Why work in
Newham?
Some of the many reasons why you
should work in Newham...
1. One of the most culturally diverse communities in
the United Kingdom.
2. One of the youngest communities in the United Kingdom.
3. A host borough for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games,
with 60% of the events taking place here.
4. Our 270,000 residents speak over 100 languages.
5. 87% of the people of Newham either agree or definitely agree
that it is a "place where people from different backgrounds get on
well together".
6. Even before the London 2012 Olympics was secured, new
regeneration projects for Newham were underway. These include a
£4bn Bluewater size shopping complex in the heart of Stratford, as
well as hotels, parks, health centres and community
facilities.
7. Another regeneration scheme is Silvertown Quays, which will
create a vibrant new heart for the Royal Docks in East London. The
59 acres of former docklands will be transformed into an
exceptional blend of high-quality residential homes, offices,
workplaces, retail outlets, and leisure and entertainment
facilities to support a thriving waterfront community.
8. Also due for re-development is Canning Town and Custom House.
This £1.4bn project aims to recreate neighbourhoods with a balanced
mix of rented and owned properties and a first-class town centre as
their core.
9. A government-rated three stars and "improving well" local
council (the highest is four stars).
10. Living in a decent home in Newham is affordable with the lowest
council tax in London and the average cost of owning a home at
£223,000, compared with £419,000 across London.
11. 16,000 more people on low incomes will have access to
affordable homes by 2012.
12. Over 75,000 local jobs will be created here over the next 25
years, benefiting the 68% of Newham residents who are currently
under 40.
13. Newham's London City Airport offers routes to 25 European
destinations, served by 15 airlines.
14. From 2010 the channel tunnel rail link will run from Stratford
to Paris in 2 hours 20 minutes.
15. Stratford is less than 10 minutes by train from the City of
London.
16. ExCeL Docklands is an exhibition centre which, since opening in
2000, has hosted over 1,700 events and welcomed over 4 million
visitors from 193 different countries.
17. Green Street in the heart of Newham is the leading Asian
shopping area in London.
18. Home of Thames Barrier Park. There are 24 other parks in
Newham, three of which are current holders of the Green Flag
award.
19. The Theatre Royal Stratford is the home of ground-breaking and
innovative drama in London. They also do a great
panto.