Author Archives: Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… Quick live update from our second West Quadrant Community Neighbourhood meeting: Keep Newham London Moving programme has started & these are the roads & lamp posts to be done next.       It’s also been confirmed that … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… Inspired by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s use of questions from the public during Prime Minister’s Questions, I asked Forest Gate North residents to submit questions they wanted me to consider asking at the next full council meeting on January 30. I … Continue reading →

Seyi shares… We are looking for a new group of volunteer mums who would like to train as Breastfeeding Peer supporters throughout Newham.  The training is free, we are looking for a very diverse group – all ages/ethnicities/languages. We would love your help in finding … Continue reading →

Seyi shares… London Borough of Newham The Newham (Waiting and Loading Restriction) (Amendment No. *) Order 201* The Newham (Forest Gate North) (Free Parking Places) (No. *) Order 201* The Newham (Forest Gate North) (Loading Bays) (No. *) Order 201* The … Continue reading →

Seyi shares… As you may already be aware, Newham Council has secured £2.298m from Transport for London to improve the space outside Forest Gate Station, including Woodgrange Market Place. We consulted on our overall proposals in September 2015, and we are … Continue reading →

Seyi writes..    West Women’s Forum really want to continue encouraging as many women to apply to stand as a local Councillor in the 2018 elections. The selection process will start sometime this year so we’ve penciled in a training and information day … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… At the last few full Newham Council meetings I’ve asked various questions from how the Cabinet Member for Crime and Disorder is planning to address the spike in gun violence in Forest Gate, to can the #MarylandZone2 campaign  be … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… It’s the little things that make a difference… literally! We had a few Cann Hall ward residents living on a part of Dames Road that is actually in Forest Gate North ward so a road belonging to Newham … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… You may recall that we consulted with residents and businesses in the area on the Forest Gate Crossrail scheme towards the end of last year. Since that time, the scheme has now gone through various stages of design … Continue reading →