Taking Lewisham Forward Together – Manifesto Launch 27 Apr 2022 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 25 Feb 2022 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 17 Feb 2022 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 19 Jan 2022 New Cross Fire Anniversary – Cllr Brenda Dacres, Deputy Mayor of Lewisham and New Cross…
Reflections on Black History Month – Councillor Jimi Adefiranye 29 Oct 2021 As the first African to be elected a Lewisham councillor, first elected in 1990, I am…
150 Days – Councillor Samantha Latouche 29 Oct 2021 It is common to be asked a few months into a new job what your…
Rally for Refugees – Lewisham Labour campaigns against Borders Bill 21 Oct 2021 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 18 Oct 2021 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 14 Jun 2021 Cllr Kevin Bonavia – Lewisham Cabinet member for Democracy, Refugees & Accountability This week marks…
Future Lewisham – Speech to Lewisham Council – Mayor Damien Egan 28 May 2021 [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 21 May 2021 On his first day as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson stood on the steps of 10…
Clean Sweep at Local Elections 10 May 2021 Voters have demonstrated their continued trust in Lewisham Labour and Mayor Damien Egan to deliver…
Brenda Dacres New Deputy Mayor of Lewisham 09 Apr 2021 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 09 Mar 2021 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 03 Mar 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 18 Jan 2021 Conservative politicians like to say that the UK has the most generous benefits system in…
School Streets in Lewisham 18 Dec 2020 School Streets are roads outside schools with temporary restrictions on vehicular traffic at school drop-off…
Decolonising the Curriculum 25 Nov 2020 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 23 Oct 2020 Lewisham Labour are fully behind Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign for the Government to…
Response to Stop & Search in Lewisham 03 Jun 2020 We send our solidarity and share the anger of those in the United States of…