New Political Party Sets Sights on Crofton Park

The 2014 local elections in Lewisham take place on 22 May with a new party name on the ballot paper.... [...]

Plans to Turn Town Hall into Creative and Digital Hub

Lewisham Council has appointed consultants to look at the business case for establishing an incubator space on the 5th floor of Lewisham Town Hall in Catford. [...]

Community Activist Promises Town Hall Shake-Up if Elected Mayor

Leading Lewisham People Before Profit member and prominent community activist, John Hamilton, speaks to me about his campaign to be elected mayor of Lewisham on 22 May. [...]

Bullock Eyes Four More Years as Mayor

Continuing our series of interviews with candidates standing in the mayoral election I catch up with the current mayor, Steve Bullock. [...]

The Liberal Democrat Aiming to Be Town Hall Top Dog

Our series of interviews with candidates standing in the mayoral election continues with Duwayne Brooks of the Liberal Democrats. [...]

Charity’s Election Call to Improve Lewisham’s High Streets

The charity which campaigns for pedestrians, Living Streets, is calling on Lewisham residents to demand a commitment to improving their local high streets from candidates in the upcoming council elections. [...]

Five Things to Watch Out for at May’s Council Elections

The final nominations are in for candidates contesting the ward elections on 22 May. Here are five things to watch out for at May's council elections in Lewisham. [...]

Emergency Funds for Poor Unspent by Council

A Council-run fund designed to provide emergency help to the poor and those in desperate financial need remained largely unspent. [...]

The Growing Influence of China on Life in Lewisham

If you think the extent of Chinese influence on life in Lewisham is a weekend helping of prawn crackers, sweet and sour chicken and rice then the reality couldn’t be further from this stereotype. [...]

New Cross Businessman Wants to Be Mayor of Lewisham

The manager of one of New Cross’s most alternative venues is campaigning, on the conservative party ticket, to be mayor of Lewisham. [...]