Triumph for Newham Health Streets Programme
This is the second award for Newham’s delivery of environmental improvements. Newham’s Climate Action team won the LGC Net Zero Award for its UK-first Just Transition Plan last month.
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Celebrating Eid al-Adha in Newham
Dhul Hijjah is the final month in the Islamic calendar, during which the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha take place.
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Newham working with local business to enforce the ban on single use vapes
• Sale of single use vapes banned from 1 June • 300 Newham businesses contacted with advice on how to stay legal • Ban comes as Council warns of urgent fire risk to refuse staff
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New First Citizen elected at Newham Council
Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta has been elected as the new Chair of Newham Council following a vote at Full Council last week.
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Newham Celebrates Windrush Day 2025
• A programme of free events and activities celebrating Caribbean heritage, culture and community in Newham
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Newham Council encourage smokers to quit for World No Tobacco Day
• Last year over 1,000 smokers in Newham were supported to quit • 150,000 illegal cigarettes removed by Newham Trading Standards
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Mayor of Newham welcomes new partnership’s commitment to 6,300 new homes in Royal Docks
Newham’s mayor today welcomed news from the Chancellor that the borough will play a major role in the solution to the country’s housing crisis.
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Newham’s adult and community learning service celebrate a “good” rating from Ofsted
• Post-19 adult and community learning praised for continued improvement • Essential skills help students gain access to work and further education
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Have Your Say on the Proposed Submission East London Joint Waste Plan
• Consultation now open to determine how waste is managed across East London • New plan aims to boost reuse and recycling rates in East London • Supports Newham’s Just Transition Plan
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Chatting, Making, Mending – Mental Health Awareness Week Spotlight on Men in Sheds
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz visits 2024 Civic Award-winning Men in Sheds project in support of Mental Health Awareness week (12-18th May).
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London Cycling Festival peddles into Newham, Sunday 25 May
• Newham one of 14 boroughs taking part across the Capital
