Report it

We are working to make it easier for you to tell us about problems in your neighbourhood.

Have you discovered My Newham yet?

Earlier in the year we launched our brand new transactional site: My Newham, to make it quicker and easier for you to report problems, apply for services and make payments online. If you haven't already used My Newham, why not take a look by clicking on the link below or find out more by visiting our information page.


Improvements to its design and functionality are gradually being rolled out and more issues can now be reported via My Newham, however until we reach the stage where all issues can be reported via My Newham, links to all our online forms will continue to be available on this page.


Report a problem on your street

• Abandoned or untaxed vehicles
• Anti-social behaviour
• Bird mess
• Blocked road drain or gully
• Bulky household waste collection
• Communal lighting problems
• Dead animals
• Dog fouling and nuisance
• Empty property
• Flytipping & Dumped Rubbish
• Graffiti (non-offensive)
• Graffiti (offensive)
• Green bags - uncollected
• Illegal posters (flyposting)
• Missed bin collection
• Missed recycling collection
• Noise nuisance
• Odour and smell problems
• Oil spillage
• Overgrown trees and plants
• Pavements (damaged and/or uneven)
• Pests and infestations
• Potholes
• Recycling container - overflowing
• Road markings, signage raffic sign or signal problems
• Road traffic accident - street cleansing required
• Street lighting - damaged/not working
• Street lighting - permanently lit
• Street litter bin - overflowing
• Street litter bin - removal
• Street litter bin - request
• Street not/poorly swept
• Traffic bollard - defect or missing
• Ungritted road
• Vandalism
• Vehicles for sale on the street

Building and planning issues

• Breach of building regulations
• Breach of planning control regulations
• Dangerous structure
• Demolition notice
• Planning complaint

Report a change of address

• Council tax
• Business Rates

Contact us

• Comments, compliments and suggestions
• Website - tell us what you think of our site
• Complaint

Report fraud

• Benefit Fraud
• Housing / Council tax benefit fraud
• Fraud involving a member of council staff
• Any other fraud

Problem with your landlord

• Property disrepair

Problem with private sector housing

• An unlicensed house in multiple occupation

Safeguarding adults

• Abuse of a vulnerable adult

Can't find the right form to report your issue? Simply fill out the 'Contact Us' form instead or ring us on 020 8430 2000.