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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Streets closed to mark World Car Free Day
Nine streets were closed to traffic on Sunday (22 September) as part of Newham Council’s activities to mark World Car Free Day.
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Statement regarding Ellie the dog
Statement
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Mayor of Newham explores alternative housing models on visit to London Community Land Trust site with Newham Citizens
Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has paid a visit to St Clements Avenue Community Land Trust (CLT), a successful housing pilot which provides a possible solution to the ongoing housing crisis.
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Newham Council appoints chair of Democracy Commission
Newham Council has today appointed a chair to a new Democracy and Civic Participation Commission, which will consider how the council can increase residents’ participation in local democracy, facilitate greater civic engagement, and become more transparent and accountable.
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New Corporate Director of Adults and Health
Newham Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Ansell as its permanent Corporate Director of Adults and Health.
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Newham Council hosts successful alternative peace event to oppose arms fair
Nearly 100 people attended Newham Council’s Alternative Peace Exhibition to demonstrate their opposition to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair held at the nearby ExCeL Exhibition Centre.
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Newham Council signs up to Unite Construction Charter to improve conditions of employment for staff and construction standards
Newham Council is set to take another step forward for the workers it employs by signing up to the Unite Construction Charter.
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Newham Council to host alternative peace event in opposition to arms fair
Newham Council is giving residents the chance to show their opposition to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair with its alternative peace exhibition.
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Newham Council to support the arts in all schools to the tune of £1.1m
With pupils returning to their classrooms for the start of a new academic year Newham Council is unveiling its new pilot cultural offer for all school children.
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Newham launches Draft Air Quality Action Plan Consultation
The Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz has today visited staff at Newham University Hospital (NUH) where she launched a consultation on draft plans to tackle poor air quality in the borough which kills 96 residents every year.
