Issue

Safer communities

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Lewisham Council approved grants for community initiatives in February 2026, relevant to improving community safety.

Lewisham Council approved a £1.5 million package of grants for local organisations in February 2026, aimed at supporting community initiatives and services across the borough. These grants, part of the council's Main Grants Programme, will allocate £1,575,746 per annum from 2026 to 2029, including funding for neighbourhood infrastructure projects. Such initiatives are relevant to fostering safer communities, where residents feel secure and are protected from crime and harm.

Key facts

  1. Lewisham Council approved £1.5 million in grants for local organisations in February 2026. Source
  2. The Main Grants Programme will allocate £1,575,746 per annum from 2026 to 2029. Source
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