Newham says you can apply online through My Newham for most council services, and for some services you’ll need to register first with an email address. If you’re applying for a specific service, the steps and requirements vary a bit, but the general route is through My Newham.
| Service | How to apply online | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| General council services | Use your My Newham account to report, request, apply, or make payments | An email address to register |
| Housing Register | Apply through My Newham | My Newham account, email address, National Insurance numbers for household members over 16, and 7 years’ address history |
| Jobs | Register on the council job site before applying | A valid email address |
| Planning permission | Submit via the Planning Portal | Planning application details; paper/email only in exceptional circumstances |
If you mean a specific application type, Newham’s online route depends on what you’re applying for. For housing, jobs, and planning, the council gives a direct online process; for other services, My Newham is the main starting point.