Met Police appeal for missing Lewisham man, 31, with links to Hackney

Met Police appeal for missing Lewisham man, 31, with links to Hackney

Police are interesting for data relating to a 31-year-old man from Lewisham who has been reported lacking. Alexei Botezatu is presently lacking and, whereas he lives in Lewisham, South East London, he... Read more »
Lewisham Council announces death of ‘kind and compassionate’ Bellingham councillor – South London News

Lewisham Council announces death of ‘kind and compassionate’ Bellingham councillor – South London News

Labour Councillor Sue Hordijenko, who has represented Bellingham since 2016, has died. Mayor of Lewisham Damien Egan mentioned: “I’m deeply saddened by the demise of our good friend and colleague Sue Hordijenko. Photograph: Tariq... Read more »
Lewisham councillor calls planning discussions a “charade” in blog – South London News

Lewisham councillor calls planning discussions a “charade” in blog – South London News

By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A councillor who said discussions during planning meetings are a “charade” and ‘NIMBYs’ should have less sway has been criticised by locals.  Councillor Leo Gibbons, vice-chair of Lewisham’s strategic planning committee, wrote a... Read more »
Closed pub could be perfect place for Lewisham music venue – South London News

Closed pub could be perfect place for Lewisham music venue – South London News

Three women from Lewisham are hoping to open a community-run music venue and creative space in an pub. Lenny Watson has been running Deptford record store Sister Midnight Records for two years,... Read more »
London property developer receives £8.5m loan for "major" Lewisham project

London property developer receives £8.5m loan for “major” Lewisham project

A London property developer has announced that it has received an £8.5m loan to support a “major” new development in Lewisham. Arklow Astra has received the seven-figure loan from OakNorth Bank to... Read more »
Charlton Athletic boss wants officials to be strong in Gillingham match – South London News

Lewisham Council buys old pub to house rough sleepers – South London News

By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A former pub in Lewisham is set to house rough sleepers in Lewisham from next week.   Lewisham Council successfully made a bid for funding to the Greater London Authority (GLA) through the Rough... Read more »