Newham Council planning to introduce 20mph speed limits across the borough
The Council is planning to introduce 20mph speed limits on most streets in the borough to significantly improve road safety, health and wellbeing, and health inequality.
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Mayor Fiaz OBE responds to government’s King’s Speech of ‘missed opportunities and nothingness’
Mayor Fiaz OBE responds to government’s King’s Speech of ‘missed opportunities and nothingness’
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National School Meals Week - Newham calls for investment into pupils’ food
• Front-running Eat for Free scheme serves 23,000 meals daily in Newham • National School Meals Week marks its 30th year
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Over 30,000 Newham households supported with ongoing pressures of the rising cost of living crisis
Local MP Sir Stephen Timms visited Our Newham Money last week to learn about the vital services being provided to Newham residents in need of support
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Newham Council unveils programme to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month
• Islamophobia Awareness Month launches this November • ‘Muslim Stories’ set to celebrate Newham’s communities • Events include a film screening, workshops and a variety show
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£100,000 in fake goods seized in Newham as part of London Trading Standards Week
• Raids uncover Aladdin’s cave of “knock-off” designer wear
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Newham libraries extend opening hours to become Warm Havens during the cold winter months
• Extended library opening hours till March 2024 providing a warm, inclusive, safe space for everyone
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Firm that delayed removing flammable cladding ordered to pay £60,000
• Chaplair Ltd given £30,000 fine and told to pay £30,000 costs for delay in cladding removal after successful prosecution by Newham Council
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Newham Council announces first-ever hub for black and ethnic-owned businesses in celebration of Black History Month 2023
• Newham Council to transform council building as incubator hub to facilitate local black and ethnic-owned businesses as part of Community Wealth Building agenda
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Newham’s BIG VOTE puts £1.6 million in the hands of residents to improve local communities
• Trailblazing programme gives residents the opportunity to decide how £1.6m will be spent in their local communities
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Newham Council awarded £86,541 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to make significant improvements to Forest Lane Park and celebrate its heritage
• Council has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the development of Forest Lane Park.
