Lewisham Council housing strategy
Lewisham Council is currently focusing on a £600 million investment in new council homes and improving existing properties.
Lewisham Council's housing strategy is currently focused on a £600 million investment in building new council homes over five years, approved by the Mayor and Cabinet in February 2026. This significant commitment also aims to tackle damp and mould in existing properties and improve energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions, as part of delivering genuinely affordable homes in the borough.
The council's "Building for Lewisham" programme has already started construction on almost 2,000 homes, contributing to the overall strategic plan for housing services in the London Borough of Lewisham. Councillor Will Cooper, Cabinet Member for Better Homes, Neighbourhoods and Homelessness, is involved in this initiative.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved a £600 million investment in new council homes on February 11, 2026. Source
- The investment aims to build new council homes and tackle damp and mould in existing properties. Source
- The Building for Lewisham programme has started construction on almost 2,000 homes. Source
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