Case study

Lewisham revitalised with £19 million Levelling Up fundingÌý(Levelling Up Fund 2)

Over £19 million from the Levelling Up Fund will regenerate Lewisham town centre.

Levelling Up funding will support three projects that will provide new jobs, boost the local economy and create a better town centre for local people.ÌýÌý

Revitalising Lewisham MarketÌýÌý

The historic market will be transformed to support local traders and encourage new visitors.ÌýÌý

Improvements to the market include:ÌýÌý

  • changing the layout of the market to provide more pitch space for traders, make it more attractive for customers and with better waste facilities.Ìý
  • new environmentally friendly canopies to extend the market outside current trading hoursÌý
  • new paving, lighting and benches around the market to make it a more inviting and inclusive place to meetÌý

Levelling Up funding will also support the refurbishment of the iconic Grade II listed Clock Tower.Ìý

A new culture and business hub at Lewisham LibraryÌý

Lewisham Library will be renovated into a new Culture and Business Hub that includes:ÌýÌý

  • more space for books and other library servicesÌý
  • Lewisham Lounge, a new community space for exhibitions, attractions and socialisingÌý
  • workspace for local businesses and studentsÌýÌý
  • a new rooftop bar and ground floor caféÌý

A better-connected high streetÌý

Lewisham High Street will become better connected, attractive and safer with:ÌýÌý

  • upgrades to current road crossings and the creation of new road crossings improving the area for pedestriansÌý
  • new trees and green space for people to enjoyÌý
  • improved entry routes for cyclistsÌýÌý
  • a new mobility hub for cyclists and electric vehiclesÌý
  • better lighting and CCTVÌý

Find out more about the Ìý

Find out more about

Updates to this page

Published 19 February 2024