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...
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St John’s CPZ causes knock-on problems

Nov

8

2017

With grim inevitability, residents just outside the new CPZ in St John's are now complaining that it is having a knock-on effect on their streets. James writes:"New parking restrictions in St. John’s causing a nightmare for us residents at the north end of Wickham, Breakspears etc... I literally see cars stalking down the road each ...
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Brockley Central · Cars · Lewisham Council

Philosophy taster sessions at the Granville Park Centre Open Day, November 30

Oct

23

2017

The Granville Park Centre is an adult learning institution in Lewisham that offers over 700 part time courses, with the new term starting in January 2018.The team is hosting an open day on November 30th (1-7pm), including philosophy taster sessions with the London School of Philosophy and a showcase from the Lewisham School of Arts ...
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Brockley Central · Lewisham Council

Hither Green Lane improvement project

Sep

3

2017

We are pleased to promote the efforts of friends in the borough who are attempting to get more street trees planted in an effort to tame traffic and improve the overall amenity value of their local streets. Stephanie writes from Hither Green: 30 seconds well spent!We would like to share the news about another Community-led initiative with ...
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activism · Lewisham Council · planting · Trees

Hither Green Lane improvement project

Sep

3

2017

We are pleased to promote the efforts of friends in the borough who are attempting to get more street trees planted in an effort to tame traffic and improve the overall amenity value of their local streets. Stephanie writes from Hither Green: 30 seconds well spent!We would like to share the news about another Community-led initiative with ...
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activism · Lewisham Council · planting · Trees

Crofton Park refresh

Aug

21

2017

Lewisham Council has a launched  public consultation in relation to its plans for the Crofton Park stretch of Brockley Road.The proposals are to:Narrow the available road width widening footways allowing for inset parking, disabled parking and electrical vehicle charging bays to be constructedRaise the carriageway level (raised junctions) locally in three areas to reduce vehicle ...
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Brockley Central · Brockley Road · Cars · Crofton Park · Lewisham Council · roads

Council consults on tougher penalties for anti-social behaviour in public spaces

Aug

9

2017

Lewisham Council has launched a consultation about a new proposed public space protection order, which will create prohibitions on specific activities deemed anti-social to the public.The orders would provide authorised officers with powers to enforce prohibitions in public spaces, potentially resulting in a fine of £100.The proposals cover booze and drugs, cars and tents and ...
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Brockley Central · Crime · Lewisham Council

The Future of The Ladywell Playtower

Jul

31

2017

Four potential bidders for the Ladywell Playtower - including two cinema chains, a cultural consortium and Goldsmiths - have been shortlisted by Lewisham Council, who have launched a public consultation about the future of the iconic building.The Grade II-listed Playtower has lain dormant for years, but now four exciting concepts have been identified, including:Goldsmiths"Goldsmiths propose ...
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Art · Brockley Central · business · Film · gallery · Goldsmiths · Ladywell · Lewisham Council

South Circular to move south

Jul

22

2017

At a meeting this week, Lewisham Council decided to move the stretch of the South Circular that snarls up Catford approximately 50 metres further south. The News Shopper reports:The road will be moved to the south of Laurence House on Catford Road (through the car and lorry park).The gyratory will also be removed to create ...
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Brockley Central · Catford · Lewisham · Lewisham Council · roads

Orange ordered for Tressillian Road

Apr

1

2017

Sue writes:Below is a picture of a wall currently being built by a subcontractor under Rydon [BC: Rydon is part of a PFI consortium that maintains 1838 homes in Brockley]. The wall is in Tressillian Road.The old wall was being pushed out by the tree. On Wednesday this wall was demolished and yesterday a load ...
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Brockley Central · homes · Lewisham Council

Anchor’s return

Mar

23

2017

Last night, Lewisham Council agreed to return the legendary Deptford Anchor to its historic home on Deptford High Street. Details TBC.The Council report noted that the anchor is in good health, although suffering from a light rusting.
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Brockley Central · Deptford · Lewisham Council