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@newhamcouncil.bsky.social@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialShe said: “seeing my progress and earning points made it feel more rewarding. It has encouraged me to keep this up and be even more active.” 💬 BetterPoints rewards can be spent at participating businesses across Newham, exchanged for high street vouchers, or even donated to charity ✨
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialNewham woman takes health more seriously, thanks to the @betterpoints.bsky.social app 👏 Salina from Upton Park is encouraging you to download the free BetterPoints app, which rewards users for simply moving their bodies more 🏃♀️
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialHave your say today newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/...
Disclaimer: no vehicles were actually ticketed during the making of this video
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialHow well do parking and kerbside spaces in Newham work for you? You can comment on things like the cost of parking, permit zones, parking challenges, and tell us if you need more cycle storage or green space on your street.
@astonmansfield.bsky.socialReposted by @newhamcouncil.bsky.socialIt'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.
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@newhamcouncil.bsky.social🎶 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.
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialCelebrate 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.
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialCompleting 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.
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialHelp 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.
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social💷 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.
https://families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/directory/advice.page?id=3J0-4LkJBYQ
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialWe 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
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialThank 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 📢
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialVisit 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
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social🔨 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.
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialEveryone 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.
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialHate 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.
@newhamcouncil.bsky.social14 Oct, 12pm–2pm: Drive for Change Bus, Beckton Road, E16
15 Oct: NewWay, Bobby Moore Pavilion, E6 (time TBC)
Take your first step towards quitting: www.wellnewham.org.uk/advice/stop-...
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialThinking 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:
@newhamcouncil.bsky.socialMade 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