Newham Council approves appointment of new permanent Chief Executive
Newham Council has formally appointed Maria G. Christofi as new permanent Chief Executive after a unanimous vote by members.
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Newham unveils 48 new affordable homes at Burgoyne’s Depot, East Ham
Newham Council has unveiled 48 new genuinely affordable properties in East Ham, as part of the council’s ambitious Affordable Homes for Newham programme.
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New Affordable Homes in Custom House as Regeneration Delivers for Newham Residents
Newham Council and The Hill Group have opened 95 new affordable homes in Custom House, marking a major regeneration milestone that will deliver hundreds of energy‑efficient homes for local residents.
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Newham Built Fairer
For her final full Council Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE set out the progress and achievements made by Newham Council under the Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Delivery Plan (2022–2026).
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Newham Cabinet agrees an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2025-30
Newham Cabinet has backed a refreshed Air Quality Action Plan for 2025–2030 to cut pollution, protect health and build on progress through cleaner travel, monitoring and stronger community involvement
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Newham Council has announced a £2 million investment to upgrade its CCTV network as part of its ongoing commitment to improving public safety.
Newham Cabinet agrees £2m upgrade to modernise CCTV, expand coverage and boost safety across high‑priority areas including Green Street, East Ham and Stratford with 20 new cameras planned.
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Newham Council formally accepts £904k funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help restore historic Forest Lane Park
Newham Council accepts £904k to restore Forest Lane Park, improving access and biodiversity and creating artwork honouring activist Lucel Tate as part of a major heritage project
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Newham’s Cultural Passport takes off
Newham’s new Cultural Passport gives disadvantaged young people free or low‑cost access to creative, cultural and sports events, opening opportunities and boosting confidence for their future.
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Become a Councillor
Learn about becoming a Councillor at Newham Council’s in-person event at Old Town Hall, Stratford, 7:30pm on Monday 16 March 2026. Open to anyone interested in standing for election.
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‘Progress with the People’ as Newham celebrates Community Heroes at 2026 Civic Awards Ceremony
Mayor Fiaz honoured Newham’s unsung heroes at the 2026 Civic Awards Ceremony, celebrating volunteers, young talent and community champions whose work strengthens and inspires the borough.
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Large majority of pupils in Newham get one of top three preferred secondary schools
Just over 96 per cent of all pupils in Newham have been offered one of their first three preferred secondary schools on National Offer Day (Monday 2nd March 2026)
