Urban Life Archives - Brockley SE4

Time to Cull Parakeets

May

5

2015

It is time to eradicate these green-feathered interlopers, which should be considered a threat to native birds. [...]

Council Pushes for Overground Extension from New Cross

Mar

1

2015

Lewisham Council wants an extension of the Overground southwards from New Cross to boost regeneration in the centre and south of the borough. [...]

Ladywell Pop Up Village

Feb

12

2015

Lewisham Council is pushing ahead with a multi-million pound temporary housing scheme in Ladywell due to complete by September 2015. [...]

Gated Communities Report Warns Against ‘Fortified Enclaves’

Feb

5

2015

Researchers studying the impact of gated communities have sounded the alarm over the growth of 'fortified enclaves'. [...]

Another Tower Block in Loampit Vale

Dec

30

2014

A planning application has been made for the construction of another block of flats in Loampit Vale. The development, including an 11-storey building, is the latest high density housing planned for this stretch of road. [...]

Lewisham Second Worst of London Boroughs in Recycling Waste

Nov

27

2014

Lewisham is second worst amongst London boroughs in recycling household waste, according to figures released by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. [...]

Brookmill Nature Reserve Needs You

Nov

13

2014

Brookmill Nature Reserve consists of part of a disused railway embankment between Brookmill Road and the busy lines from Lewisham to St Johns. [...]

Bakerloo Line Bunkum

Sep

8

2014

Brockley residents may be disappointed to hear an extension of the Bakerloo Line including a stop in SE4 is extremely unlikely to ever happen. [...]

The Growing Influence of China on Life in Lewisham

Apr

23

2014

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. [...]

Social Enterprise Takes Step to Tackle Lewisham Empty Homes Blight

Feb

11

2014

In Lewisham there are 737 properties that have been empty for six months or more, according to the Council’s most recent figures (October 2013). [...]

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