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Brenda Dacres OBE

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Brenda Dacres, Directly Elected Mayor of the London Borough of Lewisham (Labour and Co-operative Party). Vice Chair of Central London Forward. Member (Labour) of LGA Public Sector Reform Board. Chair of London Council Transport & Environment Committee.

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Mar 9

One year as Mayor of #Lewisham. Elected on International Women’s Day 2024 a day celebrating women’s power & progress.

This year’s theme #AccelerateAction reminds us to keep driving change. I hope to lead by example, showing women & girls they can achieve anything. Let’s keep pushing forward.

Video to celebrate first year as elected Mayor of Lewisham- Elected on International Women’s Day 2024

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · 4d

✨Last night we launched Lewisham SEEN Festival 2025!

Over 10 days we’ll be celebrating stories, heritage & creativity across our borough, with this year’s Black History Month theme at the heart.

More info 👉 www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/seen-lewisham/

#LewishamSEEN #BHM2025

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · 4d

This week I had the privilege of speaking at #Lewisham Council’s Black Professional Network staff event. I shared a little of my own journey & encouraged colleagues to stand in their power, take pride in who they are & continue shaping change across our borough

#BlackProfessionalNetwork #Leadership

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · 4d

Had a brilliant tour of Ignition Brewery today 🍺 Huge thanks to Michaela for being such an informative guide. Love their mission of employing people with learning disabilities & reinvesting every penny back into the community 👉 www.ignition.beer

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 4d

The Bakerloop is a brand-new express bus service connecting Waterloo with Lewisham.

There’s still time to try out the BL1 free of charge this weekend, until Sunday 5 October.

See more:

New Bakerloop bus route launches between Waterloo and Lewisham

The BL1, which links Waterloo and Lewisham, launches with free fares for its first week of operation.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · 6d

The attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar is horrific.

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the Jewish community.

We must always stand united against antisemitism and all forms of hatred.

Image of Brenda Dacres OBE, Mayor of Lewisham.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 6d

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the attack in Greater Manchester today.

I’m horrified by the violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester.

I have been in contact with the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Home Secretary, and would like to reassure Londoners that the Met Police are stepping up patrols in Jewish communities and synagogues across London.

My thoughts are with all those affected on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.

London stands ready to help in any way we can.

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · 7d

Great news for London 🌍💚

For the first time ever, air quality across our city is within legal limits.

Back in 2016, experts said it would take 193 years, but thanks to collective action and the leadership of @london.gov.uk we’ve achieved it in just 9.

A huge win for Londoners 👏🏽

#CleanAir #ULEZ

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 7d

I remember being told that it would take 193 years to reach legal limits for nitrogen dioxide.

I decided this was unacceptable.

Thanks to the bold policies we put in place, we've managed to do it in nine years - 184 years earlier than expected.

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · 7d

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You can report scams and fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · 11d

🚍 The Bakerloop BL1 is on the road today — and free to use all week!

Fantastic to have been at the launch with @london.gov.uk and now see it whizzing past Goldsmiths University in New Cross.

A great step towards the #BakerlooExtension and better connections for #Lewisham.

Bakerloop BL1 bus going through New Cross.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 14d

The new Bakerloop express electric bus from Waterloo to Lewisham gives Londoners better connections and shows the benefits a Bakerloo line extension could bring.

Free to use in its first week, its a quicker, greener and more convenient service to transform everyday journeys.

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · 18d

At the Cooperative Party Equalities Conference today. Great keynote from Seema Malhotra MP and inspiring insights from Cllr Kemi Akinola on Be Enriched.

I’m delighted to join the panel on Building More Equitable Communities. #CoopConference #Equality

Imagine of Seema Malhotra MP at the Cooperative Party Equalities Conference

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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 20d

Yesterday Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social hosted a roundtable at LSE exploring how climate policy can drive progress on social justice and make London a fairer city. Voices from across different backgrounds and sectors shared powerful insights to help shape a fairer, greener London

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Central London Forward @clfnews.bsky.social · 20d

At LREF yesterday, CLF hosted a panel discussion with @brendadacres.bsky.social, @helendennis.bsky.social & others on the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension.

The panel discussed current progress, funding options and the project’s role in enabling new housing, jobs and growth in Central London.

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LDN Mayor Environment @ldn-environment.bsky.social · 27d

Hear from Deputy Mayor @metecoban92.bsky.social and @brendadacres.bsky.social on how Warmer Homes London will help Londoners cut their energy bills, boost skills and deliver warmer, greener homes. www.themj.co.uk/warmer-homes...

www.themj.co.uk

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Sep 1

It was wonderful to join our fantastic #Lewisham Care Leavers last Friday and celebrate their achievements. Cllr Edison Huynh, our @lewisham.gov.uk teams & I are so proud of them. These milestones matter, and we will always be there for them as their corporate parents.

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Sep 1

Honoured to attend the Collation & Induction of The Reverend David Adamson-Hill at St Mary the Virgin, #Lewisham with Deputy Speaker Cllr Laura Cunningham. Warmest congratulations and every blessing for the journey ahead. I look forward to working together in service of our community.

Images from the Collation & Induction of Rev David Adamson-Hill at St Mary the Virgin, #Lewisham.

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Aug 21

A huge thank you to theLondon Fire for their tireless work tackling the fire in a private block in New Cross, and to our Lewisham Council staff who have been supporting residents, including families.

👇🏽Meet Niko the cat of one of the families

Photo of a Niko a cat of one of the family members affected by the fire from one of the neighbouring blocks.

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Aug 21

Fab to join Coco Collective yesterday for the end of the Entry Level Food Growing Course 🌱 funded by Lewisham Council’s NCIL. Such an inspiring journey of learning to grow, connect & heal in a space rooted in African & Caribbean diasporic heritage. Congrats to all who received their certificates 👏🏽

Great to join Coco Collective yesterday for the end of their Entry Level Food Growing Course 🌱 Funded through Lewisham’s NCIL, it’s inspiring to see people gaining skills, confidence & community in a space rooted in African & Caribbean heritage. Congrats to all! 👏🏽

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Aug 12

It was a pleasure to join the celebration of 40 years of the Calabash Day Centre today, a vital space for care, culture and community in Lewisham. Proud to pay tribute to the legacy of former Mayor Les Eytle, whose vision helped make this possible.

Celebrating the Calabash Centre’s 40th anniversary

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Jul 27

Come on Lionesses! UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final. What a journey, what a team! ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. You’ve inspired a nation once again. One game away from glory.

Let’s bring it home! 🏆🦁

#Lionesses

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Jul 19

Out today in Ladywell for @uklabour.bsky.social ’s National Campaign Weekend. Rain won’t stop us!

@lewishamlabour.bsky.social teams are out speaking with residents about how this Labour government is delivering better jobs, opportunities and investment across the UK.

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Jul 18

Very pleased to see @teamlabouruk.bsky.social delivering on giving 16 and 17 year olds the vote at the next General Election.

Young people have the passion, insight and stake in our future. It’s only right they have a voice in our democracy.

#VotesAt16

Image showing @UKLabour delivering on giving 16 and 17 year olds the vote at the next General Election.

Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Jul 17

Proud to see @london.gov.uk in Lagos, strengthening ties with Nigeria 🇳🇬🤝🇬🇧

With one of the largest Nigerian communities in London, Lewisham’s diaspora plays a vital role in our borough’s culture, business and life.

This visit matters for London and for Lewisham.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Jul 17

NEW: City Hall will host the first-ever mayoral London-Africa business summit.

We’ll tap into the huge economic opportunities that a strong, mutual relationship with the continent can bring. See more:

Sadiq Khan to host first mayoral London-Africa business summit

The summit will focus on strengthening trade and investment links for key growth sectors, including fintech and the creative industries.

www.cityam.com

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Tom Copley @tomcopley.bsky.social · Jul 12

Yesterday we launched the delivery plan for Warmer Homes London, a new Mayor of @london.gov.uk/London Councils partnership that’ll upgrade 1000s of homes.

Great to hear from @metecoban92.bsky.social & @graciemaew.bsky.social about how it will make homes greener, healthier & more affordable to heat.

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Brenda Dacres OBE @brendadacres.bsky.social · Jul 9

I’m pleased to see Catford prioritised in @london.gov.uk’s Safer Streets Summer plan. A visible police presence will help tackle concerns we hear from local people.
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