Dr Kalbir Shukra presented an overview of her findings from interviews with 20 team members from Lewisham’s Covid Response Hub, made up of redeployed staff from 5 organisations. Discussion Feedback on the Report’s 3 Recommendations Democratic renewal and community engagement Some existing structures such as Local Assemblies can work...
Introduction This report is based on a study of the official, borough-wide Lewisham COVID-19 Emergency Response Hub, referred to here as the Hub. The Hub was operational March-August 2020 with the aim of delivering information, food and a befriending service during the national lockdown to isolated, vulnerable people with...
The COVID-19 response hub began at the start of the pandemic, and has supported residents throughout Lewisham in three main areas – support with food, befriending and practical assistance. The five resident facing organisations which came together are Lewisham Local, Voluntary Services Lewisham, Lewisham Foodbank, Age UK Southwark and...
Invitation to Goldsmiths Enterprise Hub public consultation in Deptford Goldsmiths is working with Lewisham Council, the Mayor of London, and other partners to transform a largely disused parade of shops on New Cross Road. The ‘Enterprise Hub’ will connect great ideas – from local entrepreneurs, small businesses, students and...
