Made up of local residents, the Hither Green Community Association (HGCA) is a proactive community resource for people who live and work in Hither Green and the surrounding area. The association promotes local identity, communication, activity, responsibility, business and supports a small number of community projects. The committee receives financial support from local … [Read more...]
The Corbett Residents’ Association – meeting dates
The Corbett Residents’ Association launched in September 2010 to bring together local residents for community activities and events, allowing neighbours to get to know each other and share interests. The association currently represents residents living in Muirkirk, Abbotshall, Dowanhill, Merchiston, Ardoch, Balloch, Birkhall, Ardfillan, Braidwood and Killearn Roads. Join … [Read more...]
Tenants and Residents’ Associations
Catford is made of various housing types from freeholders and leaseholders to social housing tenants and short term private sector tenants. Social housing landlords offer many opportunities for tenants to have a say in how services are run. These opportunities are separate from the council. They do not focus on the wider issues like planning permission, refuse collection or … [Read more...]
Involvement opportunities
There are many ways you can add your voice to the Council’s decisions about things that affect Catford. Consultation Consultations can take the form of online comment on documents, questionnaires/surveys, forums or polls on a given topic. They may also be face-to-face such as interviews, or focus groups. Find out more on the Council’s Consultation Portal. Petitions The … [Read more...]
Local assembly
How do the assemblies work? Each ward in Lewisham has its own local assembly. Anyone who lives, works or studies in the ward is encouraged to attend. Friendly relaxed meetings will take place four times a year. There will be open discussion and debate about what matters in your area. Real action will be taken to solve the issues raised. The community will work … [Read more...]
Ward councillors
Lewisham’s elected representatives work for us at four levels: The Mayor and local councillors are responsible for local services including street cleaning, schools, libraries, neighbourhood wardens and social services. The Mayor and councillors are elected every four years. The Mayor of London and Lewisham’s London Assembly member are responsible for citywide policies … [Read more...]