Lakeside Health Centre

13/04/2026

Dear All,

Votes cast by the residents of Bexley in the local election on *Thursday, May 7th, 2026,* will decide which political party controls the council and provides services in the borough.
You may have already received a *poll card* with details about the election including what’s required to vote, the voting hours on *polling day (7am to 10pm)* and where your *polling station* is (generally the venue allocated to you in previous elections).
*Please refer to the poll card which has all of the information needed.* You don’t need the poll card itself to vote but in case you haven’t received yours yet or don’t get it at all, below is a summary of some of the key details.

1. If you’re away or cannot go to your polling station on *Thursday, May 7th,* you can apply for a postal vote at https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote �*Applications must be received before 5pm on Tuesday, April 21st.*�Or you can apply to vote by proxy (someone can vote on your behalf) at https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote �*Applications must be received before 5pm on Tuesday, April 28th.*
2. *Photographic identification (eg a UK passport or driving licence) must be provided in order to vote in person at a polling station.* You can still use a passport that has expired for instance, as long as the picture is a reasonable likeness of how you look now. So by way of example it would be inadvisable to try and use a passport that expired ten years ago in which you look completely different.�If you don’t have any photographic identification, you can apply for a free *Voter Authority Certificate* at https://www.voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk �*Applications must be made before 5pm on Tuesday, April 28th.*
3. You can vote for up to three candidates from a list of 11 (l am standing) that you’d like to see become councillors in Thamesmead East (your ward and part of Bexley Council) which has three members/representatives.
4. If you’re not on the *Electoral Register* you can still apply to be added at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote�*The deadline to register is by 11.59pm on Monday, April 20th.*
5. More information is also available on *Bexley Council’s* website at https://www.bexley.gov.uk

Larry Ferguson,
Thamesmead East, Bexley

Welcome to the London Borough of Bexley website where you can pay, report, apply and find information about many council services

27/02/2026

Thamesmead Community Benefit Society
London Borough of Bexley
Mind in Bexley
Counselling Matters Bexley
Healthwatch Bexley
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⭐️Thamesmead Residents⭐️
MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS EVENT
Saturday 28 February 2026
12-2pm
The Nest Cygnet Square SE2 9FA
Moorings Project Counselling Matters Bexley Mind in Bexley

14/02/2026

Hi All,

Councillors got an email at 11.20am from Bexley Council to say the Eastern Way, Plumstead westbound, is closed due to a jack-knifed lorry in/around the area at the elevated Harrow Manorway roundabout.
The closure will remain in place over the weekend and into next week, although the Erith eastbound route is open.
The lorry is being removed and a diesel/fluid spillage cleaned. Police and council staff were on/at the scene.
Structural checks will also be carried out.

Larry
London Borough of Bexley
Thamesmead Community Benefit Society

12/02/2026

⭐️Thamesmead Residents⭐️
MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS EVENT
Saturday 28 February 2026
12-2pm
The Nest Cygnet Square SE2 9FA
Moorings Project Counselling Matters Bexley Mind in Bexley

28/10/2025

Thamesmead Community Benefit Society

28/10/2025

London Borough of Bexley Bexley Community Champions Forum Healthwatch Bexley Community Connect Bexley Volunteer Centre Bexley

28/10/2025

Please share with your networks and your neighbours 👇👇

*PEABODY/RESIDENTS MEETING*

*Date*: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

*Time*: 6pm - 8pm

*Location*: The Nest, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead SE2 9FA

I’ve persuaded *Peabody’s* top management team to hold a public meeting with *residents* about serious problems that affect the housing association’s areas and buildings in *South Thamesmead* (Cygnet Square, Lesnes Estate, Kale Road) as a whole.
At a number of *residents*’ association and other meetings l’ve been to, lower-ranking *Peabody* staff have said some questions about policy and direction can only be answered by those above them.

*This is an opportunity for you to make your voice heard by those at the top of Peabody regarding issues residents have long been critical about, and hopefully get answers and commitments to actions that will be taken to address problems*.

I will chair the meeting and the agreed agenda is:

1. Crime and anti-social behaviour.
2. Repairs. (Slowness/inadequacy)
3. Damp, mould and leaks as a systemic issue.
4. Youth provision.
5. ⁠Any other business
⁠
*Local police officers* will also be at the meeting and will participate in the discussion about crime and anti-social behaviour.

*Please share this message with others to whom it may be of interest*.

*Buses*: 177, 180, 229, 244, 301, 401, 472, B11

*Parking*: Yarnton Way (restrictions may apply)

*Train Station*: Abbey Wood

*Cllr Larry Ferguson*
Thamesmead East, Bexley
larry.ferguson@bexley.gov.uk

26/10/2025

*PEABODY/RESIDENTS MEETING*

*Date*: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

*Time*: 6pm - 8pm

*Location*: The Nest, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead SE2 9FA

I’ve persuaded *Peabody’s* top management team to hold a public meeting with *residents* about serious problems that affect the housing association’s areas and buildings in *South Thamesmead* (Cygnet Square, Lesnes Estate, Kale Road) as a whole.
At a number of *residents*’ association and other meetings l’ve been to, lower-ranking *Peabody* staff have said some questions about policy and direction can only be answered by those above them.

*This is an opportunity for you to make your voice heard by those at the top of Peabody regarding issues residents have long been critical about, and hopefully get answers and commitments to actions that will be taken to address problems*.

I will chair the meeting and the agreed agenda is:

1. Crime and anti-social behaviour.
2. Repairs. (Slowness/inadequacy)
3. Damp, mould and leaks as a systemic issue.
4. Youth provision.
5. ⁠Any other business
⁠
*Local police officers* will also be at the meeting and will participate in the discussion about crime and anti-social behaviour.

*Please share this message with others to whom it may be of interest*.

*Buses*: 177, 180, 229, 244, 301, 401, 472, B11

*Parking*: Yarnton Way (restrictions may apply)

*Train Station*: Abbey Wood

*Cllr Larry Ferguson*
Thamesmead East, Bexley
larry.ferguson@bexley.gov.uk

24/07/2025

Doctors are on strike 25-30 July 2025.

08/07/2025

PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORKS AND RESIDENTS GROUPS

POLICE WARD MEETING (Thamesmead East, Bexley)



Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025



Time: 12pm – 2pm



Location: The Nest, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead SE2 9FA



The Thamesmead East Safer Neighbourhoods Team will hold its quarterly Ward Panel Meeting to brief residents about the crime and anti-social behaviour issues the police have been tackling.

Only people who live or work in Thamesmead East ward (the part of Thamesmead/Abbey Wood that comes under the London Borough of Bexley) can attend the meeting.

Officers will also discuss changes in stats for the major categories of crime with quarterly and yearly comparisons.

Just as importantly, those who attend can raise any crime and anti-social behaviour issues they think are being overlooked or the police may not be aware of.

Please come along, have your say and encourage others to do so as well.



The meeting will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the Safer Neighbourhoods Team’s new platform for communicating with residents: MET ENGAGE https://www.metengage.co.uk/



Cllr Larry Ferguson

Thamesmead East, Bexley

larry.ferguson@bexley.gov.uk
Larry Ferguson

Through our new platform Met Engage you can get to know your local officers, help shape how we police your local area and have direct access to key information and advice.

24/05/2025

Thamesmead Gym

13/05/2025

London Borough of Bexley Bexley Community Champions Forum
Share your views – help improve the customer experience in Bexley
The London Borough of Bexley is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible services for all residents. To support this, Bexley Council have launched the 2025 Customer Experience Survey to gather feedback on how residents interact with Council services.
We want to better understand your experience—what works well, what could be improved, and how we can make it easier for you to access the information and support you need.
The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and your input will play a key role in shaping how we deliver services in the future.
Take the survey - click on the link below.

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