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  • Understanding the active lives of young people in Lewisham

    The Council is developing a 10-year Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle Strategy for the borough, which we aim in publish later this year. Our aim is to get more residents physically active and help them improve their health and how they feel. A vital part of this is understanding the views of local children and young people towards physical activity. More
    Closed 31 March 2020

  • Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle Strategy

    We understand that at the moment it’s a very challenging and unsettling time with many people self-isolating and avoiding public spaces due to the Coronavirus. However, looking positively to the future, we would like you to think about how you might become more active. This will be at a time when your life starts to feel more normal again. With this in mind, the Council is developing a 10-year Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle Strategy for the borough, which we aim in... More
    Closed 31 March 2020

  • Help us improve our online communications with young people

    We want to improve the way we communicate with young people online, including social media. The following survey will help us to understand what we should change to try to do this. Why we’re doing this: In 2018 we carried out a local democracy review which included workshops in schools. Young people suggested that we should: improve our online presence and use of social media conduct more surveys online be more accessible where young... More
    Closed 27 March 2020

  • Re-designation of Hopcroft Neighbourhood Forum

    A local community group in the Honor Oak and Crofton Park area has made an application seeking the re- designation of a neighbourhood forum. A designated neighbourhood forum is an organisation or group empowered by the local authority to lead the neighbourhood planning process in a neighbourhood area. A neighbourhood area is an area defined by the forum that they wish to create a neighbourhood development plan for. A neighbourhood area is also designated by the local authority. ... More
    Closed 24 January 2020

  • Tell us what you think about our draft New Cross Gate Supplementary Planning Document

    The Council has prepared a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for New Cross Gate. We are seeking your views on the document. UPDATE - Consultation drop-in A drop in session at New Cross Learning (283-285 New Cross Road, SE14 6AS) is taking place on 17 th December from 5pm until 8pm to provide an opportunity for interested parties to talk directly with Council Officers about the proposals. What is an SPD and why do we need them? ... More
    Closed 5 January 2020

  • Tell us what you think about our draft Surrey Canal Triangle Supplementary Planning Document

    The Council has prepared a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Surrey Canal Triangle. We are seeking your views on the document. UPDATE - Consultation drop-in We are holding a drop-in session on 10 December from 5–8pm at Scotney Hall, 19 Sharratt Street, SE15 1EY. This will be a chance for you to come and talk to planning officers about the draft SPD. What is an SPD and why do we need them? A Supplementary... More
    Closed 5 January 2020

  • Review Of Lewisham's Special Educational Needs And Disability Information, Advice And Support Service (SENDIASS)

    Lewisham Council has a duty to provide a free, confidential and impartial Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for parents/carers and young people aged 16 to 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), on all matters relating to SEND. The service is required to be reviewed by Lewisham Council at the end of next year. When we review services such as SENDIASS, we are thinking about what improvements can... More
    Closed 3 January 2020

  • Deptford Parks Liveable Neighbourhood Project Proposals

    T his consultation is looking for your views on the specific proposals regarding the Transport fro London (TfL) funded Deptford Parks Liveable Neighbourhood that were developed as part of the face-to-face and online community engagement carried out over the last year. You can read more on this previous engagement through our informal consultation page as well as the online mapping consultation . So far we have gained lots of valuable feedback and this... More
    Closed 3 January 2020

  • New Additions to the Councils List of Locally Listed Buildings

    The Council is consulting local residents and groups on additions to the Council’s List of Buildings of Local historic, architectural & social importance (‘the Local List’). The proposed additions to the List are nominations that have been made by local residents, amenity groups, Council Officers and Councillors over the last five years. A list of the proposed additions can be found by clicking the following link: Proposed Additions to the Local List The proposed... More
    Closed 23 December 2019

  • Sydenham Hill Ridge Neighbourhood Planning Area and Forum applications

    A local community group in the Sydenham Hill area has made an application seeking the designation of a Neighbourhood Area and the designation of a Neighbourhood Forum. A designated neighbourhood forum is an organisation or group empowered by the local authority to lead the neighbourhood planning process in a neighbourhood area. A neighbourhood area is an area defined by the forum that they wish to create a neighbourhood development plan for. A neighbourhood area is also designated by... More
    Closed 31 October 2019

  • Changes to older adult day services

    The council is consulting about proposed changes to older adult day services. More
    Closed 13 September 2019

  • Talk to us about making renting better

    Borough-wide licensing in private sector homes in the borough We are consulting on proposals to introduce borough-wide licensing across Lewisham's private rented homes. Details on how we are proposing to do this are available in the following documents: Consultation guide Evidence base for public consultation Lewisham residents are more reliant on the private rented sector than ever before. We want to make sure everyone lives in a safe, secure and stable home... More
    Closed 21 August 2019

  • Healthwatch and the NHS Complaints Advocacy Service

    This consultation is about involving the public in the design, commissioning and delivery of health and care services. It aims to capture the views of residents and stakeholders in order to shape a new service specification for a Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Advocacy Service. More
    Closed 10 August 2019

  • A new Conservation Area Appraisal and Article 4 Direction for Deptford High Street and St Paul's Church Conservation Area

    St Paul's Church and Deptford High Street were designated as Conservation Areas in the 1970s. This was in recognition of the exceptional quality of the Church and spaces around it, and the survival of rare and unusual buildings that developed between the 17th and 19th centuries around the historic road to Canterbury (now the A2) at its crossing point over Deptford Creek, and the nearby Royal Naval Dockyard on the Thames. The Conservation Area is considered to be at risk of... More
    Closed 9 August 2019

  • Improving air quality – a parking consultation

    We are consulting on proposed updates to our parking policy Air pollution is causing a public health crisis in London, with thousands of Londoners dying prematurely each year from long term exposure to vehicle exhausts. We know this is also an inequalities issue too, with those living in the most deprived areas exposed to higher levels of pollutants. Despite the fact that car ownership in Lewisham is amongst the lowest in the country (47% of households... More
    Closed 2 August 2019

  • Re-procurement of drug and alcohol services for adults

    This consultation is seeking your views on drug and alcohol services for adults within Lewisham, which are in the process of being recommissioned. Drug and alcohol use can impact on the individual, their families or friends, local communities and society as a whole in many different ways which can result in physical and psychological harm that can have a far reaching impact. Commissioned services within Lewisham are designed to meet the needs of local residents, with the aim to help... More
    Closed 28 May 2019

  • Article 4 Direction on small HMOs within Lewisham’s southern wards

    Lewisham Council approved the making of a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for Lewisham’s southern wards to withdraw permitted development rights for the change of use from dwelling houses (Use Class C3) to small HMO’s (Use Class C4) where between 3 and 6 unrelated people share basic amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom. This means that planning permission will be required within this area from 7 March 2020 onwards before a single family dwelling house can be... More
    Closed 2 May 2019

  • Lewisham Characterisation Study

    Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners were commissioned by the Council in February 2018 to prepare the Lewisham Characterisation Study. The study updates the previous 2010 Characterisation Study and responds to the significant growth and change in the borough since this time. The study sets out the description of the physical form of the borough, its history, places, streets and buildings. It provides an understanding of the particular attributes which make the borough what it is... More
    Closed 23 April 2019

  • Barriers to disposing of waste

    Recycling is one of the most important things you can do for the environment, and we would like to make sure that all our residents are recycling as much as possible. To help you dispose of your rubbish properly, we want to find out if you are experiencing any difficulties with our waste collection service. More
    Closed 8 April 2019

  • Consultation on the designation of Lewisham Park Conservation Area and Article 4 Direction

    Lewisham Council has been working with the Lewisham Park Crescent Residents’ Association on a proposal to designate a new Conservation Area focused on Lewisham Park, the Memorial Gardens and the Victorian and Edwardian houses on the southern and eastern sides. Bredgar, Malling and Kemsley are included in the area. The Council is consulting local community groups and residents on a proposal for the adoption of a new Conservation Area focused on Lewisham Park, the Memorial... More
    Closed 1 March 2019

  • Children with Complex Needs Service User Engagement Survey

    The Children with Complex Needs Service provides support to children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and are between the ages of 0 and 25 years old. We believe that children and young people with SEND deserve the best start in life and the best possible opportunities to learn, develop and play. We are committed to working together in partnership with our internal and external agencies, and with our children and young people and their families and... More
    Closed 26 February 2019

  • Lewisham Crime Survey 2019

    The Lewisham Crime Survey is an annual survey seeking views of Lewisham residents on crime, anti-social behaviour and safety. More
    Closed 24 February 2019

  • Business Ratepayers Consultation on the Council’s proposed 2019/20 Budget

    The Council is required under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 to ensure that Business Rate payers are consulted on the proposed budget. This will allow businesses to review the changes in the Budget 2019-20 and respond with any comments that they may have. Lewisham Council invites such representatives to take part in the annual consultation for the 2019/20 financial year. Please respond by filling the form at the end of this... More
    Closed 1 February 2019

  • Lewisham Democracy Review - "A democratic and open Lewisham"

    During the 2018 Lewisham Mayoral election, the new Mayor Damien Egan promised to ‘launch a review that will make our Council even more democratic, open and transparent’. In July 2018, the Council agreed to establish a Local Democracy Review Working Group. As part of the review, we want to hear residents’ views about how we can strengthen local democracy for everyone. Councillors will be attending local events and visiting community groups across the borough, and we have also set up... More
    Closed 27 January 2019

  • Residents' Charter for Estate Regeneration

    Lewisham Council is committed to tackling the housing crisis and delivering 1,000 new social homes across the borough. The redevelopment of existing council homes is a crucial factor in the commitment to provide residents with improved housing. In order to ensure that this is delivered sustainably, the council would like to hear your views on the proposed Residents’ Charter and to suggest additional guarantees that the council can make to any resident whose home is due to be improved by... More
    Closed 20 January 2019

  • Blackheath Common - Proposed Cycling and Walking Improvements

    The Mayor of London’s aim for 2041 is for 80% of all trips in London to be made on foot, by cycle or using public transport. LB Lewisham is working on initiatives to help reach this target by gearing towards a “Healthy Streets” approach as set out in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy (2017) which encourage people to use their car less. This will help reduce the amount of dirty air in London, encourage active travel and tackle congestion on our already clogged up roads. ... More
    Closed 18 January 2019

  • Lewisham's Evening and Night Time Economy

    Lewisham is a great place to live, and a great place to socialise. We want to build on this success, and support a thriving and inclusive evening and night time economy. Following the launch of the Mayor of London’s Vison for a 24 hour London , we are developing our own night time economy strategy for Lewisham. A successful evening and night time economy should cater for a range of interests including eating and drinking, cultural and leisure activities, shopping and... More
    Closed 18 December 2018

  • A New Vision for New Cross - Area Framework and Station Opportunity Study

    The proposed Bakerloo Line extension could bring huge benefits to the New Cross area. Through this consultation page/material you can find out how we are planning ahead so that we can take advantage of the benefits a new station interchange might bring to the area, and how you can get involved. LB Lewisham have collaborated with Transport for London (TfL) and the Greater London Authority (GLA) to appoint architects 5th Studio and urban designers We Made That to develop a... More
    Closed 14 December 2018

  • Draft Lewisham Local Implementation Plan

    In early 2018 the Mayor of London released his vision for transport in the capital called the Mayor’s Transport Strategy (MTS). It sets out how traveling around London by walking, cycling and public transport, in particular, can be improved. Three key themes are at the heart of the MTS: 1. Healthy streets and healthy people 2. A good public transport experience 3. New homes and jobs The Mayor of London requires each borough to develop a... More
    Closed 24 November 2018

  • Revised Statement Of Gambling Policy (2019-22)

    Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 requires all licensing authorities to prepare and publish a statement of licensing principles that they propose to apply in exercising their functions under the Act. This is commonly known as a statement of policy. The Statement of Gambling Policy forms the licensing authority’s mandate for managing local gambling provision and sets out how the licensing authority views the local risk environment and therefore its expectations in relation to... More
    Closed 21 November 2018
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