Improving council homes making ‘significant progress’ after lowest social housing rating
Newham Council’s Cabinet has expressed its support for the Council’s Housing Service Improvement Plan today (17 June).
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Big changes to the art of Stratford as Jazz Café and new affordable studios set to open in town
A former theatre in the centre of Stratford could become the latest venue of the music group behind the world famous Jazz Café.
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Newham Council Cabinet confirms almost £5.9 million spending on hardship payments for 2025/26
• School Holiday vouchers will continue for the coming year • Supported by Central Government’s Housing Support Funds
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MHCLG Issues Best Value Notice to Newham Council: Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE Responds
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has today (8 May 2025) issued Newham Council a non-statutory Best Value Notice.
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Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz OBE response to Best Value Notice issued by MHCLG 8 May 2025
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE responds to MHCLG's Best Value Notice, highlighting Newham Council's ongoing improvements in financial sustainability, governance, cultural change, and leadership effectiveness
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Cabinet Agrees Introduction of Weekly Food Waste Collection Service from April 2026
Council approves weekly food waste collection for all households starting autumn 2025. The service aims to reduce waste, boost recycling, cut emissions, and support Newham’s climate goals.
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Newham to strengthen emissions-based parking charges to tackle the climate emergency, poor air quality and promote a healthier, greener borough
• Residents calls for changes to visitor permits accepted
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Newham Council to sell off under-used assets to balance the books and protect vital services for residents
• Crisis in local government funding forces Council to release money locked in non-strategic property
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Newham Council Cabinet approves pre-publication Consultation on the potential closure of Calverton Primary School
• Falling pupil numbers result in extreme financial pressure on the school budget • Cabinet approves the opening of pre-publication consultation into the school’s future
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Statement by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE following confirmation that 11-year old Kaliyah Coa’s body has been recovered from the River Thames
“Police have now formally identified the body recovered from the River Thames just over two weeks ago as that of 11-year old Kaliyah Coa.
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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
