Lewisham Council has appointed a new interim Chief Planning Officer Michael Forrester. He was previously Head of Development Management at the authority where he had responsibility to ensure the efficient review of thousands of pre-applications, planning applications and to facilitate planning committees as well as supporting planning enforcement. Much of Michael’s work has been to …
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Public Question Time at Lewisham Council
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 …
Lewisham’s Public Transport Liaison Committee to meet
Lewisham Council have confirmed that the Public Transport Liaison Committee scheduled for 17th December 2025 will go ahead. This follows the sudden cancellation of the 14th October meeting due to “low confirmed attendance”. The importance of public transport across the London Borough of Lewisham cannot be underestimated. The borough has a huge amount of railway …
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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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Public Spending Audit Opens in Lewisham
Like all local authorities, the London Borough of Lewisham accounts must be audited. Parliament has decided that there should be an opportunity for any one interested to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all relevant documents. This is enshrined in law, in Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. The …
People’s Audit Opens in Lewisham
Like all local authorities, the London Borough of Lewisham accounts must be audited. Parliament has decided that there should be an opportunity for any one interested to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all relevant documents. This is enshrined in law, in Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. Lewisham …
Ticket Offices in Lewisham under threat – Make your voice heard today
Trade Unions are uniting over railway ticket office closure plans. Train operators extended the time available to respond to the consultation reviewing how tickets are sold at station until midnight on 1st September 2023. A coalition has formed opposing the planned closures. Many disability rights campaigners eloquently explain their day to day experiences and the …
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People’s Audit of Lewisham Council’s Accounts Open
Like all local authorities, the London Borough of Lewisham accounts must be audited. Parliament has decided that there should be an opportunity for any one interested to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all relevant documents. This is enshrined in law, in Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. As …
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New Interim Director of Planning at Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council has appointed an Interim Director of Planning as Emma Talbot, the council’s longstanding lead planner is to leave her position shortly. The news was revealed following a public question asked by the chair of the Bell Green Neighbourhood Forum, Julia Webb at the full council meeting on 12th July 2023. PUBLIC QUESTION NO. …
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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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