Fitting to be at a very beautiful #chanukah celebration @lewisham.gov.uk this evening. Expressing solidarity with Lewisham’s Jewish Community and celebrating our strength in diversity @brendadacres.bsky.social

The news coming from Australia today is heartbreaking & horrific. Chanukah is a time of celebration, joy and light. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. I will be liaising with local police & our Jewish community to offer support.

We had a fantastic time at The Albany in Deptford seeing The Snow Queen, A Woodland Adventure. Such a magical treat for our youngest in Lewisham. Wonderful to see Gavin Barlow & have a good catch up too. 🌟❄️🎄 More info www.thealbany.org.uk/events/the-s...

From Deptford’s creatives, to Lewisham’s independents, to Catford’s community favourites, our local businesses are the beating heart of our borough. This #SmallBusinessSaturday shop local and show some love to the people who make Lewisham thrive. 💙✨ #SmallBizSatUK #ShopLocal #Lewisham

Looking forward to the start of the Co-operative Party Annual Conference 2025 and the important conversations ahead. Great speakers include MPs Jim McMahon, Peter Kyle, Steve Reed and Miatta Fahnbulleh

London faces a choice: the politics of protest, or the politics of progress. We’re building homes. Others are blocking them. My op-ed in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social on why Lewisham, @london.gov.uk and our #Labour government are up for the fight.

Pleased to visit The Five Bells Pub in New Cross this evening to thank them for opening their doors to residents seeking a safe haven during the fire at Smikle Court, New Cross and to congratulate them on receiving an All Saints Community Ambassador Award 👏🏽 #NewCross #Lewisham

Wonderful to join the Feast of All Saints at All Saints Church, New Cross with Rosie Dempsey celebrating Father Owen Beament’s 60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. A remarkable milestone. Thank you Father Owen for your decades of service, faith & dedication to our community #NewCross

#Blacheath fireworks amazing. Great to have them back. Well done ⁦‬⁩ ⁦‪‬⁩ @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk

This morning @janetdaby.bsky.social MP, Mayor @brendadacres.bsky.social , cllr @kpowell01.bsky.social, PCSO James Miners and myself were speaking to businesses on Hither Green Lane to provide reassurance about public safety in Hither Green. We’re here to listen to concerns of the community.

🎉 A huge happy 100th birthday to Mrs Beckford, fondly known as Mother Beckford 💐 What an incredible milestone and a wonderful celebration of a life full of love, family and community here in Lewisham. Wishing her continued joy, health and happiness. 💛 #Lewisham #100thBirthday

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Melissa. If you’re looking for ways to help the government’s guidance shows how to give safely and effectively. Every contribution brings hope. What you can do to help - www.gov.uk/government/n... #HurricaneMelissa #TogetherWeCan

🇯🇲 British nationals in Jamaica: Please register your presence to receive updates from the Government on Hurricane Melissa. 👉 www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025... Continue to follow FCDO Travel Advice and local authority guidance. #HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #TravelAdvice

It was a pleasure to attend last night’s Black History Month celebration and hear from Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy. Inspiring to meet so many remarkable people, including André who has passed his Bar exams, secured pupillage and like me, is a proud member of Middle Temple. #BHM2025

A fantastic afternoon with the Diamond Club celebrating Black History Month and marking several special birthdays, including the incredible Beryl’s 100th. A joyful celebration of life, legacy and community spirit. #BlackHistoryMonth #Lewisham #100thBirthday

Great news for renters. The Renters’ Rights Bill is now in place, giving tenants stronger protections, fairer terms and more security in their homes. A big step forward for housing justice and dignity for all renters. #RentersRights #HousingForAll #FairRent

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful #Diwali May the Festival of Lights bring hope, happiness and togetherness to families and communities across #Lewisham and beyond. #FestivalOfLights #Diwali2025

London boroughs drive growth, tackle poverty and provide vital services. However, their ability to do that is under threat from the Fair Funding Review, which could cut council spending by £700m. Read CLF Chair @adamhug.bsky.social on the impact this would have here ⬇️

#WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us to look after our wellbeing & each other not just today but every day. It’s also a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health Let’s keep breaking the stigma & build a world where everyone feels supported, valued & heard #MentalHealthMatters

It’s #WorldHomelessnessDay Pleased to share that #Lewisham Council will receive £515,023 from the Government’s £84m uplift to homelessness & rough-sleeping funding. This will strengthen local support for families in temporary accommodation & expand recovery services for those at risk #Homelessness

✨Last night we launched Lewisham SEEN Festival 2025! Over 10 days we’ll be celebrating stories, heritage & creativity across our borough, with this year’s Black History Month theme at the heart. More info 👉 www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/seen-lewisham/ #LewishamSEEN #BHM2025

This week I had the privilege of speaking at #Lewisham Council’s Black Professional Network staff event. I shared a little of my own journey & encouraged colleagues to stand in their power, take pride in who they are & continue shaping change across our borough #BlackProfessionalNetwork #Leadership

Had a brilliant tour of Ignition Brewery today 🍺 Huge thanks to Michaela for being such an informative guide. Love their mission of employing people with learning disabilities & reinvesting every penny back into the community 👉 www.ignition.beer

The Bakerloop is a brand-new express bus service connecting Waterloo with Lewisham. There’s still time to try out the BL1 free of charge this weekend, until Sunday 5 October. See more:

The attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar is horrific. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the Jewish community. We must always stand united against antisemitism and all forms of hatred.

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the attack in Greater Manchester today.

Great news for London 🌍💚 For the first time ever, air quality across our city is within legal limits. Back in 2016, experts said it would take 193 years, but thanks to collective action and the leadership of @london.gov.uk we’ve achieved it in just 9. A huge win for Londoners 👏🏽 #CleanAir #ULEZ

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🚍 The Bakerloop BL1 is on the road today — and free to use all week! Fantastic to have been at the launch with @london.gov.uk and now see it whizzing past Goldsmiths University in New Cross. A great step towards the #BakerlooExtension and better connections for #Lewisham.

The new Bakerloop express electric bus from Waterloo to Lewisham gives Londoners better connections and shows the benefits a Bakerloo line extension could bring. Free to use in its first week, its a quicker, greener and more convenient service to transform everyday journeys.

At the Cooperative Party Equalities Conference today. Great keynote from Seema Malhotra MP and inspiring insights from Cllr Kemi Akinola on Be Enriched. I’m delighted to join the panel on Building More Equitable Communities. #CoopConference #Equality

Yesterday Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social hosted a roundtable at LSE exploring how climate policy can drive progress on social justice and make London a fairer city. Voices from across different backgrounds and sectors shared powerful insights to help shape a fairer, greener London

At LREF yesterday, CLF hosted a panel discussion with @brendadacres.bsky.social, @helendennis.bsky.social & others on the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension. The panel discussed current progress, funding options and the project’s role in enabling new housing, jobs and growth in Central London.

Hear from Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social and @brendadacres.bsky.social on how Warmer Homes London will help Londoners cut their energy bills, boost skills and deliver warmer, greener homes. www.themj.co.uk/warmer-homes...

It was wonderful to join our fantastic #Lewisham Care Leavers last Friday and celebrate their achievements. Cllr Edison Huynh, our @lewisham.gov.uk teams & I are so proud of them. These milestones matter, and we will always be there for them as their corporate parents.

Honoured to attend the Collation & Induction of The Reverend David Adamson-Hill at St Mary the Virgin, #Lewisham with Deputy Speaker Cllr Laura Cunningham. Warmest congratulations and every blessing for the journey ahead. I look forward to working together in service of our community.

A huge thank you to theLondon Fire for their tireless work tackling the fire in a private block in New Cross, and to our Lewisham Council staff who have been supporting residents, including families. 👇🏽Meet Niko the cat of one of the families

Fab to join Coco Collective yesterday for the end of the Entry Level Food Growing Course 🌱 funded by Lewisham Council’s NCIL. Such an inspiring journey of learning to grow, connect & heal in a space rooted in African & Caribbean diasporic heritage. Congrats to all who received their certificates 👏🏽

It was a pleasure to join the celebration of 40 years of the Calabash Day Centre today, a vital space for care, culture and community in Lewisham. Proud to pay tribute to the legacy of former Mayor Les Eytle, whose vision helped make this possible.

Come on Lionesses! UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final. What a journey, what a team! ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. You’ve inspired a nation once again. One game away from glory. Let’s bring it home! 🏆🦁 #Lionesses

Out today in Ladywell for @uklabour.bsky.social ’s National Campaign Weekend. Rain won’t stop us! @lewishamlabour.bsky.social teams are out speaking with residents about how this Labour government is delivering better jobs, opportunities and investment across the UK.

Very pleased to see @teamlabouruk.bsky.social delivering on giving 16 and 17 year olds the vote at the next General Election. Young people have the passion, insight and stake in our future. It’s only right they have a voice in our democracy. #VotesAt16

Proud to see @london.gov.uk in Lagos, strengthening ties with Nigeria 🇳🇬🤝🇬🇧 With one of the largest Nigerian communities in London, Lewisham’s diaspora plays a vital role in our borough’s culture, business and life. This visit matters for London and for Lewisham.

Yesterday we launched the delivery plan for Warmer Homes London, a new Mayor of @london.gov.uk/London Councils partnership that’ll upgrade 1000s of homes. Great to hear from @metecoban92.bsky.social & @graciemaew.bsky.social about how it will make homes greener, healthier & more affordable to heat.

I’m pleased to see Catford prioritised in @london.gov.uk’s Safer Streets Summer plan. A visible police presence will help tackle concerns we hear from local people. x.com/SadiqKhan/st...

Welcoming this focus on tackling shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. In Lewisham and Catford town centres, we’re working closely with the Met and local partners to build safer, more welcoming spaces for everyone. #SaferLewisham #StrongerCommunities

Twenty years on from the 7 July terrorist attacks, London remains united in defiance of those who seek to divide us. I want to pay tribute to the extraordinary Londoners who showed such courage and compassion by running towards danger to help others.

Today marks 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings. We remember those lost and all whose lives were changed forever. We honour the bravery of survivors, emergency services, and all the courageous Londoners who helped. I attended the moving commemoration at St Paul’s Cathedral.

🌈✨ Lewisham Council marching with pride at #PrideInLondon today! Lewisham stands united with our LGBTQ+ communities, celebrating love, equality and the right to be unapologetically ourselves. Together, we build a borough where everyone belongs. 🏳️‍🌈💖 #PrideInLewisham #PrideInLondon

Happy 4th of July to all celebrating today! Wishing my family and friends a wonderful day filled with joy, reflection, and celebration. May your day be bright with fireworks, good food, and great company. Enjoy the festivities 🇺🇸