Mayor’s Street Parties Grant
Newham residents are invited to submit an expression of interest to host a Mayor’s Street Party on Sunday 20 September 2026.
Mayor’s Street Parties are about helping residents bring people together locally, celebrate community pride and build stronger neighbourhood connections across Newham. The programme is designed for resident-led celebrations that are welcoming, inclusive and rooted in the local street or neighbourhood.
Residents can apply for up to £650 to help with reasonable costs linked to delivering a free, inclusive and resident-led street celebration.
This is an expression of interest process. After all applications have been received, the Council will decide which locations can go ahead and will prioritise an even spread across the borough, so that different neighbourhoods have a fair opportunity to take part.
Key dates
- Expressions of interest close on Monday 31 August 2026 at 11.00pm.
- Mayor’s Street Parties must take place on Sunday 20 September 2026.
- The Council will endeavour to contact applicants by Friday 4 September 2026 with a decision.
- Successful applicants will receive grant funds in the week beginning Monday 7 September 2026.
About the grant
The Mayor’s Street Parties Grant supports residents who want to organise a local celebration for neighbours on their street or in their local area.
Events should be:
- resident-led
- free to attend
- welcoming and inclusive
- open to the local community
- based in Newham
- safe and considerate of local residents
Street parties must not start before 12.00pm and must finish by 5.00pm at the latest. Hosts may use up to two hours before the event for set-up and up to two hours after the event for pack-down.
Apply for the Mayor’s Street Parties Grant
Submit your expression of interest using the application link below:
Mayor's Street Party Application Form
The deadline for expressions of interest is Monday 31 August 2026 at 11.00pm.
If you have any questions about the Mayor’s Street Parties Grant, email CommunityGrants@newham.gov.uk.
