Joe Dromey Lewisham’s joint cabinet member for culture, jobs, and skills is stepping down as a councillor. New Cross Councillor Joe Dromey is leaving the council to take on new role as director of Central London Forward (CLF). CLF is a partnership of 12 local authorities which aims to drive inclusive growth in the capital. As it stands its three core policy concerns are helping residents get back into work, improving jobs skills, and increasing the supply of new homes in London. The role is politically restricted, so Cllr Dromey will be standing down from his cabinet post and resigning as a ward councillor in the spring.