Fears of rising costs of Lewisham Library delays
The council says it is likely that a revised budget for the town centre improvement programme will be put to Lewisham mayor and cabinet later this year.
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Green-led councils slam new equalities guidance as attack on trans rights
Council leaders condemn the guidance, saying it is harmful to the rights of trans people and makes their exclusion from public life more likely, not less.
Lewisham council rebuked by Local Government Ombudsman for failures
The ombudsman found recurring failures by the council to act on its recommendations, raising cases which highlight the impact on the borough's most vulnerable families.
Lewisham condemns immigration raids - what happens now?
The Green-led council passed a motion deeply critical of government immigration policy. Cabinet member Hau-Yu Tam explains the next steps and what the council can do within the law to resist immigration raids.
London mayor launches clean rivers and waterways plan
The River Ravensbourne is one of ten strategic locations that will be improved under the London Clean Rivers and Waterways plan.
Bromley residents oppose plans for AI data centre on green belt
Opposition to the scheme on grounds of protection of the green belt and the data centre's water and energy use, has grown rapidly.
Lewisham parking officers suspend strike as talks begin
After five days of strikes, contractor NSL has committed to union recognition and the union expects formal pay negotiations to begin in the next few weeks.