Back in 2012, plans were proposed to downgrade Lewisham Hospital by closing its Accident and Emergency services and Maternity unit. The people of Lewisham and elsewhere, came together to protest the decision by signing petitions, marching and challenging the decision in court. In 2013 the High Court quashed Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt’s decision to downgrade … [Read more...]
Lobby against cuts in Lewisham
A coalition of campaign groups, trade unions, and political parties are calling a lobby of Lewisham Council's main meeting on Wednesday 25 February. They will gather from from 6pm at the Civic Suite, Catford SE6 4RU. The Lobby is to oppose the devastating cuts to public services that are being imposed on the people of Lewisham and the further cuts that have been proposed by … [Read more...]
Government appeals Lewisham Hospital decision
Today the Government will appeal against a High Court ruling over a decision to cut services at Lewisham hospital. on 31 July the High Court today found that the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, had acted outside his powers and therefore unlawfully, in deciding to substantially cut services and close departments at Lewisham Hospital. Quashing Mr Hunt's … [Read more...]
The Save Lewisham Hospital Victory Dance – 27 September
Get your tickets for The Save Lewisham Hospital campaign Victory Dance. We won the first round but the fight goes on. This is you opportunity to celebrate Lewisham’s win and have a good time and help raise finds for round two to fight the governments appeal. The Spirit of Lewisham Victory Dance will be held at the Rivoli Ballroom on Friday 27 September, … [Read more...]
Victory for Lewisham Hospital – Jeremy Hunt acted unlawfully
It was good news for Lewisham Hospital campaigners today as the High Court quashed Jeremy Hunt’s decision to downgrade Lewisham Hospital saying that the Secretary of State for Health acted unlawfully. Below is the full report that comes from Leigh Day, the Law firm acting for the Lewisham Campaigners: The High Court today (31 July 2013) found that the Secretary of State … [Read more...]
Join Living Streets Campaign and say no
Unbelievably a bank can be turned into a betting shop or pawnbroker without planning permission or community say so. And the government is looking at making this kind of development even easier. With the closure of Rushey Green’s Nationwide Building Society back in May, it might be a good time to think about what might end up in that space. I think Catford has its fair share … [Read more...]
Lewisham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services protest
A protest, organised by Lewisham Unite and Unison against the cuts to Child and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Lewisham will be held on Tuesday 26 April 2011. Budget cuts totalling almost £500,000 this year are proposed for Lewisham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. This follows budget reductions to CAMHS made by Lewisham Council and NHS Lewisham (formerly … [Read more...]
Don’t disconnect our Connexions
Connexions and Opening Doors will close down due to Lewisham Council budget cuts. As reported here Lewisham has the highest level of youth unemployment in the UK. You can join the march to protest against the closures on 18 March at 4pm. Connexions Lewisham (209-211 Lewisham High Street SE13 6LY) The following is from Connexions leaflet: It is outrageous that at the … [Read more...]
Call for Jeremy Hunt to intervene over Lewisham library closures
Following Mayor Steve Bullock’s decision to close libraries in Lewisham campaigners have renewed their call for secretary of state Jeremy Hunt to intervene. Local campaigners Patricia and Peter Richardson have written to the culture minister Ed Vaizey, copying in Hunt, asking him to intervene after the Mayor last week accepted recommendations that the libraries should close … [Read more...]
Carnival against the Cuts – 19 February
On 19 February, the streets of Lewisham will resound to the noise of angry residents with saucepans and wooden spoons at 12 noon showing their disgust at the cuts announced by Mayor of Lewisham, Steve Bullock which target children and the poorest rather than making sure David Cameron's cuts are rejected. Various campaigning groups have come together with Lewisham People … [Read more...]