Local assemblies
What are Local Assemblies
Local Assemblies are community-based open forums aiming to actively involve, consult, empower and learn from residents and those working and studying in Lewisham Council’s local wards.
Each Assembly is your chance to:
- Find out what is happening in your ward
- Discuss and share what matters to you
- Work with your councillors and others to identify solutions and shape the future of your neighbourhood.
Meetings take place up to four times a year. They are a collaboration between the Council, the community, the voluntary sector, the police and others to make real change happen. With yearly priorities for discussion decided by the local community.
Get involved
You can get involved by contacting your local councillor or the Council’s Community Development Team using details below. Attend one of the regular meetings or submit your contributions via email to get your voice heard.
Your Local Assembly
Bellingham
Contact details: BellinghamLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6314
Upcoming meetings: Tuesday 28 March 2023.7-9pm, This will be an online meeting.
Access the online meeting here.
At this meeting join Bellingham Councillors, community groups and local residents and get an update on local leisure services, what's going on a Beckenham Place Park and find out more about the exciting plans for 'Bellingham 100' - and the centenary events being planned. You can also engage with local residents working to develop Friends of Bellingham Green, hear NCIL and community dates and more!
We look forward to seeing you at this meeting!
Blackheath
Contact details: BlackheathLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6585
Upcoming meetings: Thursday 30 March 2023, 7-9pm. This is an online meeting.
At this meeting join Blackheath Councillors, community organisations and residents to hear more about how Lewisham Council is tackling fly-tipping and environmental crime, find out more about upcoming summer events and get feedback from organisations improving the Blackheath ward through NCIL funding.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Brockley
Contact details: BrockleyLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 7647
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Brockley Assembly meeting was held on Saturday 11 March 2023
At this meeting Brockley Councillors, community organisations and local residents found out more about environmental crime enforcement, NCIL project updates, and got feedback from the recent priority setting exercise and community updates.
Information about the next Brockley Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
Catford South
Contact details: CatfordSouthLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6314
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Catford South assembly meeting took place on Wednesday 8 March 2023.
At this meeting Catford South Councillors, community organisations and local residents found out out more about Environmental Crime Enforcement and how 'Lewisham Works' is supporting our community. Attendees heard from local Resident associations on their great work and were updated on NCIL funded projects in the ward.
Information about the next Catford South Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
Crofton Park
Contact details: CroftonParkLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6306
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Crofton Park local assembly meeting was held on Tuesday 28 February 2023 at the Ackroyd Centre.
At this meeting Crofton Park Councillors, community organisations and local residents heard more about the sustainable streets consultation and had updates from local police, NCIL funded projects and community news.
Information about the next Crofton Park Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
Deptford
Contact details: DeptfordLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6306
Upcoming meetings: Wednesday 22 March 2023, 7-9pm, This is an online meeting
At this meeting join Deptford Councillors, community groups and local residents and find out more about environmental crime and enforcement, get an update from Lewisham Homes and here more about how NCIL funded projects are improving the area. Attendees can also find out more about the North Lewisham Community Health Network and they work they are doing in the Deptford and north Lewisham areas.
We look forward to seeing you at this meeting!
Downham
Contact details: DownhamLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3387
Upcoming meetings: the most recent Downham assembly meeting was held on Thursday 2 March 2023 and was an online meeting.
At this meeting Downham Councillors, community organisations and local residents found out more about Beckenham Place Park, and Parks and Open Spaces. There was an update from some of the successful NCIL funded projects, the Downham Safer Neighbourhood Team and community news.
Information about the next Downham Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
Evelyn
Contact details: EvelynLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 7647
Upcoming meetings: early 2023. Date, time and information will be available to view soon.
Forest Hill
Contact details: ForestHillLa@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3830
Upcoming meetings: Thursday 23 March 2023, 7.30-9pm. Holy Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Path, Sydenham Park SE26 4EA
Join Forest Hill Councillors, community groups and local residents to find out more about tackling fly-tipping and environmental crime, learn how NCIL funded projects are helping to improve the Forest Hill area, hear community updates and more!
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Grove Park
Contact details: GroveParkLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3387
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Grove Park assembly meeting was held on Saturday 4 March 2023, at the Grove Park Youth Club.
At this meeting Grove Park Councillors, community organisations and local residents got an update on the Youth Club, Baring Hall and the District Park. There was also traffic and safer neighbourhood information and community updates from ChART and Phoenix community housing.
Information about the next Grove Park Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
Hither Green
Contact details: HitherGreenLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3387
Upcoming meetings: Spring 2023. Date, time and information will be available to view soon.
Ladywell
Contact details: LadywellLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
Upcoming meetings: Thursday 23 March 2023, 7-9pm, Gordonbrock Primary School, Amyruth Rd, London SE4 1HQ.
At this meeting join Ladywell Councillors, community groups and local residents to get an update on the proposed development of former Car Wash site on Ladywell Road. Hear feedback from the Ladywell Society on the NCIL funded project - Ladywell World Folk Music Festival, and find out more about the Lewisham Donation Hub, Safer Neighbourhood Team and more!
We look forward to seeing you at this meeting!
Lee Green
Contact details: LeeGreenLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Lee Green Assembly meeting was held on Monday 13th February 2023.
At this meeting Lee Green Councillors, community groups and residents heard more about environmental Crime and Waste Recycling, got an update on Leegate Redevelopment and heard feedback from the Ward NCIL funded project at Manor House Library.
Information about the next Lee Green Assembly meeting will be available as soon as possible.
Lewisham Central
Contact details: LewishamCentralLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Lewisham Central Assembly meeting was held on Wednesday 15th March 2023.
At this meeting Lewisham Central Councillors, community organisations and local residents found out more about the Government Levelling-up fund revitalising Lewisham Town Centre & Lewisham Library, the Lewisham Local Plan and heard councillor and community updates.
Information about the next Lewisham Central Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
New Cross Gate
Contact details: NewCrossGate@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3830 or 07392 860155
Upcoming Meetings: April 2023 - TBC
This meeting is currently being planned. The date and more information will be available here soon.
Perry Vale
Contact details: PerryValeLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3830
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Perry Vale Assembly meeting was held on Thursday 2 March 2023 and was an online meeting.
At this meeting Perry Vale Councillors, community organisations and local residents heard more about the sustainable streets consultation, cost of living crisis help available and met the Met Police Borough Commander to talk about community safety.
Information about the next Perry Vale Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
Rushey Green
Contact details: RusheyGreenLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6314
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Rushey Green assembly meeting happened on Wednesday 15 March 2023.
At this meeting Rushey Green Councillors, community organisations and local residents found out more about the projects improving Rushey Green through the NCIL fund, got an update from the local Safer Neighbourhood team and heard about access to community fundraising opportunities.
To celebrate the re opening of the wonderful Broadway Theatre, in the heart of the Rushey Green ward, attendees of the local assembly meeting were also given a special behind the scenes tour of the theatre.
Information about the next Rushey Green Assembly meeting will be available as soon as possible.
Sydenham
Contact details: SydenhamLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 7729
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Sydenham Assembly meeting happened on Saturday 11 March 2023.
At this meeting Sydenham Councillors, community organisations and local residents heard more about the Sustainable Streets Programme, including controlled parking. They also had updates from Street Trees for Living, the Sydenham Safer Neighbourhood Police Team, NCIL project feedback and heard local community updates.
Information about the next Sydenham Assembly meeting will be available as soon as possible.
Telegraph Hill
Contact details: TelegraphHillLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6306
Upcoming meetings: The Telegraph Hill assembly are planning a community outreach activity for March 2023.
More information will be available to view soon.
Community Funding
Residents can apply for funds from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) to support community development. Ideas on what can be funded can be shared at your local assembly.
In 2022 150 projects shared a total of £2,931,270 in funding through the levy, find out what was funded in your ward.
Information on your ward
You can find useful information on your ward such as demographic, social and economic data using our online data explorer.