Paul Leslie, director of Rights and Equalities in Newham, a charity that works to eliminate discrimination, said there was a good cross section of views. He added: “I would like to see more of these. It’s a good opportunity to do something different around community engagement.” Linette a Plaistow resident for 28 years, came to the assembly to find a solution to fly-tipping near her home. She said: is a brilliant idea to start listening to the “It grass roots. It’s also an opportunity to get to know my local councillor and speak to her.” Magdalene Titolie, a resident for 50 said: think these opportunities are “I important because the council can get a one-to-one about the issues we face.” The Mayor said: assemblies have been well attended and have captured the “The imagination and creativity of our residents. I’ve been mightily impressed by some of the great ideas people are coming up with to support the development and growth of their neighbourhoods. It’s important that we listen and then jointly address their challenges and shape the opportunities where they live. If you have been along to put your views across, thank you.” Residents will be able to download slides from the September assemblies and responses given by visiting A second round of assemblies in November will focus on identifying activities and solutions to achieve the outcomes prioritised by local people for their areas. NOVEMBER SESSIONS Beckton & Royal Docks Wednesday 28 November, 6-9pm, Beckton Community Centre, 14 East Ham Manor Way, E6 5NG Green Street Tuesday 13 November, 6-9pm, Katherine Road Community Centre, 254 Katherine Road, E7 8PN Plaistow Thursday 8 November, 6-9pm, Barking Road Community Centre, 627-633 Barking Road, E13 9EZ Manor Park Wednesday 21 November, 6-9pm, Jack Cornwell Community Centre, Jack Cornwell Street, E12 5NN East Ham
Paul Leslie, director of Rights and Equalities in Newham, a charity that works to eliminate discrimination, said there was a good cross section of views. He added: “I would like to see more of these. It’s a good opportunity to do something different around community engagement.” Linette a Plaistow resident for 28 years, came to the assembly to find a solution to fly-tipping near her home. She said: “It is a brilliant idea to start listening to the grass roots. It’s also an opportunity to get to know my local councillor and speak to her.” Magdalene Titolie, a resident for 50 said: “I think these opportunities are important because the council can get a one-to-one about the issues we face.” The Mayor said: “The assemblies have been well attended and have captured the imagination and creativity of our residents. I’ve been mightily impressed by some of the great ideas people are coming up with to support the development and growth of their neighbourhoods. It’s important that we listen and then jointly address their challenges and shape the opportunities where they live. If you have been along to put your views across, thank you.” Residents will be able to download slides from the September assemblies and responses given by visiting A second round of assemblies in November will focus on identifying activities and solutions to achieve the outcomes prioritised by local people for their areas. NOVEMBER SESSIONS Beckton & Royal Docks Wednesday 28 November, 6-9pm, Beckton Community Centre, 14 East Ham Manor Way, E6 5NG Green Street Tuesday 13 November, 6-9pm, Katherine Road Community Centre, 254 Katherine Road, E7 8PN Plaistow Thursday 8 November, 6-9pm, Barking Road Community Centre, 627-633 Barking Road, E13 9EZ Manor Park Wednesday 21 November, 6-9pm, Jack Cornwell Community Centre, Jack Cornwell Street, E12 5NN East Ham
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