@yemisianifowose.bsky.social
🌹Labour Councillor for the Hither Green ward
Hither Green ward councillors and local Labour members take a picture on Waters Rd
@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 morning @janetdaby.bsky.social MP, Mayor @brendadacres.bsky.social , cllr @kpowell01.bsky.social, PCSO James Miners and myself were speaking to businesses on Hither Green Lane to provide reassurance about public safety in Hither Green. We’re here to listen to concerns of the community.
01.11.2025 16:24 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This afternoon, 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. We’re always looking to support our constituents where we can.
16.10.2025 17:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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!
07.09.2025 18:42 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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
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
17.08.2025 19:11 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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
17.08.2025 19:47 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social team was out last weekend speaking to residents on Oakley Drive & Lullingstone Lane. It’s always a pleasure to engage with local residents. Also thanks to Janet Daby MP for joining us!
@kpowell01.bsky.social
@cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social
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!
29.06.2025 17:06 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Great to be out with the @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social
speaking to residents on Broadfield Road this morning!
@cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social
@kpowell01.bsky.social
There’s so much to do at Hither Green festival. From face painting, eating artisanal goods by Ed Baker or fusion food by Last Outpost, to buying diffusers and candles by Natural Elements, or even listening to live music & sun bathing on the grass - there’s something for everyone!
18.05.2025 13:33 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
@cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social and I were glad to stop by the Hither Green festival yesterday. It’s great to see the Hither Green community out, along with so many amazing local Lewisham businesses. I left with a bag full of food, drinks and household items!
18.05.2025 13:33 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social was out last weekend speaking to residents on Thornford & Harvard Rd about local issues. We encourage Hither Green residents to get in contact with us if they have any local issues, we’re happy assist where we can
@kpowell01.bsky.social
@cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social
The @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social were glad to be out on Fordyce Road and Littlewood speaking to residents this sunny morning. It’s always great to hear continued support for Labour on the doorstep ☀️🌹
@kpowell01.bsky.social
@cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social
-We’ve also met with RMUK Food & Wellbeing at their new centre on Boundfield Road who are providing essential support to vulnerable households in Lewisham.
@kpowell01.bsky.social @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social
@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social
March Recap:
The @hithergreenlabour.bsky.social team have been out in the ward this month. We have:
-Spoken to residents on Verdant Lane,
-Helped Forster Park get hedges ready for spring
@kpowell01.bsky.social @cllrmarkingleby.bsky.social
Great to be out & about in Hither Green! Strong Labour support on the doorstep for hardworking Cllrs. People know we’re delivering for the community & standing up for local services.Onward! #LabourDoorstep #HitherGreen #StrongerTogether"
@hithergreenlabour.bsky.social @yemisianifowose.bsky.social
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!
🏡 102 new affordable homes in Hither Green!
As part of the Excalibur Estate redevelopment, L&Q unveiled 102 new homes this week. This reinforces our commitment as a Council to deliver affordable housing. We look forward to engaging with our new residents! @kpowell01.bsky.social
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announces £10m funding for no second night out hubs
Today Sadiq Khan visited a City Hall funded Ending Homelessness Hub in #Lewisham.
🏠 £10m funding. London’s biggest-ever investment to tackle rough sleeping
🛑 Expanding Ending Homelessness Hubs
🤝 Renewing commitment to work with Govt & boroughs
📅 Spring 2025 Plan of Action to end rough sleeping
