Lewisham London Borough Council27 Dec 2025Binbags and abandoned beds - on patrol with a fly-tip enforcement teamThe London borough of Lewisham has 17 officers who patrol the streets hunting down people who fly-tip.27 Dec 202521 Nov 2025'Fake speed camera was bliss, we're sad it's gone'Residents say it made a "massive difference" to traffic speeds - until the council removed it.21 Nov 20258 Oct 2025Lewisham council criticised for housing 'failures'Lewisham Council condemned for major delays to repairs and a lack of communication with tenants. 8 Oct 202515 Sep 2025Students left homeless by fire criticise supportTwo students lost their home in Hatcham Park Mews after flames ripped through the property last month.15 Sep 202531 Aug 2025'I sheltered locals fleeing a fire in my pub'Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze which had broken out at a block of flats in New Cross.31 Aug 202516 Aug 2025Councils' window repair wait times 'indefensible' The Housing Ombudsman says councils are failing tenants with some waiting up to five years for repairs.16 Aug 202514 Jun 2025Boy George: Bowie's Lewisham gig a 'big turning point'The documentary Boy George & Culture Club had its world premiere this week in New York.14 Jun 202521 Mar 2025Labour councils call for Bakerloo line fundingThe line's extension depends on £1.5bn in funding from the government, which has not been committed.21 Mar 202517 Dec 2024Entire London apartment block to be evictedAll 150 residents at Vive Living in Deptford are served a Section 21 eviction notice.17 Dec 2024...
