Lewisham's first council-run children's home
Lewisham Council has opened its first council-run children's home to provide care for vulnerable children.
Lewisham Council has opened its first council-run children's home, a project designed to provide care for vulnerable children within the borough. Councillor Rotimi Skyers, Cabinet Member for Children, SEND, Youth Empowerment and Culture, announced the opening at a Council meeting in September 2026.
This investment aims to keep children closer to their support networks and move away from reliance on the private market, according to Councillor Skyers. The initiative seeks to ensure public money is prioritised for children's needs. There are no further council meetings currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council opened its first council-run children's home in September 2026. Source
- Councillor Rotimi Skyers announced the opening on 23 September 2026. Source
- The home aims to keep children closer to their support networks. Source
- The investment aims to move away from reliance on the private market. Source
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