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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...

Supporting our Tree Wardens

Oct

2014

At a recent Tree Committee meeting we decided to try something new to gather together and support the considerable number of Tree Wardens who have come forward to offer their support. We are very pleased to announce the first of a series of events to celebrate our Tree Wardens and the work that they do in helping ...

New Lewisham, New You!

Sep

2014

Lewisham Council writes:This month sees the launch of a new range of courses at Community Education Lewisham. Printmaking, Painting, Fashion, Food, Languages and much more - for adults 19+ and Family Learning Short Courses.Whether you are looking to return to education, want a change in career or would like to learn a new hobby and ...

Coulgate Street pedestrianisation – consultation due

Sep

2014

The Council has confirmed that the Coulgate Street pedestrianisation scheme is progressing. The project, which was due to be part-funded from S106 payments from the redevelopment of 180 Brockley Road, had gone a bit quiet lately, so this is welcome news. They say:In the autumn, we will be consulting the public on additional proposals for ...

Lewisham’s Big Budget Challenge

Aug

2014

Lewisham Council has launched a "Big Budget Challenge" consultation, asking residents to give them their views on how it should bridge the £85million funding gap it faces over the next three years. They say:What would you do if you had to save around £1 in every £3 you spend? That’s the challenge facing the Council ...

Council plans improvements to ‘Brockley Corridor’

Aug

2014

Lewisham Council has launched a consultation about their plans to improve the "Brockley Corridor" - a long stretch of road from Brockley Cross to Stansted Road in Honor Oak. They say:We have secured funding from Transport for London through the Local Improvement Plan to develop proposals for improving the public realm along various sections of ...

CPZ creep planned for Ladywell and Lewisham

Aug

2014

As dawn broke, the Worm uncoiled its snaky twine from around the hill, and came to its rock in the river... it lashed the waters in its fury and wound its coils round the Childe, and then attempted to crush him to death. But the more it pressed, the deeper dug the spear-heads into its ...

Unsure upon Avignon [UPDATED]

Jul

2014

Ali writes:"Here's a photo of pavement that was laid last week on Avignon Road!"When contacted today about the complete disintegration of the pavers and the serious danger to the public, the response was 'not our problem, guv.'"Conway's view is that they have done the job and signed it off, any complaints now go to The ...

Catford Bridge access issues

Jul

2014

More train anguish. Paul has been in touch with Lewisham Council and writes:I walk to Catford Bridge station every morning via Ladywell Fields and Adenmore Road.Recently, two high fences had appeared blocking all pedestrian access to the station from Ladywell Fields. Now pedestrians have to walk via the South Circular to get to the station, ...

Crofton Park and Honor Oak become a neighbourhood area

Jul

2014

Lewisham Council reports:Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park has been designated a neighbourhood area with its own neighbourhood forum. It is the first neighbourhood area to be designated in the borough. This means that, through the forum, local people can now prepare a neighbourhood plan that will set out how they want their area to ...

A-boards, plan B

Jun

2014

Lewisham Council has retreated from its hard-line position on Ladywell's businesses' right to roam local pavements. Tony writes:Ladywell business owners submitted a petition with 500 signatures to the Mayor urging Lewisham council to rethink its heavy handed ban on local shops and cafes using the footpath outside their premises for A-boards, tables and planters. The ...