More questions than answers about Castle Cinema Catford
Lewisham council's surprising response to my freedom of information request suggests they were premature with their announcement about the "community-owned" cinema.
Opinion
Gail Bradbrook: 'true community' and building the Lifehouse
Dr Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, kicked off the green strand of the Telegraph Hill Festival by introducing the Lifehouse model for community resilience in the face of environmental crisis.
Local democracy: Is Lewisham Council making it harder for residents to be heard?
Local democracy depends on councillors listening to their constituents .. but with fewer public questions, the end of local assemblies, patchy councillor casework and overdue FOIs, there are signs that it's getting harder for the public to be heard.
Give New Cross the streets it deserves
Tomilyn Hannah Rupert calls for immediate action to transform the Amersham junction from a deadly highway into a healthy street.
Good news for EV owners - if you live in Greenwich, anyway
Greenwich council has announced an EV cross-pavement charging trial, but Lewisham is dragging its heels.
Blackheath: the politics of fireworks
The return of Blackheath fireworks this year was fiercely debated on social media, Mark Morris examines the polarising event.
Blackheath station car park: the perfect site for car-free homes?
Developer Acorn wants to build 45 homes on the brownfield site, but celebrities are leading a fierce opposition campaign, arguing it will harm Blackheath's "traditional low-rise, village character".