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Centrepoint visit
A year on from ending the "cliff edge" loss of income for supported housing residents who take up work or increase their hours, I visited Centrepoint to see the impact of their campaign.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Oct 28
Meeting with the Council about Avenue Road Estate
Since I was elected, I have been campaigning on behalf of local residents to improve conditions on of the Avenue Road Estate. Today, I met with the Council to discuss the redevelopment plans and to seek further information about the improvements for the area.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Sep 18
Peabody residents' drop-in with Cllr Aisha Abubakar
I joined Aisha and the North East London Peabody team, giving residents the chance to raise repairs and estate issues directly with the people who can act on them.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Sep 17
Peabody Housing Trust Coffee Morning & Housing Forum
Calling all Peabody residents! Join me, Cllr Aisha Abubakar and the Peabody Housing team on Saturday 5 September, 10:30am-12pm for a Coffee Morning & Housing Forum.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Aug 30
Two Years of Action on Housing
Housing shouldn’t be a luxury. Over the last two years, I’ve worked with charities, councils and ministers to tackle unfairness in our housing system.
From backing renters’ rights and championing new ideas, to securing changes for young people in supported housing and holding providers like Firstport to account locally, I’ve pushed for practical solutions. There’s more to do, because everyone deserves a safe, secure place to call home.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Aug 2
Peabody housing association visit
Recently, I had the chance to visit the Peabody housing association office in the constituency and take a tour of the Oliver Road neighbourhood. Really glad I got to see the work being done on the ground - huge thanks to the team for what you do!
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jun 2
L&Q Resident Engagement meeting
I recently hosted a meeting for L&Q Housing Association tenants, leaseholders and neighbours to address ongoing concerns I have been hearing about maintenance, communication and other issues at their properties across my constituency.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
May 5
Event: L&Q resident engagement meeting
Are you an L&Q resident? Do you want to share your feedback or concerns with L&Q? I am hosting an engagement meeting with L&Q for constituents next week at Leyton Orient, details below
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Apr 14
Rent to Own Policy Article with Cllr Grace Williams
The housing crisis blights the lives of so many in Leyton and Wanstead. But building more affordable homes is only part of the solution. We also need action to rebuild access to ownership for first-time buyers.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Apr 8
Funding for our local councils and temporary accommodation costs
Temporary accommodation costs for our local councils in London have risen by 75% over the past five years. I welcome the additional funding our councils have received from the Government and the move to ensure funding follows deprivation. This is an important step forward.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Feb 25
Leaseholders’ survey now open
The Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee's Leaseholders’ survey is now open!
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Feb 9
Avenue Road regeneration drop-in
I joined residents at the Avenue Road drop-in to listen directly to their experiences and concerns after years of uncertainty. Avenue Road remains the council’s highest priority regeneration scheme, and it was important to be there alongside council representatives from London Borough of Waltham Forest and the Cann Hall Labour Team to answer questions and explain the next steps.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Feb 5
Holding L&Q Housing Association to account
This week, I met with L&Q Housing Association’s Chief Executive, Fiona Fletcher-Smith, and senior officers to discuss urgent steps to address the issues raised by constituents living in their properties.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Dec 11, 2025
Tackling East London’s Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is a blight on East London. It stops our young people from gaining independence and starting a family. It eats away at life chances and opportunities through unaffordable rents. It causes rocketing homelessness that is pushing our councils towards bankruptcy.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Oct 6, 2025
Visiting Stepping Stones House: Sustainable Support for Independent Living
Over the summer recess, I visited Stepping Stones House, a brilliant project helping bridge the gap between hostel accommodation and independent living for single homeless people.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Sep 5, 2025
Meeting with Exchange Estate Residents and FirstPort
Last Thursday, I joined more than 25 residents of the Exchange Estate for a meeting with FirstPort property management, following our initial discussion in Parliament and a private follow-up with FirstPort staff.
Residents brought a clear set of urgent concerns and made it unmistakably clear that service standards must improve. I will continue to hold FirstPort accountable to ensure they follow through on the commitments made during the meeting.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Aug 26, 2025
Supporting Residents of the Salix House development
It is completely unacceptable that residents in the new Salix House development are living with noise, broken lifts, and antisocial behaviour, while also being charged for repairs that are not their fault.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jul 12, 2025
Disadvantaged Communities Debate: The need for more social housing
I recently had the privilege of speaking in a parliamentary debate on the urgent need for more social housing in outer London boroughs like Waltham Forest and Redbridge.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jun 4, 2025
Your Experience Matters: Survey on FirstPort Services in Leyton & Wanstead
Calvin Bailey MP is working with residents across Leyton & Wanstead to address serious concerns about housing management by FirstPort. If you live in one of the developments listed below and have experienced problems, we want to hear from you.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
Jun 4, 2025
Jesse Road surgery with Cllr Khevyn Limbajee
Great to be out on Jesse Road this week with Cllr Khevyn Limbajee. We spoke with residents about issues around anti-social behaviour, drug use, and building security, these concerns have a real impact on daily life.
Calvin Bailey MBE MP
May 15, 2025
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