The reason for this election is due to the failure of the former Labour councillor to attend ANY Council meetings since last September. Councillors are paid a minimum of £9000 a year of your money to represent you!
Labour Lewisham Council has put a further financial burden on those out of work by deciding to charge benefit claimants Council Tax. Claimants will be issued with Council Tax bills for the year 2013/14 and are likely to pay 10% of the total payable for their band.
Labour Lewisham is proposing a 28.1% cut in spending on drug and alcohol rehabilitation - despite an acknowledged link with reductions in crime and antisocial behaviour.