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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‘Progress with the People’ as Newham celebrates Community Heroes at 2026 Civic Award
Mayor Fiaz honoured Newham’s unsung heroes at the 2026 Civic Awards, celebrating volunteers, young talent and community champions whose work strengthens and inspires the borough.
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Large majority of pupils in Newham get one of top three preferred secondary schools
Just over 96 per cent of all pupils in Newham have been offered one of their first three preferred secondary schools on National Offer Day (Monday 2nd March 2026)
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Newham Council Budget and Council Tax approved for 2026/27
Newham Council’s 2026/27 budget passed, protecting services, keeping Council Tax low, investing in homes, streets, and libraries, and supporting the borough’s most vulnerable.
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Two Affordable Homes for Newham schemes shortlisted for 2026 RIBA Awards
Newham celebrates as two Affordable Homes for Newham schemes are shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA London Awards, adding to seven borough projects also recognised by the Pineapple Awards.
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Five Newham projects shortlisted for prestigious 2026 Pineapple Awards
Newham celebrates five shortlisted Pineapple Award projects, highlighting its national recognition for regeneration, better homes, stronger neighbourhoods and long‑term community value.
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Building Newham’s creative future: New heritage centre secures £2.7m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to showcase Newham’s history
Newham Council has secured £2.7m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform Canning Town Old Library into Newham Heritage Centre, reopening it as a vibrant cultural and community hub.
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Newham Mayor welcomes 2026/27 Council budget: low Council tax, stable finances, investment in people
Newham Council has published its proposed balanced 2026 Budget, protecting libraries, keeping council tax among London’s lowest and investing in cleaner streets and affordable homes.
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Genting Good Causes Fund 2025/26
Apply for the Genting Good Causes Fund with £80,000 available. Grants up to £5,000 for Newham not-for-profits. Opens 9 February 2026, closes 8 March 2026.
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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.
