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Earlier this summer we asked for nominations for our resident awards. This was an opportunity for our residents to recognise the people and organisations which made a real difference to our …

Lewisham Homes’ development team has secured permission to build on the site of a garage block in Sydenham. The three-storey block on Elderton Road will comprise four one-bed flats alongside …

Our residents’ safety remains our top priority and we are proud to once again pledge our support in Gas Safety Week (13-19 September), now in its eleventh year. The annual …

Did you know that 1.8 billion pounds of pension credit went unclaimed last year? Pension credit will help top up your money if you are of pension age, receiving state …

Lewisham Homes has begun rolling out a programme of ‘property MOTs’ across the housing stock we manage. These surveys are a new initiative which gives residents who are concerned about …

An ITV programme is featuring the case of a tenant in a Lewisham Homes property. Lewisham Homes manages and maintains 19,000 homes on behalf of Lewisham Council. Margaret Dodwell, Chief …

Find out how you can give your views on Lewisham Council’s proposal to introduce parking enforcement on their housing estates. Lewisham Council is carrying out a targeted consultation about the …

Dacres Estate residents were invited to drop in to discuss any repairs issues and book a ‘property MOT’ for their home On 18, 19 and 20 August we conducted our first repairs …

Throughout the summer, Lewisham Council is providing free meals and activities for eligible children. Lewisham Council has organised provision of free activities and lunches for school-aged children …

We’re happy to announce the projects that will benefit from our Community Investment fund this year. We’re reached the time of year where our panel of residents have decided what …

In a very eventful and challenging year, our focus has been on supporting our residents and communities, while working to deliver our essential services. Our 2020/21 annual report to residents …

Following the Euros 2020 final on Sunday (11 July), themes around diversity and racism have been brought into sharp focus with abuse being directed at some players across social media. …

We understand that approaching the summer holidays with children can be daunting as it can be a costly time, but it does not need to be. Our welfare benefits team …

Last weekend some of our younger residents spent their Saturday afternoon learning how to build fires, going pond dipping, catching spiders and generally getting their hands dirty! This was made …

Lewisham Homes have teamed up with Hatcham House, a local organisation that provides a flexible community working space in New Cross Gate.   We are offering temporary accommodation residents a …

Lewisham Homes, the London Borough of Lewisham’s housing company, has been involving residents on the Achilles Street estate in New Cross to find the best way to build new council-owned …

We are currently looking for residents who would like to take part in a series of short films. We will be filming a series of short interviews with residents who’d …

We’re committed to supporting and investing in young people who live in our borough. One of the ways we do that is through apprenticeships. Although apprenticeships are associated with school …

From 1 July 2021, we will have two new heating contractors working with our teams as we say goodbye to QHS who have worked with us for a number of …

The latest edition of our resident magazine is now available to read online. It covers the latest on our development programme, community highlights, and updates on our recladding project at …

Do you have thoughts and comments on Lewisham Homes’ repairs services? Do you want to get more involved in Lewisham Homes and shape our offer to residents? Lewisham Homes are …

We have officially been recognised as ‘excellent’ as part of British Safety Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Audit. The Five Star Audit is a comprehensive, contemporary and quantified process …

On Saturday 11 June, the Evelyn Community Garden had its successful first building day. During the day, 15 residents joined in the project to help build part of the new …