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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 →

Rachel writes… I just (this moment) responded to the Department for Education’s consultation on the schools funding formula. Today is the last day for submissions, so I thought I should take a moment to write a blog post about why you … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Make a difference in Upton Lane Monday 20th March, 5.30pm – 7pm Pie Republic , 80 Upton Lane, London, E7 9LW Do you have an idea for a community event or group? Come to our drop-in and find … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… For ages now, I’ve been meaning to do some advocacy on behalf of all Forest Gate residents who feel frustrated by the train service. As I mentioned in my ward report, we’ve been hit by various overlapping bits … Continue reading →

Introduction This is my councillor report for January and February 2017. It’s primarily written as a means of being accountable to the Forest Gate North Labour members who selected me, but I also publish it (here!) on our councillors’ blog … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… The last few years have been something of a rollercoaster introduction to planning for me, which I’ve alluded to before when I’ve written in my ward reports about the work of the Strategic Development Committee. As well as … Continue reading →

Newham Living Streets Walking / Air quality / Health / Cycling / Safer streets Living Streets is a UK wide organisation that campaigns for walking and pedestrians. Do you want to help create streets that encourage people to walk? Are … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Last week was our monthly Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood meeting where councillors from Forest Gate North and South get together with local officers to plan what we will do locally, and learn more together about how the Council … 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 →