Chatting, Making, Mending – Mental Health Awareness Week Spotlight on Men in Sheds
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz visits 2024 Civic Award-winning Men in Sheds project in support of Mental Health Awareness week (12-18th May).

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Have Your Say on the Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan
• Consultation now open to determine how waste is managed across East London • New plan aims to boost reuse and recycling rates in East London • Supports Newham’s Just Transition Plan
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London Cycling Festival peddles into Newham, Sunday 25 May
• Newham one of 14 boroughs taking part across the Capital
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New Plan Set to Improve Newham’s Housing Services
Newham Council’s housing service is making big changes to the way it operates to improve homes and the quality of service it delivers to tenants and leaseholders across the borough.
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Big changes to the art of Stratford as Jazz Café and new affordable studios set to open in town
A former theatre in the centre of Stratford could become the latest venue of the music group behind the world famous Jazz Café.
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Newham Council Cabinet confirms almost £5.9 million spending on hardship payments for 2025/26
• School Holiday vouchers will continue for the coming year • Supported by Central Government’s Housing Support Funds
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MHCLG Issues Best Value Notice to Newham Council: Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE Responds
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has today (8 May 2025) issued Newham Council a non-statutory Best Value Notice.
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Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz OBE response to Best Value Notice issued by MHCLG 8 May 2025
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE responds to MHCLG's Best Value Notice, highlighting Newham Council's ongoing improvements in financial sustainability, governance, cultural change, and leadership effectiveness
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Cabinet Agrees Introduction of Weekly Food Waste Collection Service from April 2026
Council approves weekly food waste collection for all households starting autumn 2025. The service aims to reduce waste, boost recycling, cut emissions, and support Newham’s climate goals.
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Newham to strengthen emissions-based parking charges to tackle the climate emergency, poor air quality and promote a healthier, greener borough
• Residents calls for changes to visitor permits accepted