Don’t miss your bin day! Easter Waste and Recycling Changes

Waste and recycling collection days will change over the Easter bank holidays, starting Friday, April 3.

To avoid missing your collection, please check the updated schedule in advance, as your usual day may be later than normal.

If you’re a business using our commercial waste service, please check your revised collection dates.

Our waste crews work hard throughout the holidays to keep Newham clean, safe and welcoming.

You can help by checking your collection day and putting your bins out on time. Thank you for doing your part this Easter.

Check you’re the Easter holiday residential collection dates >

Check your revised commercial waste collection >

Are you vote ready on May 7?

The Local and Mayoral Election takes place on May 7 - make sure your voice is heard.

Check that you’re registered to vote, and if you require a postal or proxy vote, now is the perfect time to apply.

Acting early ensures you won’t miss any deadlines and gives you peace of mind on polling day. All the essential information you need, including how to register and how to apply for postal or proxy voting, is available online.

Take a moment today to get election‑ready and protect your vote.

• Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU at postal.vote@newham.gov.uk by 5pm, Tuesday April 21.

Learn about:

Upcoming elections and postal votes >

Proxy votes >

Less paperwork, more time for residents

You told us that too much time was being taken up by paperwork, chasing approvals and juggling systems that don’t always work well together.

That time is better spent supporting residents.

We’ve listened, and now we’ve introduced Magic Notes for our social care staff.

This has helped staff record clear, accurate notes quickly when meeting residents, ensuring the focus is on their needs not taking the note.

Alongside, we’ve made some things automatic, helping remove some simple but time-consuming tasks ensuring our teams can keep moving and spend more time with our residents.

We’re not stopping there. More improvements are coming.

All of this means less admin and fewer repeat tasks, and more time to focus on residents, working together and make every contact count.

Newham Talent Lights Up the Hackney Empire

Young performers from across Newham joined more than 200 students on stage as the Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School celebrated its 25th anniversary.

The Stratford branch at Chobham Academy continues to draw families from across the borough.

It offers weekly performing arts classes and popular holiday programmes that ensure young people from all backgrounds can access high‑quality training.

Founder Anna Fiorentini, recently awarded a British Empire Medal, highlighted her commitment to accessible arts education.

She said: “Newham has become an important part of our school community. We remain committed to ensuring that every child in Newham who wants to explore the arts has the opportunity to do so.”

The anniversary showcase, themed 25 Years of the Silver Screen, featured ensemble numbers, solos and film‑inspired sequences.

A standout moment came from 20 City professionals who raised £6,000 in a Charity Lip Sync Challenge supporting the Fiorentini Foundation, which helps children facing financial hardship, bereavement, or health challenges.

Learn more or apply >

Serving up fun on Newham's courts next week

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the National Tennis Association are promoting a number of offers on court.

From Monday March 30 until Sunday, April 5 there will be some great opportunities to take up tennis in Newham.

There are 4 key areas all with the aim of getting more women and girls playing tennis:

Women & Girls £1 Court Hour Bookings: We’re opening our courts for only £1 (no membership required) for women and girls throughout the week.  Come for a hit, try something new, or enjoy some fresh air and outdoor movement with friends or family.  

Use Code ‘WOMENSMONTH2026’ to automatically apply the discount. 

Book your court >

Women only Annual Pass: Get on court at all 9 venues in Newham, all year, with our special Women’s Only Annual Pass for only £25 (normal price £35). If you are a woman, you have until Sunday 5th April 2026 to take advantage of this awesome deal.

Get an annual pass >

Female Friends Come Free: Women & Girls can attend a free taster session at any of our sessions throughout the week, including our ladies only adult sessions! Book your taster (all ages and abilities welcome).

Taster session here >

Women Only Social Session (Thursday April 2, 6pm - 7.30pm). Our Women’s Social Tennis sessions are fun, relaxed and open to all abilities. These sessions are a chance to get active, meet new people, and enjoy tennis in a supportive, women‑only environment. No pressure, no competition — just great tennis and great company. 

Learn more about the social session >

Protect your child at a MMR catch-up clinic near you

Is your child protected against measles? Has your child had two doses of MMR? Measles is spreading in parts of London.

It is a very serious illness. It is particularly dangerous for babies, young children, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system.

The best defence against measles is the MMR vaccine. The vaccine is safe and highly effective. You need two doses for the best protection.

Please check the vaccination status of your whole family. If you are unsure, or if you haven’t had your MMR vaccine, contact your GP.

Those aged 6 to 19 can also attend a community catch-up clinic to receive the MMR vaccine. Pre-booking is recommended.

Book a Vaccination UK catch up clinic appointment >