Local Government

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East Village sits within the London Borough of Newham, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and Greater London. Because of this, local decisions and services are managed across several layers of government.

This page is a practical reference for residents to understand who represents them, what each level of government is responsible for, and how to get in touch.

How to get involved

If you want to report a local issue or have your say on neighbourhood decisions, there are several routes:

  •   Report local issues: For problems with streets, waste, lighting, or public spaces, use FixMyStreet or Newham Council’s Report It service.
  •   Attend meetings: Newham Council holds regular public meetings and ward forums. Dates and agendas are published on the Newham Council website.
  •   Register to vote: Ensure you are on the electoral register at gov.uk/register-to-vote.

Local Council

London Borough of Newham handles most of the day-to-day services you use, including waste and recycling, planning, schools, social care, and local parks.

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<ContactCard   category="Ward Councillors"   icon="fi-rr-users"   urgency="admin"   who="Stratford Olympic Park Ward"   subEntries={[     { label: "Danny Keeling", url: "https://mgov.newham.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=16121", urlLabel: "Profile" },     { label: "Nate Higgins", url: "https://mgov.newham.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=16122", urlLabel: "Profile" }   ]}   usedFor="Representing East Village residents at the council level." />

<ContactCard   category="Newham Council"   icon="fi-rr-building"   urgency="admin"   who="Main Office"   url="https://www.newham.gov.uk"   contact="Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU"   usedFor="All council services (waste, council tax, planning)." />

Greater London Authority (GLA)

The GLA is responsible for London-wide services including transport (TfL), policing (Met), and fire services (LFB).

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<ContactCard   category="London Assembly"   icon="fi-rr-user"   urgency="admin"   who="Unmesh Desai (City & East)"   url="https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/london-assembly/unmesh-desai"   urlLabel="Assembly Member Profile"   usedFor="Holding the Mayor of London to account for city-wide services." />

UK Parliament

For national issues, legislation, and matters beyond the scope of local government, you are represented by a Member of Parliament (MP).

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<Callout type="warning" title="About this page"> This is an unofficial overview maintained by the East Village Hub. Representation and responsibilities can change; we review this page periodically.

Last reviewed: February 2026 </Callout>

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