Lewisham Council

Today, we welcomed Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, to the borough to tour three key sites – Walsham House, Winslade Estate and Achilles Street Estate Regeneration. With the housing crisis and so many people on the housing waiting list, it was great to be able to show how Lewisham Council is building council owned homes for social rent and new space for businesses, and discuss how we can work with the Greater London Authority to bring some of our plans forward. Pictured: Cllr James-J Walsh, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning, Tom Copley Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development and Mayor of Lewisham Brenda Dacres

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🏛️Great to be invited on behalf of Lewisham Council to attend Parliament for the APPG for London and its meeting on House building. I managed to speak to the Chair Florence Eshalomi and Jules Pipe Deputy Mayor for Regeneration Greater London Authority about how we can streamline s106 legal agreements, creating confidence and synergy across London for Planning Authorities, Developers and Communities. 🏡London’s local authorities, like Lewisham, stand ready to build the homes London needs. It’s our hope this APPG can remove the blockers and help the builders deliver London Councils

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Yesterday we were joined at our civic suite by partners across the borough committed to supporting residents to access employment for our ‘Get Lewisham Working’ event, hearing more about how the ‘get Britain working’ white paper could change the way we support people here in Lewisham. There was a shared energy for providing services which adapt and flex to what our residents need and want, and creating a system which builds trust and confidence in public services. With so much national focus on supporting people into work, it was a great opportunity to reflect on how public services and partners work together differently in the years ahead and build programmes which truly ‘hide the wiring’ of the system and help people where they are. In particular it was great to be joined by health colleagues, recognising that supporting people’s health and wellbeing are central to supporting people back into work.   Thanks to all our speakers and panellists, and to everyone who contributed to the discussions. Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Lewisham College South East London Integrated Care System

At last week's Mayor and Cabinet, the Young Mayor and advisors secured approval for their £25,000 budget proposals, focusing on career opportunities, youth activities, and creative expression. Here’s how they plan to invest in Lewisham’s young people: Career exploration & work experience: ✅ Partnering with Urban Synergy to provide mentoring & work experience ✅ Creating media, diversity, & inclusion opportunities within Young Mayor projects ✅ Supporting young people to access Council job opportunities ✅ Working with schools to expand access to Urban Synergy programs Sports & social activities ✅ Collaborating with local organisations to run basketball, football, skating & other youth-led events Radio Lewisham ✅ Training young people & community groups to create their own radio shows ✅ Showcasing local talent & youth voices ✅ Making Radio Lewisham sustainable & accessible You can read the Young Mayor's full annual report here: https://lnkd.in/e7E26JmZ

We’re pleased to continue our commitment to making our community a welcoming place for refugees and migrants. Last year, we were reaccredited as a Borough of Sanctuary—a testament to the incredible work of our sanctuary team and local leadership. This year, we’re launching the Borough of Sanctuary Grant Programme, offering up to £2,000 to individuals, resident groups, and organisations working to support those fleeing persecution and violence. 📅 Apply by Thursday 13 February 🔗 https://ow.ly/Nbmv50URfYn

Borough of Sanctuary Small Grants 2025 are open for applications. As the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, Lewisham is dedicated to welcoming and protecting the rights of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees fleeing violence and persecution. We're offering small grants of up to £2000 to support individuals and local organisations in Lewisham. These grants aim to: - Reduce barriers and inequalities - Promote belonging and wellbeing - Support community meals and events - Amplify the voices of sanctuary seekers 🗓️ Applications close at 11:59 PM on Thursday 13 February 2025 🔗 https://ow.ly/gkPM50UQrqr

One of our fostering recruitment and retention workers, Tracy Jones, fosters two boys who came over as unaccompanied asylum seekers. She has written a blog post on her experience when one left home to move into his new house. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/e3qcYVNR