People Powered Places Working Group
Working groups are a group of residents, Council officers and local councillors coming together to support People Powered Places from start to end.
Each of Newham's eight Community Neighbourhood has a working group.
What working groups do
Promote People Powered Places. The working group promotes People Powered Places in their local communities and networks to make sure everyone in the local area has a chance to take part in events, applying for funding, voting or taking part in projects.
Shortlist project proposals. Members use their local knowledge to help decide which projects go through to the final round of voting, where all residents of Newham can vote.
Monitor projects. The working group helps to make sure each chosen project has a positive impact in their local area. This is called monitoring and involves taking part in monitoring visits.
Give feedback. The working group may advise on how local services can be improved based on feedback from residents. It also gives feedback about People Powered Places to help improve the process.
Meet new people. You will have the opportunity to meet people as passionate as you are about your neighbourhood. You can form new bonds with your neighbours through coming to meetings, getting involved in events and attending projects.
Who can become a working group member?
Anyone who lives, works or learns in the Community Neighbourhood and is over the age of 18 can apply, including existing working group members.
Working group members are selected based on the selection criteria and a short interview.
How do I keep in touch with what working groups do?
Working group meetings are recorded in an open and transparent way and minutes of each meeting are uploaded on this page for everyone to see or download as they wish.
You can also contact your working group by getting in touch with your Community Neighbourhood through the contact details below.
Phases
Applications Open
Applications are now open for Working Groups for the 2025/27 Cycle.
Before you apply
Before you apply, please read through the role description that can be found below. This will provide all relevant information about the role, the commitment needed and answer any other questions.
We will be recruiting a maximum of 15 working group members per Community Neighbourhood.
How to apply
Apply now to become a working group member by completing the application form here OR by downloading the application form, filling it and emailing it or posting to your Community Neighbourhood Team. You can find all contact details at the end of the application form to return it by email or post.
If you would like more information, please view the information attached below presented at the Information Session on Wednesday 16 April 2025. You can watch a recording of the Information Session in the video below.
Please note, if you are applying via the online survey, you will not be able to save and return to the form. You may want to review the paper version attached to see what the questions are and input your answers into the survey after.
We encourage applications from a diverse group of residents, including those with Learning Disabilities and Autism. If you need any support with your application form, please contact peoplepoweredplaces@newham.gov.uk.
You have until Sunday 27 April to apply.
After you have applied
Once you have applied, you will be contacted by your Community Neighbourhood Team to let you know the outcome of your application. The next stage will be an informal interview with your Community Neighbourhood Team, lasting for around 30 minutes. You will find out the outcome of your informal interview by mid-May.
If you have any questions or are unsure about applying, please email peoplepoweredplaces@newham.gov.uk or contact your Community Neighbourhood Team.