Lewisham Council

🚇 Join us and #BacktheBakerloo to get the transport service you deserve. 🚦 We need to see an upgrade and extension to the Bakerloo line, which will increase growth, jobs, homes and improve travel too - with a train every two minutes. Sign our pledge and help us get the green light! Link in comments ⬇️ Brent Council Southwark Council Central London Forward BusinessLDN Westminster City Council Brenda Dacres Cllr Kieron Williams John Dickie

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Paid internships at the council Second year university students can now apply for one of our paid summer internships. These internships are open to current second year undergraduates who have an address in the borough. The internships run for 8 weeks over the summer break, and are paid at the London Living Wage of £13.85 per hour. There are six positions available in housing, adult social care, children and young people, policy, place and communications. Applications close 21 April. Apply for a Lewisham council summer internship: https://lnkd.in/gbYRatpC

Pinaki Ghoshal, Executive Director for Children & Young People: "Great to speak at today’s peer-to-peer learning event on the Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. These programmes are all about supporting families earlier, strengthening networks, and making sure children get the right help when they need it.   Proud that Lewisham is one of the area’s leading this work, and it’s fantastic to connect with colleagues from local government and beyond to share ideas and learn from each other.   There was a lot of positive energy in the room and some really great conversations!"

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The Bakerloo Line at 119: A Journey Through Time Imagine it is 1906. The price of a tube journey is two-pence, electrification of the tube lines has just begun, and Londoners can now commute between Kennington Road and Waterloo on the new Baker Street and Waterloo Railway, soon to be renamed the Bakerloo line. As the Bakerloo turns 119 years old this month, and the campaign for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension (BLUE) gains momentum, it is worth considering how much has changed in that time and just how little the Bakerloo line has. It is a time-capsule of what London was like in past ages and, in comparison to other lines, it is a stark reminder of how neglected for upgrade and improvement it has been. The current Bakerloo line rolling stock was first launched in 1972, over fifty years ago. Since then, life along the Bakerloo line has changed a lot, including a new Wembley Stadium, the regeneration of Elephant and Castle and the introduction of contactless Oyster payments. The flickering lights might have a certain charm, but they are a constant reminder of the Line’s ancient history, yet to be hauled into the 21st Century. 1906 also saw the Piccadilly line open for business; but unlike the Bakerloo, the Piccadilly, on the other hand, is due to receive brand new shiny rolling stock later this year, leaving the Bakerloo with the unwanted accolade of operating the oldest passenger carriages in Britain. The Piccadilly line was also recently extended in 2008, increasing capacity by 23% and increasing train frequency to 27 per hour. 2008 is a vivid recent memory, but when the Bakerloo was last extended in 1917, Britain was at war and the Edwardians called London home. Since then, London’s population has grown by over two million, the City’s demographic has shifted seismically (not least in southeast London), and travel patterns have substantially evolved. Extending the line beyond Elephant & Castle is a vital key to unlocking up to 107,000 new homes, 150,000 new jobs across the nation, and £1.5bn for the UK economy each year. Upgrading the outdated rolling stock will also lead to faster journey times and better passenger experience, connecting more people to cultural, social, and economic opportunities across London. From Harrow to Hayes, Neasden to New Cross Gate, an upgraded Bakerloo Line will deliver substantial benefits to the capital and support wider growth targets in the UK. As the Bakerloo celebrates another birthday without confirmed funding for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension, it is time to prioritise the Bakerloo and welcome it into the 21st Century. (Photo credit, London Transport Museum, 2000/20883)

Well done to our very own Spike van der Vliet-Firth, who has been shortlisted in the Rising Star category at the illustrious TheMJ Awards. Congratulations and good luck to everyone shortlisted, a wealth of talent in that list! #localgovernment #talent #risingstar #MJ

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