V22 is delighted to have been successful in the tender process to become the new custodian of Manor House in Lee, South London. We recognise that this is an important civic building for Lewisham, not only architecturally and historically, but also as a cornerstone for the local community. The building houses a community library, with emphasis placed upon continuing to serve the local area while careful consideration is given to the needs of local residents, families and groups.

Many libraries have been closed or depleted across the country amid devastating cuts in previous years. V22 is pleased to have returned the library at Manor House to a full service, and to build on many of the services previously offered, including events for children, facilities for jobseekers and activities for pensioners, as well as to renew the IT infrastructure and introduce digital literacy workshops.

The London Borough of Lewisham’s Library Service continues to provide advice, training and access to books from its own collections and the London Libraries Consortium. Under-utilised spaces upstairs are let as studios, offices and deskspace to generate income for the building, providing opportunities for local creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs.

There is also a suite of rooms available to community groups at reasonable rates and for commercial hire.

Manor House is a beautiful Grade II listed building and we are proud to be working with the community of South East London to keep their Library open.