Education stalwart remembered as Mayor of Newham leads tributes to former councillor Graham Lane
On behalf of everyone at Newham Council, Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE has offered deepest condolences to the widow, family and friends of former councillor Graham Lane who died on Thursday 25 March 2024.
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£10 million refurbishment, modernisation and improvement works at Hamara Ghar sheltered living scheme
£10 million refurbishment, modernisation and improvement works at Hamara Ghar sheltered living scheme.
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Newham Parks tennis courts reopen following renovations and funding boost
Newham Parks tennis courts reopen following renovations and funding boost
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COP28: Newham Council launches UK’s first Climate Action Just Transition Plan
COP28: Newham Council launches UK’s first Climate Action Just Transition Plan
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Newham Trading Standards seize £5,400 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes
Newham Trading Standards seize £5,400 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes.
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) introduced as temperatures plummet
• For the first time this winter, the GLA has triggered a severe weather response for rough sleepers, as temperatures have hit zero degrees or below
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Newham Council planning to introduce 20mph speed limits across the borough
The Council is planning to introduce 20mph speed limits on most streets in the borough to significantly improve road safety, health and wellbeing, and health inequality.
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Be Bin Day Ready - Newham residents urged to sort rubbish carefully as recycling collections double across the borough
• From 4 December weekly recycling collections will be introduced • These will help improve the environment and deliver a cleaner greener borough
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Newham recognised for efforts to make food sustainable to all
Sustainable Food Newham has become the newest member of the national Sustainable Food Place network.
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Newham Council Stands United Against LGBTQ+ Hate Crime on Public Transport
As latest findings from London TravelWatch reveal the urgent need to tackle abuse and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals on the capital’s transport network, Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz affirms the commitment of Newham Council to play its role in addressing these pressing concerns.
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New 10 year management contract agreed for Newham’s leisure centres
Mayor Fiaz and her Cabinet have approved a new contract with the non-profit organisation, Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), to manage Newham’s leisure centres.