Local assemblies
End of Local Assemblies programme
Please note that the current round of Local Assemblies will be the last.
After careful consideration, the Council has taken the decision to withdraw council officer support and funding from the programme from April 2025.
Full details of the decision are available in a report to Mayor and Cabinet.
The delivery of NCIL projects - which amount to over £2.5m of funded community initiatives across Lewisham - is unaffected by this cut and those ward-based and borough-wide projects will be delivered as normal.
A review of the Council’s wider engagement and community development activity will report later in the year.
The Council would like to thank those who have taken part in the Local Assemblies programme over the years.
You can continue to contact your local councillors directly.
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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.
They're 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're 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.
Lewisham wards
Find out what ward you are in using the interactive map.
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
Join Bellingham Councillors, community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for NCIL Funding and give us your input. Hear about what’s happening locally from the Bellingham Community Project, Linking Lives and Churches Together and find out about upcoming activities in Beckenham Place Park and more.
Blackheath
Contact details: BlackheathLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6585
Join Blackheath ward councillors, community organisations and local residents to hear updates and information about your local area including:
- Blackheath NCIL update
- Talbot place update
- MamaKind
- Community updates
Brockley
Contact details: BrockleyLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 7647
Join Brockley Councillors, community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for funding from the NCIL fund and give us your input, and get updates from Councillors and Community on local matters.
Catford South
Contact details: CatfordSouthLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6314
Join Catford South Councillors, community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for NCIL funding and give us your input and get updates from Councillors and the community on local matters.
Crofton Park
Contact details: CroftonParkLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6306
Meet local councillors, community organisations, local residents and hear community news.
Deptford
Contact details: DeptfordLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6306
Meet local councillors, community groups and local residents found out more about news and issues in your local area.
Downham
Contact details: DownhamLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3387
Join Downham Councillors, community organisations and local residents to hear about local matters including the recommendations for the Downham NCIL Fund.
Evelyn
Contact details: EvelynLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 7647
Join Evelyn Councillors, Community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for funding from the NCIL fund and give us your input, find out more about the work the council is doing to improve flytipping in the ward and get updates from you’re your councillors and Community Organisations on local matters.
Forest Hill
Contact details: ForestHillLa@lewisham.gov.uk, 07392 860155
Join Forest Hill Councillors, Community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for funding from the NCIL fund and give us your input, information from the Forest Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team and get updates from your Community on local matters.
Grove Park
Contact details: GroveParkLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3387
Join Grove Park Councillors, community organisations and local residents for a presentation and review of projects proposed for Grove Park NCIL funding 2025-27, get an update on the Grove Park Library and hear community updates and local news.
Hither Green
Contact details: HitherGreenLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3387
At this meeting join Hither Green Councillors, community organisations and local residents to hear about local matters.
Ladywell
Contact details: LadywellLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
At this meeting join Ladywell Councillors, Community groups and local residents to hear updates about local issues including:
- Future arrangements for Ladywell ward engagement
- Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding bids presentation
- A presentation on Private Sector Housing and Landlord Licensing Scheme
- Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment Scheme update
Lee Green
Contact details: LeeGreenLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
At this meeting join Lee Green Councillors, community groups and residents to hear local information and updates including:
- Police Safer Neighbourhood Team
- NCIL funded project update,
- Leegate Application Approval
- Caring for our Parks (Manor House Garden (FMHG) Manor Park (FMP) Edith Nesbit Garden (LBL).
- Community Updates
Lewisham Central
Contact details: LewishamCentralLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6026
Join Lewisham Central Councillors, Community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for funding from the NCIL fund and give us your input and get updates from your Community on local matters.
- Presentation and review of projects proposed for Lewisham Central NCIL funding 2025-27
- Update on Lewisham Town Centre improvements works / Parking matters – Levelling Up Programme
- Latest update on Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment proposal
- Future of residents engagement in Lewisham Central Ward
- Cllr’s update and any other buisness
New Cross Gate
Contact details: NewCrossGate@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 3830 or 07392 860155
Join New Cross Gate Councillors, Community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for funding from the NCIL fund and give us your input. Hear from Cabinet Member Will Cooper on how the council is working to improve housing on the Winslade Estate and get updates from your community on local matters.
Perry Vale
Contact details: PerryValeLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 07392 860155
Join Perry Vale Councillors, Community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for funding from the NCIL fund and give us your input, find out more about the work the council is doing to improve road safety and traffic management in the ward and get updates from your Community on local matters.
Rushey Green
Contact details: RusheyGreenLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6314
Thursday 13 February 2025, 7-9pm
Venue: Council Chamber, Second Floor, Civic Suite, Catford, SE6 4RU.
Join Rushey Green Councillors, community organisations and local residents to hear about the projects that are being proposed for NCIL funding and give us your input. Find out more about what’s happening at The Broadway Theatre and the Kaleidoscope Family Hub, get an update on Catford Regeneration, and hear updates from the local community.
Sydenham
Contact details: SydenhamLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 9218
Join us for the next Sydenham Local Assembly meeting, an opportunity for residents to come together, discuss local issues, and contribute to the development of our community. This next meeting will focus on the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) fund. We’ll hear about the fund, and the results of previously funded projects and residents will be presented with a list of recommended projects from the current round of NCIL. There will also be community updates from groups working in and around Sydenham and a Q&A with your local councillors.
Telegraph Hill
Contact details: TelegraphHillLA@lewisham.gov.uk, 020 8314 6306
At this meeting join Telegraph Hill councillors, community groups and local residents for an update from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, hear feedback on Haberdashers' School Consultation on Re-siting Statue of Robert Aske, find out more about how NCIL funded Projects are helping improve the area and participate in a Consultation on local priorities.
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.