Thousands of residents across Greenwich and Bexley — including many in Erith and Thamesmead — will benefit from new Government funding to help disabled people and those with long-term health conditions into work. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a £338 million investment into the new Connect to Work programme, which will […]
The Government is consulting on long-overdue reforms to the leasehold system – and this is your chance to influence change. Too many leaseholders in Erith and Thamesmead face high service charges, poor management, and little say over their own homes. I hear regularly from residents about inflated fees, unaccountable managing agents, and restrictive rules. This […]
Dear Friends, Thank you for taking the time to look at my monthly newsletter for July 2025. I hope you enjoy this update on some of the work I have been doing in Erith and Thamesmead and in Parliament over the last month. As ever, if you want to get in touch, don’t hesitate to […]
Abena Oppong-Asare, MP for Erith and Thamesmead, hosted her annual Campaign Summer School this July – an inspiring three-day event aimed at empowering local young people to get involved in politics, build campaigning skills, and make their voices heard. Held from Wednesday 23 to Friday 25 July at London South East Colleges’ (LSEC) Greenwich Campus […]
Dear Friends, Thank you for taking the time to look at my monthly newsletter for June 2025. I hope you enjoy this update on some of the work I have been doing in Erith and Thamesmead and in Parliament over the last month. As ever, if you want to get in touch, don’t hesitate to […]
Had a great visit to LSEC’s Greenwich Campus in Plumstead this month. The redevelopment of the college looks great with lots of local history thoughtfully incorporated. It was also lovely to take part in a question-and-answer session with their ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students – hearing their stories was very inspiring. Thanks […]
Honoured to unveil the new Children’s section and plaque at Abbey Wood Memorial Garden. The garden, entirely volunteer-run under the dedicated leadership of Secretary John O’Rourke, has been 11 years in the making. It was a privilege to join the team, local community, and veterans for such a meaningful occasion. Congratulations to John and all […]
Abena Oppong-Asare, MP for Erith and Thamesmead has today (Friday 6 June) come out in support of the Labour government’s plans to deliver a free nutritious meal every school day for over half a million more children, as Labour puts £500 back into parents’ pockets every year by expanding eligibility for free school meals. This […]
Dear Friends, Thank you for taking the time to look at my monthly newsletter for May 2025. I hope you enjoy this update on some of the work I have been doing in Erith and Thamesmead and in Parliament over the last month. As ever, if you want to get in touch, don’t hesitate to […]
Pupils in Erith and Thamesmead are set to benefit from essential maintenance fixes being rolled out in schools across the country thanks to the Labour government, with up to £110.3 million being invested in schools across London alone through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). Children at these local schools will benefit from a share of […]
