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Manor Park 💛
New murals are brightening the high street as part of #ColoursofManorPark, building on earlier Shape Newham installations.
Manor Park Library has a new welcoming entrance, and the unit next door will become a Community Café & Hub.
👉www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1
New murals are brightening the high street as part of #ColoursofManorPark, building on earlier Shape Newham installations.
Manor Park Library has a new welcoming entrance, and the unit next door will become a Community Café & Hub.
👉www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1
December 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Manor Park 💛
New murals are brightening the high street as part of #ColoursofManorPark, building on earlier Shape Newham installations.
Manor Park Library has a new welcoming entrance, and the unit next door will become a Community Café & Hub.
👉www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1
New murals are brightening the high street as part of #ColoursofManorPark, building on earlier Shape Newham installations.
Manor Park Library has a new welcoming entrance, and the unit next door will become a Community Café & Hub.
👉www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1
🧡 As part of #16DaysofActivism, our Community Safety team and local Police have been talking to residents about local safety, reporting options and support.
Find out more about 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/16days
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
Find out more about 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/16days
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🧡 As part of #16DaysofActivism, our Community Safety team and local Police have been talking to residents about local safety, reporting options and support.
Find out more about 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/16days
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
Find out more about 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/16days
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
Big news for Newham 👀
The iconic Billingsgate and Smithfield markets are set to call Albert Island home.
Our Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz, shares why this 25-acre development will be a game-changer for the Royal Docks and the wider borough.
Video Credit: BBC London, Evening News
The iconic Billingsgate and Smithfield markets are set to call Albert Island home.
Our Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz, shares why this 25-acre development will be a game-changer for the Royal Docks and the wider borough.
Video Credit: BBC London, Evening News
December 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Big news for Newham 👀
The iconic Billingsgate and Smithfield markets are set to call Albert Island home.
Our Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz, shares why this 25-acre development will be a game-changer for the Royal Docks and the wider borough.
Video Credit: BBC London, Evening News
The iconic Billingsgate and Smithfield markets are set to call Albert Island home.
Our Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz, shares why this 25-acre development will be a game-changer for the Royal Docks and the wider borough.
Video Credit: BBC London, Evening News
The BetterPoints Christmas Countdown Challenge is back! 🎄🎅
Stay active this December & you could win big with BetterPoints! Walk, wheel, cycle, e-bike or run for 10+ mins a day (1–24 Dec) to enter daily draws for 500 BetterPoints.
Download the app 👇
qrco.de/bcR2Fm
Stay active this December & you could win big with BetterPoints! Walk, wheel, cycle, e-bike or run for 10+ mins a day (1–24 Dec) to enter daily draws for 500 BetterPoints.
Download the app 👇
qrco.de/bcR2Fm
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The BetterPoints Christmas Countdown Challenge is back! 🎄🎅
Stay active this December & you could win big with BetterPoints! Walk, wheel, cycle, e-bike or run for 10+ mins a day (1–24 Dec) to enter daily draws for 500 BetterPoints.
Download the app 👇
qrco.de/bcR2Fm
Stay active this December & you could win big with BetterPoints! Walk, wheel, cycle, e-bike or run for 10+ mins a day (1–24 Dec) to enter daily draws for 500 BetterPoints.
Download the app 👇
qrco.de/bcR2Fm
Positive feedback for new Beckton cycle route!
London Cycle Routes video declares Beckton cycle route a ‘huge improvement.’ Also covering part of the Royal Docks Corridor which is described as ‘high quality’ with praise for ‘greenery and public realm.’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFI8...
London Cycle Routes video declares Beckton cycle route a ‘huge improvement.’ Also covering part of the Royal Docks Corridor which is described as ‘high quality’ with praise for ‘greenery and public realm.’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFI8...
🚲 Cycling from Beckton to Royal Docks just got much easier
YouTube video by London cycle routes
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Positive feedback for new Beckton cycle route!
London Cycle Routes video declares Beckton cycle route a ‘huge improvement.’ Also covering part of the Royal Docks Corridor which is described as ‘high quality’ with praise for ‘greenery and public realm.’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFI8...
London Cycle Routes video declares Beckton cycle route a ‘huge improvement.’ Also covering part of the Royal Docks Corridor which is described as ‘high quality’ with praise for ‘greenery and public realm.’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFI8...
🏗️Newham has secured £1.5m from Government’s Pride in Place Fund, adding to £60m+ invested across the borough and boosting work in Beckton, East Ham, Maryland & Forest Gate.
Watch this space for changes taking place in your area💛
#PlaceMaking
Watch this space for changes taking place in your area💛
#PlaceMaking
December 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🏗️Newham has secured £1.5m from Government’s Pride in Place Fund, adding to £60m+ invested across the borough and boosting work in Beckton, East Ham, Maryland & Forest Gate.
Watch this space for changes taking place in your area💛
#PlaceMaking
Watch this space for changes taking place in your area💛
#PlaceMaking
🧡 Newham is lighting up orange for the #16DaysOfActivism
We’re proud to stand alongside @ExceLLondon and @LondonStadium as venues across the borough shine a light on the fight to end gender-based violence.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
We’re proud to stand alongside @ExceLLondon and @LondonStadium as venues across the borough shine a light on the fight to end gender-based violence.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🧡 Newham is lighting up orange for the #16DaysOfActivism
We’re proud to stand alongside @ExceLLondon and @LondonStadium as venues across the borough shine a light on the fight to end gender-based violence.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
We’re proud to stand alongside @ExceLLondon and @LondonStadium as venues across the borough shine a light on the fight to end gender-based violence.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
Why do we need 'Health Spot Newham'? 🩺
'Health Spot Newham' is a free confidential GP service for young people in Newham.
We caught up with one of our Youth Zone youth workers to find out how it's making a positive difference!
'Health Spot Newham' is a free confidential GP service for young people in Newham.
We caught up with one of our Youth Zone youth workers to find out how it's making a positive difference!
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Why do we need 'Health Spot Newham'? 🩺
'Health Spot Newham' is a free confidential GP service for young people in Newham.
We caught up with one of our Youth Zone youth workers to find out how it's making a positive difference!
'Health Spot Newham' is a free confidential GP service for young people in Newham.
We caught up with one of our Youth Zone youth workers to find out how it's making a positive difference!
We’re creating a new Framework & Delivery Plan for #NorthWoolwich - and we need your views. Your feedback will help shape:
✨New & improved public spaces
✨Activities and projects for local people
Take our short survey 👉 make-good.surveysparrow.com/s/North-Wool...
🚨Closes 12 Dec 2025 at 5pm
✨New & improved public spaces
✨Activities and projects for local people
Take our short survey 👉 make-good.surveysparrow.com/s/North-Wool...
🚨Closes 12 Dec 2025 at 5pm
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We’re creating a new Framework & Delivery Plan for #NorthWoolwich - and we need your views. Your feedback will help shape:
✨New & improved public spaces
✨Activities and projects for local people
Take our short survey 👉 make-good.surveysparrow.com/s/North-Wool...
🚨Closes 12 Dec 2025 at 5pm
✨New & improved public spaces
✨Activities and projects for local people
Take our short survey 👉 make-good.surveysparrow.com/s/North-Wool...
🚨Closes 12 Dec 2025 at 5pm
Winter Story Sprouts is here!
From 1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026, join the Winter Mini Challenge at your local Newham Library.
- Read any 4 books
- Rate them & collect stickers
- Complete the challenge to earn certificates, prizes & more!
More at wintermini.org.uk
From 1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026, join the Winter Mini Challenge at your local Newham Library.
- Read any 4 books
- Rate them & collect stickers
- Complete the challenge to earn certificates, prizes & more!
More at wintermini.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Winter Story Sprouts is here!
From 1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026, join the Winter Mini Challenge at your local Newham Library.
- Read any 4 books
- Rate them & collect stickers
- Complete the challenge to earn certificates, prizes & more!
More at wintermini.org.uk
From 1 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026, join the Winter Mini Challenge at your local Newham Library.
- Read any 4 books
- Rate them & collect stickers
- Complete the challenge to earn certificates, prizes & more!
More at wintermini.org.uk
Every woman and girl deserves to feel and be safe everywhere.
There's #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Join us in supporting 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 👉www.newham.gov.uk/16days
There's #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Join us in supporting 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 👉www.newham.gov.uk/16days
December 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Every woman and girl deserves to feel and be safe everywhere.
There's #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Join us in supporting 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 👉www.newham.gov.uk/16days
There's #NoExcuse for online abuse.
Join us in supporting 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 👉www.newham.gov.uk/16days
The BetterPoints Christmas Countdown Challenge is back! 🎄🎅
Stay active this December & you could win big with BetterPoints! Walk, wheel, cycle, e-bike or run for 10+ mins a day (1–24 Dec) to enter daily draws for 500 BetterPoints.
Download the app 👇
qrco.de/bcR2Fm
Stay active this December & you could win big with BetterPoints! Walk, wheel, cycle, e-bike or run for 10+ mins a day (1–24 Dec) to enter daily draws for 500 BetterPoints.
Download the app 👇
qrco.de/bcR2Fm
December 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The BetterPoints Christmas Countdown Challenge is back! 🎄🎅
Stay active this December & you could win big with BetterPoints! Walk, wheel, cycle, e-bike or run for 10+ mins a day (1–24 Dec) to enter daily draws for 500 BetterPoints.
Download the app 👇
qrco.de/bcR2Fm
Stay active this December & you could win big with BetterPoints! Walk, wheel, cycle, e-bike or run for 10+ mins a day (1–24 Dec) to enter daily draws for 500 BetterPoints.
Download the app 👇
qrco.de/bcR2Fm
Flu cases are rising. The rate of hospital admissions for flu is also going up. If you or a loved one is vulnerable, please get your free flu vaccine at your GP practice or a participating pharmacy in Newham.
Here's more information 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
Here's more information 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
November 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Flu cases are rising. The rate of hospital admissions for flu is also going up. If you or a loved one is vulnerable, please get your free flu vaccine at your GP practice or a participating pharmacy in Newham.
Here's more information 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
Here's more information 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
We’re delighted Newham's set to benefit from Sport England funding 🎉
It's aimed at boosting levels of physical activity among those in greatest need, from the most inactive communities ⚽️⛹️♀️
Our borough is among the 27 places which will receive a share of the £250m investment.
It's aimed at boosting levels of physical activity among those in greatest need, from the most inactive communities ⚽️⛹️♀️
Our borough is among the 27 places which will receive a share of the £250m investment.
November 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We’re delighted Newham's set to benefit from Sport England funding 🎉
It's aimed at boosting levels of physical activity among those in greatest need, from the most inactive communities ⚽️⛹️♀️
Our borough is among the 27 places which will receive a share of the £250m investment.
It's aimed at boosting levels of physical activity among those in greatest need, from the most inactive communities ⚽️⛹️♀️
Our borough is among the 27 places which will receive a share of the £250m investment.
Take your bike along to get minor faults repaired & to ensure it’s roadworthy.
📅Sat 29 Nov
🕐11am-2pm
📌St George and St Ethelbert's Church, East Ham
www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/sustainable-travel
📅Sat 29 Nov
🕐11am-2pm
📌St George and St Ethelbert's Church, East Ham
www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/sustainable-travel
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Take your bike along to get minor faults repaired & to ensure it’s roadworthy.
📅Sat 29 Nov
🕐11am-2pm
📌St George and St Ethelbert's Church, East Ham
www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/sustainable-travel
📅Sat 29 Nov
🕐11am-2pm
📌St George and St Ethelbert's Church, East Ham
www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/sustainable-travel
Our weekly food waste collections began this week - thanks to everyone taking part in phase one of the trial, we’ve already collected an estimated 2 tonnes! Please remember to leave your caddy and bin at your property boundary on collection day.
www.newham.gov.uk/foodwaste
www.newham.gov.uk/foodwaste
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our weekly food waste collections began this week - thanks to everyone taking part in phase one of the trial, we’ve already collected an estimated 2 tonnes! Please remember to leave your caddy and bin at your property boundary on collection day.
www.newham.gov.uk/foodwaste
www.newham.gov.uk/foodwaste
We’re working with Sport England so that more people in Newham can lead active lives for longer. Through working in local places, together we will create lasting change in our communities and make getting active accessible for everyone, every day
#UnitingTheMovement
#UnitingTheMovement
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We’re working with Sport England so that more people in Newham can lead active lives for longer. Through working in local places, together we will create lasting change in our communities and make getting active accessible for everyone, every day
#UnitingTheMovement
#UnitingTheMovement
Flu cases are rising. The rate of hospital admissions for flu is also going up. If you or a loved one is vulnerable, please get your free flu vaccine at your GP practice or a participating pharmacy in Newham.
Here's more information 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
Here's more information 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Flu cases are rising. The rate of hospital admissions for flu is also going up. If you or a loved one is vulnerable, please get your free flu vaccine at your GP practice or a participating pharmacy in Newham.
Here's more information 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
Here's more information 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
No one should face hate for who they are. ✋
Help us build a fairer, safer Newham by sharing your views in the Hate Crime Survey.
It’s anonymous and takes just a few minutes.
🚨Closes 30 Nov 2025
🔗 newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
#StandUpToHate #NewhamTogether
Help us build a fairer, safer Newham by sharing your views in the Hate Crime Survey.
It’s anonymous and takes just a few minutes.
🚨Closes 30 Nov 2025
🔗 newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
#StandUpToHate #NewhamTogether
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
No one should face hate for who they are. ✋
Help us build a fairer, safer Newham by sharing your views in the Hate Crime Survey.
It’s anonymous and takes just a few minutes.
🚨Closes 30 Nov 2025
🔗 newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
#StandUpToHate #NewhamTogether
Help us build a fairer, safer Newham by sharing your views in the Hate Crime Survey.
It’s anonymous and takes just a few minutes.
🚨Closes 30 Nov 2025
🔗 newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
#StandUpToHate #NewhamTogether
Have your say + join our Clothes Swap! ♻️
📅25 Nov, 3–7pm
📍Tate Institute, E16 2DN
Share your ideas on #NorthWoolwich, swap clothes, learn repair + upcycling skills, enjoy free food & meet your neighbours.
📅25 Nov, 3–7pm
📍Tate Institute, E16 2DN
Share your ideas on #NorthWoolwich, swap clothes, learn repair + upcycling skills, enjoy free food & meet your neighbours.
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Have your say + join our Clothes Swap! ♻️
📅25 Nov, 3–7pm
📍Tate Institute, E16 2DN
Share your ideas on #NorthWoolwich, swap clothes, learn repair + upcycling skills, enjoy free food & meet your neighbours.
📅25 Nov, 3–7pm
📍Tate Institute, E16 2DN
Share your ideas on #NorthWoolwich, swap clothes, learn repair + upcycling skills, enjoy free food & meet your neighbours.
A FREE Repair Café & Clothes Swap is happening tomorrow! Bring a broken item for a free repair and learn new skills from expert fixers.
- The Gate Library, E7
- 12 - 3pm: No booking needed
- The Gate Library, E7
- 12 - 3pm: No booking needed
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A FREE Repair Café & Clothes Swap is happening tomorrow! Bring a broken item for a free repair and learn new skills from expert fixers.
- The Gate Library, E7
- 12 - 3pm: No booking needed
- The Gate Library, E7
- 12 - 3pm: No booking needed
Our weekly food waste recycling service starts this month for Phase 1. See which phase your home is in with our postcode checker: bincollection.newham.gov.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Our weekly food waste recycling service starts this month for Phase 1. See which phase your home is in with our postcode checker: bincollection.newham.gov.uk
Hugely exciting news for Newham: plans to extend the DLR to Beckton have taken a huge step forward with reports that the Government is set to commit funding to extend the DLR.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Treasury expected to back extending London's DLR to Thamesmead
BBC London understands Rachel Reeves is to use next week's budget to give the project the go-ahead.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Hugely exciting news for Newham: plans to extend the DLR to Beckton have taken a huge step forward with reports that the Government is set to commit funding to extend the DLR.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Join us for a powerful evening of community dialogue, reflection, and solidarity. Featuring a panel facilitated by Sunder Katwala of British Future with speakers Dr Shabna Begum from Runnymede Trust and Tara Baloch from British Muslim Trust...
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Join us for a powerful evening of community dialogue, reflection, and solidarity. Featuring a panel facilitated by Sunder Katwala of British Future with speakers Dr Shabna Begum from Runnymede Trust and Tara Baloch from British Muslim Trust...
🎉 Custom House woman wins BetterPoints title after building healthy habits 🎉
Sharmin from Custom House is celebrating being named a Move More Motivator after joining the BetterPoints Newham Challenge. Sharmin has built healthy new habits that are helping her to feel fitter...
Sharmin from Custom House is celebrating being named a Move More Motivator after joining the BetterPoints Newham Challenge. Sharmin has built healthy new habits that are helping her to feel fitter...
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎉 Custom House woman wins BetterPoints title after building healthy habits 🎉
Sharmin from Custom House is celebrating being named a Move More Motivator after joining the BetterPoints Newham Challenge. Sharmin has built healthy new habits that are helping her to feel fitter...
Sharmin from Custom House is celebrating being named a Move More Motivator after joining the BetterPoints Newham Challenge. Sharmin has built healthy new habits that are helping her to feel fitter...