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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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol launched for first time this year
The London-wide Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) was triggered on January 3 2019.
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Christmas message from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
On behalf of everyone at Newham Council, I hope you have a restful and enjoyable Christmas and our best wishes for the New Year!
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Mayor responds to media article on repairs service
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has today (21 December) responded to a Newham Recorder article in connection with allegations made about Newham Council’s Repairs and Maintenance Service (RMS).
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Mayor announces statutory days pay boost
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has listened to the views of Newham Council employees and asked that pay enhancements to some staff which were reduced last year, are reinstated to their former level.
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Mayor of Newham welcomes £2 stake reduction on “crack cocaine” betting machines
The Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz has welcomed new rules which will see the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) cut to £2.
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Newham residents raise £1,600 for the Magpie Project
Newham residents have donated £1,600 for the Mayor of Newham’s chosen charity, the Magpie Project which provides services to mothers with housing needs and their children.
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Finding fair parking solutions while helping the planet
This month (December) delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference pledged to match their words with action to combat climate change.
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Consultation launched on the future of Every Child and a new cultural offer for children
Newham Council is launching a consultation to help decide how to best direct vital resources within the children and young people’s budget to provide the best offer for its young people.
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Newham Council endorses All-Party Parliamentary groups definition Islamophobia
Newham Council has officially endorsed the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Muslims definition of Islamophobia.
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Mayor announces additions to Cabinet line-up
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has announced some changes and additions to her Cabinet who will support her in ensuring that residents are at the heart of everything Newham Council does.
