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🌈 At the Rainbow’s End
Join us Wed 18 Feb, 6:30–7:30pm @ Stratford Library for a powerful talk by Dr Clare Summerskill on her verbatim play exploring homophobic & transphobic abuse faced by older LGBTQ+ people in care.
Includes extracts from real experiences + Q&A.
Book: www.newhamlgbthistory.org
Join us Wed 18 Feb, 6:30–7:30pm @ Stratford Library for a powerful talk by Dr Clare Summerskill on her verbatim play exploring homophobic & transphobic abuse faced by older LGBTQ+ people in care.
Includes extracts from real experiences + Q&A.
Book: www.newhamlgbthistory.org
February 10, 2026 at 10:25 AM
🌈 At the Rainbow’s End
Join us Wed 18 Feb, 6:30–7:30pm @ Stratford Library for a powerful talk by Dr Clare Summerskill on her verbatim play exploring homophobic & transphobic abuse faced by older LGBTQ+ people in care.
Includes extracts from real experiences + Q&A.
Book: www.newhamlgbthistory.org
Join us Wed 18 Feb, 6:30–7:30pm @ Stratford Library for a powerful talk by Dr Clare Summerskill on her verbatim play exploring homophobic & transphobic abuse faced by older LGBTQ+ people in care.
Includes extracts from real experiences + Q&A.
Book: www.newhamlgbthistory.org
Join us at an event near you, this #NationalHIVTestingWeek 🩸
HIV testing is free, easy & confidential. By getting tested, you can help end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Knowing your status is the first step in taking control of your health.
HIV testing is free, easy & confidential. By getting tested, you can help end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Knowing your status is the first step in taking control of your health.
February 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Join us at an event near you, this #NationalHIVTestingWeek 🩸
HIV testing is free, easy & confidential. By getting tested, you can help end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Knowing your status is the first step in taking control of your health.
HIV testing is free, easy & confidential. By getting tested, you can help end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Knowing your status is the first step in taking control of your health.
Celebrate LGBT+ makers, entrepreneurs and community at the Shocking Pink Pound Market on Sat 14 & 21 Feb, at Woodgrange Market.
This year also marks 40 years since the Shocking Pink Party - a landmark fundraising event for local LGBT+ people in East London.
📍 Free to attend
This year also marks 40 years since the Shocking Pink Party - a landmark fundraising event for local LGBT+ people in East London.
📍 Free to attend
February 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Celebrate LGBT+ makers, entrepreneurs and community at the Shocking Pink Pound Market on Sat 14 & 21 Feb, at Woodgrange Market.
This year also marks 40 years since the Shocking Pink Party - a landmark fundraising event for local LGBT+ people in East London.
📍 Free to attend
This year also marks 40 years since the Shocking Pink Party - a landmark fundraising event for local LGBT+ people in East London.
📍 Free to attend
We’ve stepped up street cleansing across Newham, with six extra staff focused on litter hotspots in Plaistow, Green Street, Stratford, Little Ilford & East Ham, alongside two Rapid Response Teams tackling fly-tipping.
#LetsLoveNewham
#LetsLoveNewham
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
We’ve stepped up street cleansing across Newham, with six extra staff focused on litter hotspots in Plaistow, Green Street, Stratford, Little Ilford & East Ham, alongside two Rapid Response Teams tackling fly-tipping.
#LetsLoveNewham
#LetsLoveNewham
Calling community-focused partners We’re seeking collaborative, sustainability-led organisations to help bring the former Newham City Farm site back to life for local residents...
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Calling community-focused partners We’re seeking collaborative, sustainability-led organisations to help bring the former Newham City Farm site back to life for local residents...
Huge thanks to Newham residents for recycling your food waste - since November, you’ve helped recycle over 118 tonnes!
Shout out to our crews out on the ground, collecting and keeping it moving.
#LetsLoveNewham
Shout out to our crews out on the ground, collecting and keeping it moving.
#LetsLoveNewham
February 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Huge thanks to Newham residents for recycling your food waste - since November, you’ve helped recycle over 118 tonnes!
Shout out to our crews out on the ground, collecting and keeping it moving.
#LetsLoveNewham
Shout out to our crews out on the ground, collecting and keeping it moving.
#LetsLoveNewham
Your voice matters. Share your thoughts on our draft Diverse Needs Strategy for housing to create a more flexible and helpful service that all our council tenants can access.
Tell us by 9 Feb: newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
#DiverseNeeds
Tell us by 9 Feb: newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
#DiverseNeeds
February 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Your voice matters. Share your thoughts on our draft Diverse Needs Strategy for housing to create a more flexible and helpful service that all our council tenants can access.
Tell us by 9 Feb: newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
#DiverseNeeds
Tell us by 9 Feb: newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
#DiverseNeeds
We’re boosting street cleansing services in Newham!
We’ve got more staff to tackle litter in priority areas incl. Plaistow, Green St, Stratford, Little Ilford & East Ham, plus two Rapid Response Teams targeting fly-tipping hotspots.
#LetsLoveNewham
We’ve got more staff to tackle litter in priority areas incl. Plaistow, Green St, Stratford, Little Ilford & East Ham, plus two Rapid Response Teams targeting fly-tipping hotspots.
#LetsLoveNewham
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
We’re boosting street cleansing services in Newham!
We’ve got more staff to tackle litter in priority areas incl. Plaistow, Green St, Stratford, Little Ilford & East Ham, plus two Rapid Response Teams targeting fly-tipping hotspots.
#LetsLoveNewham
We’ve got more staff to tackle litter in priority areas incl. Plaistow, Green St, Stratford, Little Ilford & East Ham, plus two Rapid Response Teams targeting fly-tipping hotspots.
#LetsLoveNewham
Children are now being offered the MMRV vaccine, protecting against measles, mumps, rubella & chickenpox.
MMRV will be offered at 12 months, with a second dose at 18 months. Children already over 18 months will be offered their second dose at the 3 years 4 months appointment.
MMRV will be offered at 12 months, with a second dose at 18 months. Children already over 18 months will be offered their second dose at the 3 years 4 months appointment.
February 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Children are now being offered the MMRV vaccine, protecting against measles, mumps, rubella & chickenpox.
MMRV will be offered at 12 months, with a second dose at 18 months. Children already over 18 months will be offered their second dose at the 3 years 4 months appointment.
MMRV will be offered at 12 months, with a second dose at 18 months. Children already over 18 months will be offered their second dose at the 3 years 4 months appointment.
Inspired by the exhibition Care, Campaign, Create, join us for Creative Workshops: LGBT+ Stories of Care on Thursday 12 and Saturday 21 Feb. Workshops exploring queerness, disability, health and care through archives, oral histories and creativity.
www.newhamlgbthistory.org
www.newhamlgbthistory.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Inspired by the exhibition Care, Campaign, Create, join us for Creative Workshops: LGBT+ Stories of Care on Thursday 12 and Saturday 21 Feb. Workshops exploring queerness, disability, health and care through archives, oral histories and creativity.
www.newhamlgbthistory.org
www.newhamlgbthistory.org
Our local children need local carers
Foster with Newham Council and be supported every step of the way with generous allowances, Council Tax exemption, and round‑the‑clock support.
www.fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/newham
Foster with Newham Council and be supported every step of the way with generous allowances, Council Tax exemption, and round‑the‑clock support.
www.fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/newham
January 29, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Our local children need local carers
Foster with Newham Council and be supported every step of the way with generous allowances, Council Tax exemption, and round‑the‑clock support.
www.fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/newham
Foster with Newham Council and be supported every step of the way with generous allowances, Council Tax exemption, and round‑the‑clock support.
www.fosterwithyourcouncil.uk/newham
We are supporting young people 👦👧
Health Spot Newham is a confidential GP service that’s making a difference in Newham. Watch one of the youth workers involved explain its purpose 👇
📅 Every Wednesday
🕐 4-8pm
📌 Stratford Youth Zone
Health Spot Newham is a confidential GP service that’s making a difference in Newham. Watch one of the youth workers involved explain its purpose 👇
📅 Every Wednesday
🕐 4-8pm
📌 Stratford Youth Zone
January 27, 2026 at 9:21 AM
We are supporting young people 👦👧
Health Spot Newham is a confidential GP service that’s making a difference in Newham. Watch one of the youth workers involved explain its purpose 👇
📅 Every Wednesday
🕐 4-8pm
📌 Stratford Youth Zone
Health Spot Newham is a confidential GP service that’s making a difference in Newham. Watch one of the youth workers involved explain its purpose 👇
📅 Every Wednesday
🕐 4-8pm
📌 Stratford Youth Zone
Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.
MMRV adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps & rubella. Your GP will contact you when your child's due
nhs.uk/mmrv
MMRV adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps & rubella. Your GP will contact you when your child's due
nhs.uk/mmrv
January 26, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.
MMRV adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps & rubella. Your GP will contact you when your child's due
nhs.uk/mmrv
MMRV adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps & rubella. Your GP will contact you when your child's due
nhs.uk/mmrv
The next Local & Mayoral elections take place on Thur 7 May 26.
Households will soon receive a letter asking them to check their electoral register details.
Please read it carefully & only respond if something needs updating.
And apply for a postal vote www.newham.gov.uk/council/regi...
Households will soon receive a letter asking them to check their electoral register details.
Please read it carefully & only respond if something needs updating.
And apply for a postal vote www.newham.gov.uk/council/regi...
January 23, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The next Local & Mayoral elections take place on Thur 7 May 26.
Households will soon receive a letter asking them to check their electoral register details.
Please read it carefully & only respond if something needs updating.
And apply for a postal vote www.newham.gov.uk/council/regi...
Households will soon receive a letter asking them to check their electoral register details.
Please read it carefully & only respond if something needs updating.
And apply for a postal vote www.newham.gov.uk/council/regi...
MMRV's now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.
Vaccination's the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness & protect children as they grow. Your GP will contact you when your child's appointment's due.
nhs.uk/mmrv
Vaccination's the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness & protect children as they grow. Your GP will contact you when your child's appointment's due.
nhs.uk/mmrv
January 23, 2026 at 10:31 AM
MMRV's now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.
Vaccination's the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness & protect children as they grow. Your GP will contact you when your child's appointment's due.
nhs.uk/mmrv
Vaccination's the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness & protect children as they grow. Your GP will contact you when your child's appointment's due.
nhs.uk/mmrv
There is a technical issue with our phone system. Our agents are unable to hear customers when answering their calls.
We are working to investigate and resolve the issue as a priority.
We are working to investigate and resolve the issue as a priority.
January 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
There is a technical issue with our phone system. Our agents are unable to hear customers when answering their calls.
We are working to investigate and resolve the issue as a priority.
We are working to investigate and resolve the issue as a priority.
Your voice matters. Share your thoughts on our draft Diverse Needs Strategy for housing to create a more flexible and helpful service that all our council tenants can access.
Tell us by 9 Feb: newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/diverse-needs-strategy-consultation #DiverseNeeds
Tell us by 9 Feb: newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/diverse-needs-strategy-consultation #DiverseNeeds
January 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Your voice matters. Share your thoughts on our draft Diverse Needs Strategy for housing to create a more flexible and helpful service that all our council tenants can access.
Tell us by 9 Feb: newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/diverse-needs-strategy-consultation #DiverseNeeds
Tell us by 9 Feb: newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/diverse-needs-strategy-consultation #DiverseNeeds
Our #NewhamData celebration event is tomorrow!
Together with our partners, we are celebrating 4+ years of progress in data and AI and launching the Newham Data Strategy, with strong representation from leading and high-profile organisations.
#DataStrategy #AIFuture
Together with our partners, we are celebrating 4+ years of progress in data and AI and launching the Newham Data Strategy, with strong representation from leading and high-profile organisations.
#DataStrategy #AIFuture
January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Our #NewhamData celebration event is tomorrow!
Together with our partners, we are celebrating 4+ years of progress in data and AI and launching the Newham Data Strategy, with strong representation from leading and high-profile organisations.
#DataStrategy #AIFuture
Together with our partners, we are celebrating 4+ years of progress in data and AI and launching the Newham Data Strategy, with strong representation from leading and high-profile organisations.
#DataStrategy #AIFuture
📢 Have your say on our Draft Budget 26/27 📢
It's aimed at creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham.
Views will be shared with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Cabinet & Council officers as they prepare the final budget.
www.newham.gov.uk/draft_budget2627
It's aimed at creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham.
Views will be shared with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Cabinet & Council officers as they prepare the final budget.
www.newham.gov.uk/draft_budget2627
January 19, 2026 at 2:17 PM
📢 Have your say on our Draft Budget 26/27 📢
It's aimed at creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham.
Views will be shared with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Cabinet & Council officers as they prepare the final budget.
www.newham.gov.uk/draft_budget2627
It's aimed at creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham.
Views will be shared with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Cabinet & Council officers as they prepare the final budget.
www.newham.gov.uk/draft_budget2627
📢 Don’t miss our keynote speaker: Vanessa Holburn, journalist and author focusing on Holocaust survivor families and intergenerational memory.
🕯️ Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
📍 The Old Town Hall Stratford | Doors 10:30am, Event 11am
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newhams-ho...
🕯️ Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
📍 The Old Town Hall Stratford | Doors 10:30am, Event 11am
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newhams-ho...
January 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM
📢 Don’t miss our keynote speaker: Vanessa Holburn, journalist and author focusing on Holocaust survivor families and intergenerational memory.
🕯️ Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
📍 The Old Town Hall Stratford | Doors 10:30am, Event 11am
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newhams-ho...
🕯️ Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
📍 The Old Town Hall Stratford | Doors 10:30am, Event 11am
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newhams-ho...
🕯️ Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 – Save the Date!
Tues, 27 Jan at The Old Town Hall Stratford.
This year’s theme, Bridging Generations, highlights passing on the lessons of the Holocaust to younger generations.
📌 Doors open 10:30am | Event 11am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newhams-ho...
Tues, 27 Jan at The Old Town Hall Stratford.
This year’s theme, Bridging Generations, highlights passing on the lessons of the Holocaust to younger generations.
📌 Doors open 10:30am | Event 11am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newhams-ho...
January 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🕯️ Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 – Save the Date!
Tues, 27 Jan at The Old Town Hall Stratford.
This year’s theme, Bridging Generations, highlights passing on the lessons of the Holocaust to younger generations.
📌 Doors open 10:30am | Event 11am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newhams-ho...
Tues, 27 Jan at The Old Town Hall Stratford.
This year’s theme, Bridging Generations, highlights passing on the lessons of the Holocaust to younger generations.
📌 Doors open 10:30am | Event 11am
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newhams-ho...
📢 Tell us what you think about our Draft Budget 26/27 📢
Your comments will be shared with those preparing the proposed final budget, before it's presented to Cabinet next month.
Have your say and help us to deliver a Fairer Newham
www.newham.gov.uk/draft_budget2627
Your comments will be shared with those preparing the proposed final budget, before it's presented to Cabinet next month.
Have your say and help us to deliver a Fairer Newham
www.newham.gov.uk/draft_budget2627
January 16, 2026 at 2:10 PM
📢 Tell us what you think about our Draft Budget 26/27 📢
Your comments will be shared with those preparing the proposed final budget, before it's presented to Cabinet next month.
Have your say and help us to deliver a Fairer Newham
www.newham.gov.uk/draft_budget2627
Your comments will be shared with those preparing the proposed final budget, before it's presented to Cabinet next month.
Have your say and help us to deliver a Fairer Newham
www.newham.gov.uk/draft_budget2627
You can get your bike checked for free by a qualified mechanic, thanks to our Dr Bike service! 🚲
Take your bike along to get minor faults repaired & to ensure it’s roadworthy.
📅Sat 17 Jan
🕐12pm-3pm
📌Plaistow Library
www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/sustainable-travel/5
Take your bike along to get minor faults repaired & to ensure it’s roadworthy.
📅Sat 17 Jan
🕐12pm-3pm
📌Plaistow Library
www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/sustainable-travel/5
January 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM
You can get your bike checked for free by a qualified mechanic, thanks to our Dr Bike service! 🚲
Take your bike along to get minor faults repaired & to ensure it’s roadworthy.
📅Sat 17 Jan
🕐12pm-3pm
📌Plaistow Library
www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/sustainable-travel/5
Take your bike along to get minor faults repaired & to ensure it’s roadworthy.
📅Sat 17 Jan
🕐12pm-3pm
📌Plaistow Library
www.newham.gov.uk/transport-streets/sustainable-travel/5
Want to win a day pass (worth £17) at our Newham Better Leisure Centres?
All you have to do is download the BetterPoints app and walk, wheel, cycle or run over half a mile to earn a BetterTicket, which goes into a daily prize draw.
Download the app 👇
newham.betterpoints.uk
All you have to do is download the BetterPoints app and walk, wheel, cycle or run over half a mile to earn a BetterTicket, which goes into a daily prize draw.
Download the app 👇
newham.betterpoints.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Want to win a day pass (worth £17) at our Newham Better Leisure Centres?
All you have to do is download the BetterPoints app and walk, wheel, cycle or run over half a mile to earn a BetterTicket, which goes into a daily prize draw.
Download the app 👇
newham.betterpoints.uk
All you have to do is download the BetterPoints app and walk, wheel, cycle or run over half a mile to earn a BetterTicket, which goes into a daily prize draw.
Download the app 👇
newham.betterpoints.uk
Plaistow & Upton Park stations have been shortlisted for TfL studies into step-free access.
We're advocating for accessibility and are continuing to work closely with TfL, MPs, the London Assembly + local stakeholders as feasibility work progresses.
👉 www.newham.gov.uk/news/article...
We're advocating for accessibility and are continuing to work closely with TfL, MPs, the London Assembly + local stakeholders as feasibility work progresses.
👉 www.newham.gov.uk/news/article...
January 15, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Plaistow & Upton Park stations have been shortlisted for TfL studies into step-free access.
We're advocating for accessibility and are continuing to work closely with TfL, MPs, the London Assembly + local stakeholders as feasibility work progresses.
👉 www.newham.gov.uk/news/article...
We're advocating for accessibility and are continuing to work closely with TfL, MPs, the London Assembly + local stakeholders as feasibility work progresses.
👉 www.newham.gov.uk/news/article...