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Services

We are responsible for providing a range of high quality services. Our residents are at the heart of the services we offer.

Births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and citizenship

We can help you with legal formalities and processes.

Pest control

We provide a safe, efficient, cost effective and environmentally aware pest control service. Our team are fully qualified and carry ID.

Cost of living crisis

People across the country are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and other cost of living pressures. The Council is supporting households as well as signposting people to other support you could be eligible for.

Council tax

Council tax is a tax set by local authorities to meet their budget requirement. It helps pay for the services the Council provides for the people of Lewisham.

Recycling and rubbish

From bins and bulky item collections to recycling services and helping us keep Lewisham's streets clean - find what you need from our recycling and rubbish service.

Planning

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

Housing

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

Children and young people's service

We provide services that protect, care for and support children, young people and their families in the borough.

Education

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

Young People

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

Children and families information service

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

Employment support and careers advice

The best local support and careers advice for residents seeking work and employment advice.

Benefits

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

Parking

Find out about parking in the borough and how to apply for a permit

Libraries

Lewisham’s libraries provide quality resources so our communities can be well informed, healthy and inspired. Visit our libraries for books, Wi-Fi and PC use. Explore our eLibrary for eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and reference services.

Environment

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

Health and social care

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

Business

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

Building control

Find out how to make sure your building project complies with building regulations.

Roads and transport

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

Sundry debts

​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. 

Lewisham Digital Infrastructure

Lewisham’s vision for becoming a truly digital council and borough.
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