This page brings together the links to related organisations that can be found elsewhere on our website, along with some additional links to related organisations and community groups.
Out-of-hours Emergency Numbers
For non-emergency matters, just leave a message using the "Contact Us" link in the navigation bar and we will deal with it on the next working day. However in a genuine emergency use one of the following numbers or visit their website for help and information:
- National Grid Gas Emergency helpline: 0800 111 999
24 hours a day emergency helpline for suspected gas or carbon monoxide leaks. Or visit their website:
www.nationalgridgas.com/safety-and-emergencies/emergencies-and-safety-advice - Lewisham Councl Out-Of-Hours Emergencies: 0800 028 2028
Or visit their website below for advice and contact numbers for a range of housing-related situations such as emergency repairs or anti-social behaviour:
lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/housing/council-homes/repairs/request-a-repair
Local Community Links
- Ewart Community Hall: community groups and hall hire (N.B. hall hire is now £35/hour, the figure given on the website below may be out of date.)
ewartcommunityhall.org - Crofton Park Ward Councillors (local councillors for residents of the estate)
councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/mgFindCouncillor.aspx
(Councillors hold surgeries for residents every second Tuesday of the month from 4–5pm at the Community Hall behind our office.) - Crofton Park Assembly (open meetings where local people can decide how to improve the area)
lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/localassemblies/crofton-park-assembly - Dalmain Primary School (and Multi-Use Games Area)
www.dalmain.lewisham.sch.uk - Lewisham Plus Credit Union (non-profit financial co-operative)
pluscu.co.uk
ERHC’s partners
- Lewisham Council
www.lewisham.gov.uk
Climate Change
London Borough of Lewisham
In February 2019, Lewisham Council agreed a motion to declare a ‘climate emergency’, and resolved to make the borough carbon neutral by 2030. This can only be achieved if every one of us does our utmost to cut our carbon footprint.
- Lewisham's climate emergency declaration
Making Lewisham carbon neutral by 2030 - Lewisham's plan
Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan
(2MB PDF file)
- How you can help as a Lewisham resident
Resident guide to action on the climate crisis - Get involved
Lewisham Climate Conversation Guide (1MB PDF file)
Other resources
- Natural Resources Defense Council:
How to Stop Global Warming
A climate catastrophe is now inevitable, but we can still influence the scale of that catastrophe. - UN Environment Programme (UNEP):
Here’s how you can help tackle the climate crisis
Don’t be daunted—you can make a difference. - Positive Planet:
21 Great Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Whether at home, work, school, or while you travel, small changes by a lot of people can add up.
National Organisations
Bodies which represent tenant organisations and housing co-ops nationally.
- National Federation of Tenant Management Organisations (NFTMO)
www.nftmo.com - Confederation of Co-operative Housing (CCH)
www.cch.coop
Regulatory bodies
- Regulator of Social Housing
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulator-of-social-housing. - Financial Conduct Authority (Co-operatives regulatory body)
www.fca.org.uk/firms/firm-types/mutual-societies
