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Festive bin collections are changing over Christmas & New Year.
Recycle right to stay on the Nice List: cards without glitter, scrunchable wrapping paper, bottles, cans, cardboard & glass.
Check revised dates & bin tips on our website: www.newham.gov.uk/recyclingatc...
#LetsLoveNewham
Recycle right to stay on the Nice List: cards without glitter, scrunchable wrapping paper, bottles, cans, cardboard & glass.
Check revised dates & bin tips on our website: www.newham.gov.uk/recyclingatc...
#LetsLoveNewham
December 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Festive bin collections are changing over Christmas & New Year.
Recycle right to stay on the Nice List: cards without glitter, scrunchable wrapping paper, bottles, cans, cardboard & glass.
Check revised dates & bin tips on our website: www.newham.gov.uk/recyclingatc...
#LetsLoveNewham
Recycle right to stay on the Nice List: cards without glitter, scrunchable wrapping paper, bottles, cans, cardboard & glass.
Check revised dates & bin tips on our website: www.newham.gov.uk/recyclingatc...
#LetsLoveNewham
📢Survey closes soon
Have your say on the new Framework & Delivery Plan for #NorthWoolwich
Your views will help shape: ✨ New & improved public spaces ✨ Activities and projects for local people
Take the short survey 👉 make-good.surveysparrow.com/s/North-Wool...
Closes 12 Dec 2025 at 5pm
Have your say on the new Framework & Delivery Plan for #NorthWoolwich
Your views will help shape: ✨ New & improved public spaces ✨ Activities and projects for local people
Take the short survey 👉 make-good.surveysparrow.com/s/North-Wool...
Closes 12 Dec 2025 at 5pm
December 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
📢Survey closes soon
Have your say on the new Framework & Delivery Plan for #NorthWoolwich
Your views will help shape: ✨ New & improved public spaces ✨ Activities and projects for local people
Take the short survey 👉 make-good.surveysparrow.com/s/North-Wool...
Closes 12 Dec 2025 at 5pm
Have your say on the new Framework & Delivery Plan for #NorthWoolwich
Your views will help shape: ✨ New & improved public spaces ✨ Activities and projects for local people
Take the short survey 👉 make-good.surveysparrow.com/s/North-Wool...
Closes 12 Dec 2025 at 5pm
Planning your shop? ✨
Tap the link to see your local market's opening & closing dates👉www.newham.gov.uk/council/revised-dates-times-services-christmas-new-year-202526/10
Tap the link to see your local market's opening & closing dates👉www.newham.gov.uk/council/revised-dates-times-services-christmas-new-year-202526/10
December 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Planning your shop? ✨
Tap the link to see your local market's opening & closing dates👉www.newham.gov.uk/council/revised-dates-times-services-christmas-new-year-202526/10
Tap the link to see your local market's opening & closing dates👉www.newham.gov.uk/council/revised-dates-times-services-christmas-new-year-202526/10
LGBT+ makers & creators - apply now!
The Shocking Pink Pound Market is coming to Woodgrange Market on Sat 14 & 21 Feb, 10am–4pm and we’re looking for stallholders.
Show your work, celebrate creativity, and join the community.
Deadline: 9am, Mon 5 Jan
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Shocking Pink Pound Market is coming to Woodgrange Market on Sat 14 & 21 Feb, 10am–4pm and we’re looking for stallholders.
Show your work, celebrate creativity, and join the community.
Deadline: 9am, Mon 5 Jan
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
LGBT+ makers & creators - apply now!
The Shocking Pink Pound Market is coming to Woodgrange Market on Sat 14 & 21 Feb, 10am–4pm and we’re looking for stallholders.
Show your work, celebrate creativity, and join the community.
Deadline: 9am, Mon 5 Jan
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Shocking Pink Pound Market is coming to Woodgrange Market on Sat 14 & 21 Feb, 10am–4pm and we’re looking for stallholders.
Show your work, celebrate creativity, and join the community.
Deadline: 9am, Mon 5 Jan
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Your markets have updated opening and closing times over Christmas🎄
Check the full schedule and plan your visit 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/council/revised-dates-times-services-christmas-new-year-202526/10
Check the full schedule and plan your visit 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/council/revised-dates-times-services-christmas-new-year-202526/10
December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Your markets have updated opening and closing times over Christmas🎄
Check the full schedule and plan your visit 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/council/revised-dates-times-services-christmas-new-year-202526/10
Check the full schedule and plan your visit 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/council/revised-dates-times-services-christmas-new-year-202526/10
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 8, 2025 at 3:51 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
🧡 Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE has made her pledge for #16DaysofActivism - now it’s your turn.
Stand with us to help end gender-based violence in Newham.
Make your pledge today and get involved 👉www.newham.gov.uk/16days
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
Stand with us to help end gender-based violence in Newham.
Make your pledge today and get involved 👉www.newham.gov.uk/16days
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
December 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🧡 Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE has made her pledge for #16DaysofActivism - now it’s your turn.
Stand with us to help end gender-based violence in Newham.
Make your pledge today and get involved 👉www.newham.gov.uk/16days
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
Stand with us to help end gender-based violence in Newham.
Make your pledge today and get involved 👉www.newham.gov.uk/16days
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence
Little Ilford 💛
The Jack Cornwell Centre has been refurbished and co-designed with residents. Parks have been upgraded with new playgrounds & the Brighter Alleyways programme is has making improved local alleyways pleasant.
👉www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1
#PlaceMaking
The Jack Cornwell Centre has been refurbished and co-designed with residents. Parks have been upgraded with new playgrounds & the Brighter Alleyways programme is has making improved local alleyways pleasant.
👉www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1
#PlaceMaking
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Little Ilford 💛
The Jack Cornwell Centre has been refurbished and co-designed with residents. Parks have been upgraded with new playgrounds & the Brighter Alleyways programme is has making improved local alleyways pleasant.
👉www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1
#PlaceMaking
The Jack Cornwell Centre has been refurbished and co-designed with residents. Parks have been upgraded with new playgrounds & the Brighter Alleyways programme is has making improved local alleyways pleasant.
👉www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1
#PlaceMaking
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
🏗️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/