Author Archives: racheltripp

Rachel writes… I thought I’d do a super-quick post on an issue which I know frustrates many residents: traffic speed along Forest Lane.  Forest Lane is very narrow, and can feel very unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists and others, especially when … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… The Corporation of London is currently consulting about the ‘management issues’ around the whole of Epping Forest, and is looking for input from people who use and love it. Although not part of Newham itself, Wanstead Flats, the … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… I have been trying to experiment recently with a bit more tweeting ‘in real time’ about Council work. So when on my way to a meeting, I pulled out my phone, and tweeted, ‘Off to a briefing on … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Newham is currently consulting (actually, approaching the end of a consultation) on the Detailed Sites and Policies Development Plan document. It’s a bit of a mouthful to say, and even more to read! If you look at the … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… A very quick update, with some information about upcoming events: Thursday 19th February from 5:30-7:30 at The Gate Library: Arts Exhibition Launch in partnership with Rosetta Arts. Introductions to artists Tim Timewell and Karen Colley, with refreshments and … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… I want to be entirely honest with you and say that a desire to get involved with parking was not a motivating force for me when I was thinking about trying to become a councillor.  But here we … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Writing about the #iheartforestgate campaign reminded me that there are plenty of people who care about making our local area more clean and tidy. Perhaps none more so than Misty, a hugely hard-working local resident who runs ‘tidy … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who took part in giving us information for ‘I heart Forest Gate’ during November. We created the campaign because we knew that litter, anti-social behaviour and fly tipping were all important … Continue reading →

Rachel and Seyi write… Ellie has already written a great blog post about the regular surgeries we hold, highlighting some of the issues and concerns residents bring to us on Saturday mornings, at the Gate Library. But we have been concerned that … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Just over a week ago, Seyi, Ellie and I did a Saturday afternoon walkabout on the Maryland side of the ward. We have been talking for some time about not neglecting the very western side of our ward. … Continue reading →