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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Now Football really is Coming Home!!
The FA’s Big Football Day is coming to Newham with fun, football and freebies to encourage women and girls to get into the beautiful game.
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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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Air India Crash AI171 statement from the Mayor and Emergency Helplines
We are deeply saddened to hear members of our community were on the Air India flight that tragically crashed yesterday.
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Newham Libraries – celebrate a blockbuster month
Hot on the heels of the award for Library of Sanctuary, Newham Libraries picked up another prestigious title, named as winners in the ‘Information and Digital’ award at the Libraries Connected Awards.
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Newham’s “Just Transition Team” scoop top honour at prestigious LGC 2025 awards
• Newham team named winner in the net zero
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Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE welcomes Spending Review announcements on funding for Housing and Youth Employment
I welcome yesterday’s Spending Review as a major boost for Newham - delivering much-needed investment into the issues that matter most to our residents.
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More free school meals welcomed by Newham’s pioneers
Two of Newham Council’s leading campaigners in the fight for better childhood food security have welcomed the government’s announcement to extend free school meals.
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Newham Library Service awarded the prestigious Library of Sanctuary Award in recognition of work welcoming refugees
Newham Libraries win City of Sanctuary award for creating safe, welcoming spaces and vital support for refugees and people seeking asylum.
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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
