Transport and streets – Newham Council
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:15
Transport and streets – Newham Council
Transport and streets
See up to date road closures
Our interactive map shows current road closures and diversions across the borough
Report a road problem
You can report potholes, damage to manhole covers, kerbs and issues with road markings online.
Sustainable Travel
Find out about sustainable travel
Apply for a Freedom Pass
The Freedom Pass gives older and disabled residents free travel on almost all public transport in London.
Newham roads and pavements
Find out how we look after your roads and pavements and how you can help keep them safe.
Report a road issue
Other road problems you can report to us
See road closures and diversions
Street cleaning
Road gritting
Safer pavements and walkways
Report an abandoned vehicle
Building, skip and scaffolding permissions
Electric vehicle charging points
Propose changes to our streets to help with social distancing, walking and cycling
Delivering our policies
Find out about our transport policies.
Delivering our policies
Major transport projects: Royal Docks Corridor
Major transport projects: Romford Road
Help with transport
We can offer transport hire for schools and community groups, as well as services for those residents with reduced mobility and additional needs. Find out more about how to get transport help if you need it.
Help with transport
Freedom pass
Passenger transport hire
MOT testing
We can MOT your vehicle at our Central Depot Workshop in Jenkins Lane, Barking.
MOT Testing
Street Litter
Newham Council is tackling street litter by promising to fine anyone who drops litter.
Find out more on our Street Litter page
Transport and streets
See up to date road closures
Our interactive map shows current road closures and diversions across the borough
Report a road problem
You can report potholes, damage to manhole covers, kerbs and issues with road markings online.
Sustainable Travel
Find out about sustainable travel
Apply for a Freedom Pass
The Freedom Pass gives older and disabled residents free travel on almost all public transport in London.
Newham roads and pavements
Find out how we look after your roads and pavements and how you can help keep them safe.
Report a road issue
Other road problems you can report to us
See road closures and diversions
Street cleaning
Road gritting
Safer pavements and walkways
Report an abandoned vehicle
Building, skip and scaffolding permissions
Electric vehicle charging points
Propose changes to our streets to help with social distancing, walking and cycling
Delivering our policies
Find out about our transport policies.
Delivering our policies
Major transport projects: Royal Docks Corridor
Major transport projects: Romford Road
Help with transport
We can offer transport hire for schools and community groups, as well as services for those residents with reduced mobility and additional needs. Find out more about how to get transport help if you need it.
Help with transport
Freedom pass
Passenger transport hire
MOT testing
We can MOT your vehicle at our Central Depot Workshop in Jenkins Lane, Barking.
MOT Testing
Street Litter
Newham Council is tackling street litter by promising to fine anyone who drops litter.
Find out more on our Street Litter page