Lewisham Council is asking residents for their views on four shortlisted bids to restore Ladywell Playtower, the Grade II listed building that the council's cabinet member says has stood empty for far too long. The consultation opened on 5 October and the survey closes at 9am on 16 November.
The four teams are Hackit CIC, Liquid Listening, Rural Urban Synthesis Society and Turner Works. You can meet them and ask questions at a drop-in at St Mary's Centre on Ladywell Road on Thursday 15 October, from 3pm to 8pm. The council says it will make its final decision later this year.
More than 500 people answered an earlier survey, and showed strong support for affordable, community-focused activities that respect the building's heritage. A choice that follows that is welcome, but a survey of views does not show who can pay for the work. Residents should ask each team that at the drop-in.
- Lewisham Council has launched the final stage of its search for a partner to restore Ladywell Playtower, a Grade II listed landmark, and residents are invited to comment on four shortlisted proposals.
- The consultation runs from 5 October and the survey closes at 9am on 16 November.
- The four shortlisted organisations are Hackit CIC, Liquid Listening, RUSS (Rural Urban Synthesis Society) and Turner Works.
- A drop-in is on Thursday 15 October, 3pm to 8pm, at St Mary's Centre, Ladywell Road, where residents can meet the teams.
- The council's final decision is due later this year.
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- lewishammagazine.com/lewisham-residents-invited-to-have-say-on-ladywell-playtowe (Council consultation announcement)
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- Lewisham Council has launched the final stage of its search for a partner to restore Ladywell Playtower, a Grade II listed landmark, and residents are invited to comment on four shortlisted proposals. — Council consultation announcement“Lewisham Council has launched the final stage of its search for a partner to restore and revive Ladywell Playtower, with residents now invited to share their views on four shortlisted proposals for th”
- The consultation runs from 5 October and the survey closes at 9am on 16 November. — Council consultation announcement“Running from Monday 5 October to 16 November... The survey closes at 9am on Monday 16 November.”
- The four shortlisted organisations are Hackit CIC, Liquid Listening, RUSS (Rural Urban Synthesis Society) and Turner Works. — Council consultation announcement“four organisations were shortlisted to take forward the restoration and future management of the landmark: Hackit CIC, Liquid Listening, RUSS (Rural Urban Synthesis Society) and Turner Works.”
- A drop-in is on Thursday 15 October, 3pm to 8pm, at St Mary's Centre, Ladywell Road, where residents can meet the teams. — Council consultation announcement“A public drop in event will also take place on Thursday 15 October, from 3pm to 8pm, at St Mary's Centre, Ladywell Road, SE13 7UW, where residents can meet the shortlisted teams and ask questions abou”
- The council's final decision is due later this year. — Council consultation announcement“The community's feedback will play an important role in the Council's final decision on the future of the Playtower later this year.”
- More than 500 residents answered an earlier survey, which showed strong support for a community-focused space with affordable activities respecting the heritage. — Council consultation announcement“more than 500 residents shared their views on the future of the building. Feedback showed strong support for a community-focused space offering affordable activities while respecting the Playtower's h”
- The council's cabinet member says the building has stood empty for far too long. — Council consultation announcement“This loved historic building has incredible potential and has stood empty for far too long.”
- Judgement: A preference survey does not show which team can fund the restoration, so residents should ask each team that at the drop-in.
