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Stratford & West Ham Community Assemblies 2022

Overview

The Community Assemblies will identify how best to address concerns in your area. The assemblies give you and your neighbours direct influence to create a shared vision for the place where you live, work or learn and to help shape its development and growth. This will be your chance to discuss local priorities, establish community projects for your neighbourhood, and influence how the £100,000 available in your neighbourhood will be spent.

Click read more to find out about more about the assemblies and how to use this platform, or scroll down to take part in the various phases.

Background

Stratford and West Ham neighbourhood is made up of 3 wards; Stratford, Olympic East Village and West Ham

In the previous cycle, residents put forward and voted for their top priorities of concern for each neighbourhood. These priorities will be carried forward to the current cycle. The top priorities for Stratford were:

Environment and Greener Streets - Air quality, recycling and waste
Safer Communities - crime and anti-social behaviour and girls/women safety
Improved, safer and connected/creative Stratford Park - safe, active and creative outdoor spaces and multi-use buildings
Health and Wellbeing - reduction in health inequalities, physical and mental health, healthy eating, food growing

You can find out about projects delivered in the previous cycle here.

How to join your local assembly

Please visit the Events section at the bottom of this page to find details of upcoming assemblies.

How to use this platform:

We will use this space to invite you to actively contribute in many different ways on how funding is spent on community projects to improve your local area and to also inform you about the progress of the projects. The timeline illustrates the different stages of engagement, both past and present. Only the current stage is open for contributions, but you can also review past engagements and see what is coming up in the future.

The timeline of engagement will follow the stages outlined in the cycle below

Cycle of assemblies:

How else can you engage with the Stratford and West Ham community assemblies:

We would like local residents to join the Community Assembly Working Groups for each Community Neighbourhood area. To find out more about how you can get involved visit the Working Group page

Contact Us

You can email us at CN.Stratfordwestham@newham.gov.uk or call us on 020 3373 0826, from Monday to Saturday, between 10am - 5pm. You can also keep up to date via the council's social media pages on Facebook , Twitter, and Instagram.

Post Assembly content

Presentations for each Community Assembly will be uploaded here following each meeting.

Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Register for 1st Community Assembly and submit project ideas

Register for 1st Community Assembly and submit project ideas

Phase 2: Shortlisting Project Applications & Register for 2nd Assembly

Shortlisting Project Applications & Register for 2nd Assembly

Phase 3: Vote on Community Projects

Vote on Community Projects

Phase 4: Announcement of Chosen Projects

Announcement of Chosen Projects

Phase 5: Progress on Community Projects & Registration for 3rd Community Assembly

Progress on Community Projects & Registration for 3rd Community Assembly

Phase 6: Progress on Community Projects and Registration for Final Community Assembly

Progress on Community Projects and Registration for Final Community Assembly

Announcement of Chosen Projects

September 1, 2022 11:00 PM - October 1, 2022 11:00 PM

Your chosen projects for the 2022/23 Stratford & West Ham Community Assembly cycle are:

1. Stratford Skate Hub – Olympic Park

2. Collaborative Community Mural

3. Community Wardrobe

4. Welcome to the Channelsea: Caring for our Blue Green Future

5. Chobham Manor for the Community

6. What's The Point _ School Knife Crime Intervention Project

6 ideas

Surge Cooperative4 years ago A trio of inter-linked projects that will support our community’s care of and engagement in the green blue spaces around the Channelsea river, and at the Long Wall Path Ecology Garden. A workshop series at the garden will build our volunteer network, establishing a regular group for the community orchard we are planting, and also (in collaboration with soil and composting cooperative 'Compost-mentis') using creative activities to learn about alternative methods of waste management, and the role we play in the diverse ecosystems around us (local priorities 1&4). We will also design and build a welcome archway for the garden, including an engagement workshop for the design process. The archway will mark the garden as a space for collective action, helping to reduce the litter and anti-social behaviour on site (local priority 2) by establishing a sense of value for what the garden offers in return for its creation.We will also purchase a new green solar charged propulsion system for our safety boat, greening-up our access to the waterspace, to help us reduce our impact on the immediate environment (local priority 1). This will engage more people in the work we’re doing on the waterways, creating partnerships that benefit local communities by showing stakeholders and community groups around the river and giving us access to maintain the Channelsea Floating Islands and undertake biodiversity surveys (local priorities 1 & 4).WORKSHOP SERIES IS NOW LIVE! All free and open to all. Sign up via Eventbrite below or email info@compost-mentis.com for other ways to join.Saturday 18th FebruaryCommunity Compost Toilet Co-design Session - come and help design a new community compost toilet along the Greenway!Saturday 4th MarchClay time! - come and play with London clay for a day, making tiles, bricks and artefacts for Surge’s new community compost toilet!Saturday 15th AprilCreative Ecologies along the Channelsea River - visit the often forgotten Channelsea River in Newham, and connect with the amazing critters that live there.You can also listen to recordings of the talks from the workshops and other activities on the river: LISTEN HEREThe Welcome Archway has now been installed!

Sydney Devereaux4 years ago This project will be delivered in and through the newly built community centre based in Chobham Manor. We have no doubt that this project will bring tremendous benefit to the local community and surrounding neighbourhoods, by offering them a community facility space like no other. With enough funding we can provide free further education lessons to our young members of the community, by partnering with teachers and professionals who will encourage innovation and creativity through the youth of Stratford and West Ham. As well as offering a space for the elderly, vulnerable, new mums and isolated members of the community to come and engage with one another, reducing isolation and mental health issues that have only increased as a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to have a fully functional work space so that we can provide the right training and support for all walks of members from the community and ultimately carry on with our mission at ASL which is to reach as many people with physical and additional needs as possible, to offer them quality and inclusive, real life working environments.

Rose Hill4 years ago You have the opportunity to attend exciting and fun-filled creative and mindful workshops! You will learn new skills, full of fun and colour with the mess left here (hooray), and together create the design for a community-inspired mural. Led by professional artist and educator, Rose Hill.The workshops are set up to encourage you to enjoy yourself, make friends and connect with people in the area.All the workshop materials are provided and there are no barriers to entry.All skill levels and abilities are welcome.The murals will be displayed on the planters outside the Old Town Hall.Wednesdays at 4-6.30pm on:30th November WORKSHOP 17th December WORKSHOP 214th December WORKSHOP 3WORKSHOP 1 CREATE YOUR OWN MOOD BOARD & COLOUR:You will learn all the important elements that go on to a mood board including style, colour, and materials, have fun and play. Engage in discussions with others about your ideas and values. Your ideas will create the direction of the mural theme.WORKSHOP 2 LEARNING 8 PATTERN DESIGNS INCLUDING:Chevron, Striped layout, African, Islamic and Arabic art.WORKSHOP 3 CO-DESIGNING THE MURALWe will co-design our mural together with you getting special individual attention to design your part of the mural with Rose. Being mindful of what the group has achieved. You will have 100% ownership of what patterns you will choose from what you have learned in the earlier workshops.Rose Hill will use the designs from the workshops to create colourful, exciting, murals that represent and celebrates the diversity of the area and be a legacy in the community. You will see your creations displayed for all to see. You are the heart of this project! Bringing everyone together, and building a strong community spirit and sense of belonging.HOW TO JOIN:Email Rose at hello@CoCreativeConnection.com or call on 077423 47603 to show your interest. OR Via EventBriteWorkshop one https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-co-designing-workshops-mood-boards-tickets-445945082747Workshop two https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-co-designing-workshops-pattern-designs-tickets-453381725947Workshop three https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-co-designing-workshops-co-design-tickets-453382407987Act fast as there are L I M I T E D S P O T S A V A I L A B L EBOOKING IS ESSENTIAL All materials providedUPDATE January 2023 Workshops attendanceWorkshop one with:• Deafroots 28 people proposed 12 people• SKILLS community outreach 15 people proposed 8-9 people• The wider community 14 people – 25 people registeredTotal 57 people – 10 people more than proposedWorkshop two with:• Deafroots 21 people proposed 12 people• SKILLS community outreach 14 people proposed 8-9 people• The wider community 25 peopleTotal 60 people – 13 people more than proposedWas held during a train strike and snowWorkshop three with:• Deafroots 23 people proposed 12 people• SKILLS community outreach 19 people proposed 8-9 people• The wider community 14 people – 25 people registeredTotal 56 people – 9 people more than proposedVolunteering opportunities: We had approximately 10 volunteers with Deafroots per workshop, an extra two-four support staff with SKILLS per workshop.Work Placements: created two paid placements for local Newham residents at £12.50 per hour for 6 months with one staff being set to be a permanent member of staff after the project finishes. Thrilled to be able to offer paid positions to local Newham residents and bring them along on this journey!! As echoed by Ayesha Fatima our new Social Media Manager:“It's truly amazing to be a part of Co-Creative Connection and bring Rose's visions to life through social and web. Within a minute of speaking with Rose you'll see how passionate she is about the work she does, and the impact that C-CC has on individuals and communities. Rose is easy to work with and super attentive, and the Newham Project is a great example of this. I am so excited to see what the future holds for C-CC and be a part of the journey.”Feedback from participants: “My favourite thing about the workshops is the feeling of belonging and being involved in the community. To feel like a part of something great and contribute. It has really been helping me with my stress levels and being able to relax. To do some art and talk to people. What else could you wish for?!” Martyna Naidu working group member and participant“It’s been lovely working with Rose at the workshops! She explains everything clearly and full of enthusiasm to the group. Helping her connect the project participants through a collaborative art project has been a beautiful experience, really highlighting and teaching me the power that art has in facilitating expression in community settings. I would recommend these workshops in being beneficial to everyone :)” Dina Chehrazi January 2023These murals will enrich Newham’s cultural landscape. By adding a focus, personality and character that represents their creativity.“My favourite part about the workshops is the way you run the workshops, you’re very good at explaining things and its amazing how you match and put everyone’s ideas together. I thought it was very interesting to watch you develop all the mood board into this final design!” Catherine Lion Dec 2022We have had a diverse range of participants including: Age range goes from 4 years old to 84 years old Ethnicity range from Black, African, Caribbean or Black British, White, Asian or Asian British and Other ethnicgroup LGBTQIA2S+ members Update Feb 2023

Marie-Ermelinda Mayassi4 years ago Skate Gals & Pals wish to create a semi-permanent skating facility at Pool St, London E20 2AF Near UCL Stratford Campus with City Mill Skate. With the equipment and mobile skatepark stored in a container, to allow other residents to access the space.Our aims are to give more variety of physical activities options to Newham residents and facilitate a space for local skaters, for people of all generations and genders in Newham, at no or low-cost.Due to youth clubs and after school clubs being defunded there are a lack of activities available to young people in the area which increases the criminalisation of local youth. We would like to bring after school and weekend programs.Create sisterhood amongst girls to support each other instead of being against each other. We would like to deliver two skateboarding programs to young girls under 18. Our project would increase the use of City Mill Skatepark by the local community. There is currently a lack of skating facilities in the whole of Newham, yet it is an ideal place to install a mobile skatepark and start skate sessions as it is easily accessible by transport and in a safe location for participants to get to with a large area available for sport activities. For years people from all over London have been coming to Stratford for roller skating. We believe it is time to dedicate a space to those already practising and those wanting to learn. Moreover, the park will install new skate facilities on the Newham side which is the opportunity to develop more technical skate programs for participants to continuously evolve outside of provided sessions.To respect the natural environment of the park we will be working with a local school to decorate and paint a mural on the container to blend with the park landscape.We would like to collaboratively deliver a range of activities to our local community such as:For all skaters and skateboarders; Deliver weekly open skate sessions for adults, Group skate lessons for families and people of all ages, Group lessons for kids, 1-to-1 skate lessons, After-school groups skate programs, Skate meet-ups, Skate jams events. Deliver school programs to local schools. Use the facility to re-run weekend Roller skating activities for both Adults and Youths Beginner Coaching lessons, Open Skate session for roller-skaters, Jam Skate lessons for those wanting to learn how to dance on skates, Skate Jams events. Check out our current work at the Olympic Park for adults:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flxqM82p7i0Our work with young girls:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUxTkZjmRBQUpdates: Planning permissions have been completed! We have launched our skate coaching program where we commission 10 experienced skaters from our community to come teach with Our We Skate London sessions, BPOC Beginner sessions, Meet-Ups and Drop-Ins at City Mill Skatepark! We are in the consultancy stages with out container provider, getting closer to being able to provide skating equipment onsite! We have contracted 2 project coordinators for the project! Our skating schedule with City Mill Skatepark is as follows:Wednesday SGP We Skate London Sessions (Kids Only) Promotes gender equality and a safe space for practice For kids of marginalised genders Coaches arrive at 4pm and will end at 6pm SGP and MSGP Saturday SessionsSaturday Drop-Ins (Everyone) Coaches will be helping adults learn how to skate on a as needed basis Open to all, with equipment provided Starts at 10:15 and ends at 11:15 with the aid of two coaches Saturday BPOC Only Beginner Sessions These sessions we will be teaching BPOC only adults with little to experience how to skate Equipment provided and lessens the gap between class and race within the sport Sessions start at 12:30pm and end at 1:30 pm, coaches will be available Saturday BPOC Only Meet Up Sessions These sessions are for BPOC skaters to get together, skate and build community freely. Sessions start at 3pm - onwards. We have successfully run a number of community workshops such as; Introduction to DJ'ing Workshop w/ Pioneer DJ Global & Red Bull UK MAKE IT LONDON/Hugo Boss video campaign feature showcasing women owned businesses. Creative Writing Creative Employment Sessions Grant Writing Jewellrey making and "how to" Crochet Book Clubs Art Trails Community Get Together's - workshops within community centres in the area involving the children and parents. Skatestival - a camp for BPOC/QTBPOC women & non-binary skaters to get together, skate and participate in outdoor activities. Go Skateboarding Day event with RedBull Hosted our first Birthday with Snapchat Hosted events in NYC & Paris and bridged with other BPOC Skate organisations. We have expanded MSGP and SGP across social platforms and continue to create a better, safer space for the BPOC/QTBPOC community within skating.

rich barton4 years ago Safer CommunitiesAccording to the Mayor's own youth safety report in 2019, Stratford is in the top 3 areas for high rates of Knife Crime in the borough. Of particular concern are E20/New Town and recent stabbings and loss of teenager’s lives living and studying in Stratford. We know the biggest reason for carrying knives by young people is fear and self-defence. 'What's The Point' is a proven, Home Office backed knife prevention project targeting influencers in schools to enable them to change the culture around carrying knives, to have a 'teachable moment' through meeting members of the community whose live have been impacted by knife violence (including ex-gang members) and sharing stories. They will learn emergency first aid skills, build empathy and understand the consequences to the decision to carry. WTP has proven to have saved the life of a young person who knew what to do when they were attacked whilst waiting for emergency paramedics. The project successfully ran in 6 schools in Canning Town/Custom House in 2021/22 after being voted for by residents and has support of local government. We aim to include more community volunteers from the area to participate and enable young people to build a safer community.MARCH UPDATE5 Local Schools • West Ham Primary • Carpenters • Sarah Bonnell Secondary • School 21 (Primary) • School 21 (Secondary) starting AprilWhat has changed in ST & WH?• 40 pupils have had a ‘teachable moment’ through 39 hours of intensive youth work • They presented their journey with their voice to their peers, 180 children (Yr6) & over 237 young people (Yr10) • Spoken commitment from those 417 pupils to ‘call out’ carrying knives/look out for each other in secondary school • Targeting ‘fearful-carriers’ so potentially hundreds of knives won’t be carried on the streets of ST/WHLocal Community Partnerships • Suzie & Darrell from Newham Met – shares about what it is like as a first responder trying to a stabbing • Rev Dave Chesney (Newham Dean for CofE) – shares about how Jodie’s murder affected him and his family • Isaac Attram (Resident) shared about the murder of his son • G4G youth workers ex-gang members – share about what it is like being stabbed and what gangs expect of you#8MinutesToSaveALife • It takes 8 minutes for an ambulance to arrive on the scene of a stabbing, and in that time you could help save a life. • Street Doctors have provided 4/5 sessions (with the 5th due next month) to 50 children and young people to be equipped to give emergency first aid to someone who has been stabbedSustainability • Canning Town/Custom House successfully seeded in 2021/22, supported by a grant to continue 2022/23 (another 5 schools – so our reach is actually 1,500 across Newham borough) • Approaching local business (Westfield) • Comments on Co-Create indicative of support/desire to see WTP provision allocated financial support in the borough • Heads to advocate with other schools to open more doors in ST next year • Potential to have 3 teams deliver the project

Lee Raggett4 years ago Clothing Poverty is a huge issue in Newham. Every week we have requests for clothing for adults and children who live in poverty, are victims of modern day slavery, domestic violence or are homeless. We currently have a Baby Bank but don't have the capacity to ensure that we meet every request for clothes for children over the age of 5 or adults. This project aligns with the priorities of safer and cleaner neighbourhood and the environment. It would be delivered in both East Ham and Stratford and also addresses the priorities of improved health and wellbeing. The community wardrobe would support people to have dignity and choice with accessing clothing.

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Stratford & West Ham Community Assembly 14th March 2023
Event date: March 14th, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Stratford Library
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Stratford and West Ham Community Assembly 22 Nov 2022
Event date: November 22nd, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Old Stratford Town Hall
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Project clinic: Funding and project management
Event date: October 5th, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Zoom meeting
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Stratford and West Ham Community Assembly - 7 July 2022
Event date: July 7th, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Old Stratford Town Hall
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Voluntary Community and Faith Group Project Clinic
Event date: May 31st, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM.
Zoom
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Resident project clinic
Event date: May 30th, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM.
Zoom
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Stratford and West Ham Community Assembly - 17 May 2022
Event date: May 17th, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Stratford Town Hall
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