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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 →

Rachel writes… This coming Friday the 20th of May Space East, a yoga and pilates studio in a railway arch off Cranmer Road, is hosting two fund-raising classes for the Forest Gate Festival. Full details are in the flyer linked above.  Pilates … Continue reading →

On your bike A drop-in evening to find out more about how you can get cycling May the 26th, the Gate, 5.30 – 7.30pm Do you have a bike you never use? Thinking of getting one? Keen to try cycling … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… I have become a composting bore. I should admit before I start that we actually have two composters in our garden. When I think about this harder, I fear that this is because we do more eating than … 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 →

Rachel writes… The last few months have seen Maryland’s first Christmas tree, and a burgeoning community group going from strength to strength, to say nothing of a resident-led clear-up campaign. Inspired by Seyi’s efforts, and by the local energy there, … Continue reading →