Blossom Young

Please take care in the icy conditions if you're coming to surgery this morning. I'll be here until 12 or can be contacted at blossom.young@newham.gov.uk

Beckton Globe, alongside all Newham libraries, offers a warm haven and warm drinks as a place away from the cold, so pop in for a cuppa

Great to be out with James Asser MP, Councillors John Gray and John Whitworth & others from Newham Labour on the doorstep yesterday. Really great to hear from residents about local issues and their ideas for improvements. Lots of support for the work the local team are doing

People Walking Spend More In U.K. Shops Than Motorists, Finds ‘Pedestrian Pound’ Research The third iteration of The Pedestrian Pound shows that people on foot spend more money than people arriving by car.

The fallacy that parking helps businesses is laid bare as new research finds that people who walk spend 40% more in local shops than those who drive.

A new report by Living Streets highlights the economic benefits of pedestrian-friendly areas.

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Come rain or shine, Newham Labour is always on the #LabourDoorstep.

This afternoon, we were out in Plaistow West and Canning Town talking to residents about all things Newham.

A big thank you to James Asser, Rokhsana Fiaz, and Unmesh Desai and other activists for joining us.

Help to save households money and deliver cleaner heat to homes Up to 300,000 homes to benefit from upgrades next year, as government continues rollout of the Warm Homes Plan.

More positive news from Labour 🌹

Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades in the next year, as the government announces new steps to help households of every kind take up measures that can help save money on their bills and deliver cleaner heating. 🧵/1

Future of social housing protected through Right to Buy reforms Overdue reforms to Right to Buy to ensure the scheme is fairer and more sustainable.

Really glad to see real progress on reforming the right to buy being spearheaded by the Deputy Prime Minister @angelaraynermp.bsky.social to protect much needed social rented homes and deliver reinvestment in council housing stock www.gov.uk/government/n...

Lord Neil Kinnock and Professor Tony Travers in conversation

Grateful to have had the opportunity to hear Lord Neil Kinnock give the George Lansbury Memorial Lecture this evening & in conversation with Prof. Tony Travers on communication & politics. Fascinating insights, lessons, warnings & recommendations for action #LSE #GeorgeLansbury #Poplar