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I heart Forest Gate – an update

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

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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Forest Gate Newsletter

Forest Gate Newsletter December 2014 Festive Fete at the Gate The Gate Library will be hosting a day of festive fun and activities on Saturday 13th December from 11am – 3pm. Come and join in the fun! Santa will be … Continue reading

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Black History Month, Diversity and Newham Heritage

    Cllr Seyi Akiwowo- Maiden Speech to Newham Council – Monday 8th December 2014  Thank you Chair and good evening to my fellow Councillors and the Mayor. To be elected to this Council as a Labour representative and stand … Continue reading

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Councillor surgeries, and reaching out

Rachel and Seyi write… Ellie has already written a great blog post about the regular surgeries we hold, highlighting some of the issues and concerns residents bring to us on Saturday mornings, at the Gate Library. But we have been concerned that … Continue reading

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A walkabout in Maryland

Rachel writes… Just over a week ago, Seyi, Ellie and I did a Saturday afternoon walkabout on the Maryland side of the ward. We have been talking for some time about not neglecting the very western side of our ward. … Continue reading

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I heart Forest Gate

Rachel writes… Along with parking, litter and fly tipping remain among the top issues that residents contact us the three of us about. So we put our heads together to think about how we could make a difference, and we … Continue reading

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Supporting the women behind the stats

Ellie writes… I don’t know if anyone saw the news last week that the NHS is now collecting data and recording cases of Female Genital Mutilation? It is a great step forward. In my role as a Cabinet member in … Continue reading

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Keeping up with the Councillor

Seyi Writes… As much as we would like to it’s not possible to blog on EVERYTHING we do so I thought residents may find it easier to know what I have been up to and where to meet with me. … Continue reading

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A Celebration of the life of Maya Angelou

Seyi Writes…. Attention all Forest Greaters and Dr. Maya Angelou fans! On 16th October from 6pm, The Gate Library are hosting this fantastic event to celebrate the life of one of the world’s greatest writers and inspirational figures. There will … Continue reading

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