I have just signed up for this event here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/active-design-building-healthier-cities-tickets-242390746247 (members only I think?)
How can we design a healthier, active built environment?
“We shape our buildings; thereaf…Read more…
“Talking to the Fabians about committees”
On Saturday morning there was a virtual debate organised by Newham Fabians on “Participatory democracy”.
Local blogger Martin Warne spoke in favour of changing Newham’s governance from an Executive Mayor model to a “Committee model”. Next May th…Read more…
“Health inequality and the impact on Newham”
Join the Newham Fabian Society this Saturday for debate and discussion on health inequalities. We’ll be joined by Dr Martin Edobor and Cllr James Beckles who, along with Newham Fabians Vice Chair Cllr Mumtaz Khan, will lead a discussion on health inequ…Read more…
Newham Fabians London Labour Policy Conference
This photo college is from yesterday’s all day event in the Old Town Hall in Stratford. This the Fabians at their very best. Great speakers (apart from me – obviously), fair but effective Chairs of panels and genuine questions and real debate about the…Read more…
Indigenous Resistance Day – Showing Newham solidarity alongside Keir Hardie
Today is #IndigenousResistanceDay remembering the struggle against Colonialism in the Continent of America. (It used to be called “Columbus Day”). After @newhamfabians
event in the historic Old #Stratford town hall we gathered next to bust of avo…Read more…
POLICIES FOR A LABOUR LONDON – Newham Fabians event Saturday 12 October 2019 Stratford Town Hall
Next May London faces important elections for the Mayor of London and Lon Assembly. As a world city and a Labour city London has led the way in electing a Muslim Mayor. Sadiq Khan has spared no effort in shaping London for the better, by promoting prog…Read more…
Newham Fabians on local Housing
This evening I came back from attending the Ryanair AGM in Dublin (will post further on this) to go and attend the meeting of Newham Fabians and speak on my role as the Cabinet lead on housing.
More people arrived after the start and it was good to ha…Read more…
Newham Fabians “Delivering Municipal Socialism” by Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader, LBWF Council
This should be interesting. I have a clash with LBN cabinet but will hope to come to this event afterwards. Read more…
“Delivering Municipal Socialism” Cllr Clare Coghill – Newham Fabians
“Dear all please note the postponed Newham Fabians talk by Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader of Waltham Forest Council has been rescheduled for 05th March 2019 now. We hope to see many of you there”
Secretary Cllr Rohit Dasgupta. Read more…
REMINDER – Grenfell Tower: The anatomy of a disaster & the future of social housing in London – Newham Fabians 20 Sept 2017
REMINDER: Tom Copley, GLA lead on Housing speaking this Thursday 20 September 7-9pm at Eat 16 Cafe, St Luke’s Community Centre, Canning Town, E16 1HN
Agenda
1. Welcome & introductions
2. Talk: Grenfell Tower & the future of social housing…Read more…
West Ham Labour August e-newsletter – Future campaigns, political and social events
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Dear ComradesJust a quick summer update on recent local and future events. Since the General election we have continued campaigning including holding high street stalls in Forest Gate, Canning Town a…Read more…
Newham mayor ‘trigger ballot’: GMB union says it followed the rules as it affiliates more branches locally
Check out former Guardian journalist, Dave Hill’s website “OnLondon” about the latest twist in the Newham Mayoral Trigger saga. Leaving aside this important issue for the moment, what is happening with excessive trade union affiliation to local Labour …Read more…
The Future of the Left in Britain: Newham Compass & Fabians event 21 Feb 2017
Should be interesting. Read more…
Pizza & Politics : Broadlands UNISON AGM 1 March
AGM season for the Labour Movement is in full swing. There has already been a Newham Fabians AGM, on Wednesday it is the Greater London UNISON Regional Council AGM. On Thursday it is Forest Gate North Labour Branch AGM and I am planning the UNISON Hous…Read more…
Newham Fabians – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
I posted here on the AGM meeting of Newham Fabians due to be held tomorrow Wednesday 11 January 2017.
A previous “relaunch” meeting with Newham Mayor, Robin Wales, as speaker, had already been cancelled I understood because of a planned lobby by membe…Read more…
Newham Fabians Annual General Meeting 11 January & the National Fabians Society New Year Conference 14 Jan 2017
On Wednesday I am looking forward to the Newham Fabian AGM. See picture right from the last one I attended in 2011 (I think there was one in 2013 but none since).
Hat tip photos Dan McCurry.
I think you can still join for £7 and attend.
“Newham Fabians Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 11…Read more…
Fabians Meetings in Newham (better late than …)
“We are pleased to announce two meetings of Newham Fabian Society. All Fabian members welcome.
December Social Tuesday 6 December at 7PM With Guest Speaker Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham. Trinity Community Centre, East Avenue London E12 6S…Read more…