Colin Grainger

Regeneration

Support from the Private Sector…and harnessing spirit of the Olympic Games

It is now more than seven months since the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Stratford when the eyes and ears of the world were upon us. For a special period in all our lives […]

May, 07

Rejuvenation of Newham will continue as we face our future

It is now more than seven months since the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Stratford when the eyes and ears of the world were upon us. For a special period in all our […]

May, 06

Unique view of Queen Elizabeth Park… a work in progress

A work in progress. That’s the Queen Elizabeth Park or the Olympic Park as most locals still refer to it. It will take a while for the name change to make its way into our […]

Apr, 23

Get on board to see No Ordinary Park

The Olympic Park in Stratford has entered its latest phase as the new Park In Progress Tours began. People are being welcomed to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and to the top of ArcelorMittal Orbit, or […]

Mar, 30

Resilience key to transforming lives and communities

Resilience is the key to transforming lives and communities, the Mayor of Newham said this week. Addressing a major event organised by leading national think tank the Young Foundation, Sir Robin Wales said resilience was […]

Mar, 21

Mates…Olympic legacy neighbourhood and Newham Council make right moves

Olympic legacy made several great moves in an unusual direction as Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales and British Champion Grandmaster Gawain Jones welcomed children to Stratford Library for chess games and classes on a giant […]

Mar, 15

Foundations laid for school that is Strictly state-of-the-art!

The foundations have been laid for the new state-of-the-art Keir Hardie Primary School, which forms the heart of the Fife Road regeneration scheme in Custom House. And the facilities will be shared with locals for a […]

Mar, 07

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