London Borough of Lewisham facts for kids
| London Borough of Lewisham | |
 Shown within Greater London |
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| Official website | http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/ |
Quick facts for kids Geography |
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| Status | London Borough |
| Area — Total |
Ranked 329th 35.15 km² |
| ONS code | 00AZ |
| Admin HQ | Catford |
| Demographics | |
| Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density |
Ranked 41st (of 354) 247,500 7,041 / km² |
| Ethnicity | 65.9% White 23.4% Black British 3.8% South Asian 1.4% Chinese |
| Politics | |
| Leadership | Mayor & Cabinet |
| Mayor | Steve Bullock |
| Executive | Labour mayor |
| MPs | Jim Dowd Bridget Prentice Joan Ruddock |
| London Assembly — Member |
Greenwich and Lewisham Len Duvall |
The London Borough of Lewisham is a special area in south east London. It's one of the many boroughs that make up the big city of London. Think of it like a district or a neighborhood with its own local government. Lewisham is known for its diverse communities and green spaces. It's a busy place with lots of people living and working there.
| Greater London • London • City of London | |
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London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster |
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About Lewisham
Lewisham is located in the south eastern part of London. It covers an area of about 35 square kilometers. This makes it one of the smaller boroughs in London. The borough is home to many different people from all over the world. This mix of cultures makes Lewisham a vibrant and interesting place.
What is a London Borough?
A London Borough is like a local government area. It has its own council that makes decisions. These decisions are about things like schools, parks, and libraries. Each borough helps to manage its own part of London. This helps to make sure that local needs are met.
Lewisham's Government
Lewisham has a local government that helps run the borough. It is led by a Mayor and a Cabinet. The Mayor is like the main leader of the borough. The Cabinet is a group of people who help the Mayor make important decisions.
The Mayor and Cabinet
The Mayor of Lewisham is currently Steve Bullock. He works with the Cabinet to manage local services. These services include things like rubbish collection and housing. They also look after local roads and community centers. Their job is to make Lewisham a good place to live.
Representing Lewisham
People from Lewisham are also represented in the national government. They have Members of Parliament (MPs) who speak for them. These MPs work in the UK Parliament. Lewisham also has a member in the Greater London Assembly (GLA). The GLA helps make decisions for all of London.
Images for kids
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Lewisham Town Hall, completed in 1932
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Lewisham Station, an important transport hub
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