Updated: 20 Feb 2022
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from midday Sunday 20 February tomorrow until 3pm on Monday 21 February, indicating that further periods of strong winds are expected across much of England and Wales (including London) so continued care and caution is advised.
The council is continuing to deal with the effects of storm damage to parts of the borough
9-15 Prince Regent Lane in Plaistow
We are aware that as a result of storm damage, contractors are currently doing essential works to remove a dangerous structure at 9-15 Prince Regent Lane in Plaistow. This work is ongoing and we regret any inconvenience caused through the weekend as a result of having to remove individual concrete blocks but this work is essential for reasons of public safety. We are hopeful of concluding the work as soon as possible.
Due to the ongoing essential works as a result of the recent storm damage Prince Regent Lane is currently closed up to Barking Road
Buses are not stopping in Prince Regent Lane at stops between Barking road and Glen road and some buses are being diverted.
Resumption of some effected Council services is expected over the next days.
Refuse and recycling services that were affected on Friday February 18 2022 will return in the next days and the intention is to reopen parks from Saturday February 19 2022 with other services resuming normally following the weekend.
Our hope is that wider council services will return fully to normal in the next days but we are ready to deal with any continuing issues arising from the storm and we will provide any further updates via social media.
Residents can report any issues from Monday February 21 that still need resolving over the next days . Report – Newham Council
The Met office National guidance said that the storm may have caused the following:
- There is a chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life.
- Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down. Some issues may only be emerging now after the storm on Friday
- Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close , with delays and cancellations to bus train ferry and services and flights.
- There is a possibility that power cuts, possibly prolonged, could occur and possibly affect other services such as mobile phone coverage.
- Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts and coastal roads and properties.
- It is likely there will be falling branches and some uprooted trees.
Disruption to Council services
- A number of council services were disrupted on Friday 18 February due to the storm and some issues may continue into next week as services resume
- There were no refuse or recycling services on Friday 18 February.
- Normal street cleansing services have been suspended and staff will focus on clearing debris / trees and branches.
- Housing services will focus mainly on emergency works.
Council’s Customer Centre
- Residents can call the Council’s customer centre on 0208 430 2000.
- Fallen trees and debris causing significant disruption can be reported on this line.
Please see some useful information below
In case of emergency
For emergencies please call the relevant emergency services on 999. In cases where residents wish to inform the police in situations that do not need an immediate police response they should call 101.
Advice in the event of a power cut
Residents are advised by UK Power Networks, the umbrella body representing the electricity suppliers to :
- Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut and type in their postcode to view our live power cut map, with details of individual power cuts
- Call 105 free of charge to speak to our customer service team, report a power cut or damage to the electricity network
- Tweet @UKPowerNetworks to report a power cut or to receive updates
- Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk for the latest updates
Met Office information for updates
In case of issues that may impact on the council we are making residents aware via an alert on our website that they should track impacts from Storm Eunice by following @MetOffice on twitter or visit the Met Office website www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2022/amber-warnings-in-force-for-storms-dudley-and-eunice
UK weather warnings - Met Office
Transport disruption in London
Please check the updates from Tfl for possible transport disruption via their website or social media
Tube, Overground, TfL Rail, DLR & Tram status updates - Transport for London
Council social media messaging
Please follow the councils social media @NewhamLondon for further updates on Council services that may affected