Jarrow Road success!

Many of you will have noticed the top of Jarrow Road has recently received a patching work and the two large pot holes and the crazing in the image above, have now been fixed. We hope you are please with the results. The other holes mentioned in our previous post, have been marked out for repair by the reactive maintenance team and will be brought to standard soon.

Slip away!

Loose steps have been reported on the stairs near 120 Shepherds Close - at the large flats to the entrance of the road. We have reported this to Redbridge Homes and will share any response.

More Grafitti!

Wall next to 19 Manor Road, Chadwell
Next To Bunns Bakery Chadwell Heath Lane

Next to Bunns Bakery Chadwell Heath Lane

On pavement opposite 63 Shepherds Close

End of alleyway between Percival Gardens and Park Lane - Percival Gdns end!

The entire wall of this alleyway needs a paint over - perhaps the Police might complete this via Operation Payback?

I have reported all the instances of graffiti above to the Police and General Cleansing Team - if you have images from other locations please advise.

Loud party disturbs neighbourhood!

"Youths were trying to open car doors!"

We have been inundated with calls and meetings requests, from residents of Somerville Road and Havering Gardens, after a raucous party from a property along Somerville road (near the junction of the two roads) caused increased antisocial behaviour, criminal damage and attempted thefts.

The party was to begin at 21:00 and the party organiser invited local people in the hope of alleviating any untoward feeling. However, crowds of people waited outside on the streets until the 16th birthday started at 21:00.

During and after the party youths were seen sitting on cars, trying to open car door handles and made much noise and furore. Moreover, damage to a vintage jaguar has left a local resident out of pocket for up to £750.00.

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The address of the party organisers is well known as only recently an acceptable behaviour contract was signed by the residents after Wilson Chowdhry, the former Sgt for Chadwell SNT Colin Smith, Antisocial Behaviour Team Officer Phil Walby and a member of Abundant Housing Association, all challenged the residents on the community ire caused by very frequent parties and late night visitors.

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Wilson spoke to Sgt Lowrie the new Sergeant of Chadwell Safer Neighbourhood Team. He has stated:

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"Thank you for your e-mail, several of the complainants and local residents /shopkeepers have been spoken too and words of advice given to occupiers of 119."

PS 52 JI LOWRIE

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Residents have complained that people queuing outside should have been allowed entry to the venue sooner. Moreover, calls regarding antisocial behaviour, attempted theft and damage to a vehicle did not result in a response unit. This is not a Chadwell SNT responsibility and they have been very proactive. I will ask the borough commander for a response regarding the failed attendance.

The Redbridge ASBO team have responded to concerns that the family have taken advantage of the lapsed Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC), initiated by Wilson's work:

"Wilson, firstly there were no calls to our Out of Hours Service about noise nuisance or any other ASB activities and residents are all aware of contact procedures.

I and a colleague visited Carol at 119 on the Friday prior to party and warned her about her party goers behaviour and actions she must take to ensure everything ran smoothly,she assured me that she had everything in hand and what reciprocal action she would take if matters got our of control.

I was satisfied that she had put in place enough measures to cope,but still made her aware of consequences if this did not pan out as described.

The two items which relate to criminal activity should be reported to Police.

Yes,I am aware that the ABC has expired, but I did monitor throughout that 12 months and there were NO incidents, she managed her difficult household extremely well. I am not interested in spurious allegations. I give credit where due, but will take action if specific evidence is provided.

Can you cascade this to residents,thanks in advance.

Regards."

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In our communication with most residents, it would seem that untoward activity from the property dissipated after the completion of the ABC. It may well be that this party is a one-off blip, however, we are not entirely convinced as a local resident has confirmed that much activity has still continued. Fortunately, we have convinced Alan Brill your local Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator to hold a meeting in Somerville Hall from 19:00 on Thursday 11th February.

We will invite the ASBO team, the Police and Abundant Housing to attend and hope to reach a satisfactory solution - that serves all parties.

In future if you experience antisocial behaviour on your streets, please call the ASBO team directly (do let your hard working Green Team know also!):

Day time: 020 8706 5716

Out of hours: 020 8478 4679

74 Somerville Road - plagued with yet another Planning Application

True access to flats at rear of shop!

Loss of shop will affect our local community!

Concern has been raised by local residents of Somerville Road, Morgan Terrace and Havering Gardens about the planning application for no.74 Somerville Road (for more details click here).

Residents have informed us of the following (sic):

1) From the drawings submitted it shows that the access to the above flats are from the front of the property, entrance next to the shop entrance. This is incorrect, that entrance belongs to Londis (76 Somverville Road) and it is clearly numbered 76 Somerville Road. The entrance to flat(s) 74 is via the rear, which can be clearly seen from the photos included.

2) There have been many issues with the current tenants all which can be found in police reports. We are a tight knitted community and Mr Chahal creating more living quarters will just increase to the distress some of the residents have been through.

3) The designs include the conversion of a shop into a one bedroom ground floor flat with an ensuite and a bathroom, this is a very large shop, It is believed that more than one unit of living quarters will be built to generate more income.

4) Chadwell Heath has a few local shops, it would be a shame to lose a local amenity so that flats can be built. A loss of a shop on that parade will be a great loss to the history of the neighbourhood.
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5 The plans submitted indicate the use of a parking space, access route is shared with Londis whose storage is located at the rear and where deliveries are made. This space is not adequate for two cars to pass through at any given time, therefore, the space will have no use.
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Juliet Chowdhry has raised our objections against the proposals via the chief Planning Officer Kokoete Ekanaem. Please contact him on the following details - to raise your own concerns:

Please sign our online petition (click here).

Kokoete Ekanem
London Borough of Redbridge
Planning and regeneration
P.O. Box 2
Town Hall
High Road
Ilford
Essex
IG1 1DD
Tel: 020 8708 2885
Fax: 020 8708 2199
Email: planning.consultations@redbridge.gov.uk

Crime report for Chadwell, Goodmayes and Seven Kings

Area 5 – Safer Neighbourhood Report for Chadwell, Goodmayes and Seven Kings Wards.

This report consists of information that the Safer Neighbourhood Teams have been working on since the last Area 5 meeting.

Local Priorities

The local ward panels have set the following priorities for their respective teams.

Chadwell: Burglary
Road Safety

Goodmayes: Burglary
ASB by Motorists
Fly Tipping

Seven Kings: Burglary
ASB in High Rd Seven Kings

Burglary by Ward

This is a priority for all three wards.

Chadwell was highlighted as a Burglary hot spot. Additional patrols were added to the area and as a result Chadwell has seen some success in Burglary reduction and some good arrests including two by Chadwell SN officers actually catching suspects in the act whilst on foot patrol. I would still remind Residents that if they see any suspicious vehicles or persons to call police straight away. We have continued to hold street briefings to highlight the problem and spent more time patrolling hot spot areas on foot and bike, as well as leafleting a number of houses in the surrounding area to help protect residents. End of terrace and corner houses has also been visited by PCSO’.

Goodmayes have continued to dedicate daily burglary patrols to identified hot spot areas. We are running weekly crime prevention stalls / surgeries at various focal points throughout the ward. These have been taking place each Thursday and full details of the venues can be found on the internet. We are continuing to provide reassurance visits to victims of Burglary’s and deliver specific crime prevention advice.

Seven Kings have identified two hotspots on their ward following analysis of crime patterns. The areas are targeted with daily high visibility patrols, attention being paid to corner and end of terrace houses as these are a common point of entry for most opportunist burglars. Residents in the identified hotspots have been provided with home security advice leaflets to reduce the risk of burglary. The SN team run regular Crime Prevention stalls every third weekend at either Tescos or Homebase in the High Road Seven Kings. Dates are provided at the end of this report. The team have also run Burglary Awareness Groups at key locations on the ward including Sue Ryder, Elderly Residents accommodation and clubs and King Georges Hospital. If anyone would like to receive a presentation for their group, residents association, NHW or club, please contact the SN team.

Burglary - General

The CCTV Van was used successfully in the college during their Christmas prom but unfortunately due to technical difficulties the van was not deployed as often as hoped. The teams hope to make good use of the van in the forthcoming weeks. This will be high profile deployment in hotspots and at major traffic junctions. The CCTV van has ANPR capability that will also be utilised during its deployment.

The Adopt a Burglar programme is continuing, with six targets identified between the three teams. The teams visit the targets on a regular basis and ensure they are aware of police presence, reducing offending opportunities. Quality intelligence is submitted on all six targets regularly to build an intelligence profile.

Reassurance visits with all burglary victims and vulnerable residents continue. All SN officers have received practical Crime Prevention training from the borough Crime Prevention Officers. Should any ward resident require crime prevention advice, please contact you SN team who will arrange an appointment with you.

Homebase scheme had some success but not as hoped. The scheme will be re-assessed to see how it can be improved and how the teams can encourage more residents to re-assess their home security. Officers have also been given a small supply of portable alarms to give to the elderly and vulnerable victims of Burglary that are given when SN officers conduct their burglary follow up visit.

ASB by Ward

This is a priority for all three wards.

Chadwell continues to work on its ASB by youths and has highlighted two new areas that will also be targeted by patrols, which will enable officers to engage with the youths and help solve the problems and issues. They have also requested the LBR static CCTV. They continue to work closely with Redbridge College and can also report that the end of year prom held by the college was great success and passed off without incident. Operation Protect is now in place; that will see all Safer Neighbourhood teams across London patrolling their secondary schools and colleges after school.

Goodmayes officers have been tasked to provide daily high visibility reassurance patrols outside Mayfield School to deal with any parking issues that arise and any disorder should this occur.

Seven Kings have researched the problem highlighted by the ward panel. A baseline survey was conducted by the team over a number of days during different time. Commuters, residents, shoppers and businesses were asked their views on ASB in the High Rd when compared to the same time last year. 70% stated ASB had improved and felt High Road was a safer place to visit. Only 11% felt the ASB had become worse, with 19% stating it had remained the same. The team continue to patrol the High Road on a regular basis, enforcing the No Drinking Zone, parking issues and the low levels of ASB they encounter. Research shows there were only 10 incidents of disorder in a seven week period and not all resulted in criminal offences. ASB will be reviewed as a priority at the next ward panel meeting in January 2010.
ASB remains low across Seven Kings ward. There have been no significant incidents of note and ASB will be reviewed as a ward priority at this month’s ward panel meeting.

Road Safety by Ward

Chadwell have continued to police this area of concern. An enquiry re Mill haven was addressed; however there is not a suitable and safe area to conduct a speed operation. Local businesses have been spoken to re the private clamping in RENDEVOUS car park. Due to the inclement weather the Speed gun has not been used, but school and other patrols have been conducted as well as Drink drive awareness at the stations over the Christmas period. At time of writing it has not been possible to include the latest (21/01/2010) ANPR figures.

Due to limited staffing numbers over the festive period Goodmayes ward have been unable to run as many Speed Operation in the Abbotsford Road area as we would have liked. This will be addressed however over the forthcoming months where activity in this area will be increased.

Seven Kings have arranged a NIK UR REG event in the New Year. This will take place at Wickes in the High Road Seven Kings. Full details are listed below. Tamper proof screws will be fitted to the index plates on vehicles to prevent them being stolen and used in additional vehicle related crimes.

General Activity:

Chadwell SN and the Police Explorers collected a large amount of Groceries and non perishable gifts from the following places: Grove Primary School, Mayfield School, Tesco, High Road ,Quality Foods, Chadwell Supermarket, Chadwell Heath Lane, Grove Road Convenience Stores, Chadwell Heath, Londis, Chadwell Heath Shels Food & Wine, Four Brothers, High Road, that enabled them to make over 50 separate parcels, that have been distributed just before xmas to 4 care homes, Oasis Church and their Homeless unit, Well House and a number of elderly and vulnerable residents in and around area five. All donations were gratefully received.

Forthcoming Meetings and Events

Date: Location: Event: Time:
04/02/2010 Keith Axon Centre Surgery 10am
04/02/2010 Chadwell Heath Police Station Drop In Surgery 12pm
09/02/2010 Chadwell Heath Police Station Ward panel meeting 7pm
11/02/2010 Confidential ANPR 10am
25/02/2010 Keith Axon Centre Drop In Surgery 10am
27/02/2010 Chadwell Heath Police Station Drop In Surgery 12pm
17/03/2010 Confidential ANPR 10am
18/03/2010 Keith Axon Centre Drop In Surgery 10am
20/03/2010 Chadwell Heath Police Station Drop In Surgery 5pm
21/01/2010 Goodmayes BR Station Crime prevention Stall 3pm
28/01/2010 Goodmayes Library Drop in Surgery 4pm
04/02/2010 Outside Mayfield School Have a say day/
Crime prevention 2pm
11/02/2010 Goodmayes Library Drop in Surgery 4pm
18/02/2010 Castleton Road Street Briefing /
Crime prevention 4pm
25/02/2010 Goodmayes Library Drop in Surgery 1pm
22/01/2010 Chadwell Heath Police Station Drop In Surgery 12MD
12/02/2010 Homebase, High Rd Crime Prevention 12MD
13/02/2010 Tesco’s, High Rd Crime Prevention 12MD
06/03/2010 Wickes, High Rd Crime Prevention 1pm
07/03/2010 Tesco’s, High Rd Crime Prevention 1pm
26/03/2010 United Free Church, Norfolk Rd Drop In Surgery 7pm
16/04/2010 St Cedds Church, Blytheswood Rd Drop In Surgery 7pm

Another telephone mast threat for Chadwell!

Children from St Bedes School could soon be complaining about headaches. A proposal from T Mobile is being considered, in the telephone roll out plan - at the Area 5 Committee tonight. The sought location is at the junction of Grove Road and Chadwell Heath Lane. I will as always campaign against this diabolical scheme. I would prefer the existing mast at the location to be shared between companies, rather than introducing an increased potential health threat to the area.

Road Rage!

Three's a crowd!
Another hole in the ground!

I wonder if they connect to Australia!


Arrrgh!

Dodgy streets!

At last 1.5 inches - must be a trip hazard!

I actually tripped on this smaller inch deep hole!

The shoddy road surface above was found on Jarrow Road - the same road that Councillor Staight lives on. I bet I will be the first to report it! The pot holes can be found between 21 - 29 Jarrow road.

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The poor pavement condition can be found on Canon Avenue - they are repeated all over!

I have reported all these defects to the reactive maintenance department and will inform you of any response received.

Graffiti Alert!

Wall next to number 54 Canon Avenue

Green Telecoms box at junction of Inverclyde gardens/Somerville Road and A12

Outside no. 24 Inverclyde Gardens

Alleyway rear of Inverclyde Gardens/A12

Alleyway to rear of Inverclyde Gardens/A12

Alleyway to rear of Inverclyde Gardens/A12

The above items have all been reported to the streetscene team!

House sales!

As we were delivering letters along Grove Road on Tuesday we noticed an irate resident complaining about how an estate agent had placed a for sale sign in her garden incorrectly. Fortunately, local contractors working on a house nearby knocked the sign down for the residents.

The resident called the estate agents, however they had not removed the sign from her front garden by the next day, as Wilson had kept his promise to contact the council who removed the sign board for us.

Any incorrect signage of this nature, should be reported as estate agents can be fined for non-compliance with regulations. If you know of any signboards that should not be where they are, please do inform us. Here is the response from the Council:

Hi Wilson,

Thanks for the report.

For your attention/information.

Regards

Russell
-----Original Message-----From: Paul Mullane Sent: 20 January 2010 11:00To: Russell WardCc: Dennis PerkinsSubject: RE:
Russell

Dennis P has already had this sign removed from the garden.

Regards

Paul

response to comments on graffiti and rubbish on corners!

I reported the graffiti in the locations described in this link (click here) on the 9th January. I received a confirmation email on the 13th January informing me the graffiti had been removed:


Hi Wilson,

Just to keep you in the loop.

Regards

Russell


Russell , Jobs completed 12 / 1 / 10 ( 25 mins ) .

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Worried that the Graffiti cleaning scheme may be dropped due to budgetary cuts I inquired into the potential demise of the scheme. Russell ward confirmed its continuance for the foreseeable future:

Many thanks for the email.

Hopefully the graffiti team will this year be unaffected by any proposed cuts but you never know !

Any further reports just let me know.
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Graffiti was also picked up on the locations described in this link on the 7th January 2010 (click here) . I received this confirmation that it had been removed on the 11th January 2010:

Hi Wilson,

Just a note to say that the graffiti has now been removed

Thank you for bringing these matters to my attention.

Regards

Russell
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In the previous post I queried the dumped bags of rubbish on street corners of Tendring Way and Rochford Avenue - it seemed rather bizarre to me. I received a response from Dennis Perkins almost immediately:

Hi Wilson

these bags are ours, they contain litter from the streets and are left for collection. I'll let street cleansing know they are ready for collection

regards

Dennis

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I hope you are all pleased with these results?

Mirror images (of Rubbish)

Am image of the corner of Tendring Way taken at around 12:00 yesterday whilst Juliet and I were posting newsletters.
This is the corner of Rochford Avenue is a similar condition at the same time.

I don't know if these bags have been dumped by local residents or placed their temporarily by council workers? However, they looked rather unsightly and I have reported them to the General Cleansing Team. I will inform you of any received responses.

Boris turns Green!

The Guest panel at the Environmental consultation with Boris Johnson on Monday 18th January 2010.


Boris was endearingly friendly with visitors .

Monday nights visit from the Mayor of London Boris Johnson was well attended. Few seat remained in the Kenneth More Theatre auditorium, but then again, the "Green" agenda seems to finally have been recognised as a global concern.

Boris was rather entertaining and jested throughout the meeting, however, most of his answers seemed rather vacant of any real substance.

A local resident complained about the use of plastic bottles with mineral water - to which he reply was to blame the contractors for the misdemeanour, whilst describing his personal use of Tap water at home. Moreover, when questioned by a Redbridge Fair Trade Officer, on the lack of Fair Trade products in his offices, he insisted they were available and promised to review the existing products.

On wider Green issues he informed us of:

• A long term plan to remove bendy buses from London. Boris intimated that plans were afoot to reintroduce double decker buses with open backs - only this time they will be of a hybrid fuel variety.
• Increased funding for cycling safety training courses and additional cycle routes.
• Better longer term investment into innovative "Green Technology"
• Potential reintroduction of a Green Energy subsidy towards Biomass Heating and Solar Panels, etc.
• An investigation into the potential for energy production via the River Thames using tidal energy.
• Intent to make GLA buildings greener
• Cross Rail implementation that would make commuting through London by train more attractive and efficient.

Boris led two polls on whether food and mobile phones should be banned from the tube after a question form the audience. Boris informed residents that mobile phones boosters could be fitted into tubes and trains soon. The majority of people in the auditorium voted against food being consumed in trains and the use of mobile phones.

I waved my hands up to ask a number of questions but with the rash of people wanting the same opportunity, unfortunately I was overlooked. Some of my queries were:

• Why is the government and our Mayor not placing more of an onus on utility companies to provide "payback" options for surplus energy generated by Green Energy Technology. I was the first businessman in Redbridge to purchase Solar Panels in Redbridge and my surpluses are absorbed by the big power giants with no recompense. In Europe those that take the risk of installing such expensive equipment, are paid for such output.
• Why do we not plant trees in the middle divide of roads, rather than ugly concrete segments within dual carriage ways (Griggs Approach)? Perhaps a similar ethos could be adopted with roundabouts?
• In Europe most major cities have a bike hire scheme - could not a similar scheme be rolled out throughout London?
• Could the variety of decorative lights (adorning bridges and buildings) in London be converted to a energy saving bulbs or LEDs?
• If grants are going to be reintroduced for solar panels could the personal dwelling scheme, be increased to make the burdensome cost more bearable? This might increase end users!

The list goes on and I wish I could have had my 1 minutes worth, however, I did not! I will be writing a list of requests to the Mayor by email and would like peoples input...?

Before I close this post let me share a rather anecdotal question that was raised at Monday's event. Boris Johnson was asked for his view on the potential demise of King George Hospital and the increased fuel consumption that would result from longer journeys to Hospital? Boris declined an answer.....?

Disappointingly, no dates or real concrete solutions were shared with us. However, the fact that such a meeting was organised, suggests that environmental impact is becoming more of a topical debate - much due to stronger evidence of climate change.

Progress on King George Hospital

Redbridge Hero dies helping vulnerable woman.

Standing before the image of Sukhwinder Singh during last nights remembrance ceremony, left me in a state of awe of how well loved this man truly was.
As I addressed the amassed mourners - whose numbers must have exceeded 200, I felt inspired by the strong sense of community amongst Sikhs.

I lit my candle, amazed at the array of different candles and the light they shone for a never to be forgotten hero.

It was a sombre moment, but rewarding for me to be there for a community that has supported Pakistani Christians in their plight.

There was barely any room left for my candle and visitors arrived after me with even more candles. The luminescence and heat generated, was a fitting tribute.

Although very blurry this image illustrates the mass of people that came to show their respect.
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Last night the Sikh community of Redbridge mourned the loss of one of their most benevolent, spirited and spiritual brothers. Sukhwinder Singh has been hailed as a Redbridge hero for his gallant efforts to thwart a crime of theft by mugging. The attack was enacted on a local vulnerable Ilford women, of a different racial origin and faith. In the process of assisting her, he lost his life in a knife attack meted out on him. Read more (here).

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Sukhwinder was a baptised Sikh with strong ties to his community and local Gurdwara. The Sikh community has been struck with horror, at the loss of a committed family man who died whilst being the "Good Samaritan" that many of us aspire too, but inevitably fall short.

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I was invited to speak at the event in my capacity as Vice Chairman of the British Pakistani Christian Association. Asian Christians and Sikhs have always had a very strong connection in this country and in Pakistan and India. This stems from the fact that our people, are always the minority wherever we habit.

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I felt encouraged and blessed with the attendance of Dr Jasdev Rai Leader of the Sikh Human Rights Group, who attended our recent protest against persecution of minority faith groups in Pakistan. He was part of the delegation to 10 Downing street and was interviewed for our official video of the event (Click here)

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I personally was involved in coercing the UK Passport offices to undertake a risk assessment of the "Same day" Passport application and collection system in all their UK offices. This now allows Baptised Sikhs two options when using the service. The first is to remove their Kirpaan and place it in a blessed box. The second one for which I had to embark on a vigorous campaign resulted in permission for the Kirpaan to be worn at all times, should the applicant be willing to apply and collect their passport from the Collections Department, which has a safe enough environment for this to be deemed of little risk. (Read more here).

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News articles were deficient of information on the "Collections Department" scheme which caused some initial furore. I should add that Sikhs in the UK have never been known to misuse their Kirpaan.

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Last night Wilson gave a short address that consisted of the following:

Greetings to one and all.

Although I come with sorrow mourning the loss of a true Redbridge hero, I also come with a sense of pride that so many Redbridge people have come out today, to honour the life of a man who sacrificed his life in his Samaritan desire to do good. I hope this action by those of us here today bring succour and strength to the family of this spiritual man.

Our local media is so often full of tragedy and news of the moral breakdown of society. This story is no different in many ways, but for the love Sukhwinder Singh showed for a vulnerable victim of crime.

Many of us would have shirked such responsibility. His courage is so rare and valued a commodity, that it has led to this public outrage and attracted such media attention.

We all know what we want from society and our environment. We want:

· Peace
· Unity
· Good quality of life
· Justice
· Equality

So many of us stand aside and watch while communities disintegrate, individuals and groups cause havoc and we all hope and pray that someone else will come to the rescue.

Sukhwinder has led by example. He has become a martyr for Justice and Peace.

I challenge local people today to provide any intelligence of the two incidents relating to the demise of Sukhwinder – to our local Police. I ask that in solidarity we provide comfort to one another and help in times of need. I also request that people donate to the collection being sought, to fund the transport of his Physical body, back to his original homeland of India.

In my role as chairman of the East Ilford Business Partnership I have been raising funds for a peace monument to be installed at the Winston Way Roundabout. This is the location that an innocent victim lost his life to Youth knife crime. I will ask the family of the bereaved, if we can add an epitaph to Sukwinder Singh to this monument (it will have spaces to include the names of all Redbridge victims of violent crime). We have already raised 50% of the funds and if others would like more details please contact me after the event.

Sukhwinder has made the Sikh community proud. He has made the Redbridge Community proud. Most of all, he has made his grieving family proud. I will be praying for his family and friends, as I know having lost a father, what it is to grieve the companionship of someone close.

God bless us all.

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The reception I received from the Sikh community was very hospitable. During grieving many faiths can become insular (especially due to the need to practise religious customs, which those of other faiths will not be aware of) - questioning outside interference and interest. It is a real indictment on the openness of this community that they were able to receive all peoples in such a friendly and warm manner. People took time out to share the meaning of their customs and spoken practices. Moreover, I would like to clarify for the wider community that may have heard about the "Kirpaan" (ceremonial knife) for the first time that the knife is a simple reminder to the bearer of their responsibility to protect others - the victim Sukwinder never drew his knife despite the ferocity of the attack on him.

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Some visitors to last night meeting requested more details on the "Redbridge Peace Monument" project. You can learn more by clicking (here)

Litter and graffiti growing concerns on residential estates

litter strewn area of the Richmond Estate (former Chadwell Heath Hospital site)

Millhaven Close near number 24

Richmond Estate

More of Richmond Estate

This is not Godly!

Arrghh!

It just goes on...

I think we need more recycling bins....!

More of the same!

Again...

Grrrr!

That's right it does look rather grizzly!

Broken slabs still there despite my last report to the management agents.

One of two broken car parking lights.

Bulky waste - a constant thorn

Despite regular communications with Management agents in the borough little ever seems to change. We have brought these items to the attention of the Streetscene Team and will advise you of their response.