News on The Carpenters Estate

Welcome to the December edition of the Carpenters Estate . Read the full newsletter via the pdf here. What's happening on Carpenters Estate?

Going forward, we are committed to involving you as we progress with the restoration of the Carpenters Estate. Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz promised a new start when she came into office back in May 2018, and the Council is committed to ensuring that you have loads of opportunities to get involved and have influence over the future of your neighbourhood.

A message from the mayor:

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Hello Everyone,

I hope that you and your loved ones are well and staying safe, as we enter into new Covid-19 restrictions that apply to all of London, including Newham.

As we progress with the restoration of the Carpenters Estate it‘s been so encouraging to see so many residents getting involved and shaping plans through the range of Covid-19 secure activities that have been held by the team in November. I have loved hearing your ideas for open spaces that reflect the needs of our diverse communities, as well as encouraging more biodiversity. I am excited to see how this develops.

From online workshops with the design team, printed activities (in multiple languages) posted to households and online adverts, the team have been working hard to make sure you can share your ideas. If you have any additional needs let the team know and they will make sure they contact you. I have been very clear that I want a new plan for the Carpenters Estate to be resident-led and that means we need to maximize all the ways in which we can make it easy for you to contribute.

In the meantime, in what has been a tough year for us all, here at the Council we are working really hard to respond to the on-going challenges of living with Covid-19 and the impact it is having for all residents in the borough by launching our ‘Towards a Better Newham’ recovery action plan: which places the well-being, health and happiness at the forefront of all that we do as a Council.

As we end this challenging year I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and Happy Christmas and a Happy New year from all at the Council and

Populo Living.

Best wishes,

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE

A message from your ward Councillors:

As 2020 draws to a close it’s hard to believe quite how long this difficult year has felt, all the while appearing to have flown by.

We have been consistently impressed by the passion of residents and Populo’s commitment to continue remote engagement through the Autumn. This week a dedicated Community Liaison Officer will start on the estate and become one of your main points of contact for issues, ideas and suggestions to maintain the legacy of Carpenters whilst building the homes and community infrastructure we need. The Boundary Commission has finalised its recommendations for redrawing Newham’s electoral wards. Carpenters Estate will continue to be represented by a team of three Stratford councillors after the 2022 local elections. Until then, the three of us will continue to speak up for the whole of Stratford and New Town on the Council and respond to your needs. In November, Newham Council marked Islamophobia Awareness Month with a series of events aimed at tackling hate and discrimination against our borough’s Muslim communities. Newham’s diversity is our strength. We will continue to champion all of our residents and wish you a safe, happy and healthy festive season with your close families.

Best wishes,

Councillor Joshua Garfield, Councillor Nareser Osei, Councillor Terry Paul

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