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Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Lewisham records 4% GDP growth as East rises

Feb

2017

Lewisham's GDP grew at 4% in 2016, twice the national average, putting it in the top-10 fastest growing boroughs.The figures, produced by property consultancy CBRE, reflect local economic activity, rather than salaries earned from jobs outside the borough. While Lewisham may be growing from a relatively low base, these numbers dispel the idea that Lewisham ...

Brockley’s official Big Issue seller

Feb

2017

Congrats to Local guy Kevin who has been issued his badge to sell @thebigissue Catch him by #brockley station to get a copy! pic.twitter.com/SWmGnJw3G1— Nabeela & Saima (@masalawalacafe) February 15, 2017

Virgin Territory

Jan

2017

Jerry: Oh my god. Wait. You know what?! No! The milk people don't have a patent on simple rhetorical questions! There's not even a single word in "Hungry for Apples?" that's shared by "Got milk?" It's a completely different slogan. It's different! And I shouldn't be fired. I should be promoted!- Rick and MortyIain writes:I ...

What didn’t happen in 2016

Dec

2016

Before I write the Brockley Central review of the year, I thought it would be worth reflecting on three things that don't appear in the 2016 round-up. These are stories and themes that were staples in previous years, but were happily absent in the last twelve months:Brockley murderWith depressing regularity each summer, as the nights ...

Lewisham’s disposable income rising at UK’s fastest rate

Nov

2016

You've never had it so good. It's boom time in Lewisham, according to a new study, which says this borough is experiencing the fastest rise in disposable income per capita in the UK. City AM reports:Lewisham and Southwark experienced a 5.3 per cent rise in cash in people's pockets that's free to spend, growing faster ...

Tesco tower proposed for Lewisham

Nov

2016

Image from the consultation, courtesy of QWAGDeveloper Meyer Homes has revealed plans to develop new homes next to the Lewisham Tesco supermarket, adding 365 homes to the site.Image from the consultation, courtesy of QWAGThe scheme, presented yesterday, includes three towers and some public realm works, including two new squares. Although the developers claim that they ...

Run The Broadway Theatre Cafe & Bar

Nov

2016

The Broadway Theatre's bars and cafe are tired and worn, harming the venue's appeal to public and producers alike. Now Lewisham Council is looking for a partner to help rejuvenate them. They write:Lewisham Council writes:Lewisham Council is seeking a new operator to run the café and bars in the Grade II listed Broadway Theatre in ...

Selencky /// Parsons opens in Coulgate Street

Nov

2016

Architects Selencky///Parsons are the latest business to move into Coulgate Street, taking up residence at a new studio, which opened recently. They say:"Our practice was formed by Sam Selencky and David Parsons. We had our beginnings in Brockley, three years ago, when we worked from a room in one of our houses. After expanding and ...

O Plop: Lewisham restaurant plan withdrawn

Nov

2016

@MayazRah Delays meant that Polpo pulled out and we're not sure it's big enough now for the time, effort and investment. May still though.— Big Eater (@BigEater) November 3, 2016London Union's plans to open a massive foodiplex next to Lewisham Shopping Centre have hit the skids.The pop-up food group's auditors report that "the directors decided that ...

Lewisham offers rate discounts for London Living Wage employers

Oct

2016

Lewisham Council writes:"We are offering a one-off discount to businesses of up to £5,000 on their business rates, if they become accredited London Living Wage employers in 2016–17."The level of discount you can get will depend on what type of organisation you are and the number of employees you have."For details click here."One in four ...