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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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
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New Plan Set to Improve Newham’s Housing Services
Newham Council’s housing service is making big changes to the way it operates to improve homes and the quality of service it delivers to tenants and leaseholders across the borough.
