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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Balaam Leisure Centre latest
Balaam Leisure Centre remains closed following the discovery of a water leak through the concrete pool tank which also forms the ceiling of the basement gym.
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Mayor of Newham wishes residents a heartfelt Eid Mubarak
The Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz, has wished residents of the borough celebrating Eid ul-Fitr a ‘heartfelt Eid Mubarak’.
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Newham Council wants residents to help shape the future of Green Street
Newham Council wants to hear from residents and businesses of Green Street to help shape the future of the area.
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New entrance at Stratford station moves a step closer
A new entrance into the Carpenters Estate at Stratford station has moved a step closer after the Mayor of Newham and councillors gave the green light for a £1m contribution to the scheme.
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Mayor of Newham exceeds ambitious housing targets with more than 200 new council homes started in first year
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has today confirmed that she has exceeded a key housing pledge made last May by starting to build 227 new council homes.
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Mayor marks first year in office
Today marks a year since I stepped into office as Mayor of Newham. I wanted to say thank you for giving me and my administration the opportunity to put you at the heart of everything we do as a Council.
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Newham Council to save £143m after terminating Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans with bank
Newham Council has struck a deal with NatWest bank over its Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans that will save the Council up to £143m, allowing more money to be spent on services for residents.
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Newham stands united in solidarity with Sri Lanka and our Sri Lankan community
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz joined a packed congregation at a special interfaith service at St Michael’s Church, East Ham to remember those who lost their lives and loved ones in Easter Sunday’s tragic terror attack on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.
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Community health services operated by Newham Council are rated as good
Community health services operated by Newham Council for children and young people up to the age of 19 and their families are safe, caring, effective and well-led, according to inspectors from the Care Quality Commission.
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Fly-tipper counts the cost of illegal dumping in Newham
An audacious fly-tipper who dumped eleven mattresses in a Forest Gate street has been made to pay almost £2000 after pleading guilty at Thames Magistrates Court.
