The Regulation 19 Consultation is now open. Have your say on the Local Plan!
We are pleased to inform you that the Newham Draft Submission Local Plan has been published in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. This is the final consultation before the submission of the Local Plan to central Government for examination.
The Newham Local Plan serves as the primary planning document used to assess planning applications and manage areas for regeneration and development in Newham to 2038. The refreshed plan aims to deliver our key objectives: inclusive growth, delivering a fairer Newham and addressing our climate emergency.
The consultation will run until 6 September.
There are many ways you can submit a representation, for more details:
SMEs leverage data and AI tools for business growth
We’re delighted to have worked with Newham College over the last few weeks, delivering workshops for local businesses in East Ham on data and AI.
Businesses from the high street and areas around East Ham joined to learn how to use data to improve their marketing plans; how to use AI tools to support their growth and productivity and cybersecurity basics to stay safe online.
As a business owner or employee, improving your digital skills can make a big difference to your bottom line, whether that’s saving time, making more money or avoiding risk.
Next month, we will be offering more digital transformation sessions. Stay tuned for updates.
East London Community Heroes Awards
The Rotary Club of Stratford will be launching the 6th Annual East London Community Heroes Awards. This initiative aims to celebrate the unsung heroes who are driving positive change in our community,
Why enter the East London Community Heroes Awards?
Showcase the exceptional work of individuals and groups in East London
Your dedication and impact can inspire others in our community and beyond
Celebrate the diversity and unity within our community
Finalists will receive one complimentary invite to the awards ceremony, a framed certificate and have the opportunity to secure match funding of £500 for a local impactful project.
Join in celebrating and honouring those who contribute to making East London a better place for everyone.
The deadline for submitting entries is Wednesday 31 July.
Join us at our next Repair Café and take part in a sustainability extravaganza
Attend our upcoming Repair Cafe to repair your broken items, swap clothes you no longer wear and browse our donation rails. Gain top tips on managing your food waste, plus teach your children new skills in gadget repair.
Date: Saturday 27 July
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Cundy Community Centre, 42 Hartington Road E16 3NP
No booking required (except for the Team Repair Gadget Repair Workshop).
Businesses can now apply for one of 24 grants of up to £2,500 towards the cost of a cargo bike, helping to cut transport costs and improve air quality in the borough.
The Zero Emissions Network operates the cargo bike grant project, an award-winning initiative that helps businesses save money, reduce emissions, and improve local air quality. It recently expanded to Newham after helping nearly 100 businesses including electricians, florists, and hairdressers, in adopting cargo bikes and e-bikes for their transportation needs.
Share your views on the green economy and win £50 Amazon vouchers!
You are invited to complete a survey as part of a project led by the University of East London in partnership with the Council to better understand the views of businesses based in Newham (including social enterprises and third sector organisations) about climate change and the green economy.
The survey should take no longer than 25 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. Once you complete the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win one of twenty £50 Amazon vouchers.
The deadline to complete the survey is Monday 2 August.
Would you like your business to incorporate innovative new technology, aimed at encouraging residents to improve their health?
The BetterPoints Newham Challenge is the ideal platform.
LN Fitness Training Centre is among the Newham-based businesses to partner up, and we are sharing their experience here:
"BetterPoints app has been immensely beneficial for our business. It has allowed us to offer attractive discounts to our customers, enhancing their engagement and loyalty. We highly encourage other local businesses to consider collaborating with BetterPoints to leverage similar advantages and contribute to a more connected community." – Laurie Nichols, Managing Director.
If you too would like to reach new customers; drive traffic to your website; potentially have your logo featured within upcoming campaigns, and make a difference within your community.
On 10 July, TfL opened the Carpenters Estate entrance to Stratford Station.Funded by the London Borough of Newham and the London Legacy Development Corporation, this entrance provides direct access to Gibbins Road, it will reduce walking time by up to twenty minutes for residents and improve safety and security across Stratford.
The entrance is key to our Stratford Vision to enhance public spaces and accessibility, and supports the Council's Carpenter's Estate regeneration plans. New seating and bicycle racks outside the entrance promote active travel supporting our Just Transition Climate Action Plans for Stratford to become London's first Green Zone.
Apply for a Play Street and reclaim your street as a safe place for children to play
A Play Street is when a street is temporarily closed to through traffic for 3-5 hours, so that children can play safely outside and enjoy a traffic-free street.
Run yours during Car Free Day on Sunday 22 September, and receive a host of play resources such as: skipping ropes, inflatable balls, chalk + more!
Residents, community groups and organisations can apply to host a Play Street by Thursday 1 August to claim the offer.
It makes sense for businesses to be age-friendly, our goal is to inspire as many businesses and groups as we can to actively sign up to the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge.
Should you wish to discuss the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge in more details, please contact our lead commissioner.
For more information and resources on how to be an age-friendly business:
The next Newham Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Meeting will be hosted by the Good Hotel London, a floating hotel on the Royal Victoria Dock. The Breakfast Meet will focus on innovation and creativity for growth and offering networking opportunities.
In this expert led session, SMEs will learn the essential knowledge and tools to establish and grow their online presence, including website creation, e-commerce platforms, product listings, payment gateways, user experience, marketing strategies, and security measures.
