I was delighted to cut the ribbon on the newly declared Unigate Wood nature reserve, another important local green space for exercise, entertainment and escapism.
Constituency Work
Little Village Streatham Donation Drive
I’m working in partnership with local baby bank Little Village, who are currently in urgent need of clothes and kit for the families they support. We are planning to run a big donation session together on the morning of Saturday the 23rd of April at St Margaret’s Church (10am-12pm) and are seeking volunteers to help this run smoothly.
An Honest Discussion about Past, Present and Future: Excavating Lambeth Slavery Links
While the Tory Government’s response to calls to address racism remains denial and gaslighting, our Labour Council is doing the right thing and starting an honest conversation about our area’s links to the transatlantic slave trade.
Walk Her Home Lambeth: Remembering Sarah Everard and all the women lost to male violence
On the 4th March 2022, women in Lambeth came together to march in memory of Sarah Everard and mourn all the women lost to male violence. I was unable to attend but sent these words of support.
Supporting Streatham’s Green Spaces: Gardening With Autism Voice
joined kids and parents from charity Autism Voice alongside local councillor Marianna Masters for some half-term gardening fun
School Visits: Visiting St Andrew’s Primary
Thank you to St Andrew’s Primary Staff and students gave me a very warm welcome when I paid them a visit, including a brilliant tour of their big red library bus.