Further to my last email regarding Wanstead Youth Centre, I write to update you now that the council...
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18th Sep 2023 11:42
As you would expect my office has been contacted by anxious family members and other constituents sp...
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22nd Apr 2022 11:50
Letter to The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP - click to download the full letter below:
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13th May 2021 10:40
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Monday 18th September 2023 - 11:42
Wanstead Youth Centre
The council proposes to take over management from Vision, its leisure contractor, and run the centre as an "education and youth hub". More information is available here: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/news/september-2023/redbridge-council-to-review-plans-to-deliver-an-education-and-youth-hub-in-wanstead/. The article links to a detailed report which officers prepared for the council's cabinet meeting on 14th September, and which detailed the proposals as follows: "for conversion to use by the Education department to deliver a new education Hub including an alternative provision for Year 11 and Early Years, a new Tuition Centre and a new Early Years Play and Development Centre as well as revamped and improved facilities for community use."
I cautiously welcome these proposals, but they will need to be held to close scrutiny to ensure that the wide range of activities enjoyed by the many service users I met at the Youth Centre (and of course those who were not able to meet me) is not lost. The next stage is for a full survey of the building to be carried out next month. Thereafter I would expect more detail to emerge about a plan of works, and thereafter more detailed proposals about future use.
I believe that we would not be having this discussion about the future use of the centre at this time were it not for the energy, enthusiasm and dedication of campaigners. It would simply have closed. I heard from many of you and put your concerns repeatedly to the council leadership, and I have no doubt that, in the end, we persuaded the council of the case for keeping the centre open for future use.
When more is known I will be in touch again.
Friday 22nd April 2022 - 11:50
Help For Ukrainian Refugees
My staff have been working hard to obtain updates for applications where there has been a delay and/or urgent need. However, it is becoming clear that the hotline service we use is not resourced to meet the scale of demand and in recent days we have found it impossible to get through. We will, of course, keep on trying.
If you are sponsoring a Ukrainian refugee who has not received a decision on an application made two or more weeks ago, or if you believe there is a compelling medical reason why their case needs to be prioritised, I would still encourage you to contact me regarding their case via email: john.cryer.mp@parliament.uk. I will need their full name (exactly as stated on their application), date of birth and application reference number starting GWF. If you are not the sponsor I will need their consent or the applicant's before I can proceed.
There is also a public enquiry line, which can be reached on: 0808 1648810.
Thursday 13th May 2021 - 10:40
Sheikh Jarrah Evictions
Friday 22nd January 2021 - 16:57
COVID Vaccinations
Sunday 20th December 2020 - 12:37
We Are Now In Tier 4
Friday 23rd October 2020 - 15:54
Free School Meals
Waltham Forest wards: Cann Hall, Cathall, Forest, Grove Green, Leyton and Leytonstone
Redbridge Wards: South Woodford, Wanstead Park and Wanstead Village
Wednesday 1st July 2020 - 10:42
Green Recovery - A Virtual Lobby
The lobby, arranged nationally by The Climate Coalition and hosted locally by John's office, provided constituents with an opportunity to press the MP for commitments on environmental issues.
John said: "it was great, if rather unusual, to meet constituents in this way to discuss one of the most pressing issues we face: climate change.
"We discussed everything from transport issues to building control and insulation. I have asked for my name to be added to the Climate Coalition's declaration, which calls on the Prime Minister to commit to substantial progress on clean energy, green spaces and protecting the vulnerable for the effects of climate change.
"I have always taken an interest in environmental issues and enjoyed a good relationship with local campaigners. Whilst coronavirus has caused tremendous harm to our economy, we now have an chance to look at how investment in the right areas can help us to recover at the same time as achieving progress on emissions and other environmental issues. It is vital that the government does not miss this opportunity."
You can read the Climate Coalition's declaration here:
Monday 16th March 2020 - 17:00
Coronavirus Update
This information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
Read the full information attached.
Criminal Justice and Coronavirus (Trials, Jury Service and Prison Visits) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-and-prisons
Tuesday 20th August 2019 - 16:48
Cryer Repeats Call for Loan Charge Pause
"Like many colleagues I have been contacted by a number of constituents affected by the retrospective charge affecting many contractors, the self-employed and even agency workers."
Read the full letter - download below
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Thursday 8th August 2019 - 18:47
Machette Attack on Police Officer
I was shocked and devastated to learn of a "frenzied" machete attack on a police officer on High Road, Leyton yesterday.
The police do a fantastic job fighting crime and trying to make our neighbourhoods safer in an increasingly difficult climate of rising violent crime and budget cuts. It is therefore awful to see such an egregious attack on an officer just doing his job.
I am bowled over by the courage and reactions of the PC, who managed to use his taser in self defence to halt the attack. It sounds very much as if he saved his own life by doing so. The perpetrator now faces charges of GBH.
I spoke to the Borough Commander, DCS Richard Tucker, this morning, and I understand that the officer is doing alright. I hope he makes a speedy, full recovery and my thoughts are with him and his family, who must have been absolutely horrified when they heard what had happened.
This incident serves as a reminder that members of the emergency services put their lives on the line for us every single day of their working lives. That is something we should never forget and for which we should be forever grateful.
The police do a fantastic job fighting crime and trying to make our neighbourhoods safer in an increasingly difficult climate of rising violent crime and budget cuts. It is therefore awful to see such an egregious attack on an officer just doing his job.
I am bowled over by the courage and reactions of the PC, who managed to use his taser in self defence to halt the attack. It sounds very much as if he saved his own life by doing so. The perpetrator now faces charges of GBH.
I spoke to the Borough Commander, DCS Richard Tucker, this morning, and I understand that the officer is doing alright. I hope he makes a speedy, full recovery and my thoughts are with him and his family, who must have been absolutely horrified when they heard what had happened.
This incident serves as a reminder that members of the emergency services put their lives on the line for us every single day of their working lives. That is something we should never forget and for which we should be forever grateful.