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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 →

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 →

Ellie writes… 2015 ended on a high with Cabinet giving the green light for 800 much needed family homes to be built for homeless families. A dangerous concoction of the introduction of the Benefit Cap, the extension of Right to Buy and … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… We love our small businesses in Forest Gate. But I’ve had a couple of reminders recently about how precarious life can be for the small, independent businesses that we depend on so much, not only for coffee, food, … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… The Forest Gate Community Garden’s photo showing so many local residents and Councillors painting the hoarding has been shortlisted by Capital Clean Up so they need as many votes as possible to win – let’s show everyone how … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… Domestic and sexual violence affects approximately 1 in 4 women in the UK. The United Nations (UN) has designated 25th November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and is marking the occasion with … Continue reading →

Ellie writes… This is very possibly the most boring and niche blog post so far, but if you are reading this it may well be something you will also be interested in! I produced this document some years ago and … Continue reading →

Seyi writes… For those living around Forest Gate Station you should have all received a consultation pack about the proposed plans and ideas for the Crossrail development both to the station and the local area around it. If for some … Continue reading →