What will the Olympics mean for the people of East London?

There have been a lot of promises. We’ve been told that the 2012 will create thousands of jobs, hundreds of houses and much needed investment to East London. However, some argue that the Olympics will create a handful of low paid, temporary jobs, worsen the housing crisis in the area and benefit only corporate sponsors and property developers.

The event will hear from a panel of speakers on Olympics issues such as:

• Displacement of local people due to increasing housing costs or development.
• The kinds of jobs that will be created
• The impact of heightened policing on communities
• What sports facilities will be provided for local people
• What has and is happening in other Olympic Cities around the world


Speakers Include:

Cara Fisher from the Olympic Resistance Network and Vancouver Anti Poverty Committee who are opposing the 2010 Winter games held in Vancouver.

A representative from Queens Market Newham, to talk about their campaign to save the market from development.

A speaker to talk about the realities of Olympic jobs

Julian Cheyne ex resident of Clays lane Housing Co op and member of Games Monitor.

A youth representative from Newham Sixth form college to talk about their views on the Olympics.

Speakers and Films followed by a debate

Access information: The main entrance at Stratford Circus has wide automatic doors to provide easy access for wheelchairs. Lifts give access to all floors. There are wide corridors throughout the venue, to accommodate wheelchair users. Disabled toilets are provided on the ground, level 1 and in the level 2 changing rooms.

Supported by London Coalition Against Poverty / London Social Forum
Sponsored by Newham Sixth Form College