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: The Bellingham Festival. Saturday 24 June 2023, 12noon - 5pm. Bellingham Green SE6 3JB.
Your Bellingham Councillors, community groups and local assembly team will be attending the Bellingham Festival in June as part of the 'Bellingham 100' centenary celebrations. Come along and find out more about your Bellingham local assembly and more.
Blackheath
Contact details: BlackheathLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6585
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Blackheath Assembly meeting took place on Thursday 30 March 2023, 7-9pm and was an online meeting.
At this meeting Blackheath Councillors, community organisations and residents heard more about how Lewisham Council is tackling fly-tipping and environmental crime, found out more about upcoming summer events on the heath and got feedback from organisations improving the Blackheath ward through NCIL funding.
Information about the next Blackheath Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
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 Goldsmiths university.
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 Monday 22 May 2023, 7-9pm. Corbett Community Library, 103 Torridon Road, Catford, SE6 1RQ
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: The most recent Deptford Assembly meeting took place on Wednesday 22 March 2023 and was an online meeting
At this meeting Deptford Councillors, community groups and local residents found out more about environmental crime and enforcement, got an update from Lewisham Homes and heard more about how NCIL funded projects are improving the area. Attendees also found out more about the North Lewisham Community Health Network and they work they are doing in the Deptford and north Lewisham areas.
Information about the next Deptford Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
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: Wednesday 24 May 2023, 7-9pm, Twin Oaks Primary School, Scawen Road, Deptford, SE8 5AE.
At this meeting join Evelyn Councillors, community groups and local residents and help shape the future of the Evelyn assembly meetings, hear community and councillor updates and find out who NCIL funded projects are helping to improve your ward.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Forest Hill
Contact details: ForestHillLa@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3830
Upcoming meetings: Wednesday 14 June, 6.30-8.30pm. Online on Teams, join the meeting online.
Meet the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Brenda Dacres and ask your questions on planning. Learn about GP and pharmacy services in your Ward and other local updates.
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: More information will be available to view soon.
Ladywell
Contact details: LadywellLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Ladywell Assembly meeting was held on Thursday 23 March 2023 at Gordonbrock Primary School, Amyruth Rd, London SE4 1HQ.
At this meeting Ladywell Councillors, community groups and local residents got an update on the proposed development of former Car Wash site on Ladywell Road. Attendees got feedback from the Ladywell Society on the NCIL funded project - Ladywell World Folk Music Festival, and found out more about the Lewisham Donation Hub, the Safer Neighbourhood Team and community updates!
Information about the next Ladywell Assembly meeting will be available here as soon as possible.
Lee Green
Contact details: LeeGreenLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
Upcoming meetings: Monday 5 June 2023, 7-9pm. Lochaber Hall Community Centre, Manor Lane Terrace, London SE13 5QL
At this meeting Lee Green Councillors, community groups and residents can hear from the local Police Safer Neighbourhood Team, find out from community groups how NCIL funding is being spent in the area. There will also be an update from the Contract Director on ongoing Thames Water sewage works on Burnt Ash Road.
Lewisham Central
Contact details: LewishamCentralLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
Upcoming meetings: Tuesday 6 June 2023, 7-9pm. Lewisham Youth Theatre (By East entrance into Lewisham Shopping Centre, between Superdrug and Timpson), 142-144 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6JG.
Join Lewisham Central ward councillors, community organisations and local residents to get updates on the Gateway Development phase 2, including new cinema, bars, and restaurant. Representatives from the developers will be on hand to take question. We'll also hear from Lewisham Council's Head of Public Realm about 'Cleaner, Better Lewisham High Street'. Plus, there will also be updates from local NCIL fund community projects.
New Cross Gate
Contact details: NewCrossGate@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3830 or 07392 860155
Upcoming Meetings: Thursday 15 June, 6-7.30pm. Online on Teams, join the meeting online.
Find out how changes to Lewisham Homes may affect you. Learn about local play, fun and food provision for kids this summer and other local updates.
Perry Vale
Contact details: PerryValeLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3830
Upcoming meetings: Tuesday 20 June, 6.30-8.30pm (come at 6 pm for a tour of the garden), Sydenham Garden Resource Centre, Wynell Road SE23 2LW.
Meet Lewisham Mayor Damien Egan and ask him your questions and find out about local updates. Spaces are limited so please reserve your space online.
Rushey Green
Contact details: RusheyGreenLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6314
Upcoming meetings: The most recent Rushey Green Assembly meeting was held on Wednesday 24 May.
Sydenham
Contact details: SydenhamLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 7729
Upcoming meetings: Saturday 17 June, 11am-1pm, The Sydenham Centre, 44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX
Information about the next Sydenham Local Assembly meeting will be available here soon.
Telegraph Hill
Contact details: TelegraphHillLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6306
Upcoming meetings: 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.