Polling stations open for the Beckton & Little Ilford ward by-elections tomorrow, ensure you’re ready to vote on 18 July by taking a look at the information below:
Remember to take your photo ID to your polling station – without a valid ID you will not be able to vote. View the full list of valid forms of photo ID
Apply now! Grants of £2,500 towards cargo bikes for Newham workplaces
Workplaces in Newham 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. Applications are open until 1 September 2024.
The cargo bike grant project is being managed by the Zero Emissions Network (ZEN), following a successful bid to the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund. ZEN is an award-winning initiative that helps workplaces save money, reduce emissions and improve local air quality. It is already helping nearly 100 businesses switch to cargo or e-bikes in Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
Join us for the opening of Beckton Meadows on Thursday 25 July from 2 - 4 pm.
Beckton Meadows features over two acres of wildflowers, a butterfly garden and the new Queen Elizabeth Memorial Pathway.
Enjoy nature walks with the Butterfly Conservation and Bumblebee Conservation Trust, plus other family activities. Get a free copy of the Beckton Parks Masterplan to learn about upcoming improvements. Beckton Meadows is located in the south of Beckton Parks, near Beckton Park DLR station and bus routes 678 and 376.
Summer guide for children and young people now available
Our exciting summer programme is filled with a variety of activities, guaranteed to keep you entertained over the holiday.
There is lots on offer for all ages, in every part of Newham, including rowing, football, coding, gardening, arts and crafts, trips to the seaside and much more.
We are delighted Shipman Youth Zone is now open and their Summer programme enhances the offer already available at the other zones in Newham
For those youngsters eligible for our Holiday Activities and Food programme, we have lots of great events where you can also get a free meal and snacks as well as having fun with your friends and even learning a new skill.
Apply for a Play Street and reclaim your street as a safe place for children to play
A Play Street is a street that is temporarily closed to through traffic for three-five hours, so that children can play safely outside, adults can meet with their neighbours, and everyone can enjoy a traffic-free street.
Local resident Maryam shared her experience of hosting a Play Street: "Our street transformed into a safe, car-free zone where children could freely, ride their bikes, draw with chalk, and play games without the usual worries. Hearing our children play and laugh outside was magic!”
A Play Street is a happy 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 and more! Apply before Thursday 1 August to claim the offer.
Do you think you know enough about vaccinations to help give your children the brightest and healthiest start in life?
It’s normal to have questions so we’re making it easy for you to access all the information you need to make informed decisions.
Getting vaccinated is a normal part of growing up in the UK. Making sure your children are up to date with their vaccines is the best way to protect them against serious diseases - and prevent illnesses spreading in the community.
Have you heard about our new health and wellbeing offer?
Our Public Health team would love to hear what you think about our new Well Newham health and wellbeing offer. This will help us to understand if we need to do more to spread the word.
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, suitable for ages 10+).
Community arts grants applications extended to 22 July
The deadline for community arts grants applications has been extended to 22 July. We are offering funds of up to £2,000 for the autumn programme of events for Black History Month in October and Islamophobia Awareness Month in November.
We are seeking projects that reflect the themes of Reclaiming Narratives for Black History Month and Seeds of Change for Islamophobia Awareness Month.
To apply, carefully review the application guidance and complete the Newham Autumn 2024 Community Arts Grants Application Form. The submission deadline is 10am on Monday 22 July 2024.
Embrace Windrush Heritage with Rites of Passage Events!
The Rites of Passage Programme continues our Windrush celebrations with lots of free workshops and a finale showcase event in July and August.
Rights and Equalities in Newham (REIN) brings us Film and Feast cooking workshopswhere you can indulge in the art of cooking delectable Caribbean dishes while enjoying film screenings curated by the New Black Film Collective.
For young aspiring designers and fashion enthusiasts aged 16+, there are still spaces to join the Caribbean Creole Culture dressmaking course from 5 - 9 August at Canning Town Library - apply by 29 July.
You’re invited to enjoy an open weekend at our leisure centres, this Saturday and Sunday.
There will be a range of fun-filled free activities at Newham, Atherton and East Ham, thanks to our leisure provider, Better.
A number of sessions will be held at each centre on both days, including group cycle, aqua aerobics and yoga. If you are an existing member, you can bring along friends and family to experience the day. If you’re not a member, it’s the perfect opportunity to get a taste of what’s available. All activities will need to be booked in advance.
Attention – working parents. Get 15 hours free childcare for your child.
Childcare support is being expanded in phases. Eligibility criteria applies.
From September, working parents of children aged nine months to two years will be able to access 15 hours of childcare support per week. Apply now to start next term.
We are excited to announce the launch of the Digital Inclusion Small Grants Programme, offering funds of up to £5000 to support local not-for-profit organisations that are members of the Newham Digital Inclusion Alliance.
This is an amazing opportunity to address digital inclusion needs, whether it's providing basic training in using technology or advanced skills for pursuing digital careers. Join us on Monday, 5 August at 11 am for an online information session via Zoom, to learn more about the grant and ask questions.
We are working hard to support those most in need.
If you need help or advice:
Our Newham Money can provide financial wellbeing support and advice.
Our Newham Work can support you in finding work, apprenticeships and training or you can contact Employment Rights Hub for free confidential support and advice.
You can also find out more about food support from the Newham Food Alliance,including how to refer yourself or someone in need
