Lewisham parking officers suspend strike as talks begin

After five days of strikes, contractor NSL has committed to union recognition and the union expects formal pay negotiations to begin in the next few weeks.

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Lewisham Library re-opening delayed another year

Why has the council's troubled refurbishment project been repeatedly delayed?

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Heatwaves and traffic drive dangerous ozone pollution across Lewisham

A toxic mix of traffic fumes, heat and sunlight is raising ozone levels. The Honor Oak Park air pollution sensor has recorded 26 breaches of UK air quality objectives in 2026.

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Bromley residents oppose plans for AI data centre in green belt

Opposition to the scheme on grounds of protection of the green belt and the data centre's water and energy use, has grown rapidly.

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River protectors fear impacts as Lewisham hospital heat pump project awaits go-ahead

Test results due this week will determine whether the huge project is technically viable. But campaigners are raising concerns about the impact of the system on rivers and waters that are already und...

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More than half of bereaved parents felt unsupported at Lewisham Hospital, survey shows

A survey from pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands calls for urgent improvements in bereavement care at the hospital.

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The transformation of a Ladywell flytipping spot .. into a green sanctuary

What happened to our street the day we stopped waiting.

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Fly-tipping in Lewisham is getting worse - will 'Cleaner Streets' programme work?

Defra figures show Lewisham is the 3rd worst performing local authority in England, and fly tipping incidents are increasing. The council is trying once again to turn the tide.

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Healthy streets 2026: Lewisham scores lowest across inner-London for 3rd year in a row

Despite its lead on School Streets, Lewisham's poor scores on controlled parking, protected cycling and traffic reduction kept it at the bottom of the league for inner London boroughs.

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Lewisham House takes centre stage in the struggle for Lewisham Shopping Centre

As housing campaigners call for a halt on the Landsec masterplan, Lewisham House No. 1 says its rival plans deliver 'everything that the Green Party campaigned for at this year's elections'.

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Save Lewisham Shopping Centre campaign sees new opportunity with Greens in power

With a Green mayor and councillors that pledged support before the elections, and a compulsory purchase order as leverage, campaigners hope to slow down plans for the development and buy time.

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Deptford housing campaigners take Lewisham council to court

The Save Scott House campaign took their case to the High Court in a challenge to the council's permission for a 31-story student housing tower block.

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London mayor failed to hit revised affordable housing targets

The mayor's targets for affordable homes were reduced by 22% last year, but the new report from the GLA says he still failed to meet them.

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Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks

The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...

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The People's Emergency Briefing: experts want everyone, especially your MP, to see this film

With climate breakdown in stark focus, community groups are organising screenings of the briefing across the UK.

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Save Lewisham Shopping Centre campaign sees new opportunity with Greens in power

With a Green mayor and councillors that pledged support before the elections, and a compulsory purchase order as leverage, campaigners hope to slow down plans for the development and buy time.

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London mayor failed to hit revised affordable housing targets

The mayor's targets for affordable homes were reduced by 22% last year, but the new report from the GLA says he still failed to meet them.

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Campaigners against incineration welcome new Green Party chair of North London Waste Authority

The newly-elected board of NLWA now faces a big decision over the future of Edmonton incinerator

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Yes this is climate change, yes it’s us, no it’s not El Niño | Salamander News

The UK issued its second ever red heat-health alert as records for extreme heat have been broken in London and cities across Europe.

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Signs that opposition to air con in London newbuilds is easing

As City Hall prepares to launch the new London Plan, Sadiq Khan suggested its position has shifted saying: “We’ve got to use every tool in the toolkit to make sure our buildings are not only fit for t...

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Brockley: Rain gardens bring traffic calming to Malpas Road | Salamander News

The well-tended rain gardens at the intersection with Vulcan Road are helping reduce vehicle speeds and improve road safety.

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London councils must acquire empty homes to help solve housing crisis

Sam Bloomer from Shelter said that councils should acquire empty homes as a “cost-effective, green and fast” way to boost the the number of social rent homes in London.

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The End We Start From: a new mother faces climate catastrophe | Salamander News

The film centres an unnamed woman, battling to protect her newborn as London begins to flood.

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Brockley: Rain gardens bring traffic calming to Malpas Road | Salamander News

The well-tended rain gardens at the intersection with Vulcan Road are helping reduce vehicle speeds and improve road safety.

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London councils must acquire empty homes to help solve housing crisis

Sam Bloomer from Shelter said that councils should acquire empty homes as a “cost-effective, green and fast” way to boost the the number of social rent homes in London.

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