News on The Carpenters Estate

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What's happening on Carpenters Estate?

Going forward, we are committed to involving you as we progress with the regeneration 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 you and your loved ones are well - and have been keeping safe as we continue with the challenge of Covid-19 living. It has been such a testing time for everyone Newham, not least because this month we mark one-year on from the start of the pandemic here in the UK, which has disrupted our lives in ways that have been unimaginable.

While the number of new cases are going down in Newham, as they are across the country because of lockdown, community transmission is still continuing because the new strain of Covid-19 is very transmissible. That’s why we need to keep up with the public health guidance and the remaining restrictions in place as we get through all the ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ phases announced last month by the government.

As I write this message to you, there’s also good news on the vaccination front as 65,868 residents have now had their first vaccine jab in Newham! It certainly gives us hope for what the future holds – not least as we countdown to the summer months - and currently enjoy the spring-like conditions which has been joyful.

I know that we can’t meet right now, but I really can’t wait to meet you all when we’re able to and rest assured, I’m being kept updated regularly by the team about all the exciting activities underway; such as the plans for new landscaped and play areas across the estate for residents to enjoy and have fun in.

I also know that some of you want clarity about what’s possible in the masterplan that is emerging, and that’s why all those important discussions with residents on the estate are happening - because we want more of your input! We also want to be ambitious so that we can provide the high quality homes and more open spaces for you and your families to live in.

As you’ll know, ultimately, any decisions will be taken through a residents ballot which is scheduled to take place later this year in September. That will be a remarkable milestone that we’ll have achieved together. So over the coming months please continue to get involved and keep giving us your ideas because it will be amazing to show the world how far we’ve come as a community.

Best wishes,

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz

A message from your ward Councillors:

We know that the last few months have been a particularly difficult and stressful time for residents and, like us, many of you will have been grieving the loss of loved ones. You have been in our thoughts and we have been working tirelessly to support all our constituents as much as possible.

We can start to cautiously feel positive about beginning to be able to connect more with our family, friends and neighbours over the coming months. While we would encourage you all to adhere to the guidelines as and when they are set or changed, we are excited to be able to meet you in person and hear your ideas about a new plan for Carpenters Estate.

Over the next month, the team will start to be visible on the estate again, finding out your thoughts and offering a range of ways to get involved – of course, while maintaining social distancing and wearing face masks. Digital activities and printed materials will continue to be offered to those of you shielding or still uncomfortable interacting in person. This is an exciting moment for the project and we look forward to hearing your ideas and seeing them realised in the plan.

Thank you, once again, for your continued involvement – it has, and continues to have, a huge impact for us all. Take care and please help us to keep Newham safe by following all the latest guidelines.

Yours, Councillor Joshua Garfield, Councillor Nareser Osei, Councillor Terry Paul

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