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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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.
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Message from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz on the terror attacks in Sri Lanka
Following news of the devastating terror attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, on behalf of myself and all Newham Councillors and staff, I would like to add my condolences to all of those who’ve lost loved ones, suffered injury and trauma as a result of this senseless and devastating act of evil.
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Newham declares climate emergency
Newham Council has declared a “climate emergency” and introduced a raft of environmental measures to tackle global warming, poor air quality and waste.
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Newham Council to be restructured to accelerate resident centred service delivery
Newham Council is being restructured in order to meet the priorities of the Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz and accelerate resident centred service delivery.
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Mayor of Newham welcomes announcement of London Institute of Transport Technology
The Mayor of Newham has welcomed the announcement that 12 institutes of technology have been announced as part of a £170million Government funded plan.
