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Lewisham celebrated the successes and achievements of its schools over the past year at the second annual Lewisham Schools Awards, at the Broadway Theatre, Catford, on 24 June.
01
July
2009
In this meeting the Council congratulated community members recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, accepted petitions for a new community building and improved park facilities, approved a draft Bromley Road planning document, and agreed motions on the Strangers into Citizens campaign and the duties and powers of the Mayor and Chair of Council.
26
June
2009
Some of the key decisions taken at the Mayor and Cabinet meeting including implementation of the London Living Wage, Bromley Road Supplementary Planning Document, Youth Homelessness Strategy and Fostering Statement of Purpose.
12
June
2009