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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Man who fly-tipped 20 tonnes of waste jailed for 8 months
An industrial fly tipper who dumped 20 tonnes of waste on a busy road in Newham has been jailed for eight months at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
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Eid Mubarak to everyone in Newham celebrating today!
As Ramadan comes to an end, myself and Newham’s councillors, as well as everyone at Newham Council, would like to wish peace and happiness to everyone marking Eid ul-Fitr.
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Newham's HeadStart helping the borough's youngsters with their mental health
Government officials and policy makers and the Big Lottery Fund paid a two day visit to an innovative mental health programme in east London.
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House of horrors is no more!
One of the worst examples of a dangerous slum, ever uncovered by Newham Council, has been transformed thanks to new owners and Newham’s Private Housing and Environmental Health Team.
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Newham fly tippers trapped by task force
Two Plaistow men have been forced to pay a total of over £3k after being caught fly tipping on the streets of Newham.
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Newham Council finalist for prestigious employment award
A Newham initiative to support adults with learning disabilities into work has made it to the finalists in the “Team of the Year” category, for the 2018 ERSA awards.
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Last call for late licence
An East Ham restaurant, which was closed by the council for failing food hygiene standards, has lost an appeal against a decision to revoke its late night licence.
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Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz slams government over policy failures following Joseph Rowntree Report
The Joseph Rowntree report published on 7 June 2018, highlighted that last year over 1.5 million people went without the bare essentials.
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Newham's new Mayor and cabinet tackle careless funding decisions of the old administration
At the first cabinet meeting held by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and her new Cabinet on Tuesday 5 June, Rokhsana paid tribute to young Corey Junior Davis who tragically lost his life nine months ago in Forest Gate.
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British Telecom fined £7,000 for safety breaches
Telecom giants BT has been fined a total of £7,000 for breaching safety rules during works on the streets of Newham.
