Attend a Big Vote Event People Powered Places is London Borough of Newham's flagship programme of participatory budgeting and is a beacon of best practice in participatory democracy. The programme has become one of the largest participatory budgeting initiatives in the UK, delivering lasting transformation with more than 300 projects funded that have had real impact on the borough.
The programme has £1.6 million of funding to distribute to community projects. This is funded through Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) which is a Levy from new developments in the borough. They support community projects aimed at improving local neighbourhoods. In this cycle, the programme has ringfenced funds, with 50% going to Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector organisations, 25% to resident-led projects and 25% to youth-led projects.
We are pleased to announce we are continuing our partnership with the Royal Docks Team, who are contributing £80,000 of funding to Beckton & Royal Docks and Custom House & Canning Town.
How can I get involved now?
Between 1-30 November, residents have the opportunity to vote for which projects they would like to see take place in their neighbourhood. There are many ways you can vote:
- Attend a Big Vote Event
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Neighbourhood |
Venue |
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Stratford Library |
Saturday 1 November |
10.00am - 12.30pm |
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1.30pm - 4.00pm |
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Canning Town Library |
Saturday 8 November |
10.00am - 12.30pm |
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1.30pm - 4.00pm |
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East Ham Library |
Saturday 15 November |
10.00am - 12.30pm |
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1.30pm - 4.00pm |
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Plaistow Library |
Saturday 22 November |
10.30am -1.00pm |
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2.00pm - 4.30pm |
(Click on the link to register)
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Drop in to your local library or community centre. You can find where your local library is here.
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Find us at an outreach voting session
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Community Neighbourhood |
Date |
Time |
Address |
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Beckton & Royal Docks |
Thursday 6 November |
11 - 2pm |
St Mark's Community Centre, 218 Tollgate Rd, E6 5YA |
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Tuesday 11 November |
10.00 - 12pm |
Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Way, E16 2XJ |
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Thursday 13 November |
10.30 - 2pm |
The Britannia Village Hall, 65 Evelyn Rd, E16 1TU |
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Custom House & Canning Town |
Monday 3 November |
11.30 - 3pm |
Cundy Community Centre, Hartington Rd, E16 3NP |
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Tuesday 11 November |
11 -2pm |
Ascension Church, Baxter Rd, E16 3HJ |
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Thursday 13 November |
11.30 - 2.30pm |
Cody Dock - 11c South Crescent, E16 4TL |
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East Ham |
Thursday 6 November |
1 - 3pm |
St Bartholomew’s Church & Centre, 292b Barking Rd, E6 3BA |
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Tuesday 11 November |
12 - 2pm |
Barclays - Unit 2 58 High Street North, E6 2HW |
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Wednesday 12 November |
1 – 2.30pm |
Bonny Downs Community Association, 49, The Well Community Centre, 49 Vicarage Lane, E6 6DQ |
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Forest Gate & Maryland |
Saturday 8 November |
11 - 1pm |
Woodgrange Market, E7 0NQ |
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Tuesday 11 November |
10 - 12pm |
Forest Gate Community Garden, E7 9AD |
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Green Street |
Tuesday 11 November
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12pm - 2pm |
Queens Market, Green Street, , E13 9JJ |
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Tuesday 25 November |
12pm - 2pm |
St Stephens Parade, Green Street, E7 8LH |
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Manor Park |
Wednesday 5 November |
12.30 - 2pm |
The Renewal Programme, 395 High Street North, E12 6PG |
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Thursday 7 November |
10 - 12pm |
Sri Murugan Temple, 78-90 Church Rd, E12 6AF |
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Plaistow |
Thursday 13 November
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12 - 2pm |
Plaistow Station |
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Friday 28 November |
12 - 2pm |
Memorial Church, 395 Barking Rd, E13 8AL |
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Stratford, West Ham & Olympic Park |
Sunday 16 November |
11 - 1.30pm |
Christ Church Three Mills, The House Mill, Three Mill Lane, E3 3DU |
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Monday 17 November |
3 - 4pm |
School 21, Pitchford Street, E15 4RZ |
People Powered Places 2025-27 cycle so far
In February 2025, Cabinet agreed to fund another two-year cycle of People Powered Places, giving £1.6 million to resident, youth-led and Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector funded projects. You can find out all information here.
The 2025/27 People Powered Places cycle launched on 3 June 2025 with The Big Launch event at East Ham Town Hall, 5.30 - 8.00pm.
Between 3 and 22 June 2025, 2,900 residents choose their neighbourhood priorities, shaping the direction of funded projects in each area. These priorities align with Newham Council’s ‘Building a Fairer Newham’ Corporate Plan, aiming to collectively achieve Newham's goals. You can find out which priorities your neighbourhood chose on Newham Co-Create.
Between 18 July and 21 September, the programme received 474 applications for funding. These are now going to The Big Vote and will be announced in January 2026.
If you would like any more information, please visit Newham Co-Create or email peoplepoweredplaces@newham.gov.uk.
