Lewisham Council has published a local strategy called “A Vision for Rail” detailing the Council’s ambition for rail services. It says: “London’s population is set to increase to over 10 million by 2030. Lewisham will be required to accommodate its share of this growth. The 2016 GLA household estimate for the Borough of Lewisham is 128,966 which represents …
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Lewisham Council – A community Council – Budget Speech 2018
Cllr Alan Hall delivered his budget speech to Lewisham Council on Wednesday, 21st February 2018 He said: – “Last year, I said ‘No-one likes us we don’t care – this isn’t the motto of the London Borough of Lewisham. We do care. In this budget we will agree a Care Leavers’ Exemption to Council Tax. …
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‘Valentine’s Day Massacre’ mourning for the closure of New Cross Gate Crown Post Office
On Saturday, 10th February local residents and campaigners held a ‘Valentine’s Day Massacre’ mourning demonstration outside New Cross Gate Crown Post Office which is to close on 15th February 2018. Campaigners argue that this is the loss of a vital public service for an inferior franchise offer. A smaller franchise post office will open in …
Bellingham wins the Lottery as new video is released about the Fellowship Inn
It’s great to share good news in these difficult times and The Fellowship Inn project in Bellingham is good news and it shows how to get things done. See this new video on youtube: The Fellowship Inn is an historic pub, a landmark building and a key community asset that had been neglected and …
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Bellingham’s Carols on the Green lifts the spirits of the community
On the 14th year of Bellingham’s Carols on the Green, Sir Steve Bullock the Mayor of Lewisham led the countdown to light the permanent Christmas Tree on Bellingham Green. The Mayor was assisted by Mr Wilfred Hopgood who helps organise the ‘Young at Heart’ of Christ Church on Bellingham Green. The legendary Sedgehill School band …
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Fire Brigade should be flood emergency service – Inquiry finds after burst pipes
A hard hitting report on Thames Water and water main bursts by Lewisham Council’s Overview & Scrutiny Committee has supported the Fire Brigade Union’s campaign to make the Fire Brigade the statutory emergency service for flooding. The report was commissioned after major water main bursts occurred across London including Lewisham on 26th November 2016 where …
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Lewisham Council’s motion to Improve HIV AIDS services for World AIDS Day
Councillor Alan Hall proposed a motion for World AIDS Day on the 1st December 2017. The motion welcomes the improvements in drug therapies and greater testing in London. The Council pledges to improve prevention services and treatment and care in the London borough where HIV prevalence is high. Lewisham facts and figures include: …
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Bell Green, Lower Sydenham’s Gas Holders survive planning threat
Lewisham Council’s Planning Committee rejected an application to demolish the locally Listed Bell Green Gas Holders and replace them with an Aldi supermarket on Thursday, 23rd November. Bellingham Councillor Alan Hall said: “On balance, Lewisham Council’s Planning Committee have rejected the application to demolish the Bell Green Gas Holders. Local residents were concerned about air quality, …
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Fate of Bell Green Gas Holders to be decided on Thursday 23rd November
The fate of the recently locally listed Gas Holders at Bell Green, Lower Sydenham rests with the Planning Committee meeting on Thursday 23rd November 2017 at Lewisham Council. Members of the Committee will have to decide whether the planning officer’s recommendation to approve the planning application trumps their cabinet’s decision to locally list the gas …
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Cllr Alan Hall speaks at Forest Hill and Sydenham Postal Workers Gate Meeting
On Tuesday 7th November 2017 the Communication Workers Union held another day of mass activity in support of their pay and the four pillars campaign. The 89.1% and Proud Day recognises the tremendous support that members have shown to date and to ask for their continued backing of the Union’s campaign. Next Tuesday we will be calling …
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