Both Greenwich and Lewisham councils have pledged that they will not evict tenants who fall into arrears because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The councils’ announcement comes as many face worrying times for their finances as a result of the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus outbreak. “No Greenwich Council tenant will face eviction as a result […]
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Coronavirus: Lewisham mayor’s food bank appeal raises £4,000 in one day
A appeal by the elected mayor of Lewisham to help the borough’s food bank amid the coronavirus crisis has already raised £4,000, just one day after it was launched. The fundraiser was launched on Monday after the Covid-19 pandemic put London’s food banks under severe pressure. Stockpiling has meant the Lewisham food bank is short […]
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We still don’t want Bakerloo Line extension to Hayes, Bromley Council leader insists
The Conservative leader of Bromley Council has doubled down on his authority’s opposition to a potential extension of the Bakerloo Line to Hayes, saying Bromley town centre needs additional transport capacity instead. Colin Smith’s comments came after Labour councillors asked if he had ignored feedback from local residents who supported an extension of the line. […]
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Blackheath Tea Hut manager says move to old toilet block ‘would be a dream’
853 exclusive: The manager of Blackheath Tea Hut is working with Lewisham Council on plans to rebuild the SE London institution – but has said it would be a “dream” to be able to move his business into a disused toilet block across the road that has sat derelict for years. A driver destroyed the […]
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OnBlackheath off this summer to avoid Euro 2020 fan zone clash
This year’s OnBlackheath festival will not be taking place because of a clash with the Euro 2020 fanzone in Greenwich Park, local residents were told last night. Last year’s event brought Jamiroquai and Grace Jones to Blackheath, but event organisers – who have moved the festival from September to July to try to attract bigger […]
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Climate carnival coming to Lewisham as it wins 2021 borough of culture
Lewisham Council has pledged to “deliver lasting social change” after being declared the London borough of culture for 2021. The award comes with £1.35 million to stage a 12 month-long programme of cultural events across the borough next year. Lewisham fought off competition from seven other shortlisted London boroughs – including a bid from Greenwich […]
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Lewisham’s 34-storey Tesco tower approved by minister after public inquiry
Developers have won an appeal to build a 34-storey tower on land next to the Tesco supermarket in Lewisham after council officials dropped their objections at a public inquiry. Meyer Homes was given permission to build the tower by the secretary of state for local government, Robert Jenrick, after a planning inspector recommended approval of […]
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Lewisham Council road closures plan ‘prioritises some lives over others’
Controversial plans to block off roads in Lee, Hither Green and Lewisham – including several on or close to the Lewisham/Greenwich borough border – as part of a “healthy neighbourhoods” scheme have been criticised at a public meeting, with Lewisham Council accused of prioritising some people’s lives over others. The council was criticised at the Lewisham […]
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