Figures obtained from Labour-run Lewisham Council have revealed the Council has bought over 140,000 disposable plastic cups in the last year, despite recently declaring a “climate emergency” at February Council.

Conservative London Assembly Candidate Charlie Davies has welcomed news that children and young people in Lewisham are to benefit from additional mental health support. 

As we celebrate Armed Forces Day, Chair of Lewisham East Conservative Association says thank you to the 21,000 people working in our Armed Forces and crucial defence jobs in London.

Dear Resident,

As you may be aware, one of three Labour councillors in Whitefoot and Evelyn have resigned in recent days.

Lewisham East Chair Helena Croft has hailed the UK’s public finances as reaching a ‘turning point’ following the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, with the independent economic outlook showing a ‘solid foundation on which to build Britain’s economic future’.

New figures show that London exported 37,407 million worth of goods in 2018. This is an increase of 6,756 since 2015 – 22% increase.  

Over the last three years, there have been 2,559 more businesses exporting in London.

New figures show that 22,000 people throughout Lewisham are now enrolled in a workplace pension.

We welcome new figures showing that, due to changes to workplace pensions, 10 million more people are now saving for retirement. 

Below are the questions asked and answered by Lewisham Council in January.

1. 

Question asked by: Sam Thurgood

Member to reply: The Mayor

Question

More than 240,000 people have been able to achieve their dream of ownership thanks to stamp duty reforms announced by this Government, according to new figures released this week.

London Employment reaches a record high as wages rise at their fastest pace in a decade

Figures released today show wages have risen at their fastest pace in 10 years as employment reaches a record high, with more than 32.5 million people currently in work.