@brendadacres
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.
It was a pleasure to host Lewisham’s first Community Iftar in the Civic Suite yesterday evening
Representatives from four local mosques joined councillors, other faith groups and residents to break the fast together
A warm evening reflecting Lewisham’s diversity and community spirit
Ramadan Mubarak
The Foreign Office has published updated guidance for British nationals currently in the Middle East. British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar & the UAE can register their presence to receive direct updates.
www.gov.uk/foreign-trav...
Labour’s expansion of the warm homes discount will help families in every part of Britain.
I’m in the Lions’ den. COYL
@millwallfc.bsky.social
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing across Lewisham and beyond. Wishing you a peaceful and blessed month of reflection and togetherness.
Brilliant Vietnamese Lunar New Year #tết celebrations Deptford lounge this afternoon.
#liondance was amazing. Thank you to the community for your hospitality @brendadacres.bsky.social @amandaderyk.bsky.social
Wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy Lunar New Year 2026. May the year ahead bring health, happiness, success and new beginnings to you and your loved ones.
We’re at a pivotal point for our country. Just 18 months ago people voted for change after over a decade of decline. That responsibility remains
Time for focus & steady leadership. Let stability & consistency prevail. The priority is governing well and delivering lasting progress for our country.m
An incredible day that I shared with my parents and son.
OBE Investiture. Windsor Castle. The Princess Royal to Baroness Brenda Dacres of Lewisham on Tuesday 13th January 2026.
Fantastic to celebrate Thai Pongal with the Downham Tamil Association and @amandaderyk.bsky.social, Labour's candidate for Lewisham Mayor.
A wonderful evening with great food and incredible dancing.
#ThaiPongal #Pongal2026
A pleasure to attend this evening’s celebration of Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month, organised by the Downham Tamil Association.
Wonderful performances and a great celebration of Tamil culture. Thank you to everyone involved for a joyful evening.
Warm wishes for a happy Pongal.
Yesterday marked the 45th anniversary of the New Cross Fire. We remember the fourteen young Black lives lost and stand in remembrance, reflection and unity.
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” — Bob Marley
Their legacy lives on in #Lewisham and beyond.
Really pleased to see new Pagnell St crossing by Fordham park fully operational.
As local #Deptford councillors we have pushed hard to make this happen @lewisham.gov.uk @brendadacres.bsky.social @amandaderyk.bsky.social @deptfordgreen.bsky.social
It was lovely to join @brendadacres.bsky.social for her introduction to the House of Lords last week.
As Baroness Dacres of Lewisham, Brenda will be a fantastic champion for our borough and an important voice in the Lords.
My Introduction to the House of Lords- Baroness Brenda Dacres of Lewisham OBE on Thursday 8th January 2026
Fitting to be at a very beautiful #chanukah celebration @lewisham.gov.uk
this evening. Expressing solidarity with Lewisham’s Jewish Community and celebrating our strength in diversity @brendadacres.bsky.social
The news coming from Australia today is heartbreaking & horrific. Chanukah is a time of celebration, joy and light. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.
I will be liaising with local police & our Jewish community to offer support.
We had a fantastic time at The Albany in Deptford seeing The Snow Queen, A Woodland Adventure. Such a magical treat for our youngest in Lewisham. Wonderful to see Gavin Barlow & have a good catch up too. 🌟❄️🎄
More info www.thealbany.org.uk/events/the-s...
From Deptford’s creatives, to Lewisham’s independents, to Catford’s community favourites, our local businesses are the beating heart of our borough.
This #SmallBusinessSaturday shop local and show some love to the people who make Lewisham thrive. 💙✨
#SmallBizSatUK #ShopLocal #Lewisham
Looking forward to the start of the Co-operative Party Annual Conference 2025 and the important conversations ahead.
Great speakers include MPs Jim McMahon, Peter Kyle, Steve Reed and Miatta Fahnbulleh
London faces a choice: the politics of protest, or the politics of progress.
We’re building homes. Others are blocking them.
My op-ed in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social
on why Lewisham, @london.gov.uk and our #Labour government are up for the fight.
Pleased to visit The Five Bells Pub in New Cross this evening to thank them for opening their doors to residents seeking a safe haven during the fire at Smikle Court, New Cross and to congratulate them on receiving an All Saints Community Ambassador Award 👏🏽
#NewCross #Lewisham
Wonderful to join the Feast of All Saints at All Saints Church, New Cross with Rosie Dempsey celebrating Father Owen Beament’s 60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. A remarkable milestone. Thank you Father Owen for your decades of service, faith & dedication to our community
#NewCross
#Blacheath fireworks amazing. Great to have them back. Well done @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
This morning @janetdaby.bsky.social MP, Mayor @brendadacres.bsky.social , cllr @kpowell01.bsky.social, PCSO James Miners and myself were speaking to businesses on Hither Green Lane to provide reassurance about public safety in Hither Green. We’re here to listen to concerns of the community.
🎉 A huge happy 100th birthday to Mrs Beckford, fondly known as Mother Beckford 💐
What an incredible milestone and a wonderful celebration of a life full of love, family and community here in Lewisham.
Wishing her continued joy, health and happiness. 💛
#Lewisham #100thBirthday
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
If you’re looking for ways to help the government’s guidance shows how to give safely and effectively.
Every contribution brings hope.
What you can do to help - www.gov.uk/government/n...
#HurricaneMelissa #TogetherWeCan
🇯🇲 British nationals in Jamaica:
Please register your presence to receive updates from the Government on Hurricane Melissa.
👉 www.register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/jamaica-2025...
Continue to follow FCDO Travel Advice and local authority guidance.
#HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #TravelAdvice
It was a pleasure to attend last night’s Black History Month celebration and hear from Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.
Inspiring to meet so many remarkable people, including André who has passed his Bar exams, secured pupillage and like me, is a proud member of Middle Temple.
#BHM2025
A fantastic afternoon with the Diamond Club celebrating Black History Month and marking several special birthdays, including the incredible Beryl’s 100th. A joyful celebration of life, legacy and community spirit.
#BlackHistoryMonth #Lewisham
#100thBirthday
