Get ready for the elections on Thursday 4 July

There is a UK Parliamentary general election taking place on Thursday 4 July, you need to bring Photo ID when voting, in Newham there will also be 2 by-elections to elect local councillors

Check now that you have an accepted forms of photo ID and that you are registered to vote.

Find out what the accepted forms of photo ID are.

Don’t have ID? You can apply for free voter ID now. The deadline is Wednesday 26 June at 5pm. Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate

The last date to Register to Vote is Tuesday 18 June 

Register to Vote or check you are on the electoral register

The deadline for receipt of Postal Vote Applications is 5pm Wednesday 19 June Register for a postal vote.

The deadline for receipt of Proxy Vote Applications 5pm Wednesday 26 June 

How to nominate someone to vote on your behalf.

Be Bin Day Ready - 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 in to 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 that need support moving their bins 
• No side waste will be collected
• Bin lids must be shut

To the 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.

Be Bin Day Ready > 

Come and celebrate the 10th 

Great Get Together at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The annual Great Get Together is back for its 10th year anniversary next Saturday 15 June.

Bring your friends and family and be inspired by music, dance, arts, sports and food for all to enjoy.

There will be a wide range of fun-filled activities which showcase and celebrate the best of East London talent from music, dance, and everything in between. The family fun day will also include plenty of creative activities and sports, from face-painting to sports day style events along with plenty of delicious food options.

Register your interest >

Come along to our 50 Steps local launch events

Following the launch of our 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham 2024-2027 strategy in April, we are now holding a series of launch events within our local neighbourhoods. 

Each one will offer you the opportunity to find out about our plans to live healthy, happy and fulfilled lives.

We will also showcase our specific priorities for that particular area. The first event will be held at the Togetherness Café in Stratford on Monday 17 June. 

Some of the key themes discussed will be mental health, cost of living and digital inclusion.

More information> 

Attend the Newham Private Tenants' Forum

If you are renting in Newham we would like to listen to your views to improve the private renter sector in Newham even more.

Come and join our latest Newham Private Tenants’ Forum on

Tuesday 18 June 2024, 6-8pm, Old Town Hall, Stratford, 29 The Broadway, Stratford E15 4BQ.

You will have the opportunity to get information and advice on a wide range of tenant issues such as: 

• Illegal evictions 
• Harassment 
• Tenant rights and responsibilities
• Landlord rights and responsibilities 
• Dealing with repairs 
• General housing and welfare benefits advice.

Register to attend >

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 >

Loneliness Awareness Week

If you are experiencing feelings of loneliness, there is lots you can do to meet new people, get talking and help forge stronger bonds within our local community. 

To mark Loneliness Awareness Week, a number of sessions and coffee mornings will be held from Monday 10 June and continue to the end of the month. You are also being encouraged to take part in one of our three schemes as part of the

Be Connected programme. 

They include Chatty Benches, Chatty Cafes and Men in Sheds. You can also get one-to-one support for up to six weeks from our Community Neighbourhood Link Workers. You can self-refer here.

Learn more > 

Enjoy free family fun this Newham Heritage Month

Looking for FREE summer fun for your family? Book for craft workshops, time-travelling adventure stories, nature explorations and more during the Newham Heritage Month. 

Meanwhile, everyone is invited to hear heritage stories from Newham’s historic Boys’ Club to a nature reserve on medieval land, via Forest Gate, Tate Institute, Trebor factory, Hamfrith Estate, The Line, Abbey Gardens, Katherine Road & Newham School for the Deaf, as part of the festival’s line-up of free talks. 

Take an exclusive tour around some of Newham’s fascinating historic buildings or make the most of the dry weather with a guided walk!

Book now>

Celebrating Carers Week

It is estimated that there are over 21,450 amazing carers living in Newham – are you one of them?

A carer is anyone who provides care and support to a friend or family member who could not manage without it. If you are a carer, we want you to know there is support available. We understand the demand on carers can be significant, varied and unpredictable.

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring. Our commissioned service provider, Newham Carers Community (NCC), is delivering an

action packed programme of events and activities throughout the week. NCC provides free and confidential advice, information and activities, and can be contacted at info@newhamcarerscommunity.org.uk

or on 020 395 43143.

Learn more > 

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.

Dates:18 June (Learning Disability workshop)  

19 June (Neurodivergent workshop)

Time:10.30 am – 12. 30 noon

Location:Canning Town Library

Book to join the Housing Design Workshop >

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 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

More information> 

Book your events to celebrate Windrush Day together

• "The Windrush Warriors" - Comedy Drama for adults and children, Tuesday, June 4th to Saturday, June 8th, from 7:45 PM at Applecart Arts.

• Step & Praise Performing Arts immersive Caribbean dance workshops for young people aged 11 years and above, Saturday, June 15th, 12–1 PM at Canning Town Library
• Step & Praise Performing Arts immersive Caribbean dance workshops for adults and young people, Saturday, June 15th, 2-3 PM at Canning Town Library
• Windrush Day Fair featuring local business stalls, art workshops, family storytelling, and live music, Saturday, June 22nd,2-5 PM at East Ham Town Hall
• Music and dance performances by talented young artists and Queen of Lover’s Rock, Carroll Thompson, Saturday, June 22nd, 5-7 PM at East Ham Town Hall

Get your ticket here>