Cutting edge Newham initiative shortlisted for ‘Inspiring the Next Generation’ at Tech Awards
Newham Data has been named a finalist in the prestigious Tech Impact Awards 2025 for its work inspiring young people to explore careers in data and technology.
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Newham Leisure Centres update
Almost 400 residents have engaged with the consultation into the future of Balaam Leisure Centre in Plaistow which ended last month. Newham Council is now collating and analysing the results before making a recommendation on the future of the centre.
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Newham schools continue to perform well above national average
Newham schools’ performance in key areas of education has once again placed the borough amongst the top 10 performing local authorities in England – as shown by this year’s Key Stage 2 SATs results, published today by the Department for Education.
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Budget proposals are up for discussion
Newham Council’s draft budget proposals for the years 2020/21to 2022/23 will be discussed at a meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday (17 December) which is open to residents.
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Christmas cheer for vulnerable residents
Elderly and vulnerable residents who experience social isolation and find it hard to get out, were treated to a Christmas meal organised by Newham Council for the second year running.
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Newham Council to support the 2019/20 Christmas shelter for the rough sleeping community for a second year
Newham Council has agreed to support a project run by Stratford Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the Docklands Settlements, which offers shelter, food and companionship to the borough’s rough sleeping community over the festive period.
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Newham Council sets out new strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping
Newham Council Cabinet last night (Tuesday 3 December) voted to adopt a new strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough.
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Support Small Business Saturday this Christmas and help the community
Residents will be able to boost the local economy and support Newham’s small shops, family businesses, markets, small businesses and manufacturers, by taking part in Small Business Saturday on 7 December.
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Nine thousand new trees for Newham
Hundreds of volunteers descended on Newham on Saturday to help plant 9,000 new trees in Beckton District Park South.
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Celebrate in style this festive season
Everyone is invited to attend a host of fun and free Christmas activities taking place this year across Newham - guaranteed to add more sparkle to your holiday season.
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Commission begins work on improving Local Democracy
Newham Council wants residents to feel part of where they live, be able to participate more extensively in local democracy, have their voices heard in decision-making, help shape the borough’s future including the way it is governed, and be able to hold their elected representatives to account.
