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CIlr Daniel Dream, cabinet member for Inclusive Regeneration, Planning and Housing Delivery, argues cost pressures were the decisive factor in Landsec's decision to pause the Lewisham shopping centre development. The ‘numbers never added up.’ bit.ly/4Bw2uft

Goldsmiths has dropped plans to move some students and courses to Catford town hall. The plans were first announced at the beginning of 2026. Goldsmiths now plans to move the students to its New Cross campus. The council said it was surprised by the move. bit.ly/4keitZh

Brockley Max presents a Halloween Ceilidh! Families and children are invited to dress up and dance to Box of Delights’ Ceilidh band. Two hours’ of spooktacular fun. Saturday 31 October from 1.30pm, St Hilda’sChuch Hall. Family ticket just £20. Details bit.ly/4z8yjtm

The £1.5bn redevelopment of the shopping centre would have been a catalyst for a wider revival of Lewisham. It has been put on hold by Landsec after the council declined to back the next phase of development. So what happens now, asks a Lewisham resident. bit.ly/4ixnFWV

Landsec, the owner of Lewisham shopping centre, has put its redevelopment plans for the centre on hold after the council made clear it was unable to support the next phase of the development unless their was a significant increase in affordable housing. bit.ly/4jrSe1l

Jeff Hart of @FOBLC will lead a tour of the Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries taking in famous and not so-famous deceased, war veterans, as well as some general nature.  Meet at the Ladywell gate. All welcome. Free but donations welcome.

What do you think needs to change in Ladywell? Join us to share views and help shape the future of Ladywell. Lots to discuss. Traffic congestion and healthier streets. The Playtower. Fly-tipping and more. Monday 19 October. Baptist Church 154 Brockley Grove SE4 1EB

This seems to have become a permanent feature of Ellerdale Street in Ladywell. Perhaps local residents should apply for one of the council's new micro grants to improve neglected corners of the borough. They could plant a tree and create a little garden!

The Ladywell Community Forum aims to bring together local residents and community groups to help shape the future of our neighbourhood. A chance to meet councillors and the local police team. October 19, 7-9pm. Baptist Church 154 Brockley Grove. bit.ly/47spDBD

Lewisham council is offering residents small grants to establish community gardens and improve neglected pockets of land. The scheme has been inspired by local people who have created community gardens such as the Sandrock Road community garden. bit.ly/4rDWjkZ

With rising inflation and the Iran war, the outlook for homeowners and renters isn't great. Mortgage rates are going up, rents are rising. Ladywell-Live asked independent property expert Simon Kyriacou to give us his view of the local market. Read on bit.ly/3TTwPDO

Lewisham town centre has been in long term decline, writes a local resident. The shopping centre redevelopment will give the borough a town centre 'we can be proud of,' provide much-needed community amenities, and more than 300 affordable homes. bit.ly/3VbUvUc

Herbal teas, crafts, garden tours, Morris dancing and book sale - it will all be happening on Sunday when the award winning Ladywell Physic Garden hosts an Autumn Equinox Fair from midday. The herbalist's garden is close by St Mary’s church.bit.ly/4gWjN18

Coming up: this Saturday lots happening around the Playtower. Community Day organised by the Ladywell Society. Music, food, photo exhibition, video interviews. What do you want to see at the Playtower?

Do you know your bats? Now's your chance! FoBLC will be hosting a bat identification walk on Thursday September 10 at 7.25pm in Brockley and Ladywell cemeteries. Meet at the Brockley Road gate 7.15pm. Tickets must be booked in advance at eventbrite.com/

Lewisham council is scaling back its regeneration plan for Catford town centre after TfL failed to secure government funding for the realignment of the South Circular. "We're hitting reset,” said ClIr Daniel Dream, cabinet member for Regeneration. bit.ly/4A4sD4y

Gardeners David Congram and Joao Afonso mark the completion of the first phase of work on their award winning herbalist's garden. The garden, inspired by the Lady Well, will have a grand opening on September 20. It can be found close to St Mary's church. bit.ly/4xwZT2n

Community day in the grounds of the Playtower on Saturday September 19 from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm. Live music, refreshments, exhibition of recent photographs, plus local video film maker recording people's hopes for the future of the site. bit.ly/4gsVZ3j

BT is seeking the removal of the telephone kiosk on Ladywell high street. It says the payphone is no longer used and has become a magnet for graffiti, vandalism, fly-posting, and littering. Lewisham council is holding a consultation on the move. bit.ly/4zE8l1x