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Aston-Mansfield @astonmansfield.bsky.social · 11h

It's great to see so many organisations at today's Newham Connections Exchange. We've got stalls, networking, and dedicated time for practical discussions on topics including homelessness, wellbeing, community organising and more. #NewhamVCFSE #Newham #Charity #Nonprofit @newhamcouncil.bsky.social

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 12h

🎶 Roots & Culture, Rhythms & Rhymes: Black History Month Showcase 📅 Saturday 17 October 🕑 2–4pm 📍 Stratford Library Enjoy an afternoon of live poetry and music celebrating Black African and Caribbean history, heritage and culture. www.newham.gov.uk/events/event...

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 12h

Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with community events in Newham this October. Join us for author talks, poetry, creative writing workshops and more as we celebrate Black history, culture and creativity.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 13h

Completing our online self-declaration forms helps us provide a more responsive landlord service tailored to your needs. To access the forms, log in to your Newham Housing Online Account. If you don't already have an account, you'll need to register first. www.newham.gov.uk/housing-home...

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Newham Housing Online Account – Newham Council

Newham Housing Online Account

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 13h

Help us understand your household's needs. If you are a Newham Council tenant or leaseholder, you can now tell us about any vulnerabilities, disabilities, or aids and adaptations relating to you or someone in your household.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 16h

💷 Childcare can be expensive, but support is available. Eligible working families may be able to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare each week for children aged 9 months to school age. Don't miss out. families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/d…

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

We want you to know there is plenty of support available in Newham. You are not alone. You can be the voice that helps build a stronger, more united and inclusive community 🫶 Hate has no place in our borough. Together, we can work to eliminate it 🙏 Details of events 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/hatecrime

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Hate Crime – Newham Council

Hate Crime

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Thank you to those of you who joined us at our first National Hate Crime Awareness Week event 👏 Working with partners, including Met Police, we are working hard to raise awareness of hate crime offences - and how to report them 📢

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Visit Newham’s first Lending Hub at the Abbey Hub Borrow Bank, run by @theaaazone and see what items you can borrow for less. Want to know more? 👉 www.newham.gov.uk/lendinghubs

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Share Newham - Lending Hubs Network – Newham Council

Newham Community Lending Library Fund, £15,000, Grants, Lending

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

🔨 Next time you need something for a one-off job, don’t pay full price for something you might never use again. Think about borrowing instead.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and accepted, regardless of their background, faith, identity or who they are. Hate and prejudice have a real impact on people and communities, and we all have a part to play in challenging them. newham.gov.uk/hatecrime

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Hate Crime – Newham Council

Hate Crime

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Hate crime has no place in Newham. This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Councillor Imam Haque is speaking out and encouraging everyone to say no to hate crime.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Thinking about quitting smoking this Stoptober? You don’t have to do it alone! 💚 Quit Well Newham offers FREE support to help you get started. Come and find out more in person:

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Made possible with funding from the GLA's Good Growth Fund, as part of the Queen's Market Good Growth Programme, the library is now bigger and brighter than ever before, with more space for the community to come together! Haven't visited yet? Consider this your sign! 📍416-420 Green Street E13 9JJ

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Saturday was one for the books (literally 👀) as Mayor Forhad Hussain and Newham's Library Champion Bobby Seagull MBE officially opened our brand-new Green Street Library! 💚🎉

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Next stop: YOUR doorstep! 👀💚 This Autumn, weekly food waste recycling is coming to all remaining street-level homes across the borough! Live in a flat or above a shop? Your weekly food waste recycling service is coming in spring 2027! 👉 newham.gov.uk/foodwaste

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

Hate has no place in Newham, and together, we can work to eliminate it ❌ Please join us at our first community event to find out how we can support you ✨ Monday 12 October 📅 2pm-4pm 🕙 Manor Park Library 📌 www.newham.gov.uk/hatecrime #NationalHCAW

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

Been a victim of a hate crime? Join our community safety team and our partners to get valuable support 🙏 This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we want you to know there is help available and we will have a number of events available so we can listen and help make a difference.

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

Roots & Culture, Rhythms & Rhymes: BHM Showcase, Saturday 17 October, 2-4pm, Stratford Library Roots & Culture, Rhythms & Rhymes brings together a vibrant mix of live poetry and music designed to celebrate the richness of Black African and Caribbean history, heritage, and present-day culture.

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

Honouring Our Communities Exhibition, 1 October - 31 October, East Ham Library A collective representation of communities across the African and Caribbean Diaspora and within Newham.

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

Nature Trails Re-Imagined Exhibition, 1-31 October, Canning Town Library An exhibition by primary school students reimaging Benjamin Zepahniah's poetry. Led by Twelve Trees community

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

📚🎬🎤 Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with community-led events in Newham this October. Discover inspiring author talks, poetry, creative writing workshops and more as we come together to explore Black histories, cultures and creativity. A sneak peak of what's on offer:

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

Users can win BetterPoints each week and earn BetterPoints daily for simply travelling actively to school 🚶‍♀️‍ Top prize - £500 in resources 🥇 Runner up - £250 in resources 🥈 Third Place - £150 in resources 🥉 Sign up here 👇 newham.betterpoints.uk/stories/newh...

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

Take Part in the Newham Schools Challenge and win rewards for all! 👦👧 We have partnered with @betterpoints.bsky.social to use their free app to run a Schools Challenge for selected infant and primary schools in Newham ✨

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

- Storytelling - Halloween Code Club - LEGO Spike robots - Sensory crafts - Library card competition - Summer Reading Challenge raffle - Exercise taster sessions - Plaque unveiling Your new space to read, learn and enjoy - designed by you, for you.

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Join us for the Grand Opening of Green Street Library 🗓️ Saturday 10 October 2026, 1pm-3pm 📍 416-420 Green Street E13 9JJ Celebrate the start of an exciting new chapter as Green Street Library opens its doors in the historic Queen's Market. There’ll be plenty to enjoy on the day, including:

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

- what damp and mould can look like - how to report it - what happens after you report it Our Damp and Mould Team reviews every report and arranges follow-up action. Urgent cases are assessed within 24 hours. www.newham.gov.uk/housing-home... or call 0203 373 5500 to report.

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Damp, condensation and mould – Newham Council

‘Condensation dampness’ is a condition that affects many homes and has probably become the major cause of ‘environmental’ dampness within a property. Condensation is particularly common in homes which...

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Damp, mould and condensation can affect your health and wellbeing. If you’re a Newham Council tenant, please tell us as soon as possible so we can investigate and take action. We've updated our damp and mould guidance to make it clearer:

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You can be the voice that helps build a stronger, more united and inclusive community. Hate has no place in Newham, and together, we can work to eliminate it ❌ Please join us at a community engagement event to find out more about how we can support you ✨ More details 👇 www.newham.gov.uk/hatecrime

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Hate Crime – Newham Council

Hate Crime

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

If you’ve been a victim of a hate crime, there is support available in Newham 🙏 Ahead of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we want you to know there is help available and you are not alone 🫶

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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 first session is happening on Monday 5 October at East Ham Library between 12pm and 2pm. Visit the parking and kerbside newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/... to see the full list of sessions taking place in October. What's the first thing you'd ask?

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Citizen engagement platform

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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

Want to alter or change your front door? You must contact us for approval. 📧 firesafety@newham.gov.uk

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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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