Community Space
Curlew has recently unveiled plans for a redeveloped Poland House offering new student accommodation and over 160sqm of Community Space (D1/Sui Generis). Curlew hopes this purpose-built space could be used by a local charity, community group or educational provider, among others. The proposals are set to be determined by the…
Black History Month
Newham Council will host a programme of FREE activities and events throughout the months of October and November. Find the full list in the lisk below. “Explore a month of virtual and live events that explore the adversity that Black people have faced and how their strength, courage and determination…
Car Free Day 2020 Feedback
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Active Spaces
Newham London is calling for empty commercial and retail spaces in Stratford and New Town. Their new Active Spaces programme is aimed to bring your vacant spaces back to life to support the recovery following Covid-19 and support Council’s Community Wealth Building agenda. You will be provided financial support and…
Covid-19 Guidance updates
Businesses selling food or drink (including cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants), social clubs, casinos, bowling alleys, amusement arcades (and other indoor leisure centres or facilities), funfairs, theme parks, adventure parks and activities, and bingo halls, must be closed between 10pm and 5am. This will include takeaways but delivery services can…
Cycle event
During the CarFreeDay event which took place last Tuesday, on the 22nd September, local workers, residents and visitors to Stratford town centre had the change to fix their bikes for free.
The London Business Hub
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a new support hub for struggling small businesses, as applications also open for a new £1 million fund to help London’s firms survive the dual impacts of Covid-19 and Brexit. Businesses in the capital are facing huge uncertainty, both from the…
Test & Trace: national rollout
On Thursday, September the 24th is the national rollout of the NHS app. After the end of the pilot of the app, London Borough of Newham worked on the evaluation report, which indicated some key strategic insights and findings before the national rollout. NHS, the Central Government and Newham Council are urging businesses to ensure they have…
COVID-19 Health Champions
Register to become a COVID-19 Health Champion. Whether you are a business or a resident, champions can be anyone in the community. The Newham Council will keep you informed of the latest advice and guidance so that you can help your family, friends and other community members to make sense of…
Every Mind Matters
Most families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. With children and young people now back at school or college, Public Health England (PHE)’s new Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign provides NHSendorsed tips and advice to look after children and young people’s mental wellbeing. Research…