We’re thrilled to announce our Free Half Term Activity Programme (from the 12th to the 16th of February) – a collaborative effort with activeNewham and local providers to keep children and young people active and engaged over February Half Term.…
Are you helping to support young people’s mental health? If so, this is a great opportunity to have your say about the communities and activities that young people rely on for their wellbeing. The public health team is working with…
What does the journey from pregnancy to age 5 look like in Newham? Do you know about the help available from Health Visiting, Children’s Centres and voluntary sector partners? The public health team recently launched a 0-5 pathway which joins…
Did you know Sport England has a Small Grants Programme, offering National Lottery funding ranging from £300 to £15,000? This programme supports projects that bring communities together, provide physical activities and focus on environmental sustainability. Applications should connect with communities…
With temperatures starting to increase (we hope!), we would like to remind everyone living and working in Newham about the fantastic FREE fitness sessions provided by Our Parks to help everyone get active! Our Parks is a great initiative that…
We are delighted to announce we have been accepted into the PlayZone programme, granting us the opportunity to apply for up to 75% of the funding needed to build or refurbish multi-use games areas in six locations across the borough. …
The public health team is delighted to share some fantastic news that highlights the incredible progress we and our partners have made in reducing smoking rates in Newham! Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in September…
AskSARA is the Council’s online advice and assessment tool to help residents find solutions to make their daily living activities easier. The platform provides impartial advice on suitable equipment and assistive technology solutions that support older people , and disabled…
Throughout January the public health team has been working with partners to bring health and wellbeing services to residents around the borough, via our ‘Kick start 2024 with Well Newham’ roadshow events. Over 300 residents have received support and information…
