Look out for us, the next community action is on Saturday 21st January and we will be meeting up at the Labour North Street Offices (LPHQ) from 9am

Anyone notice crime and disorder on the up in Lewes as the place gets tattier and the litter gets higher, I wondered at the link up and then found this info about the relationship…

In the 1980s, New York City’s crime rate was soaring. Total crime had more than doubled over the previous two decades; violent crimes tripled. It peaked in 1990 and then began a sudden, nationwide decline as the dismal economy began to show new life.

But New York’s economy did not follow the national trend. It remained flat. Yet crime plummeted to a third of its peak rate, surpassing the drop in the national average. New Yorkers say they feel the safest they have in years, and the city’s notorious subway system is no longer the fearsome dungeon it once was.

Exactly what they did differently is the subject of some debate. The authorities tried all sorts of things, but there is one measure that is widely credited for being the catalyst that made the other approaches effective: 

They cleaned stuff and fixed broken things, They scrubbed graffiti from the subway cars, collected litter from the sidewalks, and replaced damaged fixtures in public places.

And they kept them that way. Vandalized walls were repainted immediately. When they got tagged again, they were repainted again. The policy dictated that anything that was repaired or cleaned was to be kept in that condition no matter how many times they had to restore it. The epidemic of petty crime began to wane, and so did serious crime.

The approach was based on a theory by criminologists James Wilson and George Kelling. They argued that the disorder symbolized by graffiti, litter and minor crimes would inevitably lead to major crime and broken communities.

This phenomenon is easy to identify, and it applies to more than just crime. Anytime something goes from an immaculate state to a flawed one, it becomes exponentially more vulnerable to further degradation. This principle extends beyond physical things, to good habits, stable relationships, pleasant moods and positive attitudes.

It’s that first broken window that is so crucial to fix immediately, because the second and third happen much more easily.

Think of it in terms of your home…When the kitchen counter is spotless, even a preoccupied teenager is less likely to leave a dirty plate on it than he would be if it were already cluttered. It’s easy to toss clothes thoughtlessly onto the floor when the it’s already covered in clothes, but the same person would hesitate if the floor was clear.

As Lewes succumbs to the 100s of millions of pounds of County Council Cuts, what further effect will it have on not just its material make up but its social fabric, when things are mended or cleaned up we have less respect for them and the evidence shows crime sores, but we will have less police.

Labour have begun a series of community action initiatives, they are not new and we are not the first, but we do want to encourage and enable others, mostly they are just getting out to clean streets where local residents have told us there is a problem with litter.  Every time we have gone out local people have joined in.  Its our way of saying enough is enough.

Look out for us, the next community action is on Saturday 21st January and we will be meeting up at the Labour North Street Offices (LPHQ) from 9am

The next Street Stall, table sale and fundraiser is on Saturday 28th January from 10am in 3 North Street, Lewes. We would also like to be in the Cliffe precinct for the street Stall. The Produce Stall and fundraiser made over £180.00 and we hope to raise more this time. But we need more donations of goods to raise money.

January’s Sale  we shall be Jumbles – small/ decorative – we need your donations of unwanted Christmas presents. Please donate by calling Fran on 472251 to collect/ discuss or bring to LPHQ between 6 and 9pm on Friday 27th.

We may have to be inside HQ.

COME & BUY and have a free cup of tea/coffee and biscuit.

If you can help with selling on the Saturday please come along. We open at 10am until 1pm but will be setting up from 7am. 

We will need people to help at 3 North street and people to staff the Cliffe precinct stall for our petitons and campaigning.  Drop by 3 North street for a coffee, everyone is welcome, or come down to the cliffe to help or give support, drop by and say hello.

We hope to see you all there. 

Thoughts, Discussion, Campaigning, Socialising, Activity, Party, Community, Friendship, Policy, Economics, Health, Education, Environment, Family, Fundraising, Media, Internet, You, Them, Us, The Future, Now …Lewes Labour More Than You Think

The next Branch Meeting is on Tuesday 31st January at 7.30pm in 3 North Street, Lewes.  We hope to see you all there as its The Annual General Meeting where so much is decided for party organisation and action for the coming year.  We know Norman Baker has been putting out disinformation about The boundary changes, and Lewes Towns link up with Falmer and the villages and Wards to the east of Brighton.  No doubt he is concerned  he will lose his seat  The new seat will be a 3 way marginal that Labour could easily win. 

Our speaker this year is Brighton Labour and Co-op councillor Warren Morgan (BrightonEast), who will be talking and facilitating discussion on our new constituency make up and likely results at a General Election.

Our campaigns rely on your donations we are encouraging you all  to give £2/month by standing order, less than a price of a coffee could help us campaign to win.

Thoughts, Discussion, Campaigning, Socialising, Activity, Party, Community, Friendship, Policy, Economics, Health, Education, Family, Fundraising, Media, Internet, You, Them, Us, The Future, Now …Lewes Labour More Than You Think

The next Branch Meeting is on Tuesday 29th November at 7.30pm in 3 North Street, Lewes.  We hope to see you all there as we discuss the our latest community campaigns, have an important report from the Labour Conference, membership involvement, discuss further the possibility of a Labour MP under new boundary changes, making links with east Brighton

At the branch meeting will be discussing our Fundraising and how ever member could give £2/month by standing order, Our Christmas drinks at the White heart and the new year Quiz night.  We will also discuss campaigns and surgeries, MAss action on November 30th, Late night shopping open surgery in Lewes and more.

Thoughts, Discussion, Campaigning, Socialising, Activity, Party, Community, Friendship, Policy, Economics, Health, Education, Family, Fundraising, Media, Internet, You, Them, Us, The Future, Now …Lewes Labour More Than You Think

The next Street Stall, table sale and fundraiser is on Saturday 24th November from 10am in 3 North Street, Lewes. We would also like to be in the Cliffe precinct for the street Stall. The Produce Stall and fundraiser made over £130.00 and we hope to raise more this time. But we need more donations of goods to raise money.

In Novembers Sale  we shall be selling Seasonal Specials – small/ decorative – as well as stocking fillers/candles etc. Please donate by calling Fran on 472251 to collect/ discuss or bring to LPHQ between 6 and 9pm on Friday 25th.

We may have to be inside HQ.

COME & BUY and have a free cup of tea/coffee and biscuit.

If you can help with selling on the Saturday please come along. We open at 10am until 1pm but will be setting up from 7am. 

We will need people to help at 3 North street and people to staff the Cliffe precinct stall for our petitons and campaigning.  Drop by 3 North street for a coffee, everyone is welcome, or come down to the cliffe to help or give support, drop by and say hello.

We hope to see you all there. 

Thoughts, Discussion, Campaigning, Socialising, Activity, Party, Community, Friendship, Policy, Economics, Health, Education, Environment, Family, Fundraising, Media, Internet, You, Them, Us, The Future, Now …Lewes Labour More Than You Think

The next Branch Meeting is on Tuesday 25th October at 7.30pm in 3 North Street, Lewes.  We hope to see you all there as we discuss the our latest community campaigns, the trades council festival, membership involvement, the effect of the conference and the new boundary changes that will break the local Lib-dem hegemony if they go ahead.

 At the branch meeting will be discussing our local surgeries, fundraising stall and on the ground campaigning, neighbourhood action, young labour members, the next newsletter, and further fundraising action.

The next Street Stall, table sale and fundraiser is on Saturday 24th September from 10am in 3 North Street, Lewes. (not August 27th as previously planned, as we have an artwave group in North street at this time) We will also be in the Cliffe precinct for the street Stall. The last Stall and fundraiser made over £155.00 and we hope to raise more this time. But we need more donations of goods to raise money.

Septembers Sale will be of books, and CDs , DVDs and Videos (or other media formats), please bring your donations down to 3 North street…. your books, CD’s, DVD’s and videos on Friday evening of September 23rd from 6 to 9pm. You can park in front of HQ to unload or contact us and someone will pick up from you’

 If you can help with selling on the Saturday please come along. We open at 9am until 1pm but will be setting up from 7am. 

We will need people to help at 3 North street and people to staff the Cliffe precinct stall for our petitons and campaigning.  Drop by 3 North street for a coffee, everyone is welcome, or come down to the cliffe to help or give support, drop by and say hello.

We hope to see you all there. 

The next Branch Meeting is on Tuesday 27th September at 7.30pm in 3 North Street, Lewes.  We hope to see you all there as we discuss the future of St Annes, The Bus Garage and our roles and res

ponsibilities in local campaigning. At the branch meeting will be discussing campaigning on issues for women with the constituency womens officer, neighbourhood action, young labour members, the next newsletter, and further fundraising action.

The next Branch Meeting is on Tuesday 26th Juley at 7.30pm in 3 North Street, Lewes.  We hope to see you all there as we build our neighbourhood teams and continue campaigning. At the branch meeting will be discussing campaigning on issues for women with the constituency womens officer, neighbourhood action, young labour members, the next newsletter, and further fundraising action.

The next Branch Meeting is on Tuesday 28th June at 7.30pm in 3 North Street, Lewes.  We hope to see you all there as we build our neighbourhood teams and continue campaigning. At the branch meeting will be discussing neighbourhood action, young labour members, the next newsletter, and further fundraising action.