Independent local news for Lewisham, south east London. Community news, housing, transport, climate and nature. News, features and investigations. London’s only local news co-op.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The electric bus service has been part-funded by S106 developer contributions, and will mirror the route of the delayed Bakerloo line extension.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Campaigners made another appeal to the London mayor, calling for repurposing the tunnel for public transport, cyclists and active travel, for "the welfare of future generations .. and the sake of Londoners' health".| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Three healthcare workers are taking a legal challenge against Barts Health NHS Trust's new uniform policy which bans expressions of support for Palestine.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
After years of consultation, the council has cancelled its proposal. The opposition campaign had a late surge, linking the plans to "accelerated gentrification".| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
A report from private sector developers argues that the London mayor must slash affordable housing requirements and release swathes of green belt land to solve the housing crisis.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Independent local news for Lewisham, south east London. Community news, housing, transport, climate and nature. News, features and investigations. London’s only local news co-op.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
After hopes of government funding were dashed, the GLA Budget and Performance committee are exploring alternative methods for funding the long-awaited Bakerloo line extension through to Lewisham and on to Hayes.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Imperial College London air quality experts warned of high ozone levels for Tuesday 12th August, due to the effect of strong sunshine and high temperatures on London's background pollution from road traffic.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The London Assembly Housing Committee have demanded that more accessible homes be built in the capital.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The goal is to create "a safer, more accessible borough where everyone can easily walk or cycle to their destination." New Cross writer, cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Rupert shares the toplines.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Deptford resident Tomilyn Rupert argues that gentrification is caused by restricting housing supply, not pedestrianisation, and local people deserve safer streets and cleaner air. If you really want to fight gentrification, then she suggests start by looking at land tax.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
A severely disabled man from New Cross was left housebound and completely dependent on friends and family, while he appealed to police to release his wheelchair from Charlton Vehicle Pound.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
