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This week I was out in the community meeting local people and working with partners to bring about the change and improvement Newham deserves.
As part of my ambition to make Newham the capital borough of sports in London, continuing the incredible legacy of London 2012, I visited Lee Valley VeloPark last Saturday for the Brompton World Championships. I took part in the race along with a few hundred others, finishing in 212th place. It was tough, but I’d highly recommend giving it a go. If you’re tempted to take part next year, the Council offers free cycling training for those who want to improve their skills and confidence.
I also visited The Foundry to see West Ham United Foundation’s community hub. The Foundry delivers over 35 different initiatives- from skills training and sports sessions to specialist mentoring and guidance. Our young people deserve a wealth of opportunities, and I’m working closely with partners to make these available. I’m not just saying this because I’m a Hammer, but The Foundry is a brilliant example of a major organisation giving back to the community it serves.
Local people should feel safe when they leave their homes, and the Council and Police are working together with communities to make sure that happens. This week, I met Superintendent Claire Gentles for a walkabout in East Ham, where we spoke to local people about their concerns around community safety. Making Newham’s streets safer is one of my top priorities. Why not check out the Met Engage platform, where people across London can report incidents and log their local priorities.
Finally, I am really pleased to share that the new state-of-the-art Green Street Library will open to the public on September 28. The existing library will shut its doors on Monday while staff transfer the books over to the brand-new space, which includes a dedicated children’s area, public computers, bookable meeting rooms for community groups, and much more. I cannot wait to see the community walking through the doors for the first time.
This is just a snippet of all the work the Council is doing to make Newham a safer, cleaner, more prosperous borough. Watch this space for more to come!
Forhad Mayor Forhad Hussain |
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What's new in Newham this week |
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New Chair appointed to help shape Little Ilford’s £20 million future
Mubeen Hussain has been appointed Chair of the Little Ilford Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board, helping lead the next chapter for the area.
Mubeen will work with residents, Sir Stephen Timms MP and fellow Board members to help shape how up to £20 million is invested in Little Ilford over the next 10 years.
The new funding will build on improvements already delivered across the neighbourhood, including the refurbishment of Jack Cornwell Community Centre, improvements to Warrior Square, the Brighter Alleyways project and the £1.2 million transformation of Little Ilford Park.
The full Neighbourhood Board will be announced shortly, with more opportunities for residents to get involved, share ideas and help decide what should come next. |
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Get up to £250 to host a Repair Café in your community
To celebrate International Repair Day on 17 October, East London Waste Authority is offering micro-grants of up to £250 to Charities, Community Groups and Community Interest Companies (CICs) across Newham.
Funding can support repair events and activities taking place in the two weeks around International Repair Day, where residents can bring broken clothes, bikes or electrical items to be fixed, learn new skills and reduce waste.
Find out more and apply > |
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Save up to £70 a month with Love Food Hate Waste
Join the FREE Love Food Hate Waste Champions Programme, delivered by Nutrition Kitchen and Newham Council.
Over four weeks, you’ll learn simple ways to make your food go further, including meal planning, food storage, portion control and healthy cooking on a budget.
The programme could help you save up to £70 a month while reducing the amount of food you throw away. Starts 5 October 2026 at East Ham Leisure Centre.
To register, email Sandeep@nutrition-kitchen.co.uk > |
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Improve your health and wellbeing at our Well Newham Sunday Funday We are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing and what better way to show you about the range of services available than at a dedicated free event.
The Well Newham Sunday Funday will be held at Shipman Youth Zone next week on Sunday 20 September 2026.
You’ll be able to learn more about the wide range of services available on your doorstep and how they can help you and your loved ones. The event will include free health checks, free food, vaccinations, arts and crafts, face painting and henna. There’s no need to book, just drop in between 11am-4pm! Find out what else is on offer at our free Well Newham event > |
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Are you a private foster carer? We can support you If you are a private foster carer and looking after somebody else’s child, there is a legal requirement to let us know. This ensures the safety and wellbeing of all children in our borough is prioritized.
Private fostering is very different from a child or young person being cared for by an approved local authority foster carer. A private fostering arrangement is when a child under 16 (or 18 if disabled) is cared for and accommodated by an adult who is not their parent, legal guardian, or a ‘close relative’, for at least 28 days.
These care arrangements are made between parents, legal guardians and carers without local authority involvement. Find out more about private fostering, including how we define ‘close relative’ > |
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What's on in Newham this week |
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You’re invited to Newham’s Ageing Well Festival
Our annual Ageing Well Festival will be held later this month, offering an opportunity to celebrate our residents aged 50+.
The free community event at in East Ham this month will offer a range of activities for people of all ages, as well as entertainment and health and wellbeing support.
The event is part of the Newham Ageing Well Strategy; aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of those aged 50+, while reducing health inequalities.
Date: Saturday 26 September Location: 324 Barking Road, East Ham, E6 2RT
Find out what you can expect at the Ageing Well Festival 2026 > |
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Shape the future of North Woolwich and East Silvertown
Live in North Woolwich or East Silvertown? Come along and view the plans that will shape these neighbourhoods for years to come.
Meet the team, explore the proposals and get involved in activities for the whole family!
Refreshments will be available and the event is family-friendly with step-free access. Come along, meet your neighbours and help shape what happens next in your local area.
Date: Wednesday 16 September Time: From 3pm – 6.45pm Location: St John’s Green, 268 Albert Road, E16 2JB
Find out more about Regeneration in North Woolwich and East Silvertown >
Got a question? Email regeneration@newham.gov.uk |
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Get involved and have your say |
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Stay up to date with police in your area
The Metropolitan Police has its own free messaging platform that allows local people to stay up to date about community safety issues affecting their local area.
The Met Engage allows people to receive alerts about crimes, incident and appeals, news from local police teams, warnings about scams and frauds and information about community events.
Find out more about Met Engage >
Sign up to Met Engage and stay informed > |
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Join our Community Safety newsletter |
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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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