Newham Council announces Breakthrough Budget to deliver financial sustainability and a Fairer Newham
Newham Council’s 2026/27 draft Budget ends emergency support, keeps council tax among London’s lowest, and invests in services residents value most.
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Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE marks Holocaust Memorial Day with a powerful call to “bridge generations” and confront rising antisemitism and hate in all its forms
Mayor Fiaz marks Holocaust Memorial Day, urging Newham to confront rising antisemitism, remember survivors’ stories, and stand united against all forms of hate.
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Too much potential for us not to seize AI – Newham Mayor
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz says AI and data offer major opportunities for Newham, highlighting progress in skills, investment and innovation, and urging confidence in tech to improve services and lives.
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Newham Council Invites Expressions of Interest to Redevelop Former Newham City Farm Site in Beckton
Newham is seeking partners to transform the former City Farm in King George V Park into a Community Farm and Green Skills Hub, supporting training, urban agriculture and community programmes.
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Newham continues to build on successes – delivering safer, cleaner, and greener transport options for residents
High quality project delivery continues to attract millions of pounds of investment into the borough’s sustainable transport infrastructure
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Plaistow and Upton Park stations shortlisted for step-free access studies
Plaistow and Upton Park stations are shortlisted by TfL for step-free access feasibility studies; funding and delivery are not confirmed. Newham Council strongly supports improved accessibility
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Outstanding in all areas – a five-year journey of improvement for Children’s Services in Newham
Newham Children’s Services rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas, praised for strong leadership, excellent support for children and care leavers, and relationship-based practice.
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Cabinet told that there are NO planned library closures
Newham confirms no plans to close any libraries, despite budget pressures, thanks to higher government funding. Library Strategy to be unveiled in March.
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Newham Council Strengthens Women's Safety with "Ask for Angela" Scheme This Festive Season
Ask for Angela helps keep nights out safe. Newham Licensing officers checked venues in Stratford for training and compliance with this safeguarding scheme.
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Statement by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE following Sydney terror attack
Newham stands united in condemning the Bondi Beach Chanukah attack, mourning victims and supporting Jewish communities with reassurance and solidarity.
