Good News - Stratford Market Village to reopen soon

On Tuesday, our proposal to take on the 15-year lease of Stratford Market Village was agreed. The Council will now work with the traders to sort out all the legal and operational matters so that the market can reopen very soon. 

We will be announcing the reopening of the market as soon as possible, so do keep an eye out. When the market does reopen please make sure you visit to support our local small business community and help them make up for the losses they have faced over the past three months when they have been unable to trade from the market.

Thames Water Victorian mains replacement disruptions  

We are working with Thames Water to improve the water mains in East Ham, to provide a more reliable drinking water supply, reduce leaks, and protect the future water supply for thousands of residents.

Works will be carried out across the areas below and we apologise in advance for any disruptions this may cause you. 

High Street North: Works will continue for seven months. Buses are being diverted via Ron Leighton Way.  

High Street South: Works will commence near the junction with Barking Road on April 29 and will last for 3 weeks.  

Barking Road (junction with High Street South & High Street North): Throughout May, we will be replacing the main pipe across the junction. Works will be completed by Summer 2024.  

We’ll keep you informed as work progresses. If you have any questions, please call 0800 316 9800 or email customer.feedback@thameswater.co.uk quoting reference BB70055905.

London Mayoral Election - postal and proxy voting

If you won’t be able to get to a polling station on polling day, you can vote by post or ask someone you trust to cast your vote for you, which is called a proxy vote. 

You can now apply online to vote by post and for some types of proxy vote. You also need to prove your identity when applying, by providing your National Insurance number. 

The deadline for new postal vote applications and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes is 5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024. 

The deadline for voter registration applications is Tuesday 16 April 2024. 

For more information you can call the Electoral Commission helpline on 0800 328 0280 or follow the link below to information on our website.

Find out more information on the upcoming elections > 

Join us for a fun, family-friendly afternoon & an evening air quality and health event

Join a fun and family-friendly afternoon on the theme of air quality and health. This will be followed by an evening celebration showcasing the outcomes of a community-led air quality project. Free refreshments provided.

This is an opportunity to come together in a social setting to meet up with your local Clean Air Champions, and members of the community.

When: Friday12 April, family fun event 3-5pm & evening celebration event 5-7pm.

Where: The Art Pavilion, Mile End Park, Clinton Road E3 4QY

Please sign up using the links below:

Find out more and sign up to attend the Family-Friendly Fun Afternoon >

Find out more and sign up to attend the Air Quality Evening Celebration >

Be aware of Autism Cure misinformation

We have recently been made aware of a doctor coming from overseas promising to cure autism in young children in exchange for large sums of money. 

Please be advised that there is currently no cure for autism, the treatment being offered is not licensed or recognised in the UK. This treatment could cause very serious problems for vulnerable young children whilst creating financial problems for parents and carers. 

If you hear or experience this issue, you can report it confidentially by contacting Newham’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0203 373 4600. 

Find information and advice on Autism on the NHS website >

Join us to plant trees at Gooseley Playing Fields

We are embarking on a mission to plant trees at Gooseley Playing Fields, and we want YOU to be part of it! 

This project isn't just about planting trees, it's about creating a more equitable and resilient borough. By building Gooseley Park Forest, we're not only enhancing public health and biodiversity but also mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events. 

Join us in this initiative to improve air quality, foster ecosystems, and create wildlife-rich environments. 

Let's make a positive impact, one tree at a time!

Sign up to plant trees and share the link with your community here >