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Welcome to food waste collection 5 October 2017

The introduction of a food waste collection in Lewisham is good news for Liberal Democrats, who have long campaigned for it and would like to see a food waste collection in ninety percent of households nationally by 2022. It is cheering to know that it will save money as well as  help the environment. 

It is collected weekly on the same day as the green bin.

As one resident said :”It makes your main waste less smelly. The more recycling the better!”

Let us know what you think.

Political Autumn 3 October 2017

Local Liberal Democrats have been active in a number of causes this autumn including:

Exit from Brexit

‘March for Europe’ on 9 September. They joined the tens of thousands of people marching alongside the Liberal Democrats’ new leader, Vince Cable. He addressed supporters before the march, which went  from Hyde Park Corner to Parliament Square

Vince Cable believes that:

It is imperative that the UK remains at the very heart of the EU, a member of the Single Market and the Customs Union. The opportunities and the prosperity this offers cannot be replaced. They are the bedrock on which we can build a better Britain.

Debate on learning to communicate in English

The first debate of the Liberal Democrat Conference in Bournemouth was about how important it is that refugees and asylum seekers have the opportunity to learn English to participate fully in British life. Local member, Margot Wilson, a former teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, shared memories of long queues to sign up for English classes. She said there needs to be many different kinds of classes including those with creches for young children.

Margot Wilson

 Margot Wilson

Bobby Dean, spokesperson for Lewisham Deptford, spoke in the

Debate on Knife and  Gun Crime in London

Bobby Dean, spokesperson for Lewisham Deptford

He stressed the importance of letting young people lead the discussion on what to do about this scourge.You can  read more of what they said here on the Lewisham Liberal Democrat website

Using the library 28 August 2017

We have all been benefiting from the services of a dedicated team of volunteers at Forest Hill library for some months now.

Over the holidays, many school children have been able to take the reading challenge.

However, you may go to the library and not feel like reading any of the collection on display or you may have a particular book you want to read before you choose one off the shelves. It could not be easier to reserve a book from your ‘To Read’ list. You will need your library card number and a surprisingly easy to remember pin and then you go to the Lewisham Council library website  here   and make your reservation. So no need to buy books you may never read again and no need to clutter up your shelves and you will save money.

Let Southern Railways Know What You Think About Change to Rail Timetable 18 November 2016

Library and Controlled Parking Zone 2 December 2015

Library Consultation Closes This Week 10 November 2015

We have until 15 November to tell Lewisham Council what we think of plans for Forest Hill Library. The Council’s preferred option is to turn it into a “Community Library” in order to save money.

Currently the situation is very uncertain as we simply do not know, at this stage, who the “community partner” would be.

It seems likely that the number of books borrowed would decline more quickly as a “community” library. Some library staff would be made redundant. The library would rely on volunteers who may or may not be reliable, expert or available.

Empty Homes and new developments. 9 November 2015

 These bungalows at 94/96 London Road are owned by the Council. They appear to have been empty and derelict for some time. The plan is to use the site to build a block of Council flats in line with a target of 500 new homes by 2018. There are several other developments in the pipeline in Forest Hill, so it will be a while before a planning application is made.

Across the road it is proposed to build 45 flats across three sites on the Forest Estate. Further up the hill the Hanover Housing Association is developing 33 new homes on the site of Featherstone Lodge.

It is important that due consideration is given to such matters as where these new residents will park their cars in these hilly spaces.

Meeting to Discuss the Future of Library Services 3 October 2015

There will be a meeting to discuss the future of the library services, including Forest Hill, on Monday October 19 at 7.30pm in the Sydenham School in Dartmouth Road.