Lewisham Council runs numerous programmes and events to encourage shoppers, residents and Council staff to shop in the borough, and to celebrate our business excellence.
We also offer the following opportunities to market your business.
Advertise in Lewisham Life
The Lewisham Life magazine is for local residents and businesses. The award winning publication includes community and business news and covers local activities.
Lewisham Life is published every month and delivered to over 100,000 households and businesses across the borough. It represents an excellent value-for-money advertising opportunity. By advertising in a Lewisham-specific medium, businesses can reach the entire borough.
Lewisham Life advertising rates and information.
Business Awards
The Lewisham Business Awards celebrate the borough’s many success stories and showcase the creativity, innovation and growth of Lewisham businesses and entrepreneurs.
The awards are about recognising the contribution local Lewisham businesses make to the community, and not just financial success. The next Business Awards will be held in April 2010.
More information on the Lewisham Business Awards.
The business directory
The Lewisham business directory is a comprehensive database of local businesses. It’s free to register and free to use.
Register your business on the Lewisham business directory.
Shop Local
Lewisham Council has one of the highest levels of staff that live and work in the same borough. By joining the Council Employee Discount Scheme businesses can promote themselves to over 8,000 Council staff for free.
Discounts offered include everyday service and product discounts, two for one offers, free initial consultations, payday specials and party offers.
Download the Shop Local application form.
Who do you love?
Every year the people of Lewisham are invited to participate in the Who do you love? voting competition to find the best business in the borough. The competition runs throughout February and is a good opportunity for people to show their support and appreciation for businesses on their doorsteps.
In 2009 The Sausage Man of Lewisham Town Centre was voted the most popular business in the borough.
More information on Who do you love?