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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Severe hot weather - rough sleepers
Due to the hot weather the Greater London Authority has triggered its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to support the homeless and rough sleeping community, after the Met Office forecasted temperatures in the capital would reach in excess of 30 degrees for the first four days of this week.
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Fun at the Newham Show 2019
There was fun, laughter and smiles galore as more than 36,000 residents enjoyed the Newham Show at East Ham’s Central Park over the weekend.
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Lift at Atherton Leisure Centre
The lift at Atherton Leisure Centre is currently out of order due to a technical failure. Newham Council and activeNewham are talking with contractors to identity a permanent solution.
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Mayor of London to break ground on historic new cultural and educational quarter in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Newham schoolchildren helped Mayor of London Sadiq Khan bury a time capsule as part of a ground breaking ceremony on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to mark work starting on East Bank.
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Mayor of Newham to meet her pledge to start building 1,000 new homes at social rent with cash boost of 276 million
More than 1,000 new homes at social rent will be built by Newham Council as part of a £276 million cash boost as the local authority makes plans to directly intervene in the housing sector.
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Armed Forces Day 2019
Newham Council will be hoisting flags at its Town Halls in East Ham and Stratford on Saturday (29 June) to show support and appreciation for all current members and veterans of the armed forces.
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Unlocking the future of housing delivery with Red Door Ventures
Deborah Heenan confirmed as permanent Chief Executive
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Faith leaders join together to discuss social integration in Newham
More than 100 faith leaders, representing Newham’s diverse communities, united at a special event.
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Establishing a task force to look at the specific challenges surrounding street homelessness
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has announced her intention to establish a task force to look at the specific challenges surrounding street homelessness, particularly at Stratford Mall and surrounding areas.
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Taking a stand against knife crime and violence
Young people and adults from across east London have taken part in an event attended by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz to take a stand against knife crime and violence.
