Fantastic news that it was officially announced in July's full council that £200,000 in planned cuts to youth provision has been stopped. In the words of Cllr Rudi Schmidt "we will not balance the books on the backs of our children". lewisham.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

Council - Wednesday 22 July 2026, 7:30pm - Start video at 0:08:36 - Lewisham Council Webcasting

Council - Wednesday 22 July 2026, 7:30pm - Start video at 0:08:36 - Lewisham Council Webcasting

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More #SpaceVandalism from Elon Musk edition.cnn.com/2026/08/04/s...

New crater likely to form after SpaceX rocket slams into the moon | CNN

A SpaceX rocket will collide with the moon Wednesday. While Earth is safe, studying the impact could protect future lunar astronauts.

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This morning I was joined by a firefighter, a medic, a former soldier and Chris Packham to call on the government to act now. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Zack Polanski demands fossil fuel giants pay for firefighting helicopters

The Green Party leader says the companies are ‘profiting from fuelling these infernos’

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Loved running around the adventure playground after our surgery at The Somerville! Very jealous of all the children who will be able to enjoy this over the summer holidays and beyond! Big shout out to all the volunteers and staff who keep this place looking and being amazing!

Burning fossil fuels makes wildfires more frequent and more intense. Of course those who have made record profits causing the problem should pick up the bill.

Burnham wants to do what he did in Greater Manchester for the whole of the UK? But what does that mean for the people - not the property developers? Its time to end Rip off Britain. Join.greenparty.org.uk

A short statement following the events in Berlin yesterday.

"Immigration raids do not build safety in our communities, they spread fear and make it even harder for victims of modern slavery and trafficking to come forward and seek protection." Well done @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Green-led Lewisham council will not assist in immigration raids

Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids.

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Full council has been moved to the 22nd to avoid clashing with the england match! Officers and councillors can now watch the game with friends and family instead

" Green roofs really do promote bio-diversity. " - Thank you @nicliwilliams.bsky.social for today's rooftop Fox from North London !

Our surgery dates in Telegraph Hill and info about the venues

Struggling to work in the heat? The government needs to listen to the Climate Change Committee and TUC who are calling for a maximum workplace temperature cap.

Lewisham council has joined Tower Hamlets and Hackney to challenge the Mayor of London

Tower Hamlets Council@towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · last mo.

📢 NEWS: GLA legal challenge We've launched a legal challenge with Hackney & Lewisham to stop the Mayor of London's planned cut to the affordable housing quota from 35% to 20%. 7 councils are backing the legal action in total Read more: https://orlo.uk/vk7rz

📢 NEWS: GLA legal challenge We've launched a legal challenge with Hackney & Lewisham to stop the Mayor of London's planned cut to the affordable housing quota from 35% to 20%. 7 councils are backing the legal action in total Read more: https://orlo.uk/vk7rz

"Rising temperatures may trigger a dangerous increase in “hydroclimatic whiplash” in rivers that would make traditional approaches to flood and drought planning insufficient" #ClimateActionNOW www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rising temperatures may increase flood risk through river ‘whiplash’, study finds

Sudden shifts from wet to dry weather, or vice versa, may foil typical drought- and flood-prevention measures

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A great initiative by #GrowLewisham and part of the #LondonFruitHarvest! They are looking for Tree Owners, Harvesters, and Recipients! Check out their website for more info and how to be part of the network! A great way to reduce waste and create community! www.goodfoodlewisham.org/post/new-and...

Telegraph Hill Councillors and their committee positions! I am Chair of Planning Committee B and a member of the Standards Committee. Find your councillor here: lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcoun... The Cabinet members and their roles here: lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcoun...

Nature in Your Neighbourhood Project is open to consultation. It is community led to unlock underused spaces, tackle inequalities, and empower communities to shape and care for nature on their doorstep. Sign up to the mailing list for updates and ways to get involved: tinyurl.com/mry967em

Nature in your neighbourhood

Our Nature Neighbourhoods project is now underway as part of a new UK-wide mission to bring nature to urban areas for everyone’s benefit.

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Be careful in this hot weather, its only meant to get hotter! Here is a map of parks, cool hubs, and water fountains across London, new sites can be added via the form on the website: www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

I visited @lewishamgreenparty.bsky.social recently with our wonderful candidafan @estherlie.bsky.social and our fantastic mayor of Lewisham @liamshrivastava.bsky.social who took me to see this wonderful community garden built on a scrap bit of land! The problem is the solution!

Look at this beautiful chain of Green Mayors / Chairs / Speakers ( my full chain is in for repairs, promise I didn’t break it!)

Event: Why local democracy needs indie news With Salamander and @greenwichwire.bsky.social Monday 15 June 7pm Free but book your spot! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-local-...

Why local democracy needs indie news - all year round

Meet the team from Lewisham's Salamander News and Darryl Chamberlain from The Greenwich Wire.

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A great game, I would recommend to everyone to play. www.salamandernews.org/2026-06-endl...

Endling: Extinction is Forever - can a video game raise awareness of the climate crisis?

The eco-conscious survival game aims to teach lessons about our planet and its inhabitants through a tender, emotional story.

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Another announcement: I have been elected to represent the people of #Sydenham ward on #Lewisham council as a #GreenParty councillor. My thanks to the people who’ve put their trust in my & my fellow councillors. We’ll work our hardest to make a difference. #gpew #UKpolitics

BREAKING: Labour has lost Lewisham council to the Green Party after holding it for 55 years

A grand total of 40 Green councillors elected in Lewisham to work with Mayor @liamshrivastava.bsky.social 💪

The European Commission has warned the Albanian government about its efforts to join the EU.

Why Jared And Ivanka’s Island Project Could Ruin Albania’s Bid To Join EU

The European Commission has warned the Albanian government about its efforts to join the EU.

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Oh, a party that supports the needs of labourers? Like, a party for labourers? A labour party? I feel like we used to have something like this. Can’t quite put my finger on it though. Anyway, #VoteGreen 💚

Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2mo ago

From bakers to farmers to anyone running a small business - rip-off Britain is squeezing us all. It's time for a real plan to secure our food resilience: supporting farmers, bringing down costs for small businesses, and giving workers proper rights and decent pay.

Really hope no one is hurt in the fire at the waste recycling business on the Lewisham / Southwark border. Huge thanks to our amazing London Fire Brigade for battling the blaze. Residents please keep windows closed until it’s extinguished, stay safe!