Lewisham council
Lewisham Council is currently scrutinising budget reduction proposals for homelessness services and consulting on new planning guidance to limit student accommodation.
In November 2026, Lewisham Council's Housing Select Committee scrutinised proposals for £2 million in annual savings for the borough's homelessness service, part of a wider £40 million budget pressure, with councillors requesting more information. Also in November 2026, the Mayor and Cabinet agreed to consult on new planning guidance to generally discourage further purpose-built student accommodation due to oversupply concerns.
The Mayor and Cabinet also approved the Lewisham Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2029 in November 2026, aiming to ensure sufficient local placements for children in care. Looking ahead, the Public Accounts Select Committee is scheduled to meet on 12 November 2026, and a Joint Committee involving Lewisham is set for 17 November 2026.
Lewisham Council is the local government authority responsible for providing public services and administration for the London Borough of Lewisham. Its committees regularly discuss various borough matters, including planning applications and waste management, as seen in September and November 2026.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Housing Select Committee scrutinised proposals for £2 million in annual savings for the homelessness service in November 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council is addressing a wider budget pressure of £40 million for the 2027-28 financial year. Source
- In November 2026, the Mayor and Cabinet agreed to consult on new planning guidance to discourage further purpose-built student accommodation. Source
- The Mayor and Cabinet approved the Lewisham Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2029 in November 2026 to secure placements for children in care. Source
- The Lewisham Sufficiency Strategy aims to meet the needs of 452 children currently in the council's care. Source
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