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Author Archives: Alan Hall
GLA disclosure on New Bermondsey Housing Action Zone
Following a Freedom of Information  request the Greater London Authority have disclosed new information in relation to the developer Renewal scheme for Surrey Canal Road or New Bermondsey this area includes land leased by Millwall FC. The GLA say: “As you are aware, we originally thought there was no due diligence on the proposal we were working …
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Call for ‘Assurances’ after video of tree felling narrowly missing cyclist is referred to Lewisham Council
After a member of the public contacted Councillor Alan Hall he has written to Lewisham Council’s Chief Executive Ian Thomas. However, the matter is so urgent and the Chief Executive is on leave presently, he has contacted the Executive Director, Kevin Sheehan and Head of Law, Kath Nicholson directly. The letter states: “Dear Ian, Kevin …
Victory for Cleaners at Goldsmiths College
The campaign group Justice for Cleaners at Goldsmiths College can claim victory after a meeting of the Goldsmiths College, University of London Governing Council on Thursday, 20th September decided to bring the cleaning staff back in house. A Statement from from the Justice for Cleaners campaign read: “Very pleased to announce that Goldsmiths management have …
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No Freedom of Information on Lord Dyson Inquiry
The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued a Decision Notice on a Freedom of Information request to disclose evidence given to the Lord Dyson Inquiry commissioned by the London Borough of Lewisham into New Bermondsey or Surrey Canal Road including land around Millwall FC. A previous blog post provides background and a full copy of the …
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Phoenix Community Housing – 10 years on the Board Cllr Alan Hall reflects
Phoenix Community Housing AGM was held in the Green Man Community Hub on Tuesday, 11th September. Phoenix is a community gateway housing association which is tenant led and a majority of tenants sit on the board. The Chair and Vice-Chair are local tenants. It is described as a resident led co-operative housing association. There is …
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New Videos: Justice for Cleaners at Goldsmiths College
Interviews at the demonstration on Friday, 7th September 2018 outside the Contemporary Arts Centre, Goldsmiths College, University of London, the day of the opening party.
Justice for Cleaners at Goldsmiths College say Trades Unions in Lewisham
On Friday, 7th September 2018, the Goldsmiths College new Centre for Contemporary Art opened with a party and a demonstration outside calling for ‘Justice for Cleaners’. Cleaners at Goldsmiths College, University of London in New Cross are not directly employed by the college but by ISS a big contractor. The group Justice for Cleaners …
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New Video: Home Park Adventure Playground – support youth services in times of austerity
Home Park Adventure Playground is part of Youth First – Lewisham’s staff and young people owned youth service. It is a mutual youth service for young people aged between 8 – 19 years. Local Councillor Alan Hall went along and met Chantel Simpson, the Senior Youth & Play Worker – watch the video. https://twitter.com/cllralanhall/status/1035899365313990656 …
Universal Credit is creating a hostile environment
Alan Hall, Chair, Unite the Union Community  Greenwich, Lewisham and Bexley (GLaB) said: “Universal Credit is creating a hostile environment for people who claim it and is not fit for purpose. “Over one million low paid part-time workers will also be affected by Universal Credit and for the first time ever people in work could face …
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