Ladywell the thin blue line in London flood defence project

The Independent reports that engineering firms have been invited to develop plans to defend London from future floods, including upgrading the the Thames Barrier.Britain's biggest engineers have been asked to develop plans to protect London and £200bn-worth of property from flooding until the end of the century. Launched at an industry event at the Thames ...

Secret Garden Project Brings New Public Art Works to Lewisham

The Secret Garden Project Lewisham, launched at the end of July, is series of artist commissions, talks and events exploring the parklands that border the Rivers Pool and Ravensbourne as they navigate Lewisham borough. [...]

Ladywell Fields Café Redevelopment Plans Threaten Independent Trader

400-plus people have signed a petition expressing their concern that redevelopment plans for the café in Ladywell Fields will see the current independent trader replaced by a new operator. [...]

Statement on Ladywell Fields Cafe Plans

Last week, we reported that the owner of the cafe in Ladywell Fields has asked his customers to show their support for the business he runs, which is potentially threatened by plans to create a new cafe with bigger and better facilities, similar to those in Hilly Fields and Manor House Gardens.It's his livelihood and ...

Ladywell Fields cafe plan threatens red velvet cake revolution

Sara says plans to develop a cafe in Ladywell Fields similar to the Hilly Fields model may threaten the incumbent cafe. She writes:The lovely Glen, from the cafe in Ladywell Fields says that it looks like he could be ousted. He has a petition to protect his business, which folks can sign at the cafe. ...