the newham mag issue 244 by London Borough of Newham

Bag blight

Piping up

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issue 244 // 27 April â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 May 2012

Wheels in motion Changes to parking during the Games (special centre page pull-out)

We propose changing the way we manage our housing waiting list. Tell us what you think. Whether you are on the housing waiting list, living in social housing or a Newham resident, we want to know what you think of Newham Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed changes to the way we give out social housing. You can view details of this consultation at www.newham.gov.uk/housingallocations or ask at your Local Service Centre. Tel: 0800 358 0337

Rented property licensing proposals. Tell us what you think. We have listened to your views on our plans to license all private rented properties in Newham. As a result of your feedback, we have now developed formal proposals to introduce rented property licensing across Newham. You can view details of this consultation and respond at www.ors.org.uk/survey/newhamlicensing

Tel: 01792 535300

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27 April 2012 // issue 244

We want to ensure that residents and businesses experience as little disruption as possible to their daily lives during Games time. That’s why we’ll be introducing a number of important changes to parking to prevent Games visitors from using our streets as a giant car park. page pull-out guide. park Read our centre c We also have an update on enforcement action we’re taking against street drinkers (p12) and how we’re getting tough on people who dump rubbish bags on our streets (p8). Don’t forget to use your vote in the elections for the London Mayor and Assembly on the 3 May – turn to page 18 to find out how you can make your mark on the capital’s landscape.

Regulars 04 NEWS – two pages of news from across the borough 06 MAYOR’S VIEW – news from Sir Robin Wales 14 WORKING LIVES – Abdul Malik on the importance of blood and organ donation 16 NEWHAM IN PICTURES – your fortnight in photos 22 OUR NEWHAM – community news from across the borough 24 KIDS’ CORNER – poems, pictures and puzzles for our younger readers 26 WHAT’S ON – five pages of activities and events for you to try – most of them free

Cllr Conor McAuley

Executive member for regeneration and strategic planning

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Features 08 RUBBLE TROUBLE – banishing dumped bags from our streets 11 HOSE PIPE BAN – Making a splash 12 NOT ON OUR STREETS – targeting alcohol-related anti-social behaviour 13 TAKE A BREAK – activities for disabled people 18 LONDON DECIDES – have your say at elections in May Centre page pull-out PARKING DURING THE GAMES – Your four page must read guide to parking restrictions

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IN BRIEF // Changes to boccia test event Due to ongoing works taking place at the Basketball Arena, the London Organising Committee of the 2012 Games (LOCOG) have decided to move the boccia test event to another training venue, which does not hold spectators. If you have been issued with a boccia test event ticket this will automatically be transferred for the morning session of Visa International Invitational Hockey Tournament from 9.30am-1.15pm on the same day, Saturday 5 May. The following matches are women’s preliminaries: China v Korea, 9.30-11am Great Britain v Argentina, 11.45am-1.15pm. For more details visit www.newham.gov.uk/testevents

Dancing in a street near you Newham Council has launched a series of taster sessions to introduce budding young dancers to a variety of different dance styles. Young people aged five to 16 can take part in a range of classes at community centres across the borough that are available for 12 weeks for just £1 per session. Those who have experience but may want to learn a new style are also encouraged to try classes ranging from ballet to break dance. For information visit the What’s On calendar at www.newham.gov.uk

276 bus diverted Bus route 276 is being diverted on Friday 4 May and Saturday 5 May while an Olympic test event takes place. It will not serve West Ham Station and Manor Road, E15. Buses will be diverted in both directions between New Plaistow Road and Canning Town via Plaistow Road, Plaistow Station, Upper Road and Hermit Road.

Flowers for fallen police officer Flowers were laid in Stratford to mark the third anniversary of the death of police officer Pc Gary Toms who died in the line of duty. Tributes were paid at the stone memorial in Ashlin Road, close to the spot where Pc Toms was fatally injured on 11 April 2009. The Mayor with Newham officers Supt Haslam, Chief Pc Toms, 37, a member of Insps Rick Tyson, Guy Wade, Temporary Chief Insp Sean Davis and Det Supt Brian Dillon and Chief Insp Ian New Scotland Yard’s CO19 Hackett from CO19 firearms unit, suffered serious head injuries while attempting to confront suspected robbers. His life support machine was switched off in hospital. Flowers were laid by Newham Police’s Acting Borough Commander Supt Craig Haslam and Mayor Sir Robin Wales. Sir Robin said: “It is always tragic when a member of the police service dies carrying out their role in protecting and defending the community. Pc Toms was doing his job with courage and dedication and his bravery and commitment will be remembered. Our thoughts remain with Pc Toms’ family, friends and colleagues for their loss.”

Atherton Leisure Centre moves ahead Newham councillors have agreed to build a new, modern leisure centre on the site of the current Atherton Centre in Stratford. Up to £14.7m has been identified in the council’s budget to spend on the new centre in Romford Road, which will include swimming facilities, a gym and space for fitness classes The Atherton Centre which residents and users said were priorities. Work should begin on site in July next year with the new centre opening in January 2015. The gym and free weights area at the centre will stay open until the end of 2012 at a cost of £190,000. Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “A new centre on the same site will provide a modern, fit for purpose leisure facility that will better meet the needs of residents.” “Local residents and centre users were consulted and welcomed improved facilities. Amongst the least important factors for both was keeping the existing building. Suggestions from the consultation have been incorporated into the proposed development brief for the centre.”

Young people’s film is the reel deal

Dial in to report abuse

Mayor Sir Robin Wales and renowned film maker Danny Boyle were amongst the famous faces that attended the premiere of a film that was the brainchild of Newham’s Young Mayor Abraham Male, Danny Boyle Young Mayor Abraham and the Mayor take their front row seats Male and Newham’s Youth Council. The five-minute film called A Day in the Life was unveiled at Stratford’s Three Mills Studio. It was produced to dispel the stereotypes surrounding young people and celebrate all that Newham has to offer. It has been entered into the short film category at the prestigious Sundance London Festival. As part of the film-making process, the youngsters received tips from director Boyle on successful story-telling, what makes a good film and how to keep audiences interested. Young Mayor Abraham said: “Taking part in and producing a film that Newham’s young people can be proud of has been such a great opportunity to not only put our borough on the map but also to tell our story.” To watch the film visit http://vimeo.com/37531218

Newham Council now has a dedicated 24-hour help line to discuss or report abuse of an adult at risk. The Newham Adult Abuse Help Line - 020 3373 0440 - has been launched jointly by the council and Newham Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board to make it easier to report physical, emotional and institutional abuse or neglect. It can be used for anything from gaining general information and advice about abuse and the safety of vulnerable adults, to reporting specific concern about your own safety or of somebody you know. Councillor Joy Laguda, executive member for older people and adults, said: “Abusing vulnerable adults can go unseen and unreported for months or even years. We want to send out the message to victims and perpetrators that this abuse is unacceptable. “Having one number to call if you are concerned about someone who may be abused is important because it helps to remove barriers to reporting abuse.”

All the fun of the festival During May, residents from across four community forum areas are invited to free fun events full of activities, stalls and entertainment. The events are being organised by residents and schools with help from local councillors and Newham Council’s Active Community Team. The festivals are: > Custom House and Canning Town forum, 12 May, Royal Docks School, Prince Regent Lane > Plaistow forum, 13 May, New City Primary School, New City Road > East Ham forum, 19 May, Nelson Primary School, Napier Road Fun at the recent Beckton Spring festival with the Mayor, local > Green Street forum, 26 May, Sandringham School, Sandringham councillors and residents Road. All are from noon to 4pm. Councillor Richard Crawford, executive member for community affairs, said: “These festivals are great opportunities for people to come together and have fun.” As well as activities ranging from music and dance, sports, cake decorating and talent shows, people can also find out about how they can receive a grant of up to £500 to host a Let’s Get the Party Started event for the 2012 Games and Diamond Jubilee. Visit www.newham.gov.uk/party for details.

Homing in on change for better Recently I had the pleasure to help launch two new housing developments that will offer welcome affordable housing and social rent opportunities to Newham residents. The first homes have now been completed at Vermilion Rathbone Market, part of the £3.7bn vision for the regeneration of Canning Town and Custom House. The first phase of the development will provide 271 new homes. The scheme will deliver around 650 new homes in total. The first phase will also include new shops and cafes around the ground floors of the development. Meanwhile, Rick Roberts Way in Stratford will help working families get into top-notch housing during the current tough economic climate. This development is a new £49m flagship mixed tenure scheme which will provide a range of affordable homes. It will deliver 173 properties including affordable rented, private sale and shared ownership homes. These two projects are great news and show we are leading the country when it comes to housing. For us it’s not just about bricks and mortar – but building neighbourhoods. We want people to choose to live, work and stay in Newham. To put down roots and bring up their families here. This means making sure new housing is linked to infrastructure like schools, outside spaces, shops and jobs.

Sir Michael Lyons, chair of the English Cities Fund, hands the keys to Notting Hill Housing representatives watched by Cllrs Bryan Collier, Paul Schafer, Conor McAuley and Marie Collier

We want to make getting access to social housing fairer and support people who are hard working and contribute to the community. It’s all about rethinking how we approach housing. This is why we are committed to changing the nature of the private rented sector in our borough. But building a community and

overcoming tough challenges takes time. It is a long-term business and these are just the first steps. We believe we are doing all the right things and being innovative and bold in how we tackle this vital issue. With these two major housing projects we are confident we have laid strong foundations for the future.

At Rick Roberts Way with resident Piotr Grela, Cllr Richard Crawford, One Housing Group chief executive Mick Sweeney, Galliford Try managing director Mick Laws and Cllr Charlene McLean

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Jobs are the real legacy You could not possibly have missed the fact that we have passed the milestone of 100 days to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympics. For us, the Games have been about legacy since day one and we want it to secure jobs for residents. At Newham Council we are delivering on our promise to increase employment opportunities in the borough.

“Our success story shows how we can still make a difference even in these challenging times. Creating jobs is one of my key promises and is a cornerstone of our aim to build a resilient community.” The number of Newham residents helped into work over the past year has now passed the 5,000 mark thanks to Workplace, our £5m per year jobbrokerage scheme. This is the largest number placed in employment by a council-led scheme in a single year. The initiative has now helped more than 12,000 residents into employment since it was set up five years ago and we are confident of delivering many more. Workplace has already worked with nearly 800 employers by providing them with a free service to help them fill their vacancies, and also provides free advice and training to the borough’s residents. Word is spreading about our success. Earlier this month I showcased

Workplace in Stratford to Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg who talked to residents and wanted to know all about our achievements. Our success story shows how we can still make a difference even in these challenging times. Creating jobs is one of my key promises and is a cornerstone of our aim to build a resilient community. Not only has Workplace been instrumental in providing real opportunities to tackle unemployment, it is also helping to transform

residents’ lives by providing them with jobs and fulfilling careers. I want people here in Newham to benefit from the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities being created by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as the massive regeneration of Canning Town and the Royal Docks amongst others. That’s why I will continue working to raise the local employment rate to meet the London average and give Newham residents the same opportunities as those in wealthier parts of London.

With Ed Miliband and Stephen Twigg (front right) and Workplace applicants

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Clean streets are a top priority for residents – which makes them a priority for the council. Leaving bags of rubbish out on the pavement doesn’t just make our borough look untidy, it’s also unhygienic and illegal. We have introduced timed waste collections to some streets to keep them tidy and make it easier for pedestrians to walk around without having to dodge bins and rubbish bags. These collections help people to get rid of their rubbish and, with cooperation from residents and businesses, have been a big success. But there are still a few people that think it’s acceptable to leave rubbish such as household waste and building rubble on the streets. Leaving bags of rubbish on the pavements is unacceptable and is classed as littering. Leave your waste out in this way or outside an allotted collection time and we will take action. Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) of £80 will be issued to anyone caught dumping on our streets. Anyone who litters and fails to pay their FPN will face prosecution. The council’s enforcement officers have already successfully prosecuted a total of 89 litter offenders over two days at Thames Court. Those people could have got away with paying just £80 each if they

had paid first time, but instead they had their cash penalties dramatically increased by the magistrates. Over the two days a total of more than £22,000 was recouped in fines and costs. The council offers a range of free services to help residents get rid of their waste, so dumping rubbish in the street is totally unnecessary. Services include: > bulky waste collection – we will take up to six bulky items away free of charge. This includes mattresses, carpets, televisions and fridges > green garden waste collection – we will take away garden waste such as grass cuttings, leaves, prunings and trimmings. A range of unwanted waste can be taken to Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre, Jenkins Lane, IG11 0AD, every day, between 7.30am and 5.45pm. Proof of Newham address and identification will be required to prevent

this free service being used by those who are not entitled to do so. Waste generated by building work or renovations cannot be disposed of at Jenkins Lane. Special collections can be arranged for a fee. Call 020 8430 2000 for more information or to request a building waste collection. To book a bulky or green garden waste collection visit www.newham. gov.uk or call 020 8430 2000. To report littering, fly-tipping or other anti-social behaviour call 0800 731 3300.

Officers investigate a dumped bag of waste

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Invite to the Games One of the promises that Mayor Sir Robin Wales made about the 2012 Games was that residents would be invited to come to the party, not just host it. While some of us have been lucky enough to purchase tickets to Games sporting events in the public ballots, there were many who were not successful. Newham’s commitment has always been to get more than 50,000 residents watching and participating in the Games in some way. This includes volunteering, performing or attending test events.

“ We will continue to seek every possible opportunity to get residents and businesses involved in the Games in some form” So far more than 3,350 Games time job offers with The London Organising Commitee of the 2012 Games and its partners have been made to Newham residents. On 5 May 14,000 residents will be in

the Olympic Park watching athletics and entertainment for free in the main stadium and boccia in the basketball arena as part of the London Prepares test events – all thanks to the Mayor and the council. At our Annual General Meeting on 17 May, our 50 Inspiring People Reward Winners will each receive a pair of tickets to some of the very best seats at the most sought-after events at the Olympic Games. As well as getting the chance to spectate, the council has also played an active role in getting residents into the park to actually take part in sport. More than 500 young people from Newham took part in the first community sport event in the Copper Box, the large sports facility hosting handball during the Games. This follows on from the amazing Six Boroughs Swimming Gala in March where Newham Swimming Club members were the first community

participants in the Aquatics Centre. The Mayor also ensured 500 residents had free places in the National Lottery Olympic Park Run. Cheered on by their invited guests, they were among the first to cross the finish line in the Olympic Stadium. Thousands will also get the chance to see the Olympic Torch at the Mayor’s Newham Show on 21 July in Central Park, East Ham. Young people from five Newham schools are taking part in the Opening Ceremony of the Games while 92 schools are to receive more than 4,000 free tickets after signing up for the Get Set education programme. Sir Robin said: “We will continue to seek every possible opportunity to get residents and businesses involved in the Games in some form.”

PIPING UP ABOUT WATER SHORTAGES Every year we plant about 300 young trees along our streets to replace those that have died, become diseased or damaged. We are asking you to give these plants the best start by watering them during the summer months. This year’s hose pipe ban also means it’s more important than ever for you to help ensure our trees don’t die of thirst. Trees not only make our streets greener and more attractive, they also put oxygen in the air and take out carbon dioxide. They create much needed shade, protecting us from harmful sun rays and help to clean the air by filtering out dust particles and pollutants. The root of the matter If you have a young street tree outside or near your house, please water it. You may notice a plastic pipe sticking out of the ground next to the tree, usually with a green cap on it. When you’ve finished washing your dishes, collect your dishwater and pour it into

Making a splash about water conservation There is a ban on using hosepipes across London. Here are some easy ways you can save water everyday:

water per minute > fully loaded: make sure your washing machine is full before washing your clothes > summer showers: if you can, shower instead of having a bath. A five-minute shower uses about 40 litres of water – around half the volume of a standard bath.

> sinking feeling: use a bowl to wash your dishes, fruit and veg – don’t throw this water down the drain, use it in your garden > shut it: turn the tap off when you brush your teeth – a running tap can waste up to nine litres of

For more water saving tips visit www.ofwat.gov.uk Thames Water have a number of free water saving devices available to order from their website. Visit www.thameswater.co.uk/ waterwisely to claim yours.

the pipe and around the tree pit. Do this on a daily basis and help make your new tree treemendous!

THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK If your drinking causes a public nuisance you could find yourself on the wrong side of the law as we crackdown on alcohol associated anti-social behaviour (ASB). Following complaints from residents and local businesses about anti-social behaviour linked to excessive alcohol consumption, the council is getting tough on street drinkers across the borough. Our enforcement team, working with the police, undertook street patrols in central Stratford and nearby areas. The action targeted troublesome street drinkers behaving anti-socially – 40 street drinkers were identified during the twonight operation. The entire borough is subject to a Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) which makes it an offence for people to drink alcohol in the borough after they have been asked not to by the police. It

is not a ban on drinking alcohol in public, but aims to tackle irresponsible street drinkers. If your drinking causes distress or offence to others your alcohol will be confiscated. If you fail to hand over your booze when requested by a police officer you could be arrested or fined £500. Work to tackle disorderly drinking doesn’t just extend to the streets. Council officers are working with problematic licensed premises across the borough, tackling a range of issues including ensuring that alcohol is not sold to street drinkers or people who appear to be drunk. In one case, where alcohol was sold to a drunk person, the business lost its licence. The council’s cleansing team has identified a number of hotspots which have become outdoor toilets for drinkers. These areas are washed down regularly and extra litter picking has been taking

place to remove alcohol related rubbish such as cans and cigarette butts.

TAKING ACTION AGAINST ALCOHOL-RELATED ASB Results from the two-night operation include: 13 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for £80 were issued for drink-related littering such as throwing cans or bottles and dropping cigarette butts. FIVE £80 FPNs were issued to people caught urinating in the street. FIVE bottles of alcohol were confiscated by officers. ONE person was arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour. To report anti-social behaviour call 0800 731 3300.

Short breaks for disabled young people From residential breaks to after-school clubs, we offer lots of free activities for children and young people in Newham with a range of disabilities. As well as having fun and being able to enjoy a wide range of activities, these are an opportunity for young people to develop their skills and increase their confidence. The breaks also give parents and carers the chance to have have some respite from their caring roles.

All activities and breaks have been developed by working closely with parents, carers, children and disabled young people’s groups. The result is a range of pursuits for children from the ages of six to 18, with some open to disabled young people and their families to enjoy together. Activities include holiday schools, sports pursuits and residential breaks. Most activities are free, but a small charge may apply for some.

Who can apply? If you have one of the following disabilities you could be eligible to apply for a range of free breaks or activities: > complex health needs > autism > disabled young people with complex needs > special educational needs > blind or partially sighted > physical disability > deaf or hearing impaired > life limiting or life threatening conditions.

“It was great fun to meet friends and make new ones. I loved doing a mixture of activities.” “My daughter might not say much but she obviously enjoyed herself. Whenever anyone – friends or teachers – ask her she responds with enthusiastic ‘yes’ signs and a big smile.” “My son has had a chance to do things like climbing and archery which he has never done before – and we experienced it together as a family. It has given him greater self confidence and a sense of achievement.” “We were able to have some fun time and relax together.”

How to apply To book a short break, contact our short break providers directly. A full list of all activities and providers is available at www.newham. gov.uk/shortbreaks

The word Here are some comments from children, parents and carers who have attended activities:

Saving lives is in the blood It’s no secret that donating blood or an organ could save someone’s life. What isn’t as widely known is that Newham has some of the lowest rates of donation in the country. Only 16 per cent of residents are on the organ donation register and less than one per cent regularly give blood. Newham Council hopes to change that by working with the NHS Blood and Transplant service to recruit volunteer donor champions, like Abdul Malik.

Abdul, who lives in Plaistow, knows only too well the importance of giving blood. The community development worker has a rare blood disorder and has been receiving blood transfusions since birth. When he heard that the council was looking for donor champions he signed up straight away. He has joined a team of

champions who are taking the message of donation out from surgeries and hospitals and into the community. Why did you become a donor champion? As a recipient of blood, I value the importance of people who donate; without

them I wouldn’t be here right now. Certain communities have genetically inherited blood disorders, so it’s often very important that people get blood from people of the same racial or ethnic background as themselves. Equally, when it comes to organ donation the match needs to be right to reduce the risk of

> WORKING LIVES What are some of the misconceptions you’ve had to tackle? Mainly, people are worried about losing blood. If you donate blood the body recovers quickly. The life cycle of red blood cell is 120 days, so you’re constantly replenishing your stock. Donating a small amount of blood won’t cause you any harm, as long as you’re in reasonably good health yourself. The National Blood Service is very rigorous when it comes to making sure that the donor is able to give blood. They will always go through a checklist with you first. There’s a frequency of how often you can donate, so no one’s going to be put into a position where they are giving too much. Why should people donate? In Newham, we don’t have enough people registered as blood and organ donors. We need to allay misconceptions about why it’s not a good idea to donate. If you come across people who have had the need to receive blood or an organ you can see it from their perspective. If it were your family, what would you do? It’s trying to put people in a position where they can see how it could benefit them and their loved ones, if they were in that situation. There are a lot of ethical issues around organ donation. But if your mum or dad, son or daughter needed an organ that you could provide, you would do it without thinking twice. Organ donation is a good example of how you can save a life, which is what it really comes down to.

the body rejecting it. Suitable donors can be either a relation or someone from the same ethnic background. What are the aims of a donor champion? There are two things: firstly, to raise awareness about why it’s important that

people become donors, and secondly, to alleviate misconceptions about blood and organ donation. People tend to ask why they should donate. As long as you’re healthy, you’ve got no major medical problems and are aged between 17 and 65 and weigh at least 50kg, you can probably donate blood.

Be a lifesaver If you’d like to sign up to become a donor champion call 020 3373 0348. The National Blood Service holds regular blood donation sessions in Newham. Visit www.blood. co.uk/council for details. To sign up for organ donation go to www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ council or call freephone 0300 123 23 23.

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Games time parking With fewer than 100 days to go until the Games begin weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re preparing for the arrival of thousands of visitors to the borough. We want residents and businesses to continue their day to day business with as little inconvenience as possible. This pull-out contains important information about parking restrictions during the Games, to help ensure that you can park and drive with minimal disruption. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a resident or business in the borough and your vehicle is not registered to a Newham address with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) you need to act NOW. During the Games, additional parking controls will be implemented by the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG). These measures are being introduced to ensure that parking spaces in the borough are preserved for residents and local businesses and to prevent spectators from parking in your street. 21 July to 12 August and 29 August to 9 September During these dates, additional rules and parking restrictions will operate across the whole borough from 8am-9pm, Monday to Sunday, and you will need a virtual or paper permit to park in Newham. Enhanced enforcement activity will be taking place to ensure residents continue to get priority parking. All existing parking rules including yellow lines, pay and display and loading bays will continue to operate as normal, including those in residential parking zones (RPZs). You will not need a permit of any kind to park

on your driveway. Vehicles parked in the borough that do not display a valid permit or are not registered with the DVLA may receive a PCN and could be towed. If your vehicle is registered in Newham, or you have an RPZ permit, you will automatically be registered with LOCOG for a virtual permit. In June, information packs will be sent by LOCOG to all residents and businesses in Newham. If you have not received an information pack from LOCOG by 15 June you will need to contact them. Email trafficandparking@london2012. com or call 0800 011 300.

Virtual permit: an electronic, paperless permit RPZ: Residential Parking Zone, where parking is restricted to those who live in a particular area, see map overleaf for details

Vehicles not registered in Newham If your vehicle: > is not registered in Newham with the DVLA > does not have an RPZ permit > does not have a business permit you will need to register your vehicle with the DVLA or contact LOCOG for a business permit. To register your vehicle visit www.newham.gov.uk/parking for a direct link to the DVLA website or call 0300 790 6802. The DVLA aims to deliver amended registration details within four weeks. To ensure your vehicle is legally insured, notify your insurer about any changes to your vehicle registration. Blue Badge holders Blue Badge holders will need to display their permits at all times when parking in the borough.This will allow you to park in permit areas and for up to three hours on yellow lines, providing there are no waiting/loading restrictions.

Parking restrictions in Newham 21 July to 12 August 29 August to 9 September

Key facts > Parking restrictions will apply across the whole borough from 8am-9pm from 21 July to 12 August and 29 August to 9 September. > Residents and local businesses should ensure their vehicle is registered to a Newham address with the DVLA. > Virtual permits will be issued to all residents and businesses with vehicles registered in Newham. > Your visitors will require a permit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; virtual or paper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to park in the borough.

London 2012 venue Boundary of residents and business parking protection area Existing residential parking zone (RPZ) Area with no existing RPZs Olympic Route Network Borough boundary New proposed zone to be effective before Games time ÂŠ Crown Copyright and database right 2012. metres Ordnance Survey 100046062. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute 250 0 or sell any of this data to third parties in any form.

Residential Parking Zones (RPZs) Existing RPZ restrictions will apply. If you live in an RPZ and hold a valid parking permit from the council this will be valid for Games time parking. You should still check with LOCOG that your vehicle is registered on their database to ensure you can park elsewhere in the borough. Outside an RPZ If you do not live in an RPZ, LOCOG will issue you with a virtual permit in June as long as your vehicle is registered with the DVLA to a Newham address.

Pay and display parking will operate as normal and be open to non Newham residents

Visitors Wherever you live in Newham, visitors, including family, friends and carers, will require a permit to park in the borough between 8am and 9pm. Existing visitor

parking permits will be valid. Outside RPZ hours you need to contact LOCOG for a virtual permit for your visitor. You can apply for up to 40 free virtual permits to cover the additional restrictions. If you do not live in an RPZ you will need to contact LOCOG to register your visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle details; this can be done online or over the phone. Each household can receive up to 40 free virtual permits which are each valid for one day.

each vehicle by LOCOG. You should still check with LOCOG that each vehicle is registered on their database. Details of how to do this will be made available by LOCOG in June. If your vehicles are registered outside the borough, you need to apply to LOCOG in June for business parking permits.

To be eligible for a Newham business parking permit you will need your employer to provide LOCOG with all of the following: > written request on letterheaded paper > business rates statement, where applicable > name of the employee > vehicle registration details > details of where you currently park in the borough.

In unforeseen circumstances, for example a funeral, you will be able to apply to the council for additional free parking permits, which will be valid for that day only.

Businesses During the Games, usual parking restrictions will apply. If there are none in place near your business, the council will grant a 20 minute grace period for your customers. If your vehicle or fleet is registered to a Newham address you should be issued with virtual parking permits for

If you have a specific question about how the parking restrictions might affect you or your business get in touch. Email 2012parking@newham.gov.uk

Key facts about parking during Games time > Newham Council wants to prioritise parking for residents and local businesses during Games time to prevent disruption. > All existing parking rules, including pay and display and RPZs, apply. > Parking restrictions will apply across the whole borough from 8am-9pm from 21 July to 12 August and 29 August to 9 September. > Virtual permits will be issued to all residents and businesses with vehicles registered in Newham. > Newham residents and businesses must ensure that their vehicle is registered to a Newham address with the DVLA or have a valid permit. > Vehicles without a permit could be towed. > Visitors will require a permit to park in Newham. > Pay and display parking will operate as normal and be open to non Newham residents.

Community meetings LOCOG will be holding meetings to inform residents and businesses about parking, driving and other issues around the Olympic Park during Games time. > 10 May, 6.30-8pm, Chandos East Community Centre, 90 Chandos Road, E15 > 15 May, 6.30-8pm, Carpenters School, Friendship Way, E15 For detailed information on parking during the Games, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit www.newham.gov.uk/2012parking If you have any concerns or questions email 2012parking@newham.gov.uk

1 Drawing on superhuman powers of concentration in Stratford at Discover’s Superheroes exhibition. 2 Bend it in Beckton: a young willow sculptor at the Spring Festival. 3 All-star line up: Young Mayor Abraham Male, director Danny Boyle and Mayor Sir Robin Wales at the premiere of A Day in the Life. 4 There’s snout cuter than these piglets at Beckton’s Newham City Farm, snapped by resident Thomas Lewden. 5 High end high rise: No.1 Rick Roberts Way opens in Stratford.

Have your say on 3 May On Thursday 3 May, voters in London will be asked to vote for the Mayor of London and the members of the London Assembly.

The London Mayor and Assembly are responsible for services in London, including transport and policing, as well as the environment, housing and economic development. Your polling station will be open between 7am and 10pm on Thursday 3 May. You can find your nearest one by visiting www.newham.gov.uk/elections If you think you might forget, go to www.londonelects.org.uk and sign up for the free reminder service. If you are voting by post, you should have received your ballot papers from 20 April. You must make sure you return them by 10pm on 3 May or your votes wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be counted.

For more information visit www.newham. gov.uk/elections, email elections@newham.gov.uk or call 020 3373 1600.

How to vote You will be given three ballot papers. 1. The Mayor of London > Vote for the Mayor of London using your PINK ballot paper. > You have two choices. > Vote for your first choice candidate by marking a cross in the first choice column. > Vote for your second choice candidate by marking a cross in the second choice column. > If you only make a first choice, your vote will still be counted. > If you only make a second choice, your vote will NOT be counted. 2. Constituency London Assembly Member > Vote for your Constituency London Assembly Member using the YELLOW ballot paper. > This is the person who will represent your local area. > Mark one cross in the box next to the candidate you wish to vote for. 3. London-wide Assembly Member > Vote for a London-wide Assembly Member using the ORANGE ballot paper. > This is the party or independent candidate who will represent the whole of London. > Mark one cross in the box next to the party or candidate you wish to vote for.

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Public Notice London Borough of Newham

Members’ allowances – scheme of allowances for the remuneration of councillors in the London Borough of Newham This Notice is published in accordance with Regulation 16(1) of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003. Councils are required by Regulation 10 of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 to confirm their Member Allowance Scheme before the beginning of each financial year (i.e. 1 April). The Council on 27 February 2012 agreed to make their scheme for the year beginning 1 April 2012 in identical terms to that agreed on 28 February 2011.

Details of the London Borough of Newham’s Scheme for Members’ allowances can be found on the Council’s website www.newham.gov.uk/YourCouncil/ CouncilFinances or may be inspected at Newham Town Hall, Barking Road, East Ham, E6 2RP during normal opening hours.

Kim Bromley-Derry Chief Executive 31 March 2012

SCHEDULE Rate applicable from the 1 April 2012 to the 31 March 2013 Basic Allowance per Councillor (not including the Mayor): £10,829 per annum (inclusive of IT fees and Data Controllers Registration fees which are deducted at source). Annual Allowances for non-elected Independent members of the Standards Committee:

Annual Allowance £ Ordinary Committee Member

800

Chair

1,200

Mayor’s Allowance:

£81,029 per annum

Deputy Mayor’s Allowance:

In the event that the Mayor appoints a Deputy with full responsibilities for a year, they shall be paid a special responsibility allowance of £44,241 per annum. In the event that the Mayor appoints a Deputy for a shorter period and with partial duties they shall receive an enhancement to their Cabinet Member Special Responsibility Allowance equivalent to £4,000 per annum (pro rata).

Special Responsibility Allowances (in addition to the basic allowance) for posts appointed by the Mayor with different levels of responsibility attached to them: Band

SRA £

3,621

5,176

7,762

10,347

14,488

18,624

22,765

26,901

31,041

The level of Special Responsibility Allowances for appointments made by the Council (political office holders and Chairs of Committees, etc) is set as follows:

Band

Office Held

SRA £

Majority Group Chief Whip

3,621

Majority Group Secretary

3,621

Chair of Council

10,347

Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

22,765

Chair of Local Development Committee

14,448

Chair of Strategic Development Committee

14,448

Chair of a Scrutiny Commission

14,488

Chair of Licensing (2003 Act) Committee

5,176

Chair of Licensing Sub-committee (2003 Act)

5,176

Chair of Licensing Committee (other functions)

5,176

Chair of Investment and Accounts Committee

5,176

Special Responsibility Allowances (in addition to any other allowance) for Members appointed to represent the Council on the following Bodies (this allowance to cease if that Body establishes a scheme of its own): External Body

SRA £

East London Waste Authority

1,035

Association for Public Service Excellence

1,035

Annual Allowances for non-elected co-opted members serving on the following: Committee/Sub-committee/Commission

Annual Allowance £

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

497

Scrutiny Commissions

497

Childcare/dependants’ allowance – £7.27 per hour up to 10pm and £9.70 per hour after 10pm irrespective of the number of people cared for. Travelling allowances – The reimbursement of actual travel costs incurred whilst undertaking duties outside Newham.

Subsistence allowances – The reimbursement of actual subsistence costs incurred whilst undertaking duties outside Newham. This allowance is limited to a maximum daily rate of £28.99 for meals and a maximum overnight rate of £116.15 per day for accommodation.

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Bring your bits and bobs to the Baby Bank Is your baby too big for its boots? Do you have old toys that your kids no longer play with? If you have unwanted clothes, toys or other children’s goods cluttering your house, donate them to the Baby Bank. Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre has a Baby Bank which passes your items to Newham parents and carers in need of these hand-me-downs. The centre, which is used daily by parents, carers, social workers, health visitors and midwives, is running low on donations. If you would like to make a contribution, no matter how big or small, drop it off from Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm to Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre, Mathews Avenue, E6. For more information call 020 8821 0997.

WIN tickets to your favourite musical Celebrate a decade of musical theatre with Theatre Royal Stratford East. They are giving away a pair of tickets to two popular shows, which are making a welcome return as musical theatre concerts. For the chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to a musical of your choice: Come Dancing, or The A scene from The Harder They Harder They Come, answer the following question: Come Which legend of English music created the hit musical Come Dancing? A) Ray Davies B) Howard Devoto C) Robbie Williams Email your answers to jkranish@stratfordeast.com with the word ‘competition’ in the subject line or post your entries to Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, E15. Entries must be submitted before Monday 21 May. Email entries will be added to the theatre’s mailing list. If you can’t wait and don’t want to miss out, call the box office on 020 8534 0310 or book your tickets online by visiting www.stratfordeast.com (tickets are £15/£10 concessions). You can now also purchase tickets via Theatre Royal’s new Facebook page. Visit www.facebook.com/stratfordeast to buy or find out more.

Daddy days out

Royal Docks debate team show-off their prizes

Talking the talk

If you’re a dad, granddad or an uncle, bring your children to Saturdads and enjoy a range of free activities. The weekly sessions include gardening, shed projects, go kart building and more. If you’d like to spend some extra quality time with your loved ones, come along to Saturdads every Saturday from 12noon to 3pm at Chandos East Hub, 90 Chandos Road, E15. The event is open to all children up to the age of 16. For more information call 020 8221 2137.

Twenty students from Royal Docks Community School in Custom House battled it out in a war of words at the Deutsche Bank Debate Mate competition. Competing against 115 schools, they successfully fought through the first round and then had only 15 minutes to prepare for two unseen motions. Royal Docks beat their competitors and went head to head against North London’s Highgate Wood School, with just 20 minutes preparation time for their final debate. After a nail-bitting wait the results were disclosed. Royal Docks School had won the Deutsche Bank Debate Mate final! The team will now compete in the grand final of the Urban Debate League in June this year.

Singing aloud Newham’s Super Choir (formally known as The Newham Elders’ Choir) is appealing for singers and sopranos to join their lively vocal collective. The choir is an over 50s singing group made up of men and women. If you live or work in the borough or are Newham’s super choir at The Old Town Hall retired and want to sing, get involved. It’s free to attend, Stratford so whether you have a passion for singing or you want to tweak your vocal chords, come to a session and see how you get on. Sessions will run every Tuesday in May. Come along on: 1 and 15 May, 2-4pm, Beckton Community Centre, 14 East Ham Manor Way, E6 8 and 22 May, 7-9pm, Field Community Centre, 147 Station Road, E7 29 May, 5-7pm, Katherine Road Community Centre, 254 Katherine Road, E7 The group are scouting for men and are keen for more to join them. If you think you could be the man for the job, drop in to a session and show off your vocal muscles. For more information call Sovra Newman on 07930 570 687.

PLEASE SEND YOUR DRAWINGS, JOKES AND POEMS TO: KIDS’ CORNER, WEST WING 4TH FLOOR, NEWHAM DOCKSIDE 1000 DOCKSIDE ROAD, LONDON E16 2QU OR EMAIL THEM TO newham.mag@newham.gov.uk Don’t forget to write your name, age, address and daytime contact telephone number on the back of your entry

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Free membership at Stratford Picturehouse This issue’s winner receives free annual family membership at Stratford Picturehouse, which includes free tickets and discounts on films. To be in with a chance of winning this or another great prize send your pictures, jokes and poems to Kids’ Corner, West Wing, Fourth Floor, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU. Don’t forget to write your name, age, address and daytime contact telephone number on the back of your entry. Good luck! Visit www.picturehouses.co.uk to see what’s on.

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If you’re aged between 17 and 65, weigh more than 50kg (7stone 12lbs) and are in general good health, you can potentially save a life by giving blood at the following sessions at West Ham United Hotel, Boleyn Ground, Green Street E13. You don’t need to make an appointment, just drop into the sessions below: > Monday 7 May, 10am-2.30pm > Wednesday 23 May, 2-3.45pm and 5-7.30pm For more information visit blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23.

All open to under fives with their parents/carers. Storytelling Beckton Globe Fri, 10-11am Canning Town Mon, 10.30-11.30am Custom House Tues, 10.15-11.15am East Ham Wed, 2-3pm The Gate Fri, 11am-12noon Manor Park Thurs, 10.30-11.30am North Woolwich Thurs, 2-3pm Plaistow Tues, 11am-12noon Stratford Tues, 11am-12noon and Fri, 11am-12noon Crafts Club Manor Park Tues, 10.30-11.30am Toy Library East Ham Tues, 10am12noon and Thurs, 10am12noon Imaginative Play East Ham Fri, 10.30-11.30am ADULT READING Adult Reading Groups The Gate Tues 1 May, 6.30-7.30pm Plaistow Thurs 3 May, 6.457.45pm OTHER EVENTS Over 50s Club Beckton Globe Thurs, 10am-12 noon

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Do it Online – computer sessions for all ages East Ham Fri, 10am-12noon and 2-4pm Plaistow Fri, 10am-12noon and 2-4pm ICT Surgeries The Gate Thurs, 10am-12noon Knit & Natter – craft group for men and women of all ages and abilities Beckton Globe Wed, 10am-12noon Canning Town Fri, 10am-12noon YOUNG PEOPLE Homework Club – All young people aged seven to 14 can get free study support at their local library on the days and times below. School term only. Beckton Globe Tues, 4-6pm Canning Town Thurs, 4-6pm Custom House Thurs, 4-6pm East Ham Mon, 4-6pm The Gate Tues, 4-6pm Manor Park Thurs, 4-6pm North Woolwich Mon, 3.30-5.30pm Plaistow Thurs, 4-6pm Stratford Mon, 4-6pm Games Clubs – Sony PS3 or Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii games, board games and many more free activities for eight to 13-year-olds. Canning Town Mon, 3.30-5.30pm Custom House Tues, 3.30-5.30pm East Ham Tues, 3.30-5.30pm Manor Park Mon, 3.30-5.30pm Teen Xtra Evenings – free activities for ages 12-21.

The Gate Thurs, 6-8pm LIBRARY CONTACTS Beckton Globe 1 Kingsford Way, E6 5JQ. 020 337 30853 Canning Town Barking Road, E16 4HQ. 020 337 30854 Custom House Prince Regent Lane, E16 3JJ. 020 3373 0855 East Ham High Street South, E6 6EL. 020 3373 0827 The Gate 4-20 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 0QH. 020 3373 0856 Manor Park Romford Road, E12 5JY. 020 3373 0858 North Woolwich 5 Pier Parade, E16 2LJ. 020 3373 0843 Plaistow North Street, E13 9HL. 020 3373 0859 Stratford 3 The Grove, E15 1EL. 020 337 30826 Archives and Local Studies (limited postal and email service only) phone: 020 3373 6881 email: archiveslocalstudies@ newham.gov.uk Community Outreach Services For more info call 020 3373 0813 SPORTS PROGRAMME Basketball Youngbloods Basketball - U12s, mixed Sat, 1-3pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6 - U13/14s, boys Mon, 6-8pm, St Angela’s School, E7 Tues, 5.30-7.30pm Newham Leisure Centre, E13

- U14s, girls Mon, 4.30-6pm, St Angela’s School, E7 Tues, 5.30-7.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 - U15/16s, boys Tues, 6-8pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6 Fri, 6-8pm, St Angela’s School, E7 - U17/18s boys Tues, 8-9.45pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6 Thurs, 7-9pm, St Bonaventure’s School, E7 Fri, 6-8pm, St Angela’s School, E7 Each session costs £1. For more info call 07958 307 657. Football (free) Mayor’s football League 8-16s, Mon, 4-6pm Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 4v4 Football 8-19s, Wed, 5-7pm Stratford Park MUGA, West Ham Lane, E15 5v5 Football 8-19s, Fri, 5-7pm Royal Victoria Gardens, Pier Road, E16 4v4 Football 8-19s, Fri, 5.30-7pm Snowshill MUGA, High Street North, E12 5-a-side Tournaments (First Sat of the month) U12s/U14s/U16s, Sat, 10am-1pm Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, E7 8-19s, Wed, 7.30-9pm. Winsor community MUGA, Manor Way, E6 For more info call Abul Hussain on 020 3373 4119 or emali getactive@newham.gov.uk Do it Online

WHU Kickz (free) Mon, U14s, 4-5.30pm - 15+, 5.30-70pm West Ham United Community Astro Turf (Beckton), E6 - 11-18s, 5-8pm Forest Gate Youth Centre, E7 Tues, U14s, 4-5.30pm - 15+, 5.30-7pm West Ham United Community Astro Turf (Beckton), E6 - 11-18s, 6-9pm Priory Park MUGA, E6 Wed, 11-18s, 5-8pm Priory Park MUGA, E6 Thurs, 11-18s, 4-7pm Priory Park MUGA, E6 Fri, U14s, 4-5.30pm - Girls 11+, 5.30-7pm West Ham United Community Astro Turf (Beckton), E6 - 11-18s, 5-8pm Forest Gate Youth Centre, E7 Air Football 16+ Tues, 1-3pm, Stratford Park, E15 Fri, 3-5pm, Beckton Powerleague, E6. For more info visit www.airfootball.co.uk Ascension Football Academy All sessions £2.50 School yrs R-3, 9.30-10.30am School yrs 4-7, 10.45-11.45am School yrs 8-11, 12noon-1.30pm King George V Park, E16. For info call 020 7511 1232 Basketball Newham All Star Sports Academy (NASSA) All sessions take place at UEL, Docklands Campus, University Way, E16. Sessions are £1 unless indicated otherwise. Visit www.nassasports.org.uk for more info. Wed, 4.20-6pm, U13-14 6-8pm, U16-18 8-10pm, Senior Men Thurs, 4.20-6pm U13-14 6-8pm, U16-18 8-10pm, Senior Women, £2 Fri, 4.20-6pm, U13-14 6-8pm, U16-18

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8-10pm, Senior Men Run, £2 Sat, 10.20am-12.20pm, junior boys and girls, 8-14, £2 For more info call 07703 503 995 or 07712 176 301 National League Mon, 6-8pm, U13/14s, Rokeby School, Barking Road, E16 Tues, 6-8pm, U15/16s Rokeby School, Barking Road, E16 Thurs, 4.30-6pm, U13/14s boys, U14s girls, Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 6-8pm, U16s, Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 6-8pm, U18s, Cumberland School, Oban Close, E13 Gifted and Talented Fri, 4.15-5.30pm Cumberland School, Oban Close, E13 Basketball Session Sat, 10am-12noon Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 Senior Men/Women Programme Mon, 7.30-9.30pm Division 2 Women and Division 3/4 Men. Rokeby School, Canning Town, E16 For more info call NASSA on 07947 401 616 Handball (free) 8-16s, Tues, 3-4.30pm 16+, Fri, 6-8pm

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Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 For more info email aranka. bekker@newham.gov.uk Multi sports (free) Wed, 1-3pm and 5-7pm, 16+ Stratford MUGA, West Ham Lane, E15 Fri, 5.30-7pm, 8-19s Snowshill MUGA, High Street North, E12. For more info call Abul Hussain on 020 3373 4119 or email getactive@newham. gov.uk Athletics Sun, 10.30am-12.30pm, 10-19s Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 For more info email coral. nourrice@newham.gov.uk - Newham and Essex Beagles Athletics Club, Mon and Wed, 6.30-9pm, 10+ Sun, 10am-1pm. For more info call 020 7511 4477 or email jacqueline.ramsden1@ btinternet.com Cricket Wed, 6-8pm, 8-18s Lister Community School, St Mary’s Road, E13 For more info call Abul Hussain on 020 3373 4119 or email getactive@newham.gov.uk Boxing West Ham ABC - community boxing, 11-19s Free Olympic style amateur boxing sessions. Hathaway Community Centre Hathaway Crescent, E12 Wed, 7pm. For more info email carl.barton@newham.gov.uk or call 020 8430 2000

West Ham Boys ABC 9+, boys and girls Mon, Wed, Fri, 5-6pm The Black Lion, 59-61 High Street, E13. For more info call 020 8472 3614 - Peacock ABC 8+, Mon, Wed, 6-8pm boys and girls Caxton Street North, E16. For more info call 020 7511 3799 - Newham Boys ABC 6+, boys only Mon, Wed, Fri, 6-7.45pm Old Bath House, 141 Church Street, E15. For more info call 020 8519 5983 - Fight For Peace 11+, boys and girls Woodman Street, North Woolwich, E16. For more info call 020 7474 0054 Non-contact boxing Wed, 7-8pm, 11-19s Hathaway Community Centre, Hathaway Crescent, E12 For more info email carl. barton@newham.gov.uk Hop, skip and punch (16+) Free fitness classes Mon, 5-6pm, Field Community Centre, Field Road, E7 Wed, 5-6pm, Beckton Community Centre, 14 Manor Way, E6 Fri, 5-6pm, Katherine Road Community Centre, Katherine Road, E7. For more info email carl.barton@newham.gov.uk Table Tennis For beginners and intermediate adult players Thurs, 6.30-9pm Stratford School, Upton Lane,

E15 (Doris Road entrance) For more info call 07976 577 716 or 07828 866 031 or email ginny.harris10@ btinternet.com Tues,Thurs, Fri, 7-9pm Sun, 10.30am-12.30pm Langdon School, Sussex Road, E6. All levels welcome with some experience. £2 per session. For more info call 07956 904 189 or email igorquan@yahoo. co.uk Sat, 11.15am-1.15pm Saint Mark’s Community Centre, Tollgate Road, E6 For more info call 020 7476 4580 or email juliandias@ talktalk.net Hockey Mon, 3-5pm, 8-14s Kingsford Astro, Kingsford Way, E6 (by Asda car park) For more info call Abul Hussain on 020 3373 4119 or email getactive@newham.gov.uk Rugby Tues, 4-6pm, 10-16s Memorial Park, Memorial Avenue, E15. For more info call Abul Hussain on 020 3373 4119 or email getactive@ newham.gov.uk Volleyball Mon, 3.30-5pm, 11-18s Royal Docks School, Prince Regent Lane, E16. For more info call Abul Hussain on 020 3373 4119 or email getactive@ newham.gov.uk Newham Swords (4+) Tues, 6.30-9pm Thurs, 6.30-9pm Fri, 7.30-10pm The Hub in the grounds of Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13. For more info call Linda Strachan on 07956 618 898 or visit www.newhamswords.co.uk Dare 2 Dance Free street dance classes for

girls, 12-16s Fri, 3.30-5.30pm Newham Leisure Centre (New Indoor Multi Sports Centre), Prince Regent Lane, E13 For more info call Nicole Napier on 07970 783 526 or email nicole.napier@newham.gov.uk Newham Striders Free, sociable walking group that go striding in the local area seven days a week. Visit www. newham.gov.uk, email paula. peaty@newham.gov.uk or call 020 8430 2000 for more info Newham Shoujin Karate During term time only Sessions for beginners: Mon, 6.20-8.20pm, Docklands Shoujin Karate Club, Sports Dock, UEL Docklands Campis, E16 Wed, 4.30-5.30pm, Thurs, 6-8pm, Fri, 6-7pm and 7-8pm, Sun, 10-11am, Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13. For more info call 07508 070 638 or visit shoujin.co.uk WCKD Karate & Self Defence Institute Teaching Freestyle Karate and self defence All levels including beginners Children, 5-9s, £3.50, Mons and Weds, 5-6pm and Sat, 11am-12noon Juniors, 10-15s, £5 Mons and Weds 6-7pm and Sat, 12noon1pm Maryland Studioz, 84-86

Fencing

Leytonstone Road, Maryland, Stratford, E15. For more info call 07535 928 297 or email wuchikwondo@gmail.com Woodside Badminton Club Intermediate and club standard players welcome, Fri, 8-9.30pm, £5 waged/£3 unwaged, Carpenters Docklands Centre, 98 Gibbins Road, E15. For more info call 020 8514 1586 East End Road Runners Free coached sessions for all abilities Tues and Thurs, 7pm Sun, 9am, meet on the track, Newham Leisure centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 For more info call 07979 261 647. Cycling – sessions and guidance Wed, 11am, 12.15pm and 1.30pm Fri, 12.15-2.15pm. Free, all equipment provided F13 Waterfront Studios, 1 Dock Road, E16. For more info call 020 7055 0808 or visit www. careinmind.org.uk Zumba classes (16+) Thurs, 7.30- 8.30pm, St Nicholas Church Hall, Gladding Road, E12, £5 per class. For more info call 07720 805 505 Family Fitness classes £4-£6 for adults, £1 for children/ teens. Outdoor classes Adult only Boot Camp, Tues, 9.30-10.30am Family Boot camp (children must be 7+) Tues, 5-6pm Teens only Boot Camp (13-16) Weds, 5-6pm Family Boot Camp, Sat, 11.30am-12.30pm Grassroots, Memorial Park, E15. To register for outdoor classes call 07904 625 402 or email info@5starphysique.co.uk Indoor classes Funky Kids Skiptrix ( 7+ jump

rope based exercise and games) Thurs, 5-6pm Adults Skiptrix Circuits, Thurs, 6.15-7.15pm The Hub, 123 Star Lane, Canning Town, E16 For more info call 07904 625 402 or visit www.5starphysique. co.uk

Canning Town, E16 Wed, 6.30-7.30pm The Unitarian Church, West Ham Lane, E15 For more info call 07956 808 007 or visit www.yocoma.co.uk

Twisted Pink 7-12 yrs, £2.50 Singing: Tues, 5.30-6.30pm Drama: Thurs, 5.30-6.30pm Street Dance: Fri, 6-7pm 13+, £3 Street Dance: Fri, 7-8pm Maryland Studioz, 84-86 Leytonstone High Road, E15 For more info call 07534 513 307 or email twistedpink26@ aol.com

Women United FC (11+) Mon (term time only) 6-7.15pm, Kingsford School, Kingsford Way, E6. For more info call 07968 665 849 Girls spinning sessions 11-16, Mon and Wed, 4-4.30pm. Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 For more info call 020 7511 4477 Female only gym sessions Free, 11-16, Tues and Thurs, 3.30-5pm. 16-25, Weds, 1.303pm. Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13. For more info call 020 7511 4477 Female box-fit classes (16+) Mons, 4.15-5.15pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, Balaam Street E13. Call Carl Barton on 020 3373 6034 for more info Girls Football Mon, 6-7.30pm U12/14s football tournaments Kingsford Astro (entrance by Asda car park) Beckton, E6 For more info call 020 8556 5973. Girls Football 12-14s football coaching and tournaments Tues, 3.30-5.30pm Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13 For more info call Farrakh Khan 020 8556 5973 or email Farrakh.Khan@locsp.org Female Multi-Sports Cardio, Tennis, Handball, Rounders, Football and more. 10-16s, 4.30-6.30pm, Tues, 4.30-6.30pm Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13. Fri, 4.15-5.15pm, Little Ilford Youth Zone, Rectory Road, E12. For more info call Farrakh Khan

Free Men’s Health Football Fitness Sessions Sat, 10-11am West Ham United Community Training Facility, 60a Albatross Close, E6 For more info call 020 7473 7724 Free Family Fit Club Sat, 11am-12noon, West Ham United Community Training Facility, 60a Albatross Close, E6. For more info call 020 7473 7724 Newham Young Britons A.S.C Learn to swim and/or improve your strokes Men’s session, (12 week course, £70.60) Sat, 5.30-6.15pm Children’s session, (£2 per session) 5-16, Sat, 6.15-7pm Newham Leisure Centre, Prince Regent Lane, E13. For more info call 07956 304 518 Yoga Classes £5.50 for full-time workers or £3.50/£4 for students and those in receipt of benefits Tues, 6.10-7.10pm Fri, 10.30-11.30am The Hub, 123 Star Lane,

FEMALE ONLY ACTIVITES

Karate

020 8556 5973 or email Farrakh. Khan@locsp.org Sheila’s Yummy Mummy buggy (16+) Mon, 10-11.30am Central Park, East Ham, E6 (meet outside cafe in the park) Fri, 10-11.30am, Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, East Ham, E6. £5 per session For more info call 07908 614 958 or email spoleon@aol.com Get back into Netball OPA Netball Club sessions. Tues, juniors, 6-7pm, seniors, 8-9.30pm. £2 per session. Lister Community School, St Mary’s Road, Plaistow, E13. For more info call 07717 281 529 or email opanetballclub@hotmail.com Unity Zumba Classes are £5 each adults, children £3. Minimum age 7yrs. Mon, 8-9pm Hartley Centre, 267 Barking Road, East Ham, E6 1LB Wed, 8-9pm Hartley Centre, 267 Barking Road, East Ham, E6 1LB Sun, 6.30-7.30pm The Well Centre, 49 Vicarage Lane, East Ham, E6. For more info call UnityZumba on 07886 884 573 Zumba classes Tues, 8-9pm, £4 per hour, The Swift Centre, 387 Barking Road, E13 Thurs 7.30-8.30pm, £4 per hour, The Hub, 123 Star Lane, E16. For more info call 07500 898 665

SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

Multi-Sports Free Flying Wheels club for young wheelchair users 6-22. Wed and Fri evenings, 6-8pm. Rokeby School, Barking Road E16. For more info call 07888 085 259 Mon, 4-5.30pm, Eastlea multi-sports club for SEN & disabled young people, Eastlea Community School, E16 U19s, Fri, 5-7pm and Sat, 2-4pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. People with Disabilities Club, Tues, 10.30am-12.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13. For more info call 020 7511 4477 Fri, 4.30-6pm, NewVIc, Prince Regent Lane, E13. For more info call 07811 671 082 Ability Club 11-25, Fri, 4.15-6.15pm Newham Sixth Form College, Prince Regent Lane, E13 For more info call 07811 671 082 Wheelchair Basketball 11-19, Wed, 4-5pm Rokeby School, Barking Road, E16. For more info call NASSA on 07947 401 616 Free Family swims for disabled children and adults Newham Otters Swimming Club, Sat, Newham Leisure Centre, E13, 4.30-5.30pm. For more info call 07931 788 739 Family Swim, Sun, 12.30-2pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13, £5. For more info call 020 7476 5274 Get fit for free Free use of the gym for one year for people with learning disabilities at Newham Leisure Centre. Tues, 1.30-3.30pm and Fri, 10am-12noon. To book an induction call on 020 7511 4477

B1 Football Club Third Sun of every month, 10am-12noon, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6 For all of the following sessions call 020 7511 4477. Free Trampolining sessions U19s, Fri, 5-7pm and Sat, 12noon-2pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Free soft play and exercise to music Sat, 12noon-2pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Mixed swimming session for adults and children Wed, 10am-12noon, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6, £1.15 per session Free swim for families dealing with autism Wed, 4-5pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13

OTHER ASD Kings and Queens Homework Club Study support for young people aged 11-16 alongside African History and Social Development Classes. All sessions £5. Thurs, 4-6pm, The Grassroots Centre, West Ham Recreational Park, E15. For more info call 07538 024 039 or email kqes@ africanssonsanddaughters.com Saturdads For fathers and children aged 0-16. Free weekly events with activities including gardening, shed projects, go kart building and more. Sat, 12noon-3pm, Chandos East Hub, 90 Chandos Road, E15. For more info call 020 8221 2137 Older People’s Reference Group Actively concerned for the welfare and health of the borough’s elderly. Meets second Thurs of each

month, 12.45-2.45pm, East Ham Care Centre, Resource Lab, Ground Floor, Shrewsbury Road, E7 For more info call 020 8821 0862 or visit oprg@ ageuknewham.org.uk Launch of Newham Visual Artists Network For artists of any level who work or live in Newham Thurs 3 May, 5.30-7.30pm Stratford Picture House, Salway Road, E15. Light refreshments will be provided. To register visit http://nvanlaunch.eventbrite. co.uk/ or call 020 7511 1117. For more info email nvan@ rosettaarts.org COMMITTEE MEETINGS All meetings take place at Newham Town Hall, Barking Road, E6, unless specified

Tues 1 May Licensing (2003 Act) Subcommittee, 2pm, Council Chamber, Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission, 7pm, Committee Room 1 Regeneration and Employment Scrutiny Commission, 7pm, Committee Room 2 Wed 2 May Licensing (2003 Act) Subcommittee 2.30pm, Council Chamber Thurs 3 May Mayoral Proceedings, 10am, Council Chamber Tues 8 May Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission, 7pm, Committee Room 1 MEET THE MAYOR Meet Sir Robin Wales Sat 28 Apr, The Gate, 4-20 Woodgrange Road, E7, 9.15-10am

USEFUL NUMBERS 020 8430 2000 Hundreds of services, just one number – for all council enquiries For questions about councillor surgeries or to find out which ward you live in, call 020 8430 2000 or visit www.newham.gov.uk/ yourcouncillor Write to the Mayor at Newham Town Hall, Barking Road, London, E6 2RP or email mayor@newham.gov.uk For information about Community Forums freephone 0800 519 4015 or email community.forums@ newham.gov.uk For information about the 2012 Games and how it will affect Newham, visit www. newham.gov.uk/2012Games To report anti-social behaviour – anything that causes your local area to look unsightly or makes other residents’ lives unpleasant – call Newham’s 24-hour hotline on 0800 731 3300 To speak to the Newham Mag team, call 020 3373 1517 or email newham. mag@newham.gov.uk

Thurs 3 May, Stratford Local Service Centre, 112-118 The Grove, E15, 12noon-1pm Please arrive promptly at the start of each surgery Speak to Sir Robin Wales Wed 9 May, Call 020 8430 2000 between 9.30am and 10.30am and speak directly to the Mayor

Say No to adult abuse Are you worried that a vulnerable adult is being abused, neglected or are you being abused? Newham Council has a dedicated helpline for reporting adult abuse. If you see, hear or suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused call the 24 hour number to speak to a specially trained member of staff.

Telephone: 020 3373 0440 All calls to this number are voice recorded and may be replayed for training and quality purposes.

Revised Bank Holiday refuse and recycling collection times Collection day

Revised collection day

Monday 7 May

Tuesday 8 May

Wednesday 9 May

Thursday 10 May

Friday 11 May

Saturday 12 May

Please use your recycling bin or orange bags for all your recycling, including all cardboard.

visit www.newham.gov.uk/recycling call 020 8430 2000

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get the party started with a street party! If you are interested in holding a street party to celebrate the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Jubilee or the 2012 Games, we can help you with road closures, volunteers, how to apply for a grant and more.

To find out how to organise your street party visit: www.newham.gov.uk/party