Category Archives: Lee Green Archive

From 2006 to 2010, I was a councillor for Lee Green ward in the London Borough of Lewisham. During that time, I blogged regularly and in 2009 I won the Tim Garden Award for the Best Blog by a Liberal Democrat Holding Public Office. My blog posts from my term of office are archived here in case they prove of use to former constituents, or to those who share my annoyance with faulty street furniture

Crown estate update

I’ve received a letter from the Crown Estate today together with a glossy document which basically summarises all the objections they’ve had to their proposal to sell their housing estates in London, including their homes here in Lee Green. The document simply … Continue reading

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The curious case of the Manor Lane speed limit…

Manor Lane must be one of the busiest roads through our area.  Many residents will use it to reach the South Circular or to head down towards Lee High Road.  It’s also used as a rat-run by many motorists. Recently, … Continue reading

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Crown estate update

The ‘consultation’ on the Crown Estate’s plans to sell its residential properties, including those in Lee Green, closed on Tuesday 23rd. You can view our objection letter here. Pete spoke at the rally in London organised by the residents’ associations … Continue reading

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A party political broadcast from the Labservative Party

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Lee Green’s ‘Glum Councillor’

No, not me, but fame at last for Sven – he’s made it on to the Glum Councillors site, which celebrates the work of local elected representatives, and the odd photos they find themselves in as a result. Follow Sven … Continue reading

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Fancy a flutter?

It’s been brought to my attention that Ladbrokes are offering odds on the General Election here in Lewisham East.    Interestingly, they agree with the Lib Dems’ assertion that Lewisham East is now a two horse race between Labour and … Continue reading

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