Despite cutting thousands from budgets for front-line services, Lewisham's Labour Council is still failing to tackle 40 years of administrative incompetence and overspending.
Local Conservatives have called for Lewisham Council to adopt a scheme successfully piloted in Bromley that enlists the support of volunteer residents to help clear snow and ice from residential streets that are missed out by current emergency salting and clearance routes.
Despite Lewisham planning officials having already approved demolition of the 130 year old Baring Hall Hotel, local campaigners have fought back successfully.
The Big Lottery Fund has allocated £1 million to be spent on local projects in the South East part of Grove Park Ward between Chinbrook Meadows and the Bromley border. Whilst the funds will be held and provided by the 'Big Local' the planning and decision making will be the responsibility of local residents and community groups.