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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...
For the first time this year, the Greater London Authority has triggered a severe weather response for rough sleepers, as temperatures have hit zero degrees or below.
To report a rough sleeper, contact StreetLink by visiting www.streetlink.org.uk
#SWEP
To report a rough sleeper, contact StreetLink by visiting www.streetlink.org.uk
#SWEP
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
For the first time this year, the Greater London Authority has triggered a severe weather response for rough sleepers, as temperatures have hit zero degrees or below.
To report a rough sleeper, contact StreetLink by visiting www.streetlink.org.uk
#SWEP
To report a rough sleeper, contact StreetLink by visiting www.streetlink.org.uk
#SWEP
This evening our gritting team will be treating the borough’s main roads and cycle ways as temperatures drop.
Find out about how we help keep roads safe in winter orlo.uk/uC03D
Find out about how we help keep roads safe in winter orlo.uk/uC03D
November 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This evening our gritting team will be treating the borough’s main roads and cycle ways as temperatures drop.
Find out about how we help keep roads safe in winter orlo.uk/uC03D
Find out about how we help keep roads safe in winter orlo.uk/uC03D
🍳 The Full English: Exploring British Muslim Food Culture
Join us for an evening of audio storytelling, photography, film, and conversation as we explore how the iconic Full English became a beloved part of British Muslim households and halal cafés...
Join us for an evening of audio storytelling, photography, film, and conversation as we explore how the iconic Full English became a beloved part of British Muslim households and halal cafés...
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🍳 The Full English: Exploring British Muslim Food Culture
Join us for an evening of audio storytelling, photography, film, and conversation as we explore how the iconic Full English became a beloved part of British Muslim households and halal cafés...
Join us for an evening of audio storytelling, photography, film, and conversation as we explore how the iconic Full English became a beloved part of British Muslim households and halal cafés...
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 19, 2025 at 2:44 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.
Food waste recycling is coming in three phases, launching from this month
Not sure when your area starts?
Check your phase with our postcode checker: bincollection.newham.gov.uk
Not sure when your area starts?
Check your phase with our postcode checker: bincollection.newham.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Food waste recycling is coming in three phases, launching from this month
Not sure when your area starts?
Check your phase with our postcode checker: bincollection.newham.gov.uk
Not sure when your area starts?
Check your phase with our postcode checker: bincollection.newham.gov.uk
We cannot continue to fund our services in their current form, so we want you to tell us which ones are most important to you.
Sign up to our budget engagement sessions to have your say 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
Sign up to our budget engagement sessions to have your say 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We cannot continue to fund our services in their current form, so we want you to tell us which ones are most important to you.
Sign up to our budget engagement sessions to have your say 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
Sign up to our budget engagement sessions to have your say 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
Thrilled to welcome Deputy Mayor of London Debbie Weekes-Bernard and Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz OBE to The Full English exhibition at East Ham Library!
This vibrant installation explores British Muslim food cultures as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month...
This vibrant installation explores British Muslim food cultures as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month...
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Thrilled to welcome Deputy Mayor of London Debbie Weekes-Bernard and Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz OBE to The Full English exhibition at East Ham Library!
This vibrant installation explores British Muslim food cultures as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month...
This vibrant installation explores British Muslim food cultures as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month...
Our new weekly food waste recycling service is launching this month! Use our postcode checker to see which phase your home is in and when collections will begin: bincollection.newham.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Our new weekly food waste recycling service is launching this month! Use our postcode checker to see which phase your home is in and when collections will begin: bincollection.newham.gov.uk
As we look ahead to our next budget (2026/27), we must make choices about which services to scale back, which to prioritise.
We need to do less but do it well.
Sign up. Have your say. Help shape Newham’s future 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
We need to do less but do it well.
Sign up. Have your say. Help shape Newham’s future 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
As we look ahead to our next budget (2026/27), we must make choices about which services to scale back, which to prioritise.
We need to do less but do it well.
Sign up. Have your say. Help shape Newham’s future 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
We need to do less but do it well.
Sign up. Have your say. Help shape Newham’s future 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
Every foster carer has a story, and yours could be the next one that changes a child’s life.
Our friendly team is here to answer your questions and guide you through every step!
Call: 0808 175 3989
Email: [email protected]
Visit: fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/newham
Our friendly team is here to answer your questions and guide you through every step!
Call: 0808 175 3989
Email: [email protected]
Visit: fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/newham
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Every foster carer has a story, and yours could be the next one that changes a child’s life.
Our friendly team is here to answer your questions and guide you through every step!
Call: 0808 175 3989
Email: [email protected]
Visit: fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/newham
Our friendly team is here to answer your questions and guide you through every step!
Call: 0808 175 3989
Email: [email protected]
Visit: fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/newham
As we look ahead to our next budget (2026/27), we know the way we deliver some of our services will change, due rising demand for those services.
Sign up to our budget engagement sessions to tell us which services matter most to you. 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
Sign up to our budget engagement sessions to tell us which services matter most to you. 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
As we look ahead to our next budget (2026/27), we know the way we deliver some of our services will change, due rising demand for those services.
Sign up to our budget engagement sessions to tell us which services matter most to you. 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627
Sign up to our budget engagement sessions to tell us which services matter most to you. 👇
www.newham.gov.uk/newhambudget2627