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Join us on Saturday 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! Open to all ages.
Date: Saturday 13 April Location: Gooseley Park Playing Fields Time: 10am-2pm Sign up to plant trees at Gooseley Playing Fields here > |
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GLA Elections - deadlines approaching You can 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, 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 > |
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| New leisure centre provider GLL has officially taken over the management of our leisure centres, operating them under the Better brand.
It means you may notice some changes at Atherton Leisure Centre, East Ham Leisure Centre and Newham Leisure Centre, largely due to the look and feel of each site.
A variety of activities for everyone will still be available. Better also runs a number of swimming lessons as part of Better Swim School. A dedicated communities team will also be delivering much needed activities in our community, all aimed at improving our health and wellbeing.
Find out more about our leisure centres > |
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Free app to manage bills and debts We have teamed up with SuperFi to provide residents with access to their easy-to-use mobile app which can help people to better manage their bills and debts.
From receiving reminders on your monthly bills (such as Council Tax or utilities), accessing discounts from your favourite retailers, easily viewing and/or cancelling your subscriptions to even checking if you’re receiving all of the government benefits you’re entitled to, SuperFi aims to help residents reduce their debts, no matter how big or small they may be.
Sign up to SuperFi > |
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| Join us in celebrating World Autism Month To mark World Autism Month, we are holding a number of free events and activities, in partnership with the NHS and local organisations.
This includes a celebration of the launch of our first All-age Autism Strategy on Thursday 18 April, an opportunity to find out what we are doing to support autistic people in Newham. You will also be able to hear from a range of experts, while meeting likeminded people from our borough.
Come along to the Highway Vineyard Church in Stratford from 10am-4pm on Thursday 18 April.
Register for the All-age Autism Strategy Launch event here >
Find more information about our Autism Celebrations 2024 > |
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Bring your bicycle to Dr Bike for a free check During spring-summer 2024, Dr Bike is coming to Newham!
Dr Bike mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more. Any minor adjustments they can make to your bike they'll do there and then for free. Anything they can't fix on-site they’ll let you know exactly what needs doing and a rough guide to what it should cost at your local bike shop.
All Dr Bike mechanics are friendly and approachable and have a wealth of cycling knowledge, so feel free to ask them questions about cycle training or other cycling activities. Sessions are open to all.
Find out about the free Dr Bike sessions near you > |
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| Take part in UEL’s Clothes Swap & Repair Café Have you got old clothes you no longer wear? Need some minor repairs undertaken?
Look no further! UEL in partnership with East London Waste Authority and Newham Council invite you to take part in a day of sustainable fashion and community connection, to mark the end of their Sustainable Cities Festival. Open to residents and UEL students.
Clothing Swap: Bring up to five good quality and lightly used clothing items and swap them for five items in exchange. Repair Café: Free repairs on broken items! One repair per person. Repairs on first come, first served basis.
Date: Wednesday 24 April Time: 1pm-4pm Location: Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, UEL Docklands Campus, E16 2RD
Contact UEL for more information about the Clothes Swap & Repair Café > |
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