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From a powerful reimagining of the 1889 Silvertown Strike to new opportunities for local young people, Three Ghosts of Silvertown showcased the creative talent, ambition and community spirit driving the next chapter of the Newham Plays.

More than 50 local residents, community leaders and project representatives came together at Big Fridge, Compressor House for a People Powered Places South Newham networking event.

A major new public artwork celebrating community in the Royal Docks has been unveiled at the entrance to Thames Barrier Park.

Our creative commission programme – built from three strands, has been designed to support Royal Docks’ creative practitioners and to strengthen its cultural ecosystem. Apply now

Join Creative Connectors and help shape a Royal Docks Originals project connecting communities across Royal Docks.

Are you a local organisation based in or working with the Royal Docks?

Aged 18 – 30? Kickstart your creative career in the Royal Docks

This programme aims to enrich and develop the area's cultural ecosystem, so will prioritise creative practitioners based in the Royal Docks.

Royal Docks Schools and Young People are invited to help shape Royal Docks Original 2027

A celebration of the incredible performance talent across the Royal Docks and Newham.

Discover Black History Month events taking place across the Royal Docks this October.

Following engagement with hundreds of local people earlier this year, Royal Docks Waterways is inviting the local community to help shape the next stage of the project.

Arada submits planning applications for £2.5bn Thameside West, unlocking nearly 1,500 homes, affordable housing and new waterfront park.

At this year's London Real Estate Forum, the Royal Docks Team collaborated with London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), the London Borough of Newham, Transport for London (TfL) and Ballymore to explore how partnership working can unlock inclusive growth at scale. Here are some of the key themes and takeaways from the discussion.

Funded by Tate & Lyle Sugars and delivered in partnership with Newham Council, the fund provides grants of up to £5,000 to deliver community-led projects that benefit Newham residents. A total of £50,000 is available in this funding round.