London’s firefighters routinely exposed to carcinogens and pollutants, finds City Hall report
The London Assembly Fire Committee released a groundbreaking report on the risks that London's firefighters face.
Health
Council ignores health risks in plans for rubber crumb pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham
Cabinet member Sakina Sheikh presented officer advice on rubber crumb which ignores health risks to players and workers, in her answers at the full council meeting on 28 January.
Calls to scrap plans for crumb rubber football pitch at Whitefoot Lane, Downham
Lewisham council have raised a planning application for a 3G football pitch at the playing fields, which include protected nature conservation areas. But local campaigners are calling for a halt and health impact assessment.
NHS outsourced workers at Lewisham hospital protest low pay
The hospital has outsourced its cleaners, porters and caterers' jobs to facilities management firm ISS global, which is paying below the London Living Wage.
Bellingham: GLL Leisure centre hosts 'free food giveaway'
GLL Leisure Centre hosted food redistribution charity The Felix Project, which gave away 4.5 tonnes of produce to local residents and community groups.
Free walk-in bike health clinic starts at Glass Mill, Lewisham
GLL/Better has teamed up with local charity XO Bikes to offer the monthly bike health checks at Glass Mill leisure centre.
Whitefoot Lane, Downham: risk of serious harms to children's health from planned football pitch
Downham GP Dr Helen Tattersfield raises concerns over potential "serious detrimental effects" of microplastics on young players' health, as well as the risks to nature.