Lewisham Council has a reputation for public engagement in decision making. Despite budget cuts to local assemblies, the council has maintained the right for local people to ask formal questions at its full council meetings. The first public question time in 2026 is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 28th January 2026 at 7.30pm in …
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Public Transport Liaison in Lewisham – All Change Please….
Lewisham Council has agreed to retain the Public Transport Liaison Committee or Forum. This has resulted in greater scrutiny and pressure on bus and train operators to address key issues such as poor services, working conditions and lack of investment. The AGM of the Council was held on the 7th May 2025 and this meeting …
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Lewisham Council changes Constitution – Planning Matters
The way Lewisham Council deals with planning applications has been changed. The number of objections required to trigger a public committee meeting has been increased from three to ten and the number of planning committees and their membership reduced. Changes were made to Lewisham Council’s Constitution in relation to Planning Committees at the AGM of …
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