@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social have been out about in the ward speaking to residents on Wellmeadow Rd, Castllion Rd & the Excalibur estate over the past week. If you missed us, do get in contact. Cc. @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social @kpowell01.bsky.social

From today, over 8,000 children across Lewisham will be lifted out of poverty due to the removal of the child benefit cap. That’s the difference a Labour government makes - we work towards a fairer society. Vote Labour on 7th May 🌹

It was great to be at the London Labour local election launch last week. Labour councils have done so much over the past four years - from introducing free school meals for primary school kids to improving air quality in the capital. Vote Labour on 7th May 🌹

There will be incoming neighbourhood patrols within parts of the Hither Green as part of the council’s effort to limit ASB around the St. Mungos hostel. Sign up here to receive further updates from the council: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

This week @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social councillors were at Brindishe Primary school, holding a surgery to support parents and careers. If you missed us, do get in contact with us

We know that flytipping is an issue in Hither Green, so yesterday @janetdaby.bsky.social & @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social held a community clean up on the green space on Stainton Road. We’re grateful to the community who came out and gave their time to make the area tidy.

Over the past few weeks we’ve been speaking to residents across Hither Green, including Springbank Rd, Nightingale Grove, Canada Gardens, Waters Rd & so much more. If we missed you, please email us.

Fly-tipping blights our communities so we’re doing something about it 💚 Joined our brilliant Hither Green Councillors & local residents for a litter pick near Mountfield Park today. Bags filled, streets cleaner. Thank you to all who came! 🌿 #HitherGreen #Flytipping

Was great speaking to residents despite the strong winds! If you missed us, do get in contact with us or drop in to one of our surgeries

It was an honour to be at the New Cross Fire memorial service, remembering the 14 young lives that were lost tragically 45 years ago. Anniversaries as such remind us of the progress we’ve made towards social cohesion, but also reminds us to not regress into a divisive society.

It was great to be at the Thai Pongal Vizha and Ozhi Vizha celebrations over the last two weekends with @kpowell01.bsky.social & @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social. It’s great to have the Tamil community contribute to the rich culture and arts scene here in Lewisham

Congratulations from me, @yemisianifowose.bsky.social @kpowell01.bsky.social to Downham Tamil Association @GoldsmithsSE6 for fabulous dance Pongal Showcase in Tamil Heritage Month, showing the power of collaboration, creativity & diversity in our community with cross-cultural mixes of music & dance

Hither Green Labour were out last night speaking to residents on George Lane and Springrice Rd. It’s always great to hear support for Lewisham Labour on the doorsteps. If you missed us, get in contact with @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social @kpowell01.bsky.social

hithergreenlabour.bsky.social was out last night speaking to residents on Whitefoot Lane. If you missed us, do get in contact with us if you have any issues.

@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social was out last night speaking to residents on Minard Road. If you missed us, do get in contact with us if you have any issues.

There will be a Hither Green ward public meeting on Friday 12th December 2025, 6-7.30pm at Brownhill Baptist Church discussing public safety w/ local police & council officers. We want to hear from local residents so please do come along

There will be a Hither Green ward public meeting on Friday 12th December 2025, 6-7.30pm, discussing public safety w/ local police & council officers. Venue details will be shared in due course. We want to hear from local residents so please do come along

@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social were out this autumn morning speaking to residents on Waters Road. If you missed us, do email us if you want to raise any queries or need support Cc: @kpowell01.bsky.social @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social

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.

This afternoon, Hither Green Councillors and Cllr Will Cooper, Cabinet Member for Better Homes, held a special housing surgery at Brindishe Green School for parents & careers who need housing support. We’re always looking to support our constituents where we can.

Hither Green Labour were out this evening speaking to residents on Scarlet & Hexal Roads. It’s always a pleasure to engage with our constituents. @kpowell01.bsky.social @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social

It was great to attend the annual Further Green Road street party w/ @kpowell01.bsky.social @janetdaby.bsky.social & @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social this year. Residents here have a wonderful community spirit and are intentional about creating an inclusive environment - they are the best of Lewisham!

Well Done Lewisham Tamil Football Club from me & @kpowell01.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social : on day that Lionesses did their finest, here in Lewisham our continuing outdoor diverse creative participation saw intergenerational event also encouraging youngsters from 3-14 to compete & aspire

Many Thanks & Well Done from me, @yemisianifowose.bsky.social & @kpowell01.bsky.social to those residents of 74-86 #FurtherGreenRd & 83-101 #VerdantLane who came out to cut & clear in the shared alleyway yesterday - the power of local participation making a difference in this neighbourhood again

Well Done & Congratulations from me, @yemisianifowose.bsky.social & @kpowell01.bsky.social to local #Menssheds group @GoldsmithsSE6 - transforming the Centre inner courtyard & helping @GoldsmithsSE6 yesterday host busy #MakersMarket fair & great #Downham100 photos exhib with @sevenfields.bsky.social

The @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social team was out last weekend speaking to residents on Oakley Drive & Lullingstone Lane. It’s always a pleasure to engage with local residents. Also thanks to Janet Daby MP for joining us! @kpowell01.bsky.social @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social

This afternoon @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social & I dropped by the annual Forster Memorial Park summer fair. It’s lovely to meet various businesses owners who contribute to our local economy here in Lewisham!

Great to be out with the @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social speaking to residents on Broadfield Road this morning! @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social @kpowell01.bsky.social

@cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social and I were glad to stop by the Hither Green festival yesterday. It’s great to see the Hither Green community out, along with so many amazing local Lewisham businesses. I left with a bag full of food, drinks and household items!

@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social was out last weekend speaking to residents on Thornford & Harvard Rd about local issues. We encourage Hither Green residents to get in contact with us if they have any local issues, we’re happy assist where we can @kpowell01.bsky.social @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social

The @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social were glad to be out on Fordyce Road and Littlewood speaking to residents this sunny morning. It’s always great to hear continued support for Labour on the doorstep ☀️🌹 @kpowell01.bsky.social @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social

March Recap: The @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social team have been out in the ward this month. We have: -Spoken to residents on Verdant Lane, -Helped Forster Park get hedges ready for spring @kpowell01.bsky.social @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social

Great to be out & about in Hither Green! Strong Labour support on the doorstep for hardworking Cllrs. People know we’re delivering for the community & standing up for local services.Onward! #LabourDoorstep #HitherGreen #StrongerTogether" @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social

Well Done to growing no. of volunteers & friends of @ForsterMPark from me, @kpowell01.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social @jamesroyston @NatashaMBurgess: a pleasure to support you, & for me in yesterday's gathering branches & logs to renew 'dead hedges' & log circles & planting for Spring!

🏡 102 new affordable homes in Hither Green! As part of the Excalibur Estate redevelopment, L&Q unveiled 102 new homes this week. This reinforces our commitment as a Council to deliver affordable housing. We look forward to engaging with our new residents! @kpowell01.bsky.social

Today Sadiq Khan visited a City Hall funded Ending Homelessness Hub in #Lewisham. 🏠 £10m funding. London’s biggest-ever investment to tackle rough sleeping 🛑 Expanding Ending Homelessness Hubs 🤝 Renewing commitment to work with Govt & boroughs 📅 Spring 2025 Plan of Action to end rough sleeping