The Former MP for the Streatham constituency, Keith Hill has sent an open and sincere letter of ‘heartfelt thanks for the kindness and generosity’ after WERA presented a certificate of acknowledgement and appreciation following his retirement as our MP after 18 years.
Keith Hill who had been MP for Labour in the constituency covering Weir Estate, attended a recent meeting where he was presented with the framed certificate by members as well as a bottle of champagne in recognition of his service as the MP which in his time saw him taking sledge hammer to the former two storey laundry building, which used to be sited on Weir Estate and is now the thriving Weir Link Centre and Nursery. Furthermore, Keith had visited numerous estate fun days as well as a walkabout just before he retired before the forthcoming General Election.

Mr Hill who also held many high profile positions within the Government has sent a letter to Chair Dave McEvoy in which he writes ‘I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for your kindness and generosity in presenting me with the a certificate and good bottle of champagne, I shall always treasure the certificate”

The now Chair of Lambeth Living’s board goes on to suggest the champagne may not last as long saying ‘…I mean to drink the champagne on an early and appropriate occasion…’

Keith Hill will now take up the post of Chair to Lambeth ALMO, Lambeth Living for the next 2 years, over seeing the changes to thousands of residents homes using his knowledge and expertise to help guide Lambeth Living to the two star rating needed to gain over 200 million pounds of capital funding to improve homes across Lambeth.

In his open letter, Mr Hill who lives in the borough adds ‘It has been my privilege to serve the Weir Estate over many years and to work with its highly committed and able representatives. I expect we shall continue this relationship in my new Lambeth Living Capacity and this will be a happy relationship. I wish WERA every success for future.’

Chair, Dave McEvoy who received the letter said “I am honoured and grateful that our gesture of friendship in recognising Keith’s efforts as MP over nearly two decades, that he has taken the time to send such a lovely and kind letter. I would like to take this opportunity to give WERA’s sincerest thanks for his time as MP and hope we can continue to work together in his new role.”

The candidates to succeed Keith as the next MP including Mr Hill’s Labour Party Candidate Chuka Umunna are locked in a race to take the Streatham seat on May 6th at the General Election.

At the same time Lambeth residents will have their say on who will be the next Lambeth Council administration and councillors in local elections.

The letter will be read out at WERA’s next general meeting, on Tuesday 11th May.