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  • Consultation on the Planning Enforcement Plan

    We are reopening the consultation, which originally ran over the summer, to gain a wider scope of views from the public. How you can help? By answering our 9 questions on the Planning Enforcement Plan and letting us know your views in the comment boxes. This can include your past experiences of planning enforcement and what you think our priorities should be. As we look at achieving our wider vision for Lewisham it is critical that as a planning authority we protect the... More
    Closed 23 December 2024

  • Lewisham All Age Autism Strategy 2024

    Lewisham Council have an All-Age Autism Strategy that is in place between 2023 and 2028. Lewisham Council and its partner organisations have committed to progressing our vision that Lewisham is a borough in which autstic people can lead fulfilling lives. We aim to become an autism-inclusive borough, improving conditions for autistic people to ensure they are welcome, safe and able to thrive. Following our consultation in May 2022, your comments contributed towards the agreement of the eight... More
    Opened 11 December 2024

  • Business Ratepayer Consultation - proposed budget 2025/26

    Business rates tax is a tax that is levied on non-domestic properties, such as shops, offices, and warehouses. It is one of the key elements of local government financing. Here in the Borough of Lewisham, business rates help to fund local services including social care for adults and children, libraries, street lighting, waste collection and public parks. As a local business owner, we are keen to hear from you and would encourage you to share your thoughts via our online... More
    Opened 25 November 2024

  • Southend Lane Bus Priority Consultation

    Lewisham Council is planning to introduce a new bus priority route along Southend Lane as part of Transport for London’s (TfL) initiative to enhance the speed, reliability and efficiency of the bus network. The current proposal includes: New bus lane : A new 665-meter westbound bus lane from Worsley Bridge to Farmstead Road. Road modifications : Conversion of the central traffic island into a road to create space for the new bus lane. ... More
    Closed 8 November 2024

  • Article 4 Direction - Use Class E (commercial, business and services) to Use Class C3 (residential)

    Representation Period for an Article 4 Direction for Class E (commercial, business and service) Lewisham Council approved the making of a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for Major Centres, District Centres, Local Centres and Strategic Industrial Locations (SIL), Mixed-Use Employment Locations (MEL), some Locally Significant Industrial Sites (LSIS) and some Parades, which removes permitted development rights for the change of use from commercial, business and... More
    Closed 1 November 2024

  • Lee Terrace Road Safety Scheme Survey

    Lewisham Council is proposing road safety improvements on Lee Terrace and the junction of Lee Terrace, Lee Park and Lee Road with the aim to reduce speeding and increase safety for residents and those who use the route. More
    Closed 6 October 2024

  • Hither Green Lane/Courthill Road Safety Improvement Scheme Consultation

    Lewisham Council is proposing traffic calming measures along Hither Green Lane and a section of Courthill Road to reduce speeding and improve road safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. The proposals also include upgrading the crossing on Hither Green Lane near Brindishe Green Primary School to a signalised crossing, creating a safer route to school for pupils. More
    Closed 2 October 2024

  • LewishamNCIL

    Community Groups and organisations can apply for NCIL funding to deliver their own projects, please visit the Community Funding Portal  to find out how. Residents are invited to support up to nine suggested capital projects. Your preferences will contribute to the overall assessment process. To view and support these projects, please continue reading. Lewisham Council is launching the second round of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding, which will provide... More
    Closed 23 September 2024

  • Areas of Special Local Character - selection criteria & Sydenham and Forest Hill ASLCs

    We would welcome your feedback on the selection criteria and statements of significance for Lewisham's Areas of Special Local Character (ASLCs). Areas of Special Local Character are places that have a particular character that lifts them above the ordinary. This will usually be based on the way the area developed historically, and on the use of interesting or unusual architectural forms. They may benefit from their place in the landscape or the way vegetation is... More
    Closed 22 September 2024

  • Calling all parents and carers tell us about your child care needs 2024

    Thank you for completing this survey. Your response will help us to understand how Lewisham council could better support families with accessing childcare in the borough. Your response will be kept entirely confidential. If you need support with any of the issues covered in this survey, or want to find out more about childcare or family services locally, please contact Lewisham Family Information Service (FIS) on 020 8314 3940 or visit ... More
    Closed 15 September 2024

  • Vaping (E-Cigarette Use) Survey 2024

    The Public Health Team at Lewisham Council, is planning to consult with school staff and students to understand the challenges schools are facing regarding vaping (e-cigarette use) and how we can best support our communities. This questionnaire is adopted from Bristol University. We would very much welcome your feedback to help understand what issues you are experiencing and to help us to understand what would help improve things going forward. It should take you... More
    Closed 18 August 2024

  • Lewisham Council housing resident engagement consultation

    This survey asks residents questions about priorities for your engagement, what is important to you and your preferred communications methods. Your response will help to shape how we (Lewisham Council Housing Services) approach resident engagement for the next three years in terms of engagement activities, community projects, the training we offer, and what we focus on. More
    Closed 29 July 2024

  • Cold Blow Lane walking and cycling project Survey

    Lewisham Council is proposing a trial road restriction at Cold Blow Lane to improve road safety and encourage walking and cycling. From Monday 29 July 2024, Cold Blow Lane between Mercury Way and Sanford Walk, will be closed to motor vehicles until further notice. Over the years, the community has been concerned about this section of road being dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. There have been multiple petitions and campaigns calling for change. This trial scheme in is... More
    Opened 29 July 2024

  • Lewisham Services for Schools Feedback Survey 2024

    To continue to improve our offers to Lewisham Schools we are seeking feedback from Headteachers, Chairs of Governors and School Business Managers to find out what is working and what could be improved on the Lewisham Services for Schools website. By giving us 10 minutes of your time and sharing with us your thoughts on the services you purchased this year, you will help us to improve and evolve what we can offer to our schools borough wide. From this survey we will be... More
    Closed 26 July 2024

  • VAWG Services Procurement Survey

    This survey is open to survivors of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) currently living in Lewisham only and asks questions about the use of support services. If you have not experienced any type of VAWG, please do not respond to the survey. This survey is completely anonymous and you do not have to share your personal details as part of it. One of the key commitments in the Lewisham Domestic Abuse and VAWG Strategy 2021 – 2026 states that... More
    Closed 12 July 2024

  • Parent/Carer Survey - Early Childhood Offer Family Hubs

    Lewisham Council is committed to an early childhood offer, which aims to improve outcomes for young children and their families and reduce inequalities. We are currently reviewing how we provide services that are accessed via Children and Family Centres across the borough. These services make up the ‘Early Childhood Offer’, which consists of: play sessions baby massage parenting support and programmes healthy eating and... More
    Closed 31 May 2024

  • Stakeholder Survey - Early Childhood Offer Family Hubs

    Lewisham Council is committed to an early childhood offer, which aims to improve outcomes for young children and their families and reduce inequalities. We are currently reviewing how we provide services that are accessed via Children and Family Centres across the borough. These services make up the ‘Early Childhood Offer’, which consists of: play sessions baby massage parenting support and programmes healthy eating and... More
    Closed 31 May 2024

  • Feedback Form Anti-Racist Training

    feedback from from your anti-racist training More
    Closed 26 April 2024

  • Landlords in Lewisham

    Over the last decade, the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in Lewisham has experienced substantial growth, becoming an increasingly relied-upon housing option. However, this growth has brought with it well-known and significant challenges. In response to these challenges and a s part of its commitment to enhance the well-being of its residents, Lewisham Council has recently established a Scrutiny Task and Finish Group specifically focused on the PRS in Lewisham. Recognising the... More
    Closed 31 March 2024

  • Private Renters in Lewisham

    Over the last decade, the Private Rented Sector in Lewisham has experienced substantial growth, becoming an increasingly relied-upon housing option. However, this growth has brought with it well-known and significant challenges. Issues such as the declining supply of houses, escalating rents, a high number of sub-standard properties, and tenancy insecurity have raised concerns among residents. As part of its commitment to address key concerns and enhance the well-being of its... More
    Closed 31 March 2024

  • Parents and guardians have your say about the Lewisham Youth Offer

    Why your views matter Lewisham Council is undertaking a review of our current Youth Offer. Your views as parent/guardians are crucial to informing what a youth offer could look like in the future. This will help us to better understand the strengths of the current service offer and inform how we shape youth services for our children and young people going forward. Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable input as we work to review our Youth service offer to better... More
    Closed 31 March 2024

  • Markets and Forecourt Licence Fees and Charges 2024-25

    We are proposing to update market trading and forecourt licence fees and charges, which were last updated in April 2019. Since then, the costs associated with running our markets (including waste management, infrastructure costs and storage costs) have continued to increase, while revenues have fallen. Under the London Local Authorities Act, we are required to ensure that our market trading operations do not operate at a profit or a loss. To ensure we can comply... More
    Closed 25 February 2024

  • Deptford Church Street Cycleway Survey

    A safer cycle route along Deptford Church Street is proposed in the form of a segregated cycle lane between Creek Road (A200) and Deptford Broadway/Deptford Bridge. This will make it safer and easier to cycle around the borough, helping people to make more journeys by bike and reducing traffic, pollution and carbon emissions. We are asking residents to share their views on the proposed scheme by midday on Tuesday 2 January 2024. You can view a design of the... More
    Closed 2 January 2024

  • Business Ratepayer Consultation

    Business rates tax is a tax that is levied on non-domestic properties, such as shops, offices, and warehouses. It is one of the key elements of local government financing. Here in the Borough of Lewisham, business rates help to fund local services including social care for adults and children, libraries, street lighting, waste collection and public parks. As a local business owner, we are keen to hear from you and would encourage you to share your thoughts via our online... More
    Closed 31 December 2023

  • Road Crossing at Manwood Road

    We are proposing to install a new crossing on Manwood Road – next to the junction with Ewhurst Road – to improve road safety, encourage walking and cycling and make it safer for pupils travelling to and from Prendergast Ladywell School. The current proposals include a new zebra crossing for pedestrians combined with an adjacent cycle crossing (sometimes referred to as a ‘tiger’ crossing), realigning the kerb to increase pavement space and restricting the left... More
    Closed 6 December 2023

  • Serious Violence Duty Survey

    As part of the Government's new Serious Violence Duty , Lewisham Council are undertaking a public consultation to gather the views and perceptions of serious violence in the Borough. In addition to this survey, we will attend community events around Lewisham to gather more in depth feedback from the local community. If you would like to be involved in these events, please visit Lewisham Council social media to find out more about upcoming events or contact... More
    Closed 3 December 2023

  • New play and games areas at Watergate School

    Watergate Primary School on Lushington Road, Bellingham is a school for young children with profound and complex special educational needs and disabilities which caters for learners aged 4-11. The school is in high demand, reflecting the increased need for specialist places in Lewisham as well as across the country. Lewisham is working towards ensuring that all our children & young people can access provisions locally that meet their needs, and is therefore proposing to expand the... More
    Closed 16 November 2023

  • PZ Short survey

    Finding out what activities you would like in your local area More
    Closed 15 November 2023

  • PZ Longer survey

    What's this survey about? We are applying for funding to improve the courts in areas around Lewisham We want to ensure that local residents are involved in deciding what kind of sports /activities you are interested in. This will ensure we put in the right equipment and that the surface is the best fit for these activities. We are also keen to hear about other things like security, and any support you might like when using the courts. More
    Closed 15 November 2023

  • Have your say! Shaping Lewisham to 2030

    As we look to the future, we are launching Lewisham 2030 which will set out our shared hopes and ambitions for the borough into the next decade. There are lots of wonderful things about Lewisham that we wish to preserve and build upon, but there are always opportunities to improve. We know that we are faced with pressing challenges such as climate change, the cost of living crisis and inequality. By working together we have a greater chance of tackling these challenges. ... More
    Closed 29 October 2023
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