Environment

Find out about our work to tackle the Climate Emergency and how you can help.

Read our Climate Emergency declaration and Action Plan.

Find out what simple steps you can take to help tackle climate change

Find out what we are doing to improve air quality and what steps you can take to reduce air pollution.

Find out how to apply for an allotment or set up your own community garden.

Report lost or stray animals, find information about how to keep your pet safe and report any animal welfare concerns.

Land contamination is usually caused by previous industrial or commercial use or major waste deposits.

We take our responsibilities to allow residents to enjoy clean streets and to prevent behaviour that causes nuisance and risk to public health very seriously.

​Our five town centres are swept daily Monday to Sunday. Smaller shopping area roads are swept daily Monday to Saturday.

Find out how you can try and resolve noise issues and how you can ask us for help.

Find out how we manage industrial pollution in the borough.

Help us make Lewisham a cleaner, safer and more attractive place to live and work.

Report problems with trees, get involved in planting new trees or find out what to do if you’re doing work that might affect a tree.