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Forhad Hussain ought to have spoken out by now on the current genocide in Gaza. This meant distancing himself from the national Labour Party, even though he owes his position – as an imposed candidate for Mayor – to them, not to a local selectorate.
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No “Forhad bump” in the Plaistow South by-election
Following the very sad death of Neil Wilson in July, Labour have lost the Plaistow South by election to a group called the Newham Independents who have now won a third by election in the Borough si…
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September 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Forhad Hussain ought to have spoken out by now on the current genocide in Gaza. This meant distancing himself from the national Labour Party, even though he owes his position – as an imposed candidate for Mayor – to them, not to a local selectorate.
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Genuinely don’t understand why the council’s comms team are being used to address what is an internal Labour Party matter.
July 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Genuinely don’t understand why the council’s comms team are being used to address what is an internal Labour Party matter.
"A team emerged via a deselection battle within the Labour Party that brought together a diversity of talents and skills which had had little outlet in the Robin Wales era, and yet the new Mayor insisted only her own talents and skills were required."
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The 2nd Mayor of Newham
When Rokhsana Fiaz became Mayor of Newham all the other directly elected Mayors (DEMs) of London Boroughs were white men. As was her predecessor, Sir Robin Wales, who had hung on as Mayor too long …
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July 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"A team emerged via a deselection battle within the Labour Party that brought together a diversity of talents and skills which had had little outlet in the Robin Wales era, and yet the new Mayor insisted only her own talents and skills were required."
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The 2nd Mayor of Newham
When Rokhsana Fiaz became Mayor of Newham all the other direct elected Mayors of London Boroughs were white men. As was her predecessor, Sir Robin Wales, who had hung on as Mayor too long and had w…
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July 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Cash for Cars, but the Future is sold to Developers
Today the government made a quiet but significant announcement which has long terms implications for crossing the River Thames in East London. A river crossing between Gallions Reach and Thamesmead…
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July 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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My road has been partly closed due to Thames Water works. Cars can’t get through, but pedestrians and cyclists can. Already noticeable how much quieter it is. An #LTN would make this pleasant change permanent but the council is too cowardly.
July 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My road has been partly closed due to Thames Water works. Cars can’t get through, but pedestrians and cyclists can. Already noticeable how much quieter it is. An #LTN would make this pleasant change permanent but the council is too cowardly.
“One of the best stretches of cycleway built in London in years” – in Newham
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“One of the best stretches of cycleway built in London in years” – in Newham
Thanks to Jon Stone for posting again on exemplary developments in a sustainable transport in Newham. Enjoy the video!
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July 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
“One of the best stretches of cycleway built in London in years” – in Newham
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Greenway Closure Extended and Extended
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Greenway Closure Extended and Extended
Alarming update via Newham Cyclists: It has come to our attention that Thames Water will be significantly extending their closure of the Greenway, extending their closures as far as Stratford High …
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May 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Greenway Closure Extended and Extended
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🔊 Greenway update - response in from @willnorman.co.uk for TfL.
Given the likely extension of the closure I'm glad that TfL are now working on a better diversion with Newham Council.
🔗 to Greenway letter and responses in next tweet ..
Given the likely extension of the closure I'm glad that TfL are now working on a better diversion with Newham Council.
🔗 to Greenway letter and responses in next tweet ..
May 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🔊 Greenway update - response in from @willnorman.co.uk for TfL.
Given the likely extension of the closure I'm glad that TfL are now working on a better diversion with Newham Council.
🔗 to Greenway letter and responses in next tweet ..
Given the likely extension of the closure I'm glad that TfL are now working on a better diversion with Newham Council.
🔗 to Greenway letter and responses in next tweet ..
When other personalities have sought escalation and conflict, the outgoing Newham Council O&S Chair and the outgoing Chief Whip Labour have separately used their positions to cool high political temperatures on many occasions.
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Stability is Change?
Various changes occur following Newham’s Annual Council Meeting of 2025, but two notable departures from their roles are Anthony McAlmont as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and …
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May 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When other personalities have sought escalation and conflict, the outgoing Newham Council O&S Chair and the outgoing Chief Whip Labour have separately used their positions to cool high political temperatures on many occasions.
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As the Mayor to a city of more than one million Catholics, I want to express my sadness, and the sadness of all Londoners, at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He was a man of courage and humility who demonstrated how cooperation between faiths was a force for good.
April 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
As the Mayor to a city of more than one million Catholics, I want to express my sadness, and the sadness of all Londoners, at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He was a man of courage and humility who demonstrated how cooperation between faiths was a force for good.
There has been much discussion, and quite a few YouTube videos, on the eyebrow-raising Silvertown Cycle Bus. This from Jon Stone is surely the best so far. Not much use for Newham despite being near some excellent new cycle schemes in the Royal Docks.
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🚲 Is London's new bike bus actually good? How to cycle from Greenwich to City Hall
YouTube video by London cycle routes
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April 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
There has been much discussion, and quite a few YouTube videos, on the eyebrow-raising Silvertown Cycle Bus. This from Jon Stone is surely the best so far. Not much use for Newham despite being near some excellent new cycle schemes in the Royal Docks.
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Our friends @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk has issued guidance for the new #SilvertownTunnel bike bus, and it’s not pretty: they found “it has poor accessibility and is unsafe for most Disabled cyclists.” wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/silvertown-t...
Silvertown Tunnel Cycle Bus: Access information
Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our friends @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk has issued guidance for the new #SilvertownTunnel bike bus, and it’s not pretty: they found “it has poor accessibility and is unsafe for most Disabled cyclists.” wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/silvertown-t...
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Once again: Less road capacity means less traffic and less congestion and less pollution.
Traffic data from Hammersmith Bridge expose the ludicrous situation where building Silvertown Road tunnel is being paid for by tolling Londoners to use Silvertown AND Blackwall tunnels to MANAGE DEMAND.
Traffic data from Hammersmith Bridge expose the ludicrous situation where building Silvertown Road tunnel is being paid for by tolling Londoners to use Silvertown AND Blackwall tunnels to MANAGE DEMAND.
Hammersmith Bridge hasn't made traffic worse. Nearby bridges all showing less traffic since 2018, in new TfL data.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Once again: Less road capacity means less traffic and less congestion and less pollution.
Traffic data from Hammersmith Bridge expose the ludicrous situation where building Silvertown Road tunnel is being paid for by tolling Londoners to use Silvertown AND Blackwall tunnels to MANAGE DEMAND.
Traffic data from Hammersmith Bridge expose the ludicrous situation where building Silvertown Road tunnel is being paid for by tolling Londoners to use Silvertown AND Blackwall tunnels to MANAGE DEMAND.
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Mayor of Newham quiet as pressure grows to improve road safety
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Mayor of Newham quiet as pressure grows to improve road safety
Transport journalist Laura Laker has written on growing unhappiness at Newham’s slow progress on road safety in various parts of the borough. Last week there was a sombre protest organised by the L…
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March 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Mayor of Newham quiet as pressure grows to improve road safety
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Havering Cyclists supported a protest ride last night following the tragic death of a young man killed while cycling in Stratford High Street on 13 January 2025.
Havering has a list of dangerous junctions. If you would like to help us improve them, click below: www.haveringcyclists.org/join-us/
Havering has a list of dangerous junctions. If you would like to help us improve them, click below: www.haveringcyclists.org/join-us/
February 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Havering Cyclists supported a protest ride last night following the tragic death of a young man killed while cycling in Stratford High Street on 13 January 2025.
Havering has a list of dangerous junctions. If you would like to help us improve them, click below: www.haveringcyclists.org/join-us/
Havering has a list of dangerous junctions. If you would like to help us improve them, click below: www.haveringcyclists.org/join-us/
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Heading home from a vigil organised by @londoncycling.bsky.social for a young man in his twenties killed while cycling in Stratford, east London.
I’m struck by the terrible loss and trauma for families and friends affected and how stupid it is that Vision Zero is not yet even vaguely a reality.
I’m struck by the terrible loss and trauma for families and friends affected and how stupid it is that Vision Zero is not yet even vaguely a reality.
February 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Heading home from a vigil organised by @londoncycling.bsky.social for a young man in his twenties killed while cycling in Stratford, east London.
I’m struck by the terrible loss and trauma for families and friends affected and how stupid it is that Vision Zero is not yet even vaguely a reality.
I’m struck by the terrible loss and trauma for families and friends affected and how stupid it is that Vision Zero is not yet even vaguely a reality.
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Joined @newhamcyclists.bsky.social and others including @carolinerussell.bsky.social at a protest six weeks after the death of a young man cycling at this Stratford junction. Campaigners call on Newham Council and the mayor to act on dangerous junctions across London
February 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Joined @newhamcyclists.bsky.social and others including @carolinerussell.bsky.social at a protest six weeks after the death of a young man cycling at this Stratford junction. Campaigners call on Newham Council and the mayor to act on dangerous junctions across London
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Another life lost just trying to get around London.
This time a vigil from @newhamcyclists.bsky.social at Stratford High Street and Carpenters Road.
@londoncycling.bsky.social
This time a vigil from @newhamcyclists.bsky.social at Stratford High Street and Carpenters Road.
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February 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Another life lost just trying to get around London.
This time a vigil from @newhamcyclists.bsky.social at Stratford High Street and Carpenters Road.
@londoncycling.bsky.social
This time a vigil from @newhamcyclists.bsky.social at Stratford High Street and Carpenters Road.
@londoncycling.bsky.social