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Crossrail is pulling into Forest Gate and Maryland!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by elliecrobinson

Ellie writes… At the end of last year Forest Gate and Maryland received a wonderful early Christmas present. We received confirmation that we had successfully bid for funding from Transport for London (TfL) to transform the areas around Forest Gate, … Continue reading →

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Planning consultation

Posted on February 24, 2015 by racheltripp

Rachel writes… Newham is currently consulting (actually, approaching the end of a consultation) on the Detailed Sites and Policies Development Plan document. It’s a bit of a mouthful to say, and even more to read! If you look at the … Continue reading →

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Lyn Brown MP grills our train provider

Posted on February 24, 2015 by elliecrobinson

Ellie writes… Last year a number of you got in touch following a survey that showed Abellio Greater Anglia were bottom of a train satisfaction survey. Abellio Greater Anglia run the train service from Forest Gate and Maryland stations. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Events and more

Posted on February 14, 2015 by racheltripp

Rachel writes… A very quick update, with some information about upcoming events: Thursday 19th February from 5:30-7:30 at The Gate Library: Arts Exhibition Launch in partnership with Rosetta Arts. Introductions to artists Tim Timewell and Karen Colley, with refreshments and … Continue reading →

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More on parking

Posted on January 25, 2015 by racheltripp

Rachel writes… I want to be entirely honest with you and say that a desire to get involved with parking was not a motivating force for me when I was thinking about trying to become a councillor.  But here we … Continue reading →

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Come out and play!

Posted on January 19, 2015 by elliecrobinson

Ellie writes… About a year ago we came across the concept of play streets, an exciting yet simple initiative allowing kids to ‘play out’ like a lot of us enjoyed doing as children. By temporarily closing residential roads this gives … Continue reading →

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Happy new year!

Posted on January 16, 2015 by elliecrobinson

Ellie writes… I can’t believe last year went so quickly! We use this blog to talk mainly about ward specific issues but as I was filing (aka shredding) my papers over Christmas I flicked back through some of the Council … Continue reading →

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Interview with Misty from #tidyourflats

Posted on January 14, 2015 by racheltripp

Rachel writes… Writing about the #iheartforestgate campaign reminded me that there are plenty of people who care about making our local area more clean and tidy. Perhaps none more so than Misty, a hugely hard-working local resident who runs ‘tidy … Continue reading →

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I heart Forest Gate – an update

Posted on January 9, 2015 by racheltripp

Rachel writes… Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who took part in giving us information for ‘I heart Forest Gate’ during November. We created the campaign because we knew that litter, anti-social behaviour and fly tipping were all important … Continue reading →

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Working with the Police

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi writes… Good stakeholder relationships is one of my key strengths I am utilising in Forest Gate North. One key stakeholder relationship I have prioritised since being elected in May is with Newham Metropolitan Police. I felt this was important to … Continue reading →

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