Lewisham shopping centre redevelopment plans set for approval
Landsec's plans to redevelop Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with more than 1,700 homes plus co-living and student accommodation, have been recommended for approval by officers.
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Canada Water: Developer requests reduction in affordable housing from 35% to 10%
British Land is developing the vast 53-acre site to become London's first new town centre in 50 years. However, there are concerns that local people are being priced out.
Southwark council announces pension fund divestment from firms supplying arms to Israel
Southwark council will withdraw its pension fund investments from companies linked to human rights abuses and the supply of arms to Israel, it confirmed on 15 September.
Inclusion London calls for funding for lifts at Peckham Rye station
Plans to upgrade the station to make it accessible to disabled passengers were shelved under the government's June spending review. Peckham Rye is the busiest station in the UK without step-free access.
Lewisham council approves budget savings of £34m
The council has approved a fresh package of savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close a £30m budget gap by 2026/27.