The Counties Residents’ Association (CRA) is a non-party-politcal and non-sectarian organisation, founded in 2006, which represents the interests of the residents of the Counties Estate and neighbouring roads in Wanstead, London. The area served by the CRA consists of:-
- Buckingham Road
- Gloucester Road
- Hereford Road
- Leicester Road
- Nutter Lane
- Preston Drive
- Reydon Avenue
- Rutland Road
- Warwick Road
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The objectives of the CRA are:-
- to conserve the harmonious and homogeneous nature of the area
- to monitor planning applications
- to foster a sense of community spirit
- to provide an organised liaison with other community associations (for example Neighbourhood Watch
- to provide a louder and more organised “voice” of the community with governmental bodies
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The CRA whilst requiring of its members a nominal membership fee, is a not-for-profit organisation.