LEWISHAM South East London. Elected mayor Steve Bullock continues the abuse of his "powers" by adding to his private cabinet

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LEWISHAM Council’s AGM last week saw the announcement of three changes to the cabinet.

At the meeting on March 28, Councillor Janet Daby was made portfolio holder for community safety, while Councillor Crada Onuegbu was given responsibility for the new portfolio of youth.

Announcing the new role, the Mayor of Lewisham Sir Steve Bullock said: "Every part of the council has a contribution to make and to make sure that this is overseen at cabinet level I have created a new post of cabinet