Brenda Dacres OBE
@brendadacres.bsky.social
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.
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One year as Mayor of #Lewisham. Elected on International Women’s Day 2024 a day celebrating women’s power & progress.
This year’s theme #AccelerateAction reminds us to keep driving change. I hope to lead by example, showing women & girls they can achieve anything. Let’s keep pushing forward.
This year’s theme #AccelerateAction reminds us to keep driving change. I hope to lead by example, showing women & girls they can achieve anything. Let’s keep pushing forward.
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.
OBE Investiture. Windsor Castle. The Princess Royal to Baroness Brenda Dacres of Lewisham on Tuesday 13th January 2026.
February 1, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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.
OBE Investiture. Windsor Castle. The Princess Royal to Baroness Brenda Dacres of Lewisham on Tuesday 13th January 2026.
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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 wonderful evening with great food and incredible dancing.
#ThaiPongal #Pongal2026
February 1, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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 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.
Wonderful performances and a great celebration of Tamil culture. Thank you to everyone involved for a joyful evening.
Warm wishes for a happy Pongal.
February 1, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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.
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.
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” — Bob Marley
Their legacy lives on in #Lewisham and beyond.
January 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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.
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” — Bob Marley
Their legacy lives on in #Lewisham and beyond.
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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
As local #Deptford councillors we have pushed hard to make this happen @lewisham.gov.uk @brendadacres.bsky.social @amandaderyk.bsky.social @deptfordgreen.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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
As local #Deptford councillors we have pushed hard to make this happen @lewisham.gov.uk @brendadacres.bsky.social @amandaderyk.bsky.social @deptfordgreen.bsky.social
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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.
As Baroness Dacres of Lewisham, Brenda will be a fantastic champion for our borough and an important voice in the Lords.
January 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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.
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
January 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
My Introduction to the House of Lords- Baroness Brenda Dacres of Lewisham OBE on Thursday 8th January 2026
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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
this evening. Expressing solidarity with Lewisham’s Jewish Community and celebrating our strength in diversity @brendadacres.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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
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.
I will be liaising with local police & our Jewish community to offer support.
December 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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.
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...
More info www.thealbany.org.uk/events/the-s...
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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...
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
This #SmallBusinessSaturday shop local and show some love to the people who make Lewisham thrive. 💙✨
#SmallBizSatUK #ShopLocal #Lewisham
December 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
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
Great speakers include MPs Jim McMahon, Peter Kyle, Steve Reed and Miatta Fahnbulleh
November 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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
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.
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.
‘Just as Lewisham reached the point of turning years of consultation into meaningful change, Jeremy Corbyn swept into the borough at the eleventh hour’
London has to choose homes over protest
www.standard.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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.
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
#NewCross #Lewisham
November 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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
#NewCross
November 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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
#NewCross
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#Blacheath fireworks amazing. Great to have them back. Well done @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
#Blacheath fireworks amazing. Great to have them back. Well done @brendadacres.bsky.social @lewisham.gov.uk
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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.
November 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
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
November 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🎉 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
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
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
Hurricane Melissa: what you can do to help
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on 28 October 2025. Here is how you can help.
www.gov.uk
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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
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
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
October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🇯🇲 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
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
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
October 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
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
#BlackHistoryMonth #Lewisham
#100thBirthday
October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
#BlackHistoryMonth #Lewisham
#100thBirthday
Great news for renters. The Renters’ Rights Bill is now in place, giving tenants stronger protections, fairer terms and more security in their homes. A big step forward for housing justice and dignity for all renters.
#RentersRights #HousingForAll #FairRent
#RentersRights #HousingForAll #FairRent
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Great news for renters. The Renters’ Rights Bill is now in place, giving tenants stronger protections, fairer terms and more security in their homes. A big step forward for housing justice and dignity for all renters.
#RentersRights #HousingForAll #FairRent
#RentersRights #HousingForAll #FairRent
Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful #Diwali
May the Festival of Lights bring hope, happiness and togetherness to families and communities across #Lewisham and beyond.
#FestivalOfLights #Diwali2025
May the Festival of Lights bring hope, happiness and togetherness to families and communities across #Lewisham and beyond.
#FestivalOfLights #Diwali2025
October 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful #Diwali
May the Festival of Lights bring hope, happiness and togetherness to families and communities across #Lewisham and beyond.
#FestivalOfLights #Diwali2025
May the Festival of Lights bring hope, happiness and togetherness to families and communities across #Lewisham and beyond.
#FestivalOfLights #Diwali2025
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London boroughs drive growth, tackle poverty and provide vital services.
However, their ability to do that is under threat from the Fair Funding Review, which could cut council spending by £700m.
Read CLF Chair @adamhug.bsky.social on the impact this would have here ⬇️
However, their ability to do that is under threat from the Fair Funding Review, which could cut council spending by £700m.
Read CLF Chair @adamhug.bsky.social on the impact this would have here ⬇️
'London's streets aren't paved with gold. Cuts would hit the poorest the hardest' - LabourList
Any changes that result in a further reduction in funding for deprived boroughs risks deepening inequality.
labourlist.org
October 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
London boroughs drive growth, tackle poverty and provide vital services.
However, their ability to do that is under threat from the Fair Funding Review, which could cut council spending by £700m.
Read CLF Chair @adamhug.bsky.social on the impact this would have here ⬇️
However, their ability to do that is under threat from the Fair Funding Review, which could cut council spending by £700m.
Read CLF Chair @adamhug.bsky.social on the impact this would have here ⬇️