The bill for revamping Lewisham market and library has grown to over £30 million – with the council’s share of the cost growing sharply. Structural issues with the library, a wartime find at the market and tough economic conditions are among the reasons for the increase, according to a council report. Lewisham Council is part-way […]
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Lewisham Council rejects Deptford Bridge tower over fears for houseboats
Plans for a development with a 30-storey tower block at Deptford Bridge have been thrown out by Lewisham councillors because of worries about the effect on nearby houseboats. Planning officers had already recommended that the scheme, on the old Lewisham College site, be rejected because of the effects on heritage views, its design and the […]
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Catford cinema’s return delayed as no lease has been signed
No lease has been signed for return of a cinema to Catford – seven months after Lewisham Council announced an independent operator would be taking over the site. Castle Cinema was identified as the new operator of the old Catford Mews site in February, less than three months before the council elections. But while negotiations […]
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Blackheath station car park declared asset of community value as housing decision looms
Campaigners trying to stop 45 homes being built on Blackheath station’s car park have had the site declared an asset of community value by Lewisham Council. Acorn Property Group wants to build a row of terraced houses and two blocks of flats, along with 40 pitches for Blackheath Farmers’ Market, which uses the car park […]
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Lewisham planners against Deptford Bridge flats – but Greenwich could support
Lewisham Council officers have recommended that an 800-home development at Deptford Bridge be refused – but their counterparts in Greenwich believe it should go ahead. Both councils’ main planning committees will meet on September 24 to decide on the complex proposal for the former Lewisham College building, which straddles the boundary between the two boroughs. […]
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Catford South Circular rerouting scrapped as regeneration plans scaled back
Lewisham Council has scaled back plans to redevelop Catford town centre and scrapped a scheme to reroute the South Circular Road after government cash was withdrawn. Proposals to knock down the Catford shopping centre and the adjacent Milford Towers for new tower blocks have been shelved, with the Green-run council moving to a “retrofit-first” approach […]
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Blackheath fireworks tickets on sale as local talent stage unveiled
Organisers of this year’s Blackheath fireworks display have added a stage to showcase local talent as tickets go on sale for the revived event. The People’s Stage will act as a precursor to Lewisham Council’s People’s Day festival, which will return to Mountsfield Park in Catford next year. The stage will “celebrate the incredible local […]
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Blackheath’s fireworks display could be two-day event in future
The Blackheath fireworks display could become a two-day event in future if Lewisham councillors grant a new licence next week. Last year’s display was the first since 2019 and the first to charge an admission fee after being taken over by the company behind the display at Alexandra Park in north London. While Slammin’ Events […]
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