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Kerena Fussell

Member since February 17, 2021

I've lived in Newham for over 25 years and love living in such a friendly and diverse place. I would love to see our streets become greener, cleaner and safer for everyone.

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Kerena Fussell3 months ago It would never be my preference for mature trees to be removed. However, using Manbey Grove several times a week, I am aware of the damage being done by the trees earmarked for removal. The idea of building out to allow space around the trees is great- and if it could possibly be extended to the trees being proposed for removal, that would be a better option. The other elements of the scheme look great.

Kerena Fussell4 years ago

Kerena Fussell4 years ago Whilst NONE of the Romford Road is pleasant to cycle down, most of it can be avoided by alternative back street routes. This section is very difficult to avoid without adding substantial distance and it's really unpleasant. There is a random & absolutely useless section of cycle track on the pavement, but as well as being impractical, it's frequently blocked. A decent & safe cycle track connecting to Ilford would encourage more people to use active travel for this short journey, rather than getting in their cars.

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Kerena Fussell5 years ago There are several popular access points to Wanstead Flats used by parents with buggies, people on bikes & less able bodied people, but these are often blocked by cars, making access difficult. We would like to create parklets designed to prevent cars from parking at these locations & allow access for buggies, wheelchairs & bikes (including cargo bikes & trailers). They would also be information hubs & possibly provide bike parking & some nature-based activities for children & perhaps a book exchange.Commercially installed parklets cost a lot of money, but many have been created all over London by communities at much lower costs. We would include planters with wildflowers & grasses to encourage bees and other pollinators.This project would create greener public space, & encourage bees & pollinators for biodiversity. If we can incorporate bike parking and encourage people to visit the Flats by bike rather than by car, this would be beneficial to the local environment by reducing air pollution & encouraging a more active form of travel. This idea came from discussions on our neighbourhood WhatsApp group, which has nearly 100 members, but the project will benefit many more people visiting the Flats which have become so important to Newham residents during the pandemic.