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Plan for old Ladywell leisure centre site to offer 100 affordable homes and green space in sustainable, energy efficient scheme
by TonyA planning application for the old leisure centre site behind the Place Ladywell will be submitted this autumn after a second round of consultation and…
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London Rebuilding Society aims to help older Lewisham homeowners stay independent and remain in their houses
by TonyThe Healthy Homes, Healthy Lives programme, aimed at enabling older people to remain independent for longer and stay in their homes, is to be rolled…
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Ladywell women’s stories from the inspiring and uplifting to the sad victims of violence: local women’s group holds free history walk through cemetery
by TonyLadywell Women have organised a history walk with local historian Julie Robinson on Sunday August 28. Julie, a former Local Studies Librarian with Lewisham Local…
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Wanted! Design Champions to help shape the look and feel of the new shopping centre
by TonyProperty developer LandSec is looking for local residents to help design the new shopping centre in the heart of Lewisham. It wants to recruit up…
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A public Zoom meeting on looking after street trees will be held on Sunday 14 10-10.30 am, writes Dom Eliot of Street Trees for Living.…
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Best cafe, best pub, best market … Lewisham Mayor’s business awards now open for nominations and there’s host of new categories
by TonyThe Lewisham Mayor’s Business Awards celebrate the achievements of local and independent businesses in the borough, and give a platform to some of Lewisham’s most…
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Ladywell’s Labour councillors are restarting their regular advice surgeries which were postponed during the Covid pandemic. The three councllors – Bill Brown, Laura Cunningham and…
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Russ community Hub with kitchen, fast internet connection, projector and wheelchair access can now be hired for classes and events
by TonyThe RUSS Community Hub is offering affordable events, exercise, meetings and workspace at its Church Grove site. It’s a welcoming space with some great features…
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Inflation squeeze on the high street: small businesses struggle to contain price rises as local consumers cut spending
by TonyWith inflation at a 30-year high, local businesses are feeling the squeeze as costs soar and households cut spending. Local resident Molly Toomey talks to…