855 new homes helping more Newham families put down roots

A safe, warm and affordable home gives families the stability they need to thrive.

As part of our Affordable Homes for Newham programme, Newham Council has now completed 855 new homes across the borough and remains on track to deliver 1,000 new council homes by early 2027.

Recent completions at John Street (West Ham), Greenhill Centre (Manor Park), Burgoyne’s Depot (East Ham) and Army and Navy (Canning Town) are helping more local people find a secure home close to their families, schools, jobs and support networks.

The homes are offered at social rent, at around 60% of market rent, making them genuinely affordable for residents. They are also built to high sustainability standards. 

Read about regeneration and affordable housing developments in Newham >

Help shape our new Housing Champions scheme

Are you interested in making a positive difference in your neighbourhood? Join Newham’s Housing Champions Programme and help build stronger, more connected communities. 

As a Housing Champion, you will help shape local housing services, you can:

• Share ideas and feedback from local residents with the Newham Housing team
• Help improve communication in your community
• Support local activities and community projects
• Ensure residents' voices are heard

Before we launch the scheme, we want to hear from residents who may be interested in taking on the role. Join our focus group and help us design the programme.

Interested in taking part? Fill out our online form >

Up to 4,000 new homes planned for Canning Town

Canning Town took centre stage as a Feature Neighbourhood at the London Festival of Architecture 2026. Now, the focus turns to what residents will see next.

The Council is now developing a masterplan for the Canning Town Estates, following a ‘yes’ vote from residents. The plans could deliver between 1,300 and 1,600 new homes, with 50% planned to be affordable. The regeneration will also look at improving public spaces and connections, while bringing existing residents and new communities together.

Across all developments, there could be over 4,000 new homes in the area over the coming decades.

Residents will continue to have opportunities to see the plans, ask questions and share their views as the proposals develop.

Find out more about regeneration in Canning Town >

Breathing new life into Carpenters Estate

The Tenant Management Office and garages in the Carpenters Estate is set to be transformed into a mix of workspaces, community spaces and a café.

Local businesses and resident organisations will be catered to with ground-floor makerspaces to grow from, and the community hall is being upgraded with better access and flexible space, ready for events, classes and meetings.

Around 60% of materials used – including wood, tiles, granite and surplus windows – will be reused from other schemes in Newham as part of its circular economy and Just Transition plans.

A brand new space for urban sports

Our brand new refurbished urban sports area is now open at King George V Park in Beckton.

This August we are offering Newham’s children and young people the chance to try out a range of activities, including scootering, roller skating and skateboarding. It’s all thanks to our partnership with contractor Betongpark. 

Various sessions for all abilities are available at the site over the coming weeks, so whether your child is a complete beginner or an expert in their field, they’ll have the chance to practice among other like-minded children.

Check out the list of summer activities >

Find out how much you could save by having a retrofit home

If you live in a privately owned or rented home, you can now check how much you can save in your home improvements within just one minute, using nothing more than your address. 

The tool, launched in partnership with GreenFlip and a network of local installers, will allow you to see the cost of energy upgrades and retrofit, savings on energy bills, and grants available for your home. 

It’s part of our commitment to creating a greener, lower-carbon borough, helping you to make your home warmer and more energy efficient, reduce energy bills, and make better decisions about your home energy upgrades.

Calculate your home's energy-saving potential >

More places to meet, learn and feel at home in Newham

A good home is about more than four walls. It is also about having welcoming places nearby where you can meet people, learn something new, enjoy culture and spend time with your family.

Across Newham, new and improved community spaces are taking shape:

• Stratford: Work has started on phase two of Alice Billing House. By 2027, it will provide 13 new studios and support 57 more artists.
• Canning Town: The Old Library is being transformed into Newham’s new Heritage Centre, opening next year.
• Beckton: Will Thorne Pavilion is nearly complete, with a new café expected to begin opening in autumn 2026.
• Beckton: A new Newham Community Farm and Green Skills Hub has also been brought a step closer with five organisations now shortlisted to run the hub, offering family activities, food-growing opportunities and training for green jobs.
• Across Newham: Residents can explore the Colours of Newham Mural Trail and discover stories about the borough’s people, history and culture.

Help shape our approach to improving the safety of women and girls in Newham

We are committed to making Newham a place where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to fully participate in community life. 

Our community safety team has been working alongside the Newham Community Safety Partnership to develop our priorities and actions for the next two years. We now want you to let us know what you think before we progress any further. Every woman and girl has the right to feel safe in our borough. 

Any feedback you share will help shape the final document. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete and will close on Sunday 23 August. 

Read our draft plans and complete the survey >

Be the missing piece. Foster in Newham.

Our new fostering campaign has launched, aimed at increasing the number of foster families in Newham who can provide a safe, stable, nurturing home for children. 

Many have experienced challenges and uncertainty in their lives and need caring adults who can help them build confidence, feel valued and achieve their potential.

Could you be the missing piece – or do you know someone that would be the perfect fit? Our Council’s fostering package is generous, reflecting the dedication, commitment and warmth shown by our foster carers.

Check out our fostering information session schedule and process >

Read about our campaign approach >

DJ Kan D Man Joins Us for Summer Nights in Queen’s Square

Join us in Queen’s Square on 21 & 22 August for two evenings of great music, food and summer vibes.

Grab a bite to eat from our local traders and enjoy music from some of Newham’s finest DJs and musicians. We're delighted to welcome DJ Kan D Man to the line-up, and a big shout-out to BBC Asian Network for partnering with us on the event.

Find out more: Summer Nights in Queen’s Square – Newham Council

Sign up for a community Brompton bike race

Newham residents have been invited to join a community Brompton bike race as part of the Brompton World Championships at Stratford’s VeloPark next month.

Racers will need to have their own Brompton bike to register for the event on September 5.

Find out more about the  Brompton World Championships 2026 >

Sign up to take part in the big race >