Most neighbours will be aware of the death of our dear friend and neighbour Gillian Wayland earlier this week following a horse riding accident in Wyoming, USA. Gillian’s partner Andy has provided details of her funeral. It will be held on Tuesday 23 August, at the East London Crematorium at 11:15, leaving 25 Baldock Street … Continue reading Gillian Wayland→
As we approach the 2016/17 football season, and possibly more pressure on parking at weekends in the FCARA area, Tower Hamlets Council has decided to consult on new restrictions in Zone B (see map). The consultation includes the areas that are likely to be most affected by an influx of supporters looking for somewhere to park within … Continue reading Action on parking issues→
We’ve had a few reports recently from residents about long queues of buses along Fairfield Road at night to get into the bus garage.
Many are left running, keeping people awake at night. They also cause traffic congestion. The photo here shows a few weeks ago when there were nine buses idling on the road waiting to go into the garage at about 10pm…
This is a recurring issue which FCARA members have raised with bus garage management previously. However, every now and then it crops up again, we complain, things improve… you know the drill.
If you want to make a complaint yourself (and please do – nothing will change if no-one says anything and not all FCARA members are affected) then you can contact Transport for London
By phone: 0343-222-1234
On line: This is the link to the Tfl complaints/contact page
You can also use the contacts page below to contact the FCARA secretary if you’d like this raised more formally with the bus garage again.
TfL have advised that the new pedestrian crossing arrangements at Bow Roundabout will go live on 29 June, with the old crossings being removed after that. Travel Ambassadors (with pink waistcoats and big hands) will be on hand to guide people through the new routes through the roundabout initially.
Fairfield Conservation Area Residents' Association
