We know that by working together, we can make Hither Green a safer, stronger community for everyone. If you have any questions, please do get in contact via email
Hither Green Labour
@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social
BlueSky account for Hither Green Labour branch
This is welcomed progress as @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social councillors have been working with residents relating to ASB near the hostel since autumn 2024, bringing the police, the Council and St Mungos’ management for open dialogue and scrutiny
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.
Good reception for @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social last night, in Knowles Hill Crescent, where we continue working closely with residents on fly-tipping & ASB issues, including getting big camera & upcoming improved block security & community planter project for all.
@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social @kpowell01.bsky.social out twice in rain & cold this week, talking again to residents on Rycroft & Courthill Rds: previous community skip/clean-up project got whole street working & planning together 4 cleaner streets & better green spaces
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 @janetdaby.bsky.social @kpowell01.bsky.social out on Saturday & Tuesday eve, catching up with residents' concerns on Longhill Rd & South Park Crescent, on both streets where we've helped this year with community gate repairs, alleyway clean-ups & ongoing HMO issues.
In Catford Soup 5yrs ago, lockdown changed everything from serving 30 people to over 250 each week & supported 350+ vaccinations Our mission remains: to serve with humility volunteers and supporters —you make this possible! ❤️ #CatfordSoupKitchen #FiveYearsOn #CommunityMatters #NoOneLeftBehind
Lots of support for Labour and we were able to speak to people and pick up case work
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
@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, discussing public safety w/ local police & council officers. Venue details will be shared in due course. We encourage local residents to attend this event & share their views w/ councillors & police
@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 afternoon, the Labour 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. Your Labour councillors are always looking to support constituents where possible.
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
Another vibrant display of virtuosity & colour in this Pongal month of Tamil Heritage Celebration by North Downham Tamil Association's talented young musicians & dancers at @GoldsmithsSE6, taking Lewisham's education & creativity & opportunity to the next level...
🏡 Welcoming to Hither Green! 💙 102 new affordable homes have been completed as part of the Excalibur Estate redevelopment. Your local Cllrs Mark Ingleby, Yemisi Anifowose, and Kim Powell warmly welcome our new neighbours and look forward to serving you in Hither Green.
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!
After attending @lewishamcyclists.bsky.social AGM here tonight, a tour of amazing @XOBikes warehouse & production areas based here thanks to @LewishamCouncil & @LandsecGroup meanwhile use policies, so that so many ex-offenders learning onward skills, belonging & real integration away from gangs
Great performances by 7 Lewisham community choirs last night in Big tent of Big Catford Weekender- 3 years on from @LewishamCouncil Borough of Culture, inspiring to see so much continuing diversity, local participation and driving creativity.
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!
A big Well Done from me, @yemisianifowose.bsky.social & @kpowell01.bsky.social to @peaceofcaketogether @CorbettLibrary.bsky.social today, still bringing together local residents of diverse faiths to chat about pathways to peace in face of all that's going on in occupied territories & conflict zones
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
This week, Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social visited Grove Park to see the Baring Trust vision for Grove Park District Park, where they have created new accessible and nature-rich green space for the local community.
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
Well Done from me, @kpowell01.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social @janetdaby.bsky.social to residents of Further Green Rd, who've continued this friendly creative street party since 2014, building & maintaining community spirit, alleyway gates & more. A pleasure to play with local musicians..
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!
Hither Green Labour were out this week on parts of Torridon and Minard Roads speaking to residents. It’s always a pleasure to engage with residents and discuss local issues.