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There are lots of ways you can contribute to your local community, from simply always using your vote to becoming a school governor.

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Funding
Our guide to getting funding and information about sources of funding.
Volunteering
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Community centres for hire
Lewisham's 33 community centres, plus other venues for hire.
Positive Ageing Council
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Fairtrade
Lewisham is a fairtrade borough.

News

Drinking Control Order your views wanted

Lewisham Council is reviewing the Designated Public Place Order (also known as a Drinking Control Order) that was put in place in spring 2011 and is seeking the views of residents and businesses on how it is working.

Get involved in Fairtrade fortnight

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.

Seeking views on social housing policy in Lewisham

Lewisham Council is reviewing its housing allocations scheme and developing its Strategic Policy on Tenancies and is asking for views on the proposed changes.

More news

Events

Live Voices

Location: Broadway Theatre
Date: 16 March
Time: 7pm
Short Description: The most talented young choirs and vocal groups in the borough perform a mix of songs, old and new, from around the world.

Gamelan

Location: Horniman Museum
Date: 18 March
Time: 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm
Short Description: Join the Gamelan ensemble and make music from Indonesia - just kick off your shoes, get down on the floor and take part.

Launch of Active Communities against Trafficking (ACT) Lewisham

Location: Civic Suite
Date: 21 March
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Short Description: Come along to the launch of ACT Lewisham; raising awareness about human trafficking and how as a community we can address this issue.