Local news and articles from East Village, London E20https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/this-week-in-e20-18-22-may/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/this-week-in-e20-18-22-may/Adam Peaty brings his swimming racing series back to the Aquatics Centre this week.Mon, 18 May 2026 08:13:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/a-25-000-seat-arena-is-being-proposed-for-the-olympic-park-here-s-what-we-know/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/a-25-000-seat-arena-is-being-proposed-for-the-olympic-park-here-s-what-we-know/Plans have been unveiled for a 25,000-seat indoor arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - bigger than the O2, bigger than Co-op Live, and right on our doorstep.Fri, 15 May 2026 07:53:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/this-week-in-e20-11-17-may/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/this-week-in-e20-11-17-may/Summer is just around the corner, and the park is heating up with heaps of events. Here's a taste of what's happening this week.Mon, 11 May 2026 08:03:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/the-music-is-black-festival-is-coming-to-the-park-this-summer/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/the-music-is-black-festival-is-coming-to-the-park-this-summer/ East Village's backyard is hosting one of the most significant cultural events London has seen in years. Four free weekends of live music, dance and performance land on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this summer, celebrating 125 years of Black British music. June through September. Mon, 11 May 2026 07:56:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/introducing-my-e20-east-village-hub-s-new-signed-in-area/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/introducing-my-e20-east-village-hub-s-new-signed-in-area/Stash your favourite articles, claim offers easily and get email alerts.Sat, 09 May 2026 13:36:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/vote-2026-result/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/vote-2026-result/Labour lose Newham Council to No Overall ControlFri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/newham-elections-what-you-need-to-know/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/newham-elections-what-you-need-to-know/Thursday 7 May - residents across Newham vote for local councillors and the Mayor of Newham. Here's everything you need to know if you live in East Village or the Stratford Olympic Park ward.Wed, 06 May 2026 12:17:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/a-neighbourhood-wine-bar-with-soul-bado-is-coming-to-east-village/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/a-neighbourhood-wine-bar-with-soul-bado-is-coming-to-east-village/A cosy cafe by day and natural wine bar by night, Bado is coming to East Village. Meet Heather, the woman behind it.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:38:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/vote-2026-candidate-q-and-a-nate-higgins-and-joe-hudson-small-green/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/vote-2026-candidate-q-and-a-nate-higgins-and-joe-hudson-small-green/Nate Higgins and Joe Hudson-Small answered five questions on district heating, rent, phone snatching, and council accountability. They are the only candidates to have responded. EVH invited all parties.Fri, 01 May 2026 13:53:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/non-material-how-westfield-quietly-added-94-bedrooms-to-its-student-tower/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/non-material-how-westfield-quietly-added-94-bedrooms-to-its-student-tower/A planning amendment approved this month adds 94 bedrooms and an extra floor to the student accommodation block planned above Westfield's rooftop car park. It went through a procedure that requires no public consultation.Fri, 01 May 2026 12:54:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/planning-list-for-april-2026/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/planning-list-for-april-2026/Two applications affecting the East Village area were decided this month — including an amendment that adds 94 bedrooms to the student block planned above Westfield Car Park C.Fri, 01 May 2026 12:50:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/five-things-on-in-e20-this-bank-holiday-weekend/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/five-things-on-in-e20-this-bank-holiday-weekend/Five things happening within walking distance over Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/yokimono-japanese-market-is-back-at-the-olympic-park/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/yokimono-japanese-market-is-back-at-the-olympic-park/Food, sake, kimono and live taiko at Riverside East. Free entry, both days of the May Bank Holiday weekend. =Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:05:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/victory-plaza-construction-noise-april-2026/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/victory-plaza-construction-noise-april-2026/Noise from mezzanine installation work at the Lab E20 unit in Asteria House is expected to increase from 28 April through to 6 May. Here is what you need to know.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/newham-will-offer-accessible-voting-tool-at-many-polling-stations-for-7-may-elections/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/newham-will-offer-accessible-voting-tool-at-many-polling-stations-for-7-may-elections/Blind and partially sighted residents in Newham will be able to use the McGonagle Reader at many polling stations in the 7 May local elections.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:36:22 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/v-and-a-east-is-now-open-in-e20/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/v-and-a-east-is-now-open-in-e20/V&A East is now open, with both the Storehouse and Museum welcoming visitors on the edge of East Village. Here's what to know before you go.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:36:20 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/who-is-standing-in-east-village-on-7-may/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/who-is-standing-in-east-village-on-7-may/The official candidate list for Stratford Olympic Park ward has been published, confirming twelve people will stand for two seats on Newham Council at the local elections on 7 May 2026.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:19:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/your-ward-your-vote-what-the-7-may-election-means-for-east-village/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/your-ward-your-vote-what-the-7-may-election-means-for-east-village/On 7 May, East Village residents vote in the Newham local elections. Two seats are up for grabs on Newham Council, representing Stratford Olympic Park ward - the ward that covers East Village and the surrounding area.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:14:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/april-in-e20-the-month-we-get-a-museum/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/april-in-e20-the-month-we-get-a-museum/V&A East opens on 18 April, the circus is on the park, elections are coming, and there's a flea market to rummage through. Here's everything happening in E20 this month.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:31:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/night-roadworks-westfield-avenue-and-surrounding-streets-13-22-april/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/night-roadworks-westfield-avenue-and-surrounding-streets-13-22-april/Newham Council is resurfacing roads around Westfield Avenue overnight from 13 to 22 April, 7pm–5am. Diversions will be in place. Westfield car parks A and B have no inbound access on 13, 14, 20, and 21 April nights.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:02:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/east-village-spent-last-summer-doubling-as-miami-for-a-bbc-comedy/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/east-village-spent-last-summer-doubling-as-miami-for-a-bbc-comedy/A BBC Two comedy about World Cup chaos starts next week. Some of it was filmed on your street.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:19:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/roof-east-is-back-above-stratford-with-a-pre-season-deal-worth-knowing-about/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/roof-east-is-back-above-stratford-with-a-pre-season-deal-worth-knowing-about/Roof East reopens on 29 April - rooftop golf, batting cages, bowling, darts, food, DJs and bar, 15 minutes on foot from East Village. There's a pre-season Play Pass deal running until 28 April that doubles your games credit.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:08:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-tool-ask-whether-what-you-re-experiencing-is-normal-for-east-village/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-tool-ask-whether-what-you-re-experiencing-is-normal-for-east-village/Something feel off about your ELE bill, your rent, or how long a repair is taking? East Village Hub's new tool tells you whether what you're experiencing is normal for E20 - grounded in real resident reports, not guesswork.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:48:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/evh-explains-the-2026-local-elections/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/evh-explains-the-2026-local-elections/Newham Council elections are on 7 May. Here is what East Village residents need to know - your ward, the issues, and how to register before the 20 April deadline.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:10:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/our-community-governance-story-right-of-reply-corrections-and-where-we-stand/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/our-community-governance-story-right-of-reply-corrections-and-where-we-stand/EVH Editorial: EVH published an article this week about community governance in East Village's main WhatsApp group. Here is how we reported it, how we handled the response, and where we stand.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:34:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/who-runs-your-community-and-who-decides/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/who-runs-your-community-and-who-decides/East Village has a WhatsApp group serving over a thousand residents. Nobody voted for the people running it. And when things go wrong, there’s no way to hold them to account.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:13:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-student-block-planned-for-the-last-empty-stretch-of-international-way/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-student-block-planned-for-the-last-empty-stretch-of-international-way/A developer wants to build 700–750 student bedrooms on one of the last undeveloped plots on International Way. Here's what's planned - and what's still unclear.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:05:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/planning-lists-for-march-2026/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/planning-lists-for-march-2026/Two planning applications this month: GetLiving's temporary marketing office at N18/N19, and Tesco's second submission for an alcohol licence for Portland Place.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/east-village-hub-is-now-on-whatsapp-and-discord/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/east-village-hub-is-now-on-whatsapp-and-discord/Two new ways to connect with East Village Hub - a WhatsApp Broadcast Channel for news and alerts, and a Discord server for community chat.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:12:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/evh-discord-group/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/evh-discord-group/EV Connect is locked down. Here's what we're thinking.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:19:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/balcony-and-fire-safety-reminder/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/balcony-and-fire-safety-reminder/An important fire safety reminder from Team East VillageTue, 24 Mar 2026 11:26:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/soccer-aid-is-coming-home/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/soccer-aid-is-coming-home/The world's biggest celebrity football match returns to the London Stadium on 31 May. For East Village residents, it's practically on the doorstep.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:49:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/got-a-sippi-pcn-you-think-is-unfair-here-s-what-to-do/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/got-a-sippi-pcn-you-think-is-unfair-here-s-what-to-do/Following our piece on Sippi's parking management problems in East Village, residents have been getting in touch with their own experiences. This is a practical guide to your options if you believe you've received a PCN that was wrongly issued.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:47:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/you-re-paying-gbp120-a-month-to-park-at-home-so-why-is-the-service-so-bad/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/you-re-paying-gbp120-a-month-to-park-at-home-so-why-is-the-service-so-bad/The company that manages your parking permit is the same company that profits from fining you. Here's what's really going on.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:53:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-on-evh-is-your-heating-down-or-is-it-just-you/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-on-evh-is-your-heating-down-or-is-it-just-you/If you've ever lost heating or hot water and spent ten minutes scrolling through the East Village Connect WhatsApp group trying to work out whether it's your flat or the whole estate - this one's for you.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:44:02 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/westfield-loyalty-club-members-warned-after-data-breach/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/westfield-loyalty-club-members-warned-after-data-breach/Personal details of Westfield Club members and newsletter subscribers may have been exposed following unauthorised access to a customer database.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:50:56 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/free-knife-crime-prevention-workshops-available-for-east-village-young-people/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/free-knife-crime-prevention-workshops-available-for-east-village-young-people/The Ben Kinsella Trust is offering funded workshops for London schools and youth groups - helping young people understand the consequences of knife crime and make safer choices.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:39:23 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/the-buildings-on-your-doorstep-are-at-the-centre-of-a-landmark-fire-safety-legal-battle/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/the-buildings-on-your-doorstep-are-at-the-centre-of-a-landmark-fire-safety-legal-battle/A January 2026 tribunal ruling involving Mellor House, Chroma Mansions, Seasons House and Patina Mansions has made legal history - and it affects every resident at East Village.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:35:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/belvedere-redevelopment-update/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/belvedere-redevelopment-update/Work has begun on a six-month transformation of Belvedere Park, with the finished result set to bring significantly more green space, biodiversity and play facilities to East Village.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:16:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/spring-clean-guide-2026/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/spring-clean-guide-2026/Where to start, what to do with the stuff once you're done, and how to actually make it stick this time.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:24:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/march-in-e20-beats-feet-and-east-bank-treats/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/march-in-e20-beats-feet-and-east-bank-treats/Spring is almost here, and March is shaping up to be a genuinely packed month on the doorstep of East Village. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/february-2026-planning-approvals/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/february-2026-planning-approvals/Our monthly look at the planning lists for Stratford Olympic ParkSat, 28 Feb 2026 14:54:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-02-27-east-village-lift-works/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-02-27-east-village-lift-works/Lift maintenance works are taking place across East Village throughFri, 27 Feb 2026 11:11:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-02-27-introducing-the-east-village-hub/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-02-27-introducing-the-east-village-hub/Introducing the all new East Village Hub - faster, smarter and hyper local.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:43:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-01-25-phantom-peak-westfield/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-01-25-phantom-peak-westfield/The immersive adventure experience is bringing its multi-floorMon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-01-01-january-2026-planning-lists/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-01-01-january-2026-planning-lists/Planning applications affecting East Village and the surrounding area —Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-02-18-february-in-e20/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-02-18-february-in-e20/What's happening in East Village this monthSun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-01-22-zipcar-shutdown-uk/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-01-22-zipcar-shutdown-uk/Zipcar has exited the UK market. Here's what it means for East VillageFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/renters-rights-act-2025-what-s-changing-and-what-getliving-says-it-already-does/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/renters-rights-act-2025-what-s-changing-and-what-getliving-says-it-already-does/The Renters' Rights Act lands on 1 May 2026 — here's what it means for East Village residents, and where GetLiving says it already meets the new standards.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:05:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-01-08-belvedere-park-improvements/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/2026-01-08-belvedere-park-improvements/Work has begun on improvements to Belvedere Park, including newThu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-fitness-on-east-village-hub/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-fitness-on-east-village-hub/East Village Hub now has a Fitness section — a no-nonsense directory of gyms, studios, trainers and outdoor options around E20, with no rankings and no sponsors.Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:02:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/letter-from-uma-kumaran-mp-on-phone-thefts/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/letter-from-uma-kumaran-mp-on-phone-thefts/Our MP Uma Kumaran took E20's phone theft problem all the way to the House of Commons — and specifically named Stratford's e-bike snatching issue in an official parliamentary debate.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/parcel-thefts-what-s-happening-locally-and-how-to-reduce-risk/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/parcel-thefts-what-s-happening-locally-and-how-to-reduce-risk/With Christmas deliveries ramping up, shared lobbies and darker evenings make parcels an easy target — here's how to keep yours safe this season.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:58:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/pokemon-go-locations-around-east-village/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/pokemon-go-locations-around-east-village/From Victory Park gyms to Wetlands water-types, East Village is one of East London's best-kept Pokémon GO secrets — and with 4,000-strong local crew PoGo East London running weekly meetups, there's a ready-made community waiting for you.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:57:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/zip-line-adventure-coming-to-stratford/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/zip-line-adventure-coming-to-stratford/Stratford’s skyline may soon gain an exhilarating new attraction, with plans unveiled for a dramatic zip line experience launching from the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:53:00 GMThttps://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-floor-signs-on-ulysses-place-and-celebration-avenue/https://eastvillagehub.co.uk/updates/news/article/new-floor-signs-on-ulysses-place-and-celebration-avenue/Local officers team up with East Village Security to tackle phone theft with eye-catching spray-painted warnings near Chobham Academy and Celebration AvenueMon, 01 Sep 2025 09:51:00 GMT