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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 23h

Want to know more about fostering in Newham? Newham's foster carers receive: 💛 24/7 support 💚 100% Council Tax exemption 💙 £750 setting up grant Interested? Join our next information session💬 More details here 👇 ww.newham.gov.uk/fostering

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Going back to work after parental leave? You may be entitled to up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week for your child from the term after they turn 9 months old. A little support can make a big difference. families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/d…

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Stay up to date with what’s happening across Newham. Follow our WhatsApp channel for the latest council news, local updates, events, services and important info. It’s an easy way to keep up with what matters to you and your community. whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7RXOnId7…

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thank you to those of you who joined us at this year’s Ageing Well Festival, to celebrate all of Newham’s residents aged 50+ 🎉 Around 500 people, including our committed volunteers, came along to the free event. www.newham.gov.uk/ageingwell

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The conversation is also happening offline. We're hosting drop-in sessions where you can learn more about the parking and kerbside survey, get help taking part and share your views with the team face-to-face.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🏠 Got a question about renting? Come and speak to us! You’ll have the chance to speak to Cllr John Gray and the council team, ask questions and find out more about your rights as a private renter. 📍 Stratford Library 3 The Grove, E15 1EL 📅 Thursday 1 October ⏰ 10am–1pm

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Are you a council tenant or leaseholder? Help protect you, your family and your neighbours from fire this #FireSafetyWeek🚪🔥 Keep fire doors closed. Self-closing devices should not be tampered with. Faulty or damaged fire door? Report on our website or 📞0203 373 5500

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last week, Mayor Forhad Hussain joined Superintendent Claire Gentles for a community walkabout, discussing key local issues including fly-tipping, improving CCTV coverage and tackling anti-social behaviour. We are working together to keep residents safe.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

👶 Did you know? Eligible working parents could get up to 30 hours of funded childcare every week for children aged 9 months to 4 years. Apply now to start next term. ✅ Save on childcare costs ✅ Support your child's learning and development ✅ Help make returning to work easier

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Fly-tippers, your era is over 👋 💸📸 We’ve increased fines for fly-tipping to up to £1,000 and we’re introducing Newham’s Wall of Shame. Dump it illegally and you might just go viral for all the wrong reasons 👀 www.newham.gov.uk/public-health-saf…

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

London Voter Registration Week starts now 🎉 Take a few minutes to make sure you're on the electoral register. #RegistertoVote today 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote Together, let's make the eighth London Voter Registration Week the biggest yet. #LVRW2026 #NoVoteNoVoice

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hotspot? We’re on it 👀 Our teams have been out across Newham’s fly-tipping hotspots, clearing dumped rubbish, speaking to residents, investigating offences and taking action. Dump it illegally and you could be next on our radar. 🚨

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Live in North Woolwich or East Silvertown? 👋 Join us for the launch of our Strategic Regeneration Framework🚀 View the plans, meet the team, enjoy free bike checks + more! ℹ️16 September, 3–6.45pm at St John’s Green, 268 Albert Road, E16 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1/beckton-royal-docks/6

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Shanah Tovah. From Mayor Forhad Hussain, Councillors and everyone at Newham Council.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Want to know more about fostering in Newham? Come and chat to us about how you can help transform a child's life⭐️ Newham's foster carers receive a competitive support package, including: 🧡 Weekly payments 💛 24/7 support 💚 100% Council Tax exemption 💙 £750 setting up grant

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re encouraging everyone to #StartTheConversation. Reaching out, listening and supporting each other can help save lives. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone - support is available.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Are you a private foster carer? Please tell us so we can support you 🗣️🙏 If you are a private foster carer and looking after somebody else’s child, there is a legal requirement to let us know ✅

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Mayor of Newham Forhad Hussain has strengthened his senior leadership team with the appointment of 4 new Cabinet Members. The appointments bring further experience & expertise to the Cabinet and deputy roles, helping to focus on the issues that matter most.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🚨 Join us for Newham's Ageing Well Festival 2026 🚨 Come along to celebrate our residents aged 50+ 🎉 Sat 26 Sep 📅 10am-4pm 🕐 East Ham Leisure Centre 📌

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📚✨ Got an event that shares Newham's stories? As part of Newham Festival of Stories 2026, we're looking to showcase the brilliant free and low-cost events already happening across the borough between 12-15 November.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🏠 Have a housing question, concern or issue you'd like to discuss? Join us at our Housing Drop-In Surgery on Tuesday 8 September, 6pm to 8pm at The Well Community Centre, 49 Vicarage Lane, E6 6DQ.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Are you a Council Tenant or Leaseholder? Come along to our Estate Action Days at Church Street, Cridland Street and Gillman Drive Estate on Wednesday 9 September, from 11am to 2pm.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🚨 Save the date for Newham's Ageing Well Festival 2026 🚨 Come along to celebrate our residents aged 50+ 🎉 Sat 26 Sep 📅 10am-4pm 🕐 East Ham Leisure Centre 📌

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Following such sad news about Dolly Parton's passing, it's bittersweet that her Imagination Library is launching in Newham. We know how important this programme was to Dolly and to many children and families across London, so we're looking forward to hosting this event later this month.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We’re aware some bins have been left behind on Upton Park Road while Thames Water works are taking place. Our Waste team has been on the case, collecting them today.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Newham residents can earn rewards by simply moving their bodies more! 🚶‍♀️ Meet Ify - a Newham resident who is making the most of regular discounts, thanks to our partner, BetterPoints 👏

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Are you a Newham Council leaseholder? We're looking for up to 15 leaseholders to join our new Leasehold Engagement Forum and help shape leasehold services. ✔ Influence real change ✔ Review value for money ✔ Work with senior housing staff ✔ Help improve services for leaseholders

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🔋Around 70 Newham residents joined our Battery Safety Roadshow at East Ham Library to learn how to recycle batteries & electricals safely. Batteries in the wrong bin can cause serious fires. 🔥 📍Find your nearest battery & electrical recycling point 👉 www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Don’t forget - bin collection dates in Newham are changing due to the August Bank Holiday. Collections will be one day later than usual until 5 September. Check your revised collection day online: www.newham.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling…

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Congrats to Mubeen Hussain, Chair of the Little Ilford #PrideinPlace Neighbourhood Board. Mubeen will work with residents & local representatives to shape how £20m is invested. Board members will be announced in early Sept. newhamco-create.co.uk/en/folders/li…

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Due to a fire incident, Forest Gate Library is temporarily closed, while essential safety checks and remedial works are carried out. We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide further updates when available. Nearest libraries: Stratford and Manor Park.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Bring Your Street to Life! Come together with your neighbours and host a Mayor’s Street Party on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can apply for up to £650 to help bring your celebration to life. Think food, music, games, other activities and plenty of community spirit!

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

August Bank Holiday bin collections in Newham will change from 31 Aug - 5 Sept. Your waste, recycling and commercial waste collections will take place one day later than usual. Check your updated collection day online: www.newham.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling…

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Mayor Forhad Hussain wishes all Newham GCSE students the very best for Results Day! 🎉 If you didn't get the grades you hoped for, there are still plenty of options and opportunities available to you. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/exam… www.youthemployment.org.uk

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🏡 Drew & Camel Road, Constance Street and Parker Close Estate Action Day Join us for our next #EstateActionDay on Tue 25/08/26 11am-2pm at Camel Road Play Area, E16...

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🍴 Feeling hungry? We've got you covered! Join us on 21 & 22 August and enjoy a fantastic selection of food and drink from some brilliant traders at Queen’s Square E13 9BA : ✨ Super Beef Bros ✨ Stacktails&Co ✨ Date Sultan ✨ E6 Sisters Community Pantry

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Refuse collections E6: Residents of St Bartholomew's Road, Central Park Road, Henry Road, Navarre Road & Bartle Avenue may experience a delay in their refuse collection as a result of a police incident. Once the scene has been cleared - collections will resume.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🎶 Artist announcement Get ready to welcome Shalini Rani and AMVN to Summer Nights in Queen's Square on Friday 21 August! 🌟 They’ll be joining DJ Kan D Man as part of our evening line up!

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Taking action to make Royal Docks safer. Following concerns about ASB, violence, alcohol & drug misuse, voyeurism and drink-driving, partners carried out an operation over two evenings. - Visible patrols - Engagement with licensed premises - Action against offenders

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🎵✨ Bring generations together through the joy of music and storytelling! ✨🎵 Join Intergenerational Music & Movement: Songs & Smiles, where care home residents and young people connect through songs, movement, laughter, and shared stories in a warm, welcoming environment.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Imagine your street filled with children playing, neighbours chatting and a real sense of community. Sun 20 Sept, residential roads can be closed to traffic, creating a safe space for children to enjoy ahead of Car Free Day. Apply by Fri 21 Aug. www.newham.gov.uk/PlayStreets

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Last week, Cllrs Susan Masters, Salim Patel and Imam Haque visited East Ham to see the work that goes into keeping our streets clean. We’re committed to working to create cleaner, safer and more welcoming streets. Thank you to our cleansing teams for the work you do every day.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🎶 We're excited to announce that Dj Kandman will be bringing the soundtrack to our next Summer Nights in Queen's Square! We're also really pleased to be teaming up with Bbc Asian Network to make it happen.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Looking better than ever! This much-loved train at Stratford, has been fully restored over seven visits across four weeks. Our team removed rust and damaged materials, carried out repairs,

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Wednesday's Estate Action Day at Hathaway Crescent. 👏 It was great to speak with residents about issues including antisocial behaviour, damp and mould, health and safety concerns, rough sleeping and more.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Planning permission has been approved for a new Carpenters Primary School! The school will grow with the community, providing new sports facilities and spaces for local people to enjoy outside school hours. It's another key milestone in the regeneration of the Carpenters Estate.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We're making progress on delivering 318 affordable, high-quality homes across Newham. 🏆 Our Plashet Road development has also won 2 RIBA awards for its sustainable design. We're building homes and stronger communities. Find out more 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/regeneration-1

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our Day of Action in Manor Park brought together Council teams and the Met Police to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour & environmental issues. Results included: ✅ 40 Community Protection Warnings issued ✅ 2 Fixed Penalty Notices for fly tipping ✅ 7 ongoing investigations

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