At tonight's Full Council:

Urban Synergy announced as Mayor’s charity lewishamlabour.com/urban-synergy-…

Mayor Brenda Dacres appoints Councillor Olaru-Holmes to Cabinet lewishamlabour.com/olaru-holmes-c…

The violent disorder and intimidation across the country is despicable. There is no place for hate, racism or Islamophobia in Lewisham or across the UK. We must all come together in condemning these acts of violence. Mayor Brenda Dacres statement - tinyurl.com/2s438hsb

The Mayor of Lewisham Brenda Dacres has released a statement on current events, providing reassurance to our local communities - we will not stand for such acts. ow.ly/3l3150SRauQ

A message from Mayor of Lewisham, Brenda Dacres and Councillors: “Last night, in Lewisham and across the capital, we saw the true spirit of London on our streets…

🚨 Failing to surrender zombie-style knives or machetes could cost you up to two years behind bars. Knives can be surrendered anonymously to police forces before 24 September through our surrender and compensation scheme. Don't put your future at risk 👇

Many congratulations to our amazing Director of Public Health, Dr Catherine Mbema for winning the Fenton Public Health Award at the inaugural Black Healthcare Awards. Very well deserved! lewisham.gov.uk/articles/news/… Lewisham Council

For Car Free Day, why not transform your road into a Play Street where residents can come together on foot, by scooter - or even on space hopper - to socialise safely? 🧵[1/3]

Congratulations to all students who are collecting their GCSE results today! 🎉

Congratulations to all students getting results today, and a huge thank you to the incredible teachers & staff who’ve supported you along the way. You’ve shown amazing resilience, overcoming challenges and you should be proud of all you’ve achieved. Well done 🎉 #ResultsDay2024

Lewisham Labour out in force today, chatting to voters in Crofton Park, Ladywell and Rushey Green. Loads of issues picked up and positive chats!

The financial model for council housing is broken, holding back our ambitions to upgrade & build new homes. We have joined over 100 of England’s council landlords asking the new government to take urgent action to #SaveCouncilHousing lewisham.gov.uk/articles/news/…

My statement on the publication of the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report:

Yesterday William Cooper & I attended the launch of the 'Securing the Future of Council Housing' report held in Westminster. An unprecedented coalition of over 100 council landlords published five solutions for the government. We are looking forward to working with the new

The fire in Rosenthal Road, Catford is now out and there are no reported injuries. Council staff remain on the scene to support residents.

Good to hear that there are no reported injuries from this incident. My thanks to LFB Lewisham, the wider London Fire Brigade family who supported and all our emergency services who put themselves in harms way to look after us all.

🚨 Labour will crack down on water company bosses and clean up Britain’s waterways. Here’s how 👇

Great to welcome Mayor Brenda Dacres to our warehouse & Downham Welcome Centre. Thanks so much for spending the time getting stuck in, listening to staff & volunteers, and especially for your continued support for what we do. It’s much appreciated. Lewisham Council

Labour is providing targeted support for those who need it most in Lewisham this winter. The Tories left Britain broke and broken but Labour is taking action to get this country back on track.