voting keep Reform out in Bromley and Bexley?
Bromley Labour opposition leader Simon Jeal suggests that Labour supporters switched to voting Conservative to stop the far right party.
Scott House: YourTribe submit duplicate plans, campaigners call out 'gameplay'
Housing campaigners believe developers are trying to obscure their record including the premature eviction of Scott House tenants, in the face of a legal challenge.
Zack Polanski congratulates new Lewisham mayor
Green Party leader Zack Polanski arrived in Downham on Friday evening to congratulate new Green mayor Liam Shrivastava.
Who are your new councillors? Rushey Green, Sydenham, Telegraph Hill
Results for Rushey Green, Sydenham, Telegraph Hill .. as they are announced.