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.
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.
Downham Community Land Trust and local GPs had plans to open up Whitefoot Lane playing fields and start addressing health inequalities. Previous Lewisham mayor Damian Egan supported their vision. But Lewisham council plans to transfer the lease this week, finally destroying their hopes.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Downham GP Dr Helen Tattersfield raises concerns over potential "serious detrimental effects" of microplastics on young players' health, as well as the risks to nature.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Landsec's "outline" plans were approved, despite concerns about the financial viability of the scheme, the low level of affordable housing and the rival application from Lewisham House No. 1.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The leaseholder of Lewisham House argues that its plans for the site should have been included in Landsec's Lewisham Shopping Centre masterplan, and that its scheme is "practical, viable, and ready to deliver".| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Hannah Rupert examines the high and lows of Lewisham's performance.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
