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Millwall FC Secures 999-Year Lease, Ends Land Dispute

3/21/2026

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Millwall Football Club (Millwall FC) signed a 999-year lease with Lewisham Council.
The lease ends a decade-long land-use dispute and enables redevelopment.
It permits up to 1,000 new properties while preserving the club's identity.
Mark Fairbrother, Millwall FC managing director, stressed maintaining the club's community spirit.
The deal is seen as a positive outcome for Bermondsey and the local area.

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Story summary

Millwall Football Club (Millwall FC) signed a 999-year lease with Lewisham Council.
The lease ends a decade-long land-use dispute and enables redevelopment.
It permits up to 1,000 new properties while preserving the club's identity.
Mark Fairbrother, Millwall FC managing director, stressed maintaining the club's community spirit.
The deal is seen as a positive outcome for Bermondsey and the local area.