Four Newham Schools among first in the country to roll-out free breakfast clubs to support pupils and parents
Pupils will get a free breakfast while parents enjoy an extra 30 minutes of free childcare before school starts
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Newham Council encourages residents to discuss death and end-of-life care
• Dying Matters Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of death, loss and grief
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Peer Challenge Action Plan Published
Joint Statement by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE and Abi Gbago, Newham Council Chief Executive
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Stratford Market Village is now re-opened
Today Wed 1 May, Newham Council has officially reopened Stratford Market Village in the presence of several market traders whom we have been supporting since the market abruptly closed in January.
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Newham’s Health and Wellbeing Board launches new approach to improve residents’ health
• The new 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham strategy is in place until 2027 • The plans promote collaboration, to make Newham a healthier borough • Residents are encouraged to join the relaunched Changemakers programme
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Booze Busters
The owners of an unlicensed grocery store in Stratford are regretting their decision to sell illegal alcohol after Newham Council Licensing officers paid a visit.
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Newham Council’s Rites of Passage programme awarded £32,000
Newham’s Rites of Passage programme was awarded £32,000 by the Department for Levelling up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC), to honour the Windrush Generation as part of this year’s celebrations.
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Large majority of Newham children gain a place at first preference primary school
• More than 97 per cent of Newham children due to start primary school from September 2024 have been offered a place at one of their parents’ top three preferred schools.
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Education stalwart remembered as Mayor of Newham leads tributes to former councillor Graham Lane
On behalf of everyone at Newham Council, Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE has offered deepest condolences to the widow, family and friends of former councillor Graham Lane who died on Thursday 25 March 2024.
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Eid al Fitr: Having a safe and happy Eid in Newham
As Ramadan draws to a close, residents will be getting ready to celebrate Eid al Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan from Tuesday 9 April.
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Statement from Newham Council on Stratford Market Village
Since the sudden closure of Stratford Market Village on 10 January, we have been advocating and negotiating to find a resolution.
