Labour Victory in Lewisham
It was a landslide victory for Labour in Lewisham with Damien Egan decisively re-elected as…
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Taking Lewisham Forward Together – Manifesto Launch
Lewisham’s Labour Party have launched their 2022 manifesto – Taking Lewisham Forward Together – for…
Keir Starmer’s statement to Parliament on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
In this dark hour our thoughts, our solidarity, and our resolve are with the Ukrainian…
Lewisham Labour gives Mountsfield Park eco café the green light
Lewisham’s Labour Mayor and Cabinet have approved the contract for the building and operation of…
New Cross Fire Memorial Speech by Cllr Brenda Dacres
New Cross Fire Anniversary – Cllr Brenda Dacres, Deputy Mayor of Lewisham and New Cross…
Reflections on Black History Month – Councillor Jimi Adefiranye
As the first African to be elected a Lewisham councillor, first elected in 1990, I am…
150 Days – Councillor Samantha Latouche
It is common to be asked a few months into a new job what your…
Rally for Refugees – Lewisham Labour campaigns against Borders Bill
Lewisham Labour took part in this week’s Refugees Welcome Rally outside Parliament as MPs debate the Conservative Government’s Nationality and…
Lewisham’s Labour Council crack down on rogue landlords and antisocial behaviour
Lewisham’s Labour councillors are helping to tackle to Tory housing crisis, which has been exacerbated by ongoing council funding…
Refugee Week 2021: Celebrating Lewisham’s Refugees
Cllr Kevin Bonavia – Lewisham Cabinet member for Democracy, Refugees & Accountability This week marks…
Future Lewisham – Speech to Lewisham Council – Mayor Damien Egan
[Check against delivery] Introduction Thank you, Speaker It’s good to be back and see familiar…
We need a proper plan to fix the crisis in social care
On his first day as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson stood on the steps of 10…
Clean Sweep at Local Elections
Voters have demonstrated their continued trust in Lewisham Labour and Mayor Damien Egan to deliver…
Brenda Dacres New Deputy Mayor of Lewisham
Mayor to nominate Brenda Dacres to be new Deputy Mayor of Lewisham Also nominates Kim…
Lewisham Labour investing in our local communities – Damien Egan, Mayor of Lewisham
On Wednesday night Lewisham Council came together to pass our budget for the coming year.…
Mayor Damien Egan Budget Speech – Full Council 03/03/2021
<Check against delivery> When I introduced last year’s budget I highlighted the difficult financial decisions…
Cancel The Cut: Lewisham Labour calls on Government to make £20 Universal Credit increase permanent
Conservative politicians like to say that the UK has the most generous benefits system in…
School Streets in Lewisham
School Streets are roads outside schools with temporary restrictions on vehicular traffic at school drop-off…
Decolonising the Curriculum
One of the most significant educational problems relating to gaps in the curriculum is the…
Lewisham Labour Ensures No Child Goes Hungry This Half-Term
Lewisham Labour are fully behind Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign for the Government to…