Just a few days to go! Khayaal Theatre brings stories to life in a way that captivates and connects. Join us for a magical afternoon of storytelling at Stratford Library. Perfect for families, creatives, and anyone who loves a good tale. Book tickets: www.newhamiam.org

🎉 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...

Like every Council across the country, Newham is grappling with rising demand for essential services, at a time when our income simply isn’t keeping pace. Help us to shape our next budget by having your say at our budget engagement sessions. Sign up 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627

📣Newham Festival of Stories is back this November - for another year of vibrant, borough-wide storytelling. What’s your story? Join us and share it from 13-23 November 2025. 🎟️ Book free at: NewhamFestivalofStories.org

Funding for local Council services is increasingly squeezed meaning demand is rising faster than our income. As we look ahead to our next budget, we need you to tell us what matters most. Sign up & have your say at our engagement sessions 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627

Rank our budget savings options and help shape Newham's future 🗣️ As we prepare to set our next budget, Council officers have put forward savings options. We want to know what you think about the proposed options. Take part & have your say 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627

The Full English Exhibition Monday 17 November – Saturday 22 November, East Ham Library Discover how the Full English breakfast became a food staple within British Muslim communities. Explore creativity, adaptation, and cultural connection through food. www.newhamiam.org

Our Community Safety team joined Newham’s Youth Independent Advisory Group at Plaistow Fire Station for a powerful discussion about Hate Crime. Share your views to help shape action & support in our borough 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/hatecrimesurvey 🚨 Closes 30 Nov 2025

As we look ahead to our next budget, we know the way we deliver some of our services will change, due to local government pressures. Before we make any changes, we want you to help us by having your say. Sign up to our budget engagement sessions 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627

Despite ongoing financial pressures being felt by Councils, we remain committed to Building a Fairer Newham. We may not be able to fund all our services, so we want you to tell us which are most important to you. Sign up to have your say 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627

Funding for local Council services is increasingly squeezed meaning the demand for some of those services is rising faster than our income. As we look ahead to our next budget, we need you to tell us what matters most. Sign up to have your say 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627

Storytelling with Khayaal Theatre Saturday 15 November, 2pm, Stratford Library Step into a world of timeless tales and rich heritage with Khayaal Theatre...

Join us in honouring those who served. 🕊 Remembrance Sunday – Sun 9 Nov, East Ham Cenotaph, Central Park E6 🌺 Armistice Day – Tue 11 Nov, East Ham Cenotaph, Central Park E6 www.newham.gov.uk/events/event... #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday

Our teams were out in East Ham, investigating reports of fly-tipping. Evidence led us to a local resident, who was fined. Fly-tipping is a crime. We’ll continue to take action to keep Newham clean. Report it: my.newham.gov.uk/Report-It/Re... #LetsLoveNewham

Your voice matters! Last chance to have your say on our Air Quality Action Plan consultation. Consultation closes tomorrow (31 October): www.newham.gov.uk/public-healt...

📢 Shape Newham's future at our budget engagement sessions We've made great strides across many of our services. However, the demand & costs in some areas is rising faster than our income. Tell us what matters most as we set our next budget. Sign up 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627

🌿 Celebrate #GreenLibrariesWeek at Stratford Library! Drop in this Friday 31 Oct, 12:30–2:30pm for: 🤖 Smart City: Greener Future w/ Matris Robotic 🪴 Seed of Change: Decorate tote bags & plant pots 📍 Stratford Library 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/green-libr... #EcoEvents #NewhamLibraries

This Stoptober, make it real. Make a promise. Tell your friends, tell your family and commit to quitting smoking this Stoptober. You don’t have to do it alone. Support is waiting for you: www.stopsmokinglondon.com/Stoptober www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/stop-smoking

The Royal Docks Team is excited to partner with @newhamcouncil.bsky.social to support People Powered Places. Don’t miss your chance to vote between 1-30 November to help decide which projects across the Royal Docks should receive People Powered Places funding. www.royaldocks.london/articles/peo...

Help tackle air pollution in Newham! Consultation open until 31 Oct - come to the drop-in event tomorrow from 1-3pm at Plaistow Library: www.newham.gov.uk/public-healt...

Have your say on Newham’s Air Quality Action Plan! Drop in at Plaistow Library Thurs 1 - 3pm or share your views online by 31 Oct: www.newham.gov.uk/public-healt...

Thank you to the young people who attended our first budget engagement session. There are plenty more opportunities for all Newham residents to tell us what services matter most. Feedback will inform the final decisions we make. Sign up here👇 www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627

Michal's among the Newham residents who decided to quit smoking & he’s never looked back! This Stoptober, you too could start your journey with the support of our free QMUL Quit Smoking service. Click below to find a video of Michal sharing his experience. www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/stop-smoking

We’re here to make sure your home is a place where you feel safe. And a new Law means that we need to fix damp and mould and other emergency hazards quickly. Tenants, if you notice damp, mould or need a repair, tell us straightaway. To report it: www.newham.gov.uk/housing-home...

Update: an appalling case of illegal dumping in E13 - our teams have not only cleared up the mess, but we've issued a Community Protection Notice and Fixed Penalty Notice to those responsible. Help us by reporting fly tippers: my.newham.gov.uk/Report-It/Re... #LetsLoveNewham

Quit smoking this #Stoptober, just like Judith! Click on the video below to hear what difference giving up smoking has had on Judith’s life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah9s... You can also find your recipe for quitting smoking with QMUL Quit Smoking www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/stop-smoking

Our Environmental Crime Team are out across the borough investigating fly-tipping — finding evidence left behind and tracking down those responsible. We will find and fine offenders. Help us by reporting fly-tippers online: my.newham.gov.uk/Report-It/Re... #LetsLoveNewham

We have continued to monitor wind speeds, and the latest information indicates that they will not reach 65 mph. As a result, we will be inspecting the parks for any tree damage, and if it is safe to do so, we will begin reopening them.

Due to the forecast impact of Storm Benjamin and a Yellow Weather Warning for strong winds, all Newham parks will be closed today to keep visitors and staff safe. We expect to reopen on Friday 24 October, subject to weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

Mic’d Up Muslims: Flip the Script Edition is more than just a comedy night — it’s a bold celebration of identity, resilience, and storytelling. Join us as five of the UK’s most exciting Muslim comedians take the stage to challenge stereotypes and share their lived experiences with humour and heart.

🚨 Final BHM weekend: Sat 25 Oct → Musical Memories, Autumntide, Book Launch Sun 26 Oct → Threads of Power & Pride Details 👉 www.newhamblackhistory.org

⏳ 10 days to go! From 1 Nov, YOU decide how £200,000 is spent in your neighbourhood. 🗳️ The Big Vote is coming—are you ready? 👥 Find out more from our Working Group members soon! #TheBigVote #PeoplePoweredPlaces #Newham

There are SO many great reasons to quit this Stoptober - and we are here for you every step of the way. Newham resident, Hyacianth, gave up after 50 years of smoking, thanks to the free support available from QMUL Quit Smoking. www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/stop-smoking

Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Cllrs and everyone at Newham Council.

It’s the best thing I ever did.” Stopping smoking can give you more energy, better health, and a brighter future. This Stoptober, you can do it too. Get free local support and download the Smoke Free App for London. Start your success story here: stopsmokinglondon.com/stoptober

Cllr John Whitworth joined our enforcement team in Stratford, tackling fly-tipping head-on. From July 2024 to June 2025, we issued 1,072 fines to those caught dumping illegally. Offenders face fines of up to £480 or prosecution. Report fly-tippers: my.newham.gov.uk/Report-It/Re... #LetsLoveNewham

Join our Fostering Information Sessions by signing up today: forms.office.com/e/fmr4Zsghtq... Find out what fostering is really like, meet our friendly team and learn how we'll support you every step of the way.

Nominations are OPEN for the 2025 Newham Civic Awards! now someone who’s doing amazing work in Newham? Now’s the time to recognise them. Submit your nominations by 18 Nov 2025. Details & how to nominate: www.newham.gov.uk/civicawards #NewhamCivicAwards #Newham

This Stoptober, make it real. Make a promise. Tell your friends, tell your family and commit to quitting smoking this Stoptober. You don’t have to do it alone. Support is waiting for you: www.stopsmokinglondon.com/Stoptober www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/stop-smoking

Cllr John Whitworth joined our enforcement team on patrol in Stratford, uncovering evidence of fly-tipping and tracing the waste back to those responsible. Offenders face fines of up to £480 or prosecution. Report fly tippers: my.newham.gov.uk/Report-It/Re... #LetsLoveNewham

🛍✨ Black Pound Market is back! 📅 Sat 18 Oct, 12–5pm 📍 The Market Place, East Ham A vibrant showcase of Black-owned businesses, food vendors & workshops. Celebrate community talent & support Black economic empowerment!

Nominations for the Newham Civic Awards opened this week - celebrate an exceptional individual, entrepreneur, group or organisation. In association with Berkeley Group. Choose from 10 award categories - nominations close on 16 November: www.newham.gov.uk/civicawards

Michal's among the Newham residents who decided to quit smoking & he’s never looked back! This Stoptober, you too could start your journey with the support of our free QMUL Quit Smoking service. Click below to find a video of Michal sharing his experience. www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/stop-smoking

Nominate an exceptional individual, entrepreneur, group or organisation for a 2025 Newham Civic Award, in association with Berkeley Group. Choose from 10 award categories across creativity, wellness, volunteering, community wealth and more: www.newham.gov.uk/civicawards

🎨 Explore African textile legacies with designer Hafza Yusuf. Create your own unique prints! 🧵 #BHM2025 🧵 Create your own bold prints in this hands-on workshop. 📅 Sun 12 Oct, Stratford Library

🌍💚Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! Take a moment to look after YOU🧘‍♀️✨ 🚶‍♂️ Go for a wellbeing walk 🎁 Earn BetterPoints rewards 💪 Boost your mind and body 👉 Step out and make every walk count! Download the #BetterPoints app 👇 qrco.de/bcR2Fm

Quit smoking this #Stoptober, just like Judith! Click on the video below to hear what difference giving up smoking has had on Judith’s life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah9s... You can also find your recipe for quitting smoking with QMUL QuitSmoking www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/stop-smoking

Our enforcement teams were in Little Ilford investigating illegally dumped rubbish – helping to find and fine those responsible. Fly-tipping is a crime - offenders be fined over £480. Report fly tippers: my.newham.gov.uk/Report-It/Re...

The Tate & Lyle Local Fund with £50,000 on offer to Newham projects launches today – grants of up to £5,000 are available to projects that support safe, prosperous & healthy communities in Newham. Organisations wishing to apply www.newham.gov.uk/news/article...

In a post-apocalyptic world, a Black family of Canadian farmers must defend their homestead against those who want to take it. 📅 Wed 8 Oct, 7–10pm 📍 UCL East Cinema 🎟 Book now: www.newhamblackhistory.org #BHM2025 #StandingFirm #PowerAndPride