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London Crime Briefing
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Lewisham Council
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Lewisham Council, from July 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham campaigners' petition against shopping centre homes scheme rejected
More than 4,600 people signed a petition opposing the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre. However, Lewisham Council stated that objections cannot halt the scheme as planning permission was granted in October 2025.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham and Greenwich councils to decide on 800-home Deptford development
Councillors in Lewisham and Greenwich will vote next week on plans for over 800 homes in tower blocks at Deptford Reach. The scheme, proposed for land by Deptford Creek, has divided planning officers.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LewishamBlackheath fireworks display to expand to two days from 2027
Blackheath's annual fireworks display will expand to two days from 2027 after Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved the plans. Event organisers applied for a new licence to facilitate the change, which will see attendance potentially double.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham Mayor Shrivastava marks 100 days, tackles fly-tipping and housing
Lewisham Mayor Liam Shrivastava has passed his first 100 days in office, focusing on tackling fly-tipping, reviewing cooperation with immigration enforcement, and challenging London Mayor Sadiq Khan's housing policies. The council has also cleared thousands of fly-tips and issued fines.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Community Safety · LewishamBetting shop wins appeal against Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council's decision to refuse a fifth betting shop in Catford has been overturned on appeal, citing the Gambling Act's 'aim to permit' rule. Local businesses and councillors express disappointment, highlighting concerns over the area's regeneration and safety.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LewishamHouse of Flavourz retains licence with new conditions after Forest Hill review
A Caribbean restaurant in Forest Hill will remain open after a licensing review heard 28 messages of support and 21 objections. Lewisham Council added conditions including an event management plan and a dispersal policy, but did not reduce opening hours or revoke the licence.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 35