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Hello Everyone,
Now that it’s been finally called, I wanted to send a quick note as we are now only 5 weeks away from the general election on Thursday 4 July. It means that you won’t get another email missive from me until after polling day, because of what’s called the ‘pre-election period’, which kicks in once the Council issues its formal notice of the general election which it is doing today. It basically means that local authorities, like Newham Council, are required to exercise caution in making announcements or decisions that might impact on the election campaign. All that is right and proper as it’s important to protect our democracy and ensure trust in the democratic process in Newham and in our country. Don’t forget to do all those important things like registering to vote or registering for a postal vote – and you can read all things you need to know about the elections coming up in Newham here. I’ll still be out and about and doing my Mayor of Newham stuff, so if you see me do say hello! Plus, you’ll still be receiving the weekly e-bulletins highlighting a range of things the Council is doing across the borough. For instance, there’s the official launch of a new affordable workspace for artists when we open the Alice Billing House at the Old Town Hall Stratford next Tuesday evening; and a number of People Powered Places events taking place over the coming weeks across all the neighbourhoods! Don’t forget that it’s also the start of Newham Heritage Month tomorrow, and you can read the brilliant programme here. There are also our events to mark Windrush Day 2024, as we continue with our annual honouring of our pioneer generation who have contributed so much to the rich diversity of Newham. So there’s a whole bunch of exciting stuff happening around the borough as we continue delivering for you and all our residents in Newham! Before I sign off, I also wanted to let you know that I appointed a new Deputy Mayor and you can read all about that here too. Until the 5 July, take care and stay well.
Best wishes, Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE Follow what I am up to via X/Twitter: @rokhsanafiaz |
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Be Bin Day Ready - From 10 June 2024, bin collections are changing. From 10 June 2024, the way that we collect bins in Newham will change for all residents in houses or houses split into flats. These changes will help your hardworking collection crews work in a more efficient way and will also help us to increase our recycling rates. We're introducing… - New collection days
- Boundary collections – bins must now be placed at the edge of the property, by the gate or end of the drive, ready for collection from 6am
- Assisted collections for those who need support moving their bins
- No side waste will be collected
- Bin lids must be shut
To view the full breakdown of the changes, including our best practice guide on to how to present your bins on your collection day, please visit our webpage.
Find out more to ensure you are Bin Day Ready > |
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| Newham Heritage Month starts on 1 June Book your tickets for an opening week packed with exciting free events and activities. The festival kicks off with a fun launch party in Plashet Park and everyone’s invited. Join the party on 1 June for free food and drinks, live entertainment, special guest stars, art workshops and DJ sets. During the festival enjoy painting, drawing and portrait workshops, mural-making, tours, talks, live performances and parties, all created for you by the local community. Get your FREE tickets for Newham Heritage Month > |
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Celebrating 20 Years of our volunteers programme
National Volunteer’s Week & The Big Help Out take place from 3 - 9 June 2024. Newham’s Volunteers Team together with Voluntary, Community & Faith Sector organisations, will celebrate and thank volunteers in Newham. Throughout the week, volunteer achievements will be recognised and volunteer programmes across the borough will be promoted while highlighting some amazing volunteer opportunities. So why don’t you join us in the celebrations and make a pledge? Find out more about Volunteer's Week & The Big Help Out > |
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| Get your bike checked for free on Saturday 15 June Dr Bike’s experienced mechanics can 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 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. This session is open to all. Date: Saturday 15 June Time: 11am-3pm Location: Stratford Library, The Grove E15 1EL Find out more about Dr Bike > |
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Our new 5 Ways to a Healthier Life booklet
You can now access the latest health and wellbeing information, as well as details of more than 100 local support services, in one helpful booklet. The 5 Ways to a Healthier Life tool has been created by us, in partnership with the NHS, to help support your health and wellbeing. The booklet provides details on a range of topics, including the Well Newham approach, support for your physical and mental health, financial guidance and tips on how to maintain a healthy home. You can pick up a printed copy at one of our Well Newham Hubs.
Find or more information by visiting the Well Newham website > |
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| Ageing Well Festival 2024
Save the date! Newham’s free Ageing Well Festival will be held on Saturday 5 October. Please join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons.
Everything will be FREE including all activities, entertainment and international food. The celebration forms part of our wider Ageing Well strategy, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Newham residents aged 50+, while also reducing health inequalities. The event will be held at Forest Gate Community School from 10am-4pm. For any queries, please email ageingwell@newham.gov.uk.
You can also receive updates by joining the Ageing Well broadcast list - simply message 07814 076 044.
For more information about the Well Newham Festival > |
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James Riley Point refurbishment to begin this Autumn The first phase of Carpenters Estate work will finally kick start in autumn 2024 as the Compulsory Purchase Order(CPO) for James Riley Point has been confirmed by the Secretary of State.
The works will include 136 council homes being upgraded through a £3.83 million grant from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Alongside a new façade allowing for high levels of thermal insulation, every home will have air source heat pumps meaning energy-efficient homes to support household finances.
The Council’s ‘retrofit first’ approach on the Carpenters Estate, delivered by its wholly owned housing company Populo Living, will see the retention and upgrade of at least 40% of the existing homes, including the refurbishment of James Riley Point to Passivhaus standards.
Read more about Carpenters Estate James Riley Point refurbishment >
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| Housing design workshops for neurodivergent residents and families We are organising focus groups in June to learn about experiences of housing design from neurodivergent residents, residents with learning disabilities and their families or carers.
We’d like to hear about any changes or improvements that could be included in the design of new homes to make life easier. Sharing your experiences can help improve the design of new homes in Newham.
You will receive a £26.30 supermarket voucher for your attendance 18 June (Learning Disability workshop) and 19 June (Neurodivergent workshop),10.30 am – 12. 30 noon Canning Town Library
Book to join the Housing Design Workshop > |
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Join our ‘People Powered Places – Our Projects’ events.
Have you signed up for the ‘People Powered Places - Our Projects’ events in your neighbourhood? The events will run from 6-8 pm at these locations: - June 3: Custom House and Canning Town, Canning Town Library
- June 5: Beckton and Royal Docks, Beckton Globe Library
- June 6: East Ham, East Ham Library
- June 10: Green Street, Katherine Road Community Centre
- June 12: Manor Park, Kensington Primary School
- June 13: Plaistow, Plaistow Library
- June 20: Forest Gate & Maryland, The Gate Library
- June 25: Stratford & West Ham, Stratford Library
Find out more about the People Powered Places – Our Projects Events > |
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| East London Shakespeare Festival 2024 – ‘Much Ado About Nothing!
Discover Much Ado About Nothing! in Plashet Park. This sparkling rom-com will feature East London Shakespeare Festival’s trademark contemporary twists and turns, high-energy party numbers, audience participation and it's family friendly! We are partnering with AppleCart Arts to bring the East London Shakespeare Festival (ELSF) to Plashet Park with this outdoor family friendly production of the Shakespeare classic. The production will feature a community cast of Newham residents, with pay-what-you-can options and a heavily reduced schools’ matinee for Newham schools. Plashet Park performances: Saturday 22 June: 'Pay What You Can show' 3pm Matinee Saturday 22 June: 7.30pm Evening show Sunday 23 June: 3pm Matinee
Book Tickets for Much Ado About Nothing >
Find out more about the performances and the ELSF > |
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