Author Archives: racheltripp

Rachel writes… Newham Cyclists (whom avid readers of this blog might remember as the group who got Seyi onto a bicycle….!) are holding a public meeting on Monday at the Wanstead Tap. I have given a link to their flyer … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Like many other residents, we have been watching events unfold in refugee camps with a mixture of horror, compassion, sadness and disbelief. Many people in Forest Gate have already donated items for the camps in Calais (a big … Continue reading →

Rachel, Ellie and Seyi write… In July, Forest Gate North Labour party held a meeting open to all local Labour party members, friends and supporters, to an event at Coffee7 called ‘Changing London’. Based on the book, and blog, put … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… There is a busy weekend of community activities coming up, so I thought I’d blog as a quick reminder for anyone who has missed the publicity. The first is a Forest Gate event to celebrate 50 years of … Continue reading →

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 →