Author Archives: Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi and Rachel write…   We understand that creating the Forest Gate North (FGN) Residents Parking Zone has caused a lot of questions, and some confusion, and also that some parts of the process haven’t been communicated as clearly or as well as … Continue reading →

Dear friends, As you know our party suffered a terrible lost yesterday with the murder of our comrade Jo Cox MP. All national campaign activity will be suspended this weekend, resuming on Monday. We’ve therefore decided to hold an short … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… I’ve submitted by written report to Forest Gate North Branch Labour Party to answer questions at the branch meeting on Thursday. I thought it would be useful to continue sharing this with residents of Forest Gate North ward … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… Since being elected I’ve raised a number of questions at council meetings about how we as a Council can improve our relationship with Europe whether that be applying for EU funding or the council encouraging more young people … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… Echo is an Economy of Hours: a marketplace without the money, where East London people and businesses can buy and sell their skills, services and resources, using a currency called Echoes. The exchange rate couldn’t be easier: 1 hour … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… #MarylandZone2 Maryland was the only station in the Stratford area not to be re-zoned to 2/3 in January, meaning residents, many of whom are on low incomes, could end up paying over £200 more this year to use … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… On 9th February Cllr Rachel Tripp and I co-hosted the first Community Grant Info Drop-In Session in the west side of the ward. The aim of this was to inform residents eager to make a positive difference n … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… In July 2015 a consultation was completed the first proposals for Quietway 6. This is a route which runs from near Mile End in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, through the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, Forest … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… 8th January- 3rd March Councillor Report I’ve submitted by written report to Forest Gate North Branch Labour Party to answer questions at the branch meeting on Thursday. I thought it would be useful to share this with residents … Continue reading →

Seyi writes…  December-January Councillor Report Forest Gate North Worked on getting Maryland residents their first Christmas tree as part of our partnership work in building community cohesion[1] and urban realm improvements in Maryland. On the 1st December we had #Merryland … Continue reading →