Statement on the death of Cllr Neil Wilson
We are sad to announce the death of Cllr Neil Wilson, Cabinet Member for Health and Adults Social Care, and ward member for Plaistow South.
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London Legacy Development Corporation powers to return to Newham Council
• Approval to transfer powers from London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) will bring back control of planning to Newham
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Newham Council agrees financial measures to tackle unprecedented challenges
•November Cabinet paper sets out the Council’s financial position •Spending controls & other measures will drive down council overspend •Calls for housing crisis to be addressed by Central Government.
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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’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
