Positive Ageing Council

If you're over 60 and live, work or study in the borough, you can join the Positive Ageing Council to discuss issues that affect the lives of older people.

The Positive Ageing Council (PAC) is an open forum that meets four times a year. Anyone aged over 60 who lives, works, learns or volunteers in the borough can join.

The group organise social events and activities and give older people an important voice in what services and facilities are provided in Lewisham. They also like to talk about anything and everything that matters to them.

Become a member

Becoming a member is free and you are sent free newsletters and emails updating you on things to do and support available for older people in the borough. To become a member, contact the Positive Ageing Council Coordinator, or attend one of the free meetings or events run by the group to become a member.

Email: positive.ageing@lewisham.gov.uk

Telephone: 07785 249802

Public meetings

Meetings include guest speakers on selected topics and interactive, informal discussions on chosen local topics. There is a ramp at the front entrance to Civic Suite, level access to the reception area, and a platform lift down to rooms 1and 2 where this meeting is usually held.

They are friendly, relaxed and informal, and anyone wishing to attend can just come along.

Hear guest speakers discuss key issues for older people at our themed meetings.

Afterwards you'll have an opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts on the issues of the day at a round table session.

Light refreshments are provided.

Upcoming meetings

Next public meeting

Thursday 10 December 11am – 1pm Civic Suite

Silver Sunday 2026

Join us for our Silver Sunday celebrations. Activities include: musical entertainment, crafts, refreshments, yoga, line dancing, massage, vaccinations, information stalls and raffle.

date and time: Sunday 4 October, 1-5pm
venue: Deptford Lounge 9 Giffin St, SE8 4RJ
cost: free but must book as numbers are limited. No more than 4 tickets per person
booking: Book on Eventbrite or call 020 8314 3387

Travel information

bus: 47, 53, 177, 188, 199, 225 or 453
train: Deptford or New Cross Station
parking: Street parking on Giffin/Tidemill Way and Frankham. Street car park is free on Sundays

Contact your councillor

You can find out who your councillors are and how to contact them on these pages:

list of councillors by ward

Unsure which ward you live in?

find out your ward and councillors

Steering Group

The Positive Ageing Council has a smaller group of up to 20 dedicated local volunteers aged 60 years or over, who act as representatives. They are responsible for taking forward the issues and actions that are raised at Positive Ageing Council meetings.

The steering group also acts as an older person's consultation group for Lewisham Council and local partners. They have advised the Council on an older persons’ road users guide, and advised representatives from Lewisham Police Consultative Group and Laban Trinity dance school.