The full report by the retired judge, Lord Dyson into matters concerning the New Bermondsey or Surrey Canal regeneration scheme including the land around Millwall FC ground The Den and Lewisham Council is here: new-bermondsey-inquiry-final-report-november-2017 Lord Dyson A correction to the report was issued on 1st December 2017: At paragraph 79 of the Report, Mr Andrew …
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Falcon spotted on threatened Sydenham gas holders at Bell Green as demolition refused
The campaign to save the historic Bell Green Gas Holders was given an unexpected boost as Peregrine Falcons have been spotted on the Victorian structures and the application to demolish them has been refused by Lewisham Council. The formal grounds for the refusal are that ‘prior approval’ for demolition is required due to the provision of insufficient …
Statue of Sir Henry Cooper in Bellingham planned
The three Labour Councillors for Bellingham, Councillors Alan Hall, Sue Hordijenko & Jacq Paschoud have written a letter in support of a Statue to Sir Henry Cooper to Lewisham Council. The proposed life-sized, bronze-cast statue is to be erected in Bellingham on the corner of Randlesdown Road and the A21 Bromley Road, halfway between Catford and …
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Fabian Society Publishes – Attention to detail – effective scrutiny is crucial
ATTENTION TO DETAIL Effective scrutiny plays a crucial role in ensuring councils deliver for their residents, writes Alan Hall. OPINION Speaking the truth to power is always a risky business. No more so than when considering how millions of pounds of public money should be shovelled into developments and contracts. Local government overview & scrutiny …
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The Greyhound pub in Sydenham Re-opens after a long campaign
The Greyhound public house in Sydenham is near Cobb’s corner and Sydenham railway station re-opened its doors to the Sydenham Society and local community on Thursday, 22nd February 2018. This followed a long campaign of over a decade. The Newsshopper newspaper reported of the campaigners’ success in preventing demolition of the 18th century hostelry on …
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Bell Green Gas Holders – Demolition Planning Application
A planning application submitted by SGN – the natural gas network supply company – has been received by Lewisham Council for the ‘prior notification of the demolition of the two existing gasholders and ancillary buildings at Bell Green Lower Sydenham, SE26’. The documents can be viewed here The two gas holders were Locally Listed by …
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The State of the Lewisham Clock Tower
Here is the text of a letter from Cllr Alan Hall to Janet Senior, Acting Chief Executive, Lewisham Council: Dear Janet, Lewisham Clock Tower The state of Lewisham Clock Tower on Lewisham High Street has been raised on social media. I am writing to request that the Council consider how to repair and keep …
Lewisham Council’s “Vision for Rail”
Lewisham Council has published a local strategy called “A Vision for Rail” detailing the Council’s ambition for rail services. It says: “London’s population is set to increase to over 10 million by 2030. Lewisham will be required to accommodate its share of this growth. The 2016 GLA household estimate for the Borough of Lewisham is 128,966 which represents …
Lewisham Council – A community Council – Budget Speech 2018
Cllr Alan Hall delivered his budget speech to Lewisham Council on Wednesday, 21st February 2018 He said: – “Last year, I said ‘No-one likes us we don’t care – this isn’t the motto of the London Borough of Lewisham. We do care. In this budget we will agree a Care Leavers’ Exemption to Council Tax. …
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‘Valentine’s Day Massacre’ mourning for the closure of New Cross Gate Crown Post Office
On Saturday, 10th February local residents and campaigners held a ‘Valentine’s Day Massacre’ mourning demonstration outside New Cross Gate Crown Post Office which is to close on 15th February 2018. Campaigners argue that this is the loss of a vital public service for an inferior franchise offer. A smaller franchise post office will open in …