Update on Goldsmith’s move to Catford

Goldsmiths University of London has confirmed it will not be going ahead with plans to move some of its courses from Deptford to Catford, when their existing lease ends next year. Instead, they plan to consolidate their estate onto their New Cross campus.

A Council spokesperson said:

We worked with Goldsmiths in good faith for around a year to prepare the Old Town Hall to welcome students from September 2027, so we are surprised and frustrated by this decision. We know how important this move was to the people of Catford and our partners.

"This decision was made by Goldsmiths based on their own financial and strategic considerations following a change in university leadership last month. We made significant investment into the building to facilitate the move and officers were working on plans for the move right up until we received the communication from Goldsmiths that they would not be proceeding.

"We will take some time to consider how to move forward in terms of the long-term use of the Old Town Hall, as part of our refreshed masterplan for Catford. We remain committed to revitalising the area and working with the community to bring genuine improvements to Catford."

Published on: 23/10/2026

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