restoration of the Ladywell Playtower
Lewisham Council is seeking a new approach for the Ladywell Playtower restoration after its initial partner withdrew and costs increased.
Lewisham Council is seeking a new approach for the restoration of the Ladywell Playtower, a historic building, after its initial partner withdrew. A 12-month roadmap to revitalise the building was outlined at a Mayor and Cabinet meeting in October 2025.
The decision to seek a new path followed an escalation in the project's cost from an initial £4.5 million to £7 million. Councillor James-J Walsh, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning, attributed this increase to rising costs from post-Brexit supply chain issues, global inflation, and financial instability.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council is seeking a new path for the Ladywell Playtower restoration. Source
- The initial restoration partner for the project withdrew. Source
- A 12-month roadmap to revitalise the building was outlined in October 2025. Source
- The project's cost escalated from an initial £4.5 million to £7 million. Source
- Councillor James-J Walsh attributed cost increases to supply chain issues and global inflation. Source
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