Services

As COVID-19 infection rates increase in London, it is essential we all pull together to keep ourselves, our families and communities safe and to ensure that our local economy is protected. We remain committed to keeping our critical services running, supporting our most vulnerable and at risk residents. Email incident@lewisham.gov.uk or call 020 8314 3535 for information.

Pay your council tax, apply for refunds and reductions, change your details and make other enquiries.

Apply for planning permission, see planning applications and read about planning policy.

Advice and information for council tenants, homeowners and private renters.

Find out about education opportunities for children, young people and adults.

The best local support and careers advice for residents seeking work, or whose employment has been affected by COVID-19.

Find out your collection day, where to take your old appliances and what to do with your garden waste.

Find out about which benefits you may be eligible for and how to apply or report a changes to your circumstances.

Good parking provision is crucial, and we believe that effective parking enforcement benefits everyone. 

Visit our libraries to borrow books, DVDs and CDs. With your library card you can also borrow from our eLibrary which includes eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and newspapers. Libraries also offer study space, free PC access, free WiFi and photocopiers.

Find information and advice on environmental issues such as pollution, pests and street cleaning.

We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community and to support the most vulnerable and their carers.

Everything you need to know about services for children and families in Lewisham.

Find out what to do, where to go, how to get involved and get advice.

We can help you with the legal formalities and registration process.

How to apply for British citizenship and book a citizenship ceremony.

Our experienced advisers offer support, advice, training and much more to existing businesses and anyone who wants to start one.

Find out about our road and transport responsibilities and how we promote public transport, walking and road safety.

​A sundry debt invoice covers chargeable services we have provided for you, or repayment to us of money you are not entitled to. This could include trade waste, adult social care charges, funeral costs and commercial rents.