Community-led Housing
Lewisham Council is implementing a new strategy to boost community-led housing initiatives across the borough.
Lewisham Council is implementing a new strategy to boost community-led housing initiatives, with its Mayor and Cabinet noting the ongoing development of this strategy on October 7, 2026. The strategy aims to foster greater community ownership, participation, and stewardship in creating new homes.
Councillor Daniel Dream, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration, Planning and Housing Delivery, highlighted Lewisham's historical support for community-led housing, citing successful past projects. The new strategy aims to make it easier for such projects to proceed.
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