Bellingham and Lewisham in the news
Crystal Palace Football Club have planning permission by Croydon Council to build a new main stand, which will increase the capacity of Selhurst Park from to 26,000 to more than 34,000 – improving the stadium which has been the club’s home since 1924. Crystal Palace FC known as ‘The Eagles’ had hoped to begin construction on the …
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Tens of thousands protesters took to the streets of London and other cities across the United Kingdom on Tuesday, 4th June 2019 to demonstrate against President Trump on the second day of his official state visit. Those protesting included Trump impersonators, women dressed as handmaids from Margaret Atwood’s novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.” President Trump told …
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Each year the London Borough of Lewisham accounts are audited and any person interested has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the accounts and all relevant documents, as stipulated in Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. The accounts will be available between 10am and 4pm weekdays from Monday 3 …
Continue reading “People’s Audit of Lewisham Council Accounts is Open until 12th July”
SEND Crisis campaign hits Downing Street as cuts bite. Lewisham Council loses over £15 million
European elections are being held this Thursday, 23rd May 2019 and polls are open from 7am until 10pm. The Rainbow Rose group were campaigning in Soho, London because in the face of rising nationalism, populism and the backlash against LGBTIQ people across Europe we need to stand up and fight. It is important to go …
"It is important that education is our top priority." If you agree with @cllralanhall, make sure you join our growing network of local councillors. Go to 👉: https://t.co/mtftOjofFQ and sign up today. #neucllrs #SchoolCuts pic.twitter.com/gQnBSMGIuk — NEU Councillors Network (@neucllrs) May 17, 2019
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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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 …
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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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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