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Lewisham Council
London Crime News has published 10 stories involving Lewisham Council, from July 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Courts · Lewisham
Lewisham Council apologises for ignoring social care invoice complaint
Lewisham Council has apologised to a resident for significant distress caused by its failure to respond to complaints about social care invoice errors. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman upheld the complaint and the council has agreed to respond within one month.
Lewisham2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 58 · Hype 20 - Community Safety · Lewisham
Lewisham Council defers Blackheath Station homes plan
Lewisham Council's Planning Committee has deferred a decision on building 45 homes at Blackheath Station's car park. Over 2,000 objections have been submitted, citing concerns over the loss of the farmers' market and impact on the area's character.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham Council consults on new gambling policy
Lewisham Council is seeking public input on its new Gambling Policy for 2027-2030. The consultation aims to gather feedback from gamblers and those affected by gambling harm, with a focus on protecting young and vulnerable individuals and addressing the overconcentration of gambling premises in deprived areas.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham Refuses 548 Homes on Deptford Creek Over Tower Block Impact
Lewisham Council has refused plans for 548 homes in eight tower blocks on Deptford Creek, citing concerns over the impact on houseboats. Greenwich Council has deferred its decision on the remaining 254 homes.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 48
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