Bellingham and Lewisham in the news
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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TGI Fridays faced protests and a three day strike over fair pay and tips over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The dispute arose when the company introduced a new tipping policy in January with only two days’ notice which has seen card tips earned by the waiting staff redirected to top up the low …
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Deptford LGBTQi+ Pride was held on Saturday, 18th August 2018 and included a walk, workshops, stalls, dance and a variety of information and advice. The event was very grateful to receive sponsorship from the Metro Centre a local charity. Deptford Pride was hailed a ‘lovely success’ by local resident Sue Lawes as Cllr Alan Hall …
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Crowds gathered at the Bookmarks bookshop in Bloomsbury, London in a show of strength and support on Saturday 11th August following an attack the previous week. Around 12 men bearing placards and wearing baseball hats reading “Make Britain Great Again”, thought to be in their 20s and 30s, stormed the bookshop and destroyed displays, wrecked …
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Following a letter in The Guardian from hundreds of academics at Goldsmiths College, University of London a demonstration was called to show support and solidarity for the cleaning staff who stand to lose pay and conditions. In the letter, it says: “Cleaning staff “are not the dirt they clean” as the LSE cleaners campaign put …
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A new video has been launched about the community coming together to paint a mural in Bellingham to make it brighter and safer. Read the story Splash of Colour as Bellingham Mural Launched Councillor Alan Hall said: “This is an inspiring video and it shows what a community can achieve by working together. I will always …
Lewisham Council has made the decision to approve the demolition of the Gas Holders at Bell Green, Lower Sydenham. A decision notice was posted on the Council’s website on 11th July here Campaigners fighting to save the Bell Green gas holders (These Streets Belong to Us from Perry Vale and the Sydenham Society) expressed their regret …
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A tunnel under the railway part of the Riverview and River Pool Linear Park in Bellingham has received a make over by young people from the local area following a successful bid to the Bellingham Assembly. The park is part of the WaterlinkWay which is an 8 mile (12 km) path between Lower Sydenham and the River Thames …
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The Sydenham Society have written an objection to the plans to demolish the locally listed Bell Green Gas Holders in Lower Sydenham. Following hot on the heels of the Victorian Society’s objection here, the Sydenham Society go further and request an Article 4 Direction by Lewisham Council. An Article 4 Direction would remove permitted development …
The Victorian Society have formally objected to the plans to demolish the Bell Green Gas Holders in Lower Sydenham. In the letter of objection the Victorian Society cite the ‘deliberate relationship’ with the Grade II Listed Livesey Hall. Bellingham Councillor Alan Hall said: “The expert view of the Victorian Society should be fully considered. The …
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