Labour's Forhad Hussain becomes the new Mayor of Newham
Newham has returned Labour's Forhad Hussain as the new Mayor to lead the borough for the next four years.
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Celebrating Eid al-Adha in Newham
Eid al-Adha follows the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage period, and is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice".
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Council reinforces its commitment to pension fund management
The Mayor of Newham has outlined the council’s pension fund management with a pledge to be open and transparent with the public markets investments.
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Newham scoops top honours for affordable homes at the 2026 RIBA London Awards
Newham wins top honours at the 2026 RIBA London Awards, with Plashet Road and Noele Gordon House recognised for sustainable, high-quality affordable housing benefiting local residents.
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Mayor Hussain unveils his first cabinet
Mayor Forhad Hussain has appointed a new cabinet focused on better services, affordable homes and giving residents a stronger voice, with four councillors leading key portfolios across Newham.
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Young Newham care leaver encourages residents to transform a child’s life by fostering
A 25-year-old Newham man is calling on residents from the borough to consider fostering after having a “very positive experience”.
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Newham Council to introduce new tool to aid blind and partially sighted residents to vote
The “McGonagle Reader” is being rolled out across the borough for the first time for the 7 May local elections for councillors and Mayor of Newham.
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STRATFORD DOG OWNER BANNED FROM KEEPING A DOG FOR FIVE YEARS
A Stratford dog owner has been ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and banned from keeping a dog for five years for animal cruelty.
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Newham hosts major Apprenticeship Fair as hundreds explore career opportunities
Newham’s annual Apprenticeship Fair brought together hundreds of job seekers with employers to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026.
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Newham unveils 48 new affordable homes at Burgoynes Depot, East Ham
Newham has delivered 48 new genuinely affordable, energy‑efficient homes at Burgoyne’s Depot in East Ham, preserving heritage while supporting its goal of 1,000 new council homes by 2027.
