East Village sits within the London Borough of Newham, while also being part of the Olympic Park and Greater London. As a result, local decisions and services are handled across several layers of government.
This page explains who represents E20, what each level of government is responsible for, and how to contact the right people when something needs attention.
It’s intended as a practical reference for residents. Where possible, links point to official sources for the most up-to-date information.
How to get involved
If something needs fixing or you want to have your say locally, these are the most direct routes:
- Report local issues Use FixMyStreet or Newham’s Report It service for things like street problems, waste, lighting, or public spaces.
- Attend council meetings or ward forums Newham Council publishes dates, agendas, and attendance details on its meetings page.
- Register to vote Registration and voting information is available at gov.uk/register-to-vote.
Local council
Newham Council is responsible for most day-to-day local services in East Village. This includes housing, planning, schools, waste and recycling, social care, and environmental services.
The council is led by the Mayor of Newham and supported by locally elected councillors for the Stratford Olympic Park ward.
For services, reporting issues, or official updates, use the Newham Council website.
Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU
Greater London Authority
The Greater London Authority (GLA) oversees London-wide services and strategy. This includes transport, policing, fire services, housing strategy, and environmental policy.
E20 is represented by the Mayor of London and a London Assembly Member, who scrutinises decisions and represents local interests at a city-wide level.
UK Parliament
At national level, East Village is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP). MPs deal with legislation, national policy, and issues that can’t be resolved locally or at a London-wide level.
Residents can contact their MP directly about national matters or when local routes have been exhausted.
About this page
This is a practical overview for people who live in East Village. It isn’t an official source and doesn’t replace council or government websites.
The page is reviewed periodically and updated when representation or responsibilities change.
Last reviewed: December 2025