Rachel is a Labour councillor for the Forest Gate ward in Newham in east London, as well as a talented artist. She is a strong advocate for active travel and is passionate making the changes needed to help people walk and cycle safely. She has been pivotal in creating new low traffic neighbourhoods in Newham. She believes that cycling is good for the environment, communities and our health.

“As a local councillor I want to do as much as I can to help people in Newham to cycle safely, and have supported LTNs, cycle hangars, local cycle hire, and local campaigners to help this happen.”

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