Four Newham Schools among first in the country to roll-out free breakfast clubs to support pupils and parents
Pupils will get a free breakfast while parents enjoy an extra 30 minutes of free childcare before school starts
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Reviewing parking in Newham to improve air quality
The link between poor air quality, the climate emergency and emissions from vehicles is undeniable. Newham Council last night recommended accepting an ambitious new set of parking proposals designed to encourage residents to switch away from high polluting vehicles, and towards cleaner, more sustainable modes of transport.
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Newham Council invites residents to respond to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Funding Consultation and workshops
Newham Council is proposing to change how it allocates money to mainstream schools to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and is inviting residents to have their say as part of a public consultation, including workshops.
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Ecobot joins the campaign to boost recycling
Newham Council has recruited a colourful new team member to join the battle to win hearts and minds in a new project to improve recycling in the borough.
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In the eye of the storm – Newham tackling the rough sleeping crisis
As the country battens down the hatches to prepare for a second big storm in a week, Newham’s outreach teams have been visiting known rough sleepers living in precarious structures to offer alternative accommodation and advice.
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Work together to end violence against young people
Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz has committed to making the borough the best place to be a young person and has called on everyone to work with her and the Youth Safety Board she created to achieve this ambition and end violence against young people.
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Discussions to take place on budget proposals
Proposals for a transformative three-year Budget designed to make people’s lives better will be considered by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and Newham Council’s Cabinet next week (Tuesday 18 February, Newham Town Hall, East Ham, 6pm).
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Newham launches all new Canteen Culture
Newham Council has launched its latest project to protect workers, support the Community Wealth Building agenda, encourage health and well-being and take action on Climate Change.
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Newham bucks the trend and invests millions in youth services
Newham council is bucking the national trend by employing 40 new youth workers as part of a significant investment into youth services.
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Balaam Leisure Centre update
A decision on the future of Balaam Leisure Centre has been delayed to allow the council more time to work through the options available following a series of residents' meetings and a public consultation.
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Hundreds of residents attend Newham apprenticeship fair
More than 400 Newham residents attended the second Newham Apprenticeship Fair to find out more about the exciting array of opportunities available in the borough.
