Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme
Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved an extra £4.5 million for the Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme due to unforeseen defects and cost pressures.
Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved a variation of up to £4.5 million to the Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme in October 2026. This additional funding is primarily for the Lewisham Library refurbishment, where unforeseen structural and building fabric defects were found. Earlier cost and programme pressures also affected the Market Canopy construction, as explained by Councillor Daniel Dream.
There are no upcoming meetings currently scheduled to discuss the Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme.
The Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme is a project established in 2022. It includes public realm improvements on Lewisham High Street, construction of a market canopy, and refurbishment of Lewisham Library, with an original budget of £24 million.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved up to £4.5 million extra for the Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme in October 2026. Source
- The additional funding is mainly for the Lewisham Library refurbishment due to unforeseen structural and building fabric defects. Source
- The original budget for the Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme was £24 million. Source
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