Summer Update

In addition to the Joint Low Traffic Neighbourhood outlined in the earlier post Newham Council is advancing further Covid-19 related work on the Romford Rd and two more low traffic neighbourhoods (covering Stratford Village and the rest of area north of the Romford Rd from Water lane to Manor Park. Whilst Newham Council is self funding the joint low traffic neighbourhood it has secured external funding (in principle) for these other schemes.

Do promote the benefits of low traffic neighbourhoods amongst your friends and neighbours as there is likely to be a backlash from Newham’s entrenched motor vehicle lobby.

On 30 July we assisted the Children’s Charity Ambition, Aspire Achieve (one of our regular partners) by getting all of their all-ability bikes ready for use.
Our new Parks Ride had a socially distanced successful first try out on 26 July. We even discovered a new Thameside link between the Thames Barrier Park (shown in photo) and Lyle Park. The only disappointment was the continued closure of some refreshment stops – but thankfully not all.

This ride is likely to become a regular on our calendar of excellent and easy local interest rides.

Our next Discover Newham Ride will be on 6 September.

We are planning to attend this cycle safety event in Plaistow to talk to local cyclists and to help with minor adjustments and maintenance.

Arnold