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Get ready for polling day
The polls open for the UK general election tomorrow, ensure you’re ready to vote on 4 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
- Find out more about candidates – you can see who is standing as a candidate in your constituency by visiting the Electoral Commission’s website
- Find your polling station – simply use your postcode to find your nearest polling station
- Give yourself plenty of time – polling stations open at 7am and close at 10pm
- There are two by-elections also taking place tomorrow, for the Forest Gate North ward and Maryland ward
For more information about the election, including the results once announced, visit our website or follow us on X using @NewhamLondon |
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A new routine: Bins, Bath, Bed. Residents who live in houses, including houses split into flats, must now present their bins at the edge of their property, ready for collection. We start collections from 6am and advise that you present your bins the night before your collection day: ✓ Place your bins at the edge of your property, for example, next to your gate or end of your drive. ✓ Where possible, you should place the handles of the bins facing towards the road. ✗ Avoid placing your bins on the pavement and obstructing pedestrians. ✗ Do not leave side waste next to your bins. ✗ Do not present a bin without the lid being fully shut.
If you’re unsure as to how you should present bins, view the Be Bin Day Ready guidance > |
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| Summer Reading Challenge Returns to Newham Libraries! The Summer Reading Challenge is back, running from June to September. Children can earn Marvellous Maker stickers and prizes for every book they read plus a medal and certificate for reading six books or more. They can rate and review their books in a special collector folder. Free activities like arts and crafts, theatre and coding sessions are also available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity - we encourage all children to visit their local Newham library today and #KeepUpTheChallenge
Sign up for summer activities > |
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Ageing Well Festival 2024
Save the date! Newham’s free Ageing Well Festival will be held on Saturday 5 October and join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons.
Everything will be free including all activities, entertainment and international food. The celebration forms part of our wider Ageing Well strategy, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Newham residents aged 50+, while also reducing health inequalities. The event will be held at Forest Gate Community School from 10am-4pm. For any queries, please email ageingwell@newham.gov.uk You can also receive updates by joining the Ageing Well broadcast list - simply message 07814 076 044 Find more information about the Ageing Well Festival > |
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| Get in the Wimbledon spirit on Newham's tennis courts You may have noticed some changes and improvements to our tennis courts, and with Wimbledon approaching, it’s the perfect time to check out our facilities and find out what programmes are on offer. The National Tennis Association, who manage and operate the courts on behalf of the Council, offer a wide range of programmes, including mini tennis, junior and adult coaching, along with holiday camps, competitions and fun tennis events for the whole family.
Find out more about Tennis in Newham > |
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Shaping Services Together!
Co-production Week 2024 takes place this week from 1 to 5 July 2024, with this year’s theme being ‘Co-production: What’s Missing?’ Co-production involves working with residents, carers, local stakeholders, councillors, and Newham officers. It aims to give residents choice and control over how services are shaped across Adults and Health, and beyond.
Due to the general election the Co-production Week event will take place on Thursday 11 July, from 11am to 2pm at Highways Vineyard Church, Romford Road. We will have local stalls, services and a panel discussion about ‘what’s missing’ in co-production. Book your place here at the Co-Production Week event > |
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| A new Cycleway from Stratford to Woodgrange Park is now complete This summer, in partnership with boroughs across London, TfL is launching a number of new Cycleways and links across the capital designed to make cycling safer and easier. In Newham the completed Cycleways route is: A Cycleway link between Stratford and Woodgrange Park which uses low traffic routes and pathways and connects to Cycleway 2 (Stratford to Aldgate). Find maps on the TfL website for this route or your nearest exiting Cycleway to explore your local area > |
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Regeneration updates
The regeneration of our three large estates in Newham is progressing well with new significant milestones achieved to deliver the new housing and neighbourhood improvements needed in Stratford, Canning Town, and Custom House. In Canning Town, a two-year co-production with residents has developed new estate plans. A resident ballot is currently underway, allowing residents to vote on whether they want their estate to be regenerated or not. Eligible residents should have received their voting papers - please cast your vote before 23 July. The results will be announced on 31 July. For any questions, please email: regeneration@newham.gov.uk
Find out more about regeneration projects in Newham
Find out more about regeneration projects in Canning Town and Custom House
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Our Newham Support
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 |
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