News on The Carpenters Estate

Welcome to the September edition of The Carpenters Estate newspaper

What’s happening on Carpenters Estate?

We want this to be the start of a new way of working on Carpenters Estate where we commit to informing you about what is happening, provide you with lots of opportunities to get involved and through this ensure you have influence over the future of your neighbourhood.

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A message from the mayor:

Hello everyone! I hope you and your loved ones are well, and keeping safe, during what has been a challeng- ing time for all of us in Newham as we contend with the ongoing challenge of Covid-19. As lockdown restrictions have eased, with people heading back to work and kids back at school, all across the country we are seeing an increase in Covid-19 cases and people can’t access testing.

It also means there is a real risk that community transmission will continue to rise unless all of us take personal precautions like washing hands frequently, keeping a distance when we are out and about as well as wearing our masks and using the NHS app you can easily download. We really have to stay vigilant, for the sake of all of us here in Newham, please follow the rules - including the ‘rule of six’ and the latest guidelines.

If we all work together we can help to stop a second wave of Covid-19 and reduce infections and deaths; I will continue to put pressure on the government to demand that they support us here in Newham. You can access our Covid-19 dashboard on the Newham website newham.gov.uk

Last month, I was over at Carpenters to attend the first ‘Covid-19 secure’ resident pop up event show- casing the progress that’s been made since we started on the restoration plans with residents. It’s a testament to all the work that we’ve been doing collaboratively with local residents to end the uncertain- ty that has taken a toll on our community. That’s why I am really pleased about the idea of restoring James Riley Point involving a comprehensive refurbishment of the block, including well designed flats with balconies so everyone can enjoy their own outdoor space.

There are loads of ideas that have emerged and every household will be contacted to get all your feedback to ensure that everyone’s had their say on the options presented. We really want all residents of the Carpenters Estate to be involved in shaping its future.

So keep a look out for the team over the coming weeks and do drop in to one of the weekly pop-up sessions, as well as the monthly resident events being planned. Plus try out some of the online workshops as we want to make sure all ideas are captured.

In the meantime, stay well and stay safe – and I hope to see you soon at one of the scheduled session.

Best wishes,

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz, People at the Heart of Everything We Do @rokhsanafiaz

A message from your ward Councillors:

We are your local councillors in Stratford and New Town, representing one of the largest electoral wards in London. As three people from the local area, including one former resident of Carpenters Estate, we understand how important it is to everybody that local regeneration is done in the interest of the whole community. That’s why we hope to see as many of you as possible at the weekly drop in sessions - at a social distance of course!

We’ve been working hard during the coronavirus crisis to ensure that our most vulnerable residents have received the care and attention they need. With Newham being one of the hardest hit boroughs in the country, this pandemic has thrown up new challenges which have forced us all to question how we live, work, and build communities. That’s why this consultation process is so important, and why we want to hear each and every one of your views.

Please feel free to contact us about anything. We are your local representatives and are happy to help in whatever way we can.

Yours,

Councillor Joshua Garfield

Councillor Nareser Osei

Councillor Terry Paul

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In conversations with Venetta

We recently spoke to one of the Detached Youth Workers from Newham’s Brighter Futures team who have been running a basketball club on the Carpenters Estate. We went to meet Venetta Edwards to find out more about the work they are doing in the community and how young people can get involved.

Venetta explained that as well as teaching basketball to the young people, encouraging them to push themselves physically and achieve, the programme is there to teach the young people valuable life skills. Skills like emotional maturity, peer learning and skills sharing.

As a Detached Youth Worker, Venetta believes in having the voice of young people as a pilar in any sort of change. She told us there are a lot of young people who live on the estate who don’t play football or basketball and more needs to be done to reach them and make sure their voices are heard.

Venetta Edwards and Joshua Anyanwu run the basketball club on the Carpenters Estate every Friday from 5 -7 pm for young people aged 10-19. They would love to get some young people along for some workshops to understand what they want to say about the area.

Source

Source Partnership are continuing to work as YOUR independent advisor on the plans and programme. Rob Williams is your key contact for Source Partnership.

If you have any concerns or questions, contact Rob on 0800 616 328 or email rob@sourcepartnership.com