@chrisbestuk
Labour Councillor representing Sydenham in the London Borough of Lewisham - www.chrisbest.labour.co.uk Chair of SEE3 promoting shop local in our high streets of Forest Hill, Kirkdale and Sydenham - www.see3.uk
Really constructive Safer Stronger Communities Ctte tonight @lewisham.gov.uk
Good discussions and presentations on policing,
Becoming an Age Friendly Council and Disabled People’s Commission @chrisbestuk.bsky.social
Looking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee - residents welcome to attend in person or online - talking to the Police, discussing ageing well and progress on Disability Commission with Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social @brendadacres.bsky.social
Looking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee - residents welcome to attend in person or online to as we develop new strategy for Domestic Violence and Violence against Women and Girls sharing @elliereeves.bsky.social + Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social
Looking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk
Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee this evening - residents welcome to attend in person or online to watch the discussion on Resident Engagement and Consultation plus budget saving equalities monitoring with Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social
We have a fantastic programme for our FREE #Sydenham Fun Palace on Saturday 4 October from 12 - 4pm - take a look using the code below with creative activities for children through to Salsa with Yamile 🎉 @funpalaces.bsky.social
Busy week catching up on resident issues including door knocking with @elliereeves.bsky.social - holding my advice surgery at the Sydenham Centre (next to Post Office) from 10.30 - 11.30am this Saturday morning - drop in if you have any queries @lewisham.gov.uk
Lewisham in Bloom competition @lewisham.gov.uk closes Friday 27 June! Celebrate the role gardening plays in boosting wellbeing, supporting biodiversity & creating greener spaces. Open to residents, community groups, schools and businesses – enter here lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/eve...
Yesterday marked second year of @ageingbetter.bsky.social Age Without Limits Day - @lewisham.gov.uk Positive Ageing Council (POSAC) showed the film "Age has No Limits". Mayor Brenda Dacres gave a warm welcome followed by Cllr Susan Wise - rep on POSAC with Q&A - very positive + fantastic networking
Giving a shout out for Sydenham SEE3 market tomorrow, Saturday 7 June - wide range of traders including hot food and cakes in Ignition Brewery and upstairs in the large hall we have 20 stalls. Free activities for children including Paint a Smile - look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Getting ready to Chair Safer Stronger Communities Committee @lewisham.gov.uk this evening - challenging budget savings to be made to avoid using reserves plus considering the Main Grants consultation with VC @daveyw73.bsky.social
agenda & papers here councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Our SEE3 High Street Happenings team are getting ready for our much loved Easter Egg Trail. On Easter Saturday, we are inviting children under 10 to make an Easter Bonnet at Ignition Brewery between 12 noon and 2pm and then parade in the high street with some traders offering mini-eggs.
Thames Water data reveals raw sewage discharges in rivers rose 50% in 2024
The consultation for the new Bakerloop express bus service from Lewisham to Waterloo is now open. The proposed route would mean quicker, easier bus journeys, and will also help to demonstrate how the Bakerloo line tube extension would benefit South East London.
Have your say 11am Saturday 1 February Sydenham Assembly - £74,000 funding - £35,000 recommended for improvements to Sydenham Library + repairs to the roof being undertaken by @lewishamcouncil.bsky.social. The remaining £38,000 for local groups - community talking about local issues with Cllrs Q&A
Government reverses previous govt’s plan to destroy millions of wills dating back to 1857 after uproar from historians bit.ly/4a9hKSc link is to paywall free story. Telegraph story below
Could 2025 be the year of a co-operative renaissance?
Co-operative ideas are part of the Government's agenda, from the new Mutual and Co-operatives Business Council to the new Community Right to Buy.
Looking forward to working with you in 2025
VOTE FOR ALEX YEE ON TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER in BBC Sports Personality of 2024. Lewisham born and raised Alex won the Olympic gold medal in the triathlon in Paris - he was also part of the GB team that won bronze in the mixed relay. On top of the Gold & Silver medal for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.
For the sixth time since becoming Mayor in 2016, I’m freezing bus fares in London.
More people use the bus in our city than any other form of public transport. Freezing these fares will help Londoners on lower incomes struggling with the cost of living.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6H7...
Shout out for the activities at Sydenham Library today - Santa is getting ready for a busy weekend in #sydenham #SE26 at the library from 12 - 3 along with a day of fantastic entertainment for all ages - can't wait to taste the fabulous cakes!
On 12 December 1982, 30,000 women held hands around the six-mile perimeter fence of Greenham Common in protest against the UK government's decision to site American cruise missiles there. For nineteen years women maintained their presence at the Greenham Common peace camp. #OTD
2/2 ... as a result she was detained in an asylum in Brentford as a ‘difficult woman’. She was released after a public outcry.
She spent her last years living as recluse at Glenomera, Longton Grove, Upper Sydenham
Jill Viner was the first woman to drive a London bus licensed to carry passengers back in May 1974. Today, she will be honoured with a new plaque at Cromwell Road bus station.
This plaque will help Londoners learn more about her story and be inspired by her pioneering legacy.
Thinking about residents who don’t meet requirements of Blue Badge parking scheme which is for blind people, people who have a severe disability in both arms and people who have difficulties walking due to a physical or psychological issue. Doesn’t include residents recovering from operations etc
Agreed - but if public transport is not running smoothly - particularly for people with disabilities - then good news to enjoy the festive offer in the centre of London
So much on offer from our small independent businesses #shoplocal to sustain our vibrant high streets @kirkdalebooks.bsky.social @lewishamcouncil.bsky.social
@elliereeves.bsky.social
@labouruk.bsky.social
Great to see Transport for London promoting Christmas events - just so much to do 🎄🎄🎄@london.gov.uk
Good news from Transport for London (TfL) - the £15-a-day charge for driving in London's congestion charge zone will be suspended from Christmas Day (Wednesday 25 December 2024) to Wednesday 1 January 2025 (inclusive).
ULEZ will not operate on Christmas Day
NEW: The consultation on my 2025–2026 Budget is now open.
We want to hear your views on how City Hall can continue to build a fairer, safer and greener London for everyone.
Join @talklondon.bsky.social and take the survey and help inform the final Budget. www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...
Fantastic news John