Statement on the death of Cllr Neil Wilson
We are sad to announce the death of Cllr Neil Wilson, Cabinet Member for Health and Adults Social Care, and ward member for Plaistow South.
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Newham Council to invest £120m in improving existing council homes
Newham Council’s housing stock will be improved as part of a £120m investment programme, to drive up standards for residents and ensure our council homes are safe and well maintained.
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Uniting and supporting Newham schools
A meeting of Newham Council cabinet on Tuesday 4 December, was given an update on a new partnership open to all Newham schools but specifically designed to support maintained schools in the borough.
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Fresh start for Carpenters Estate as joint venture process is ended
Councillors have decided to end the current joint venture process for the Carpenters Estate to make way for a properly resident led masterplan.
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Newham Council to celebrate the “Windrush” generation and campaign against government “hostile environment policy”
Newham councillors have given unanimous backing to a motion pledging to fight the government’s “hostile environment policy” which led to the recent Windrush immigration scandal.
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Newham takes pledge to end violence against women and girls
Newham residents are being urged to wear orange and make a pledge to stand up to violence against women and girls as part of the UN’S 16 Days of Activism.
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Newham Council publish CIPFA report revealing weaknesses in financial control
Newham Council have this week (Monday 26 November) published the report commissioned into the authority’s finances, where public finance experts CIPFA have revealed weaknesses in financial control.
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Residents to be at the heart of future proposals for Carpenters Estate
The Mayor of Newham has today announced her intention that all future proposals for the Carpenters Estate in Stratford will be resident led and deliver a minimum of 50 per cent genuinely affordable homes.
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Video series to explore the impact of housing crisis on Newham residents
The poignant stories of Newham residents who are at the forefront of the housing crisis will be told through a new video series.
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Over 100 Newham young people call on 100 MPs to protect their vital youth services
Over 100 Newham young people have today sent an open letter calling on MPs to support legislation to protect and properly fund youth services.
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Housing reaffirmed as biggest priority for Mayor of Newham as Shelter confirms east London borough has homeless crisis
Shelter figures released today confirm that Newham is facing the brunt of the housing crisis, reinforcing why the Mayor of Newham has put tackling it at the top of her priorities.
