Our Newham Futures Innovation Lab launched by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE to drive Opportunity Newham with partners
Our Newham Futures Innovation Lab kick-started a series of mission workshops to develop a 10-year place vision for the borough to ensure inclusive opportunities in the decade ahead.
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Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE welcomes Spending Review announcements on funding for Housing and Youth Employment
I welcome yesterday’s Spending Review as a major boost for Newham - delivering much-needed investment into the issues that matter most to our residents.
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More free school meals welcomed by Newham’s pioneers
Two of Newham Council’s leading campaigners in the fight for better childhood food security have welcomed the government’s announcement to extend free school meals.
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Newham Library Service awarded the prestigious Library of Sanctuary Award in recognition of work welcoming refugees
Newham Libraries win City of Sanctuary award for creating safe, welcoming spaces and vital support for refugees and people seeking asylum.
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Celebrating Eid al-Adha in Newham
Dhul Hijjah is the final month in the Islamic calendar, during which the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha take place.
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Newham working with local business to enforce the ban on single use vapes
• Sale of single use vapes banned from 1 June • 300 Newham businesses contacted with advice on how to stay legal • Ban comes as Council warns of urgent fire risk to refuse staff
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New First Citizen elected at Newham Council
Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta has been elected as the new Chair of Newham Council following a vote at Full Council last week.
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Newham Celebrates Windrush Day 2025
• A programme of free events and activities celebrating Caribbean heritage, culture and community in Newham
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Newham Council encourage smokers to quit for World No Tobacco Day
• Last year over 1,000 smokers in Newham were supported to quit • 150,000 illegal cigarettes removed by Newham Trading Standards
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Mayor of Newham welcomes new partnership’s commitment to 6,300 new homes in Royal Docks
Newham’s mayor today welcomed news from the Chancellor that the borough will play a major role in the solution to the country’s housing crisis.
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Newham’s adult and community learning service celebrate a “good” rating from Ofsted
• Post-19 adult and community learning praised for continued improvement • Essential skills help students gain access to work and further education
