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Windrush advice for Lewisham residents

Lewisham Council and Windrush

Lewisham Council and Windrush

We have promised to support the Windrush generation.

The Windrush generation are pioneers who have contributed to every part of life in the UK, making it a richer and more diverse country.

We are proud that 12% of Lewisham’s population is from a Black Caribbean background.

The Council’s motion

On 3 October 2018 we passed a full Council motion to call for an independent enquiry into the Windrush scandal.

We agreed to support Windrush individuals and their families.

Read the council meeting paper containing the full motion.