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It’s been almost 100 days since I was elected Mayor of Newham, and what an exciting few months it has been. Whether I’m speaking to residents on our streets or reading your comments online, one message comes through loud and clear: people want neighbourhoods that are safe, clean and respected. That’s why I’m delighted to introduce our new Noise App, giving residents a simple way to help tackle noise nuisance across Newham. Using your smartphone or tablet, you can quickly and securely report issues, share evidence and receive updates on your case, all in one place. One of the app’s biggest benefits is that it’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So if noise is affecting you late at night, you can report it as it happens. We'll be sharing details on how to download the app soon. But creating neighbourhoods we can all be proud of is about more than tackling problems. It’s also about bringing people together and celebrating what makes Newham special. That’s why I’m delighted to launch our new Street Parties Fund, with grants of up to £650 available to help residents host a street party on Sunday 20 September. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your neighbours, celebrate your community and spend time together. Take a look below to find out more. Have a great weekend when it arrives. Forhad Mayor Forhad Hussain |
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What's new in Newham this week |
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Bring your street to life with a Mayor’s Street Party
Residents are invited to come together with their neighbours and host a Mayor’s Street Party on Sunday 20 September 2026.
You can apply for up to £650 to help bring your party to life, whether you’re planning food, music, games, cultural activities or something completely different.
It’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbours, celebrate your community and create a fun day for everyone to enjoy.
Applications are now open and close on 31 August, so don’t miss out.
Apply for a Mayor’s Street Party Grant > |
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Don't forget, August bank holiday bin collection changes
Bin collections in Newham will change over the August Bank Holiday. If your usual collection day is Monday 31 August, your collection will take place one day later on Tuesday 1 September.
All collections will move back by one day, please check your revised collection date before putting your bins out.
Find your collection date on our website > |
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Free Bulky Waste Collections launching September!
Got a sofa that’s overstayed its welcome or a wardrobe that’s seen better days? Starting in September, Newham residents can book up to three FREE bulky waste collections each year, helping you get rid of large unwanted items safely and responsibly.
Whether you’re clearing out an old sofa, wardrobe, TV or other bulky household items, make sure you use our collection service and help keep our streets clean.
Find out more about our bulky waste collection service > |
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Supporting women and girls to become football referees
Essex County Football Association have 12 fully funded places available for women or girls living in Newham to attend a Referee Course at the University of East London on Monday 14 September.
If you, or you know any women or girls who would be interested in becoming a referee, complete the form using the link below.
Women and Girls Referee Course application form > |
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Looking for something new to wear without spending a fortune?
Come along to Newham’s Community Clothes Swap and give your pre-loved clothes a new home while finding something new for yourself.
The swap takes place at East Ham Library, on Saturday 5 September, from 11.30am-3.30pm. Whether you’re looking for a new outfit, clearing out your wardrobe or simply want to shop more sustainably, everyone is welcome.
Hosted by LOANHOOD in partnership with the East London Waste Authority, and Newham Council, the event is a simple and sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe, save money and help reduce textile waste.
Around 350,000 tonnes of wearable clothing are thrown away in the UK each year. Clothes swaps help keep good-quality items in use for longer instead of going to waste.
Book your free place today and join the swap > |
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Thank you for having your say on the proposed DLR extension Thanks to everyone who had their say on the recent DLR extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead. We know how helpful the extension would be, especially by giving Beckton Riverside a direct rail connection, making journeys to jobs, education and services quicker, and improving links across the River Thames. TfL will now review the feedback and develop proposals in line with Environmental Impact Assessment work. This will help confirm the design of the final scheme, which TfL plan to submit in early 2027. We will share further updates as the proposals progress.
Want to stay on track? Find out more about the proposed DLR extension > |
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Newham's a great place to cycle |
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Brompton World Championship comes to Newham
Lee Valley VeloPark will welcome the Brompton World Championship on Saturday 5 September, bringing 650 riders from across the UK and around the world to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The unique event features a famous Le Mans-style start, with riders racing to unfold their Brompton bikes before competing on the world-class circuit.Alongside the racing, visitors can enjoy bike demonstrations and test rides, workshops, competitions, food, entertainment and cycling brands.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in a fancy dress parade lap, you can either bring your own Brompton, or borrow one from the event organisers. The event is free to watch.
Find out more about the event > Find out how to take part in the event > Sign up to take part in the parade lap > |
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Could you start a Bike Bus at your child’s school? The start of the new school year is a great time to launch a Bike Bus and build a new routine from day one. By making the school run fun, active and social, it could quickly become popular with children and families at your school. A Bike Bus is a group of children and adults who cycle to school together along an agreed route. Like a bus, it can have planned stops where other families join along the way. Bike Buses are organised and led by parents and carers, rather than schools. Families work together to choose a suitable route, arrange meeting points and agree which adults will support each ride. Each journey also helps reduce traffic around school gates, improve local air quality and make surrounding streets calmer and safer. You do not need to have the route or every detail planned before contacting us. We can offer advice to help you explore how a Bike Bus could work for your school community. Could you get a Bike Bus rolling at your child’s school?
Email schooltravelplan@newham.gov.uk to find out more. |
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Families can learn to cycle together with free training in Newham Want to learn how to ride a bike or feel more confident cycling on the road? We offer free cycle training for residents of all ages and abilities. Parents and children can also learn together through family cycle training sessions. Training is led by qualified instructors and tailored to your experience. Whether you are getting on a bike for the first time, returning after a break or want to improve your road skills, support is available at the right level for you. The training follows the national Bikeability standard, and residents can request a male or female instructor. Ready to get riding confidently? Find out more and book your training session > |
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Greener roads and cycle routes take root across Newham You may have spotted new trees, rain gardens and planting appearing across Newham. They are part of our wider work to transform the borough’s roads, pavements and cycle routes, making them greener, safer and more welcoming. Ten trees have been planted at Pool Street near Carpenters Road, Wellington Road, along Cycle Future Route 7 and outside Forest Gate Station. Highways projects at Pool Street, Wellington Road and along the Royal Docks Corridor have also delivered 422 square metres of rain garden planting. These planted areas collect and absorb rainwater before it reaches drains, helping to reduce surface-water flooding during heavy rainfall. They also bring more colour to streets and create habitats for birds, bees and other wildlife. Together, these improvements will make local roads and public spaces greener and more welcoming.
Most trees are planted between autumn and spring, with further greening planned as Newham’s highways improvement programme continues. |
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Go from sofa to saddle with a free cycling app Thinking about getting on a bike but not sure where to start? British Cycling and Lloyds have launched Sofa to Saddle, a free app designed to help beginners start cycling with confidence. The app offers a simple eight-week plan that supports you step by step. It includes beginner-friendly rides, route guidance, basic bike-care advice and tips from health professionals and Great Britain Cycling Team specialists. You do not need to be very fit or make a big lifestyle change. Even a short, relaxed ride can be a good place to start. Ready to swap some sofa time for cycle time? Download Sofa to Saddle on the App Store > Download Sofa to Saddle on Google Play > |
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Change how you get around Newham with Try Before You Bike Try Before You Bike offers a flexible and affordable way to start cycling, whether you are travelling to school, commuting to work or making local journeys. Choose from pedal, electric, folding and cargo bikes, with child seats and panniers also available. * Your bike is delivered free to your door, ready to ride, with a lock, lights and theft and damage cover included. There is no deposit or long-term commitment. You can return the bike after the first month or buy it at a reduced price. Thinking about trying an electric bike? Newham residents can also save £25 per month for six months on an electric bike subscription. Prices start from £60 per month, including accessories, insurance and delivery. Use code CYCLESUNDAY when signing up. *Bike types and availability may vary. Sign up online to Try Before You Bike and start riding > |
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Royal Docks Corridor project receives industry commendations Newham’s Royal Docks Corridor project has received three major commendations for its work to improve streets, safety and public spaces. The Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport awarded the project a High Commendation in its Creating Better Places category, recognising how the scheme has helped create a safer, greener and more welcoming route through the Royal Docks. The project also received a Commendation for Road Safety, highlighting the changes made to improve journeys for people walking, cycling and travelling through the area. These awards celebrate the work of everyone involved in delivering a better-connected and more attractive Royal Docks for residents, businesses and visitors. |
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New cycling and public realm improvements completed at Romford Road Work at the junction of Romford Road and Richmond Road is now complete, delivering a safer and greener route for residents. We were pleased to welcome Dr Will Normal, London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner to visit recently. The redesigned junction includes a continuous, segregated cycle track, helping people cycle through the area more safely and confidently. New planting and greenery have also been added to improve the look and feel of the street and create a more welcoming environment. The completed junction is part of the wider Romford Road Public Realm Improvement scheme, which aims to make the area safer and easier to use for people walking, cycling and travelling by public transport. Further work across the project area is continuing. Find out more about the wider programme > |
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Cargo bike support available for Newham businesses and communities We're helping businesses, charities and community organisations switch to electric cargo bikes, making local journeys cheaper, easier and less polluting. Through a partnership with the Zero Emissions Network, eligible organisations can apply for a grant of up to £2,500 towards the cost of buying a cargo bike. The funding has been provided by the Mayor of London through the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund. Applications are open until 14 September 2026, and organisations can arrange a call with an adviser for support with the application process.
Apply for a Cargo Bike Grant > Residents and businesses can also hire a new electric cargo bike from outside Giovanna’s Deli & Wine, 58 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 0QH. The bike is available to anyone through the OurBike app and costs £5 per hour to hire. Electric cargo bikes can help carry goods, make deliveries and complete local journeys while reducing costs, congestion and emissions. |
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Get involved and have your say |
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Help Shape Newham's Housing Service Standards and Code of Conduct Are you interested in helping improve the way housing services are delivered in Newham? We’re inviting council tenants and leaseholders to guide how we work with and support council tenants and leaseholders. Date: Thursday 3 September Time: 6-7.30pm Venue: Canning Town Library
By taking part, you can: - Help define the standards residents can expect from us
- Influence how we communicate and engage with residents
We want to hear from council tenants and leaseholders about what matters most including: - What standards matter most to residents?
- How should residents and staff work together respectfully?
Your feedback will help us create Housing Service Standards and a Code of Conduct that support your services. Interested in taking part? We have spaces for 20 people.
Register your interest and join the conversation by completing our registration form > |
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Join our WhatsApp channel |
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Are you a Council tenant or leaseholder?
Join our new dedicated housing WhatsApp channel to keep up with service news, events and information from our team.
Find out about housing surgeries, action days and estate walkabouts near you, plus useful links and important announcements.
Join the Housing Services WhatsApp channel > |
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Stay informed on community safety
We are increasing our efforts to tell you about crime and safety in Newham, and are shortly launching a new e-newsletter.
The e-newsletter will give you updates on crime issues in the area, updates from our emergency service partners, and let you know about the work we're doing to tackle crime and make Newham safer.
Use this link to access the newsletter sign up form and select Community Safety > |
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Our Newham: Empowering residents and businesses with confidential advice and support
Our Newham is the council’s service exclusively for Newham residents supporting you across five programmes: Money, Work, Business and Enterprise, Learning and Skills and Youth.
From helping residents maximise their income and kickstarting career journeys to supporting local businesses and start-ups, find out how Our Newham can help give you the boost you need at: www.newham.gov.uk/ournewham or come and visit us at 112-118 The Grove, E15 1NS
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