Statement on the death of Cllr Neil Wilson
We are sad to announce the death of Cllr Neil Wilson, Cabinet Member for Health and Adults Social Care, and ward member for Plaistow South.
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Budget is agreed that will make people's lives better
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and Newham Council have agreed a three year Budget to help make residents’ lives better by addressing poverty, keeping young people safe, building much needed homes and tackling the worst levels of air pollution in the country.
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Mayor offers condolences after death of teenager in Beckton
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz today offered her condolences to the family and friends of a 16-year-old boy who was found dead in Beckton on Tuesday.
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Almost 90 per cent of pupils in Newham get preference of top three secondary schools
Almost 90 per cent of all pupils in Newham have been offered one of their first three preferred secondary schools on National Offer Day (2 March).
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Chelmsford man pays price for assault on Newham Council officer
A man from Chelmsford in Essex has been hit with a 100-hour community service order after admitting to the racial assault of a Newham Council enforcement officer.
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Newham launches consultation on parking proposals to help tackle poor air quality
Newham Council has today launched a consultation on ambitious parking policy plans to address poor air quality, the climate emergency and vehicle emissions.
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Newham’s new council homes programme gets another green light
40 per cent of Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz’s promised new homes are now in progress.
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Budget proposals to deal with ‘poverty, inequality and climate change’
Proposals for a transformative three-year Budget designed to make people’s lives better will be considered by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and Newham Council on Monday (2 March) during a meeting at the Old Town Hall in Stratford starting at 7pm.
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Dutch hit theatre show is coming to the Royal Docks
Soldier of Orange – the hit Dutch musical seen by more than three million people – is coming to Newham’s historic Royal Docks after councillors granted planning permission for an innovative purpose-built temporary theatre to house the production.
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Newham Council's housing company to work with Carpenters Estate Residents on future restoration
Newham Council’s housing company and key delivery partner in its ambitious council housing programme, has been given the green light to lead development talks with residents on Stratford’s Carpenters Estate.
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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.
