Earlier today I joined residents in Lee Green to protest against the Crown Estate’s plans to sell off their homes to a new landlord. Lewisham East’s current MP Bridget Prentice was there, as were a large number of concerned residents.
The Crown Estate owns a variety of residential properties across London, many of which are occupied [...]
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Hands off our homes
Heidi, February 27th 2010
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Apprenticeships: the way forward
Last week I was lucky enough to spend some time with a group of young apprentices in Downham. Tom, Bradley, Dominic, Michelle and Maria are all taking part in a painting and decorating scheme which is funded jointly by Lewisham Council and Phoenix Community Housing.
A few months ago, I was involved in securing funding for this scheme and [...]
Heidi, February 18th 2010
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Supporting Local Business
The last year or so has been a difficult time for businesses up and down the country. That’s why I’ve been keen to do whatever I can to support local enterprise.
Last week I dropped by Pistachios in the Park (the great little cafe at Manor House Gardens) to help entrepreneur, Asyin Djemil with his business [...]
Heidi, February 18th 2010
