Category Archives: Seyi

Members Questions

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… A couple months ago I made a commitment to ask more questions around the London Stadium and the £52.2million loan the Council has lost. I unfortunately couldn’t attend the Full Council meeting so submitted written questions instead. Please see … Continue reading →

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Warmest Thanks

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… ‘ello!  Happy New year!  I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and a well-deserved break.  Four years ago, Forest Gate North branch took a chance on a young 21 year old Labour activist and not only selected … Continue reading →

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Meeting with St. Winiefride’s RC School

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… After it was revealed that a local primary school in Newham had asked it’s pupils to come to school dressed as slaves to mark the 30th Anniversary of Black History Month myself and Cllr Beckles took these actions and on of them was … Continue reading →

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March- October Councillor Report

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… One of my top three proudest moments as a Councillor is taking a Syrian refugee family I helped apply for resettlement to the UK through Hillsong Church London to their first Friday Prayers in Newham. Forest Gate North Woodgrange … Continue reading →

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Follow up on Newham Black History Month

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… After it was revealed that a local primary school in Newham had asked it’s pupils to come to school dressed as slaves to mark the 30th Anniversary of Black History Month myself and Cllr Beckles took the following actions: We wrote … Continue reading →

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‘First of all’ Black People Existed Before Slavery

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… It was extremely disappointing and upsetting to read that a primary school in Newham had asked it’s pupils to come to school dressed as slaves to mark the 30th Anniversary of Black History Month. As local black councillors and having … Continue reading →

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Stratford Gyratory- Have your say!

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi  shares… Dear Stakeholder The London Borough of Newham has developed proposals that will transform Stratford town centre. This will include removing the gyratory around the Stratford Centre and introducing two-way traffic movement on Great Eastern Road, The Grove, Romford … Continue reading →

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Newham’s response to Grenfell Towers

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi  writes… Following the devastating fires at Grenfell Tower residents have raised concerns about particular blocks in the ward and in Maryland. I thought it might be helpful to collate key information in once place for residents and provide reassurance that … Continue reading →

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Crossrail Update

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi shares… You may see the new train passing through Forest Gate on some off-peak services. There will be 11 new rolling stock sets in service by the autumn- woo! “Good morning I am pleased to announce that following extensive … Continue reading →

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What does the Community Space Review means for Field Road Community Centre

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi write… The Council are proposing to make some changes to three community centres in Newham, one of which is Field Road Community Centre on Station Road. We are seeking views of Newham residents and the current users of the … Continue reading →

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