Volunteers behind a Black-curated film programme ‘feel ignored by BFI’
Volunteers behind a Black-curated film programme say they feel disrespected and completely ignored by the British Film Institute (BFI) after major changes were made…
Shopping centre redevelopment plans set for approval
Major plans to redevelop Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with more than 1,700 homes have been recommended for approval this week. Developer Landsec…
Council pledges to carry out reviews on every major works project from last decade
Southwark Council has pledged to carry out reviews on every major works project which has taken place in the borough over the last decade…
Volunteers preserve the history of two of South East London’s Victorian cemeteries
For almost 20 years, a group of dedicated volunteers have been working hard to look after and preserve the history of two of South…
Residents asked for views on plans to ‘flatten Victorian homes and replace them with hundreds of new flats’
A group of South London residents are being asked for their views on plans which could see their Victorian homes flattened and replaced with…
Bakerloop bus route to get £5m in developer funding
More than £5million worth of developer funding will go towards the delivery of the new Bakerloop bus route service which is set to launch…
Council halts high street pedestrianisation after backlash and now has other plans
Lewisham Council has decided to pause on its plans to pedestrianise Deptford High Street following strong opposition from a campaign group made up of…
Developments built within borough could help plug funding gap for new Overground station
A South London council will discuss using funding from developments built within the borough to help plug a funding gap for a new London…
Residents and celebrities against Blackheath Station car park redevelopment plans
Hundreds of residents and business owners have objected to plans to redevelop Blackheath Station’s car park for housing as they argue the proposals are…
Alexandra Palace fireworks events firm bids to host show for up to 29,999 people in Blackheath
An events company in charge of the fireworks display at Alexandra Palace has applied for a premises licence application so it can host an…
South London business is teaming up with the local Caribbean community to host free summer event
A South London business is teaming up with the local Caribbean community to host a free summer event that will feature carnival dancers, reggae…
Care service placed in special measures
A Lewisham-based care service has been placed in special measures after a watchdog found people’s records were not always up to date and found…
