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 Council leads the Capital in re-dressing the gender pay gap
Newham tops the London borough’s league with the average women paid 23.3 per cent more than men. Newham Council is now ahead of fellow London boroughs when it comes to closing the gender pay gap.
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Newham Council announces celebration programme for King’s Coronation
• Wide selection of events organised for residents to celebrate the King’s Coronation from 27 March to 13 May.
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Majority of Newham children gain a place at first preference primary school
• More than 98 per cent of Newham children due to start primary school from September 2023 have been offered a place at one of their parents’ top three preferred schools.
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Easter fun, food and free activities in Newham
Newham’s extensive Holiday, Activity and Food (HAF) programme is up and running for the Easter break.
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Newham libraries have welcomed half a million visitors during the Warm Havens initiative
• Half a million visits to libraries November 2022-March 2023 • 46% increase in library footfall
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Statement from Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz regarding the tragic fire in Beckton
The fire occurred on April 6.
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Statement from the Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz and Councillor Amar Virdee, Cabinet Member for Community Safety
Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz and Councillor Amar Virdee, Cabinet Member for Community Safety said:
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Cabinet agrees to cap ground rent for leasehold home owners
• New powers to adjust the freehold ground rent developers charges to ensure they are set at a level that enables the developer to reduce leaseholder ground rents. • Maximum ground rent charges of £250
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Newham Council buys additional homes for sub-market rent levels
• Council purchases a mix of new build and existing street properties • New acquisitions assist the reduction in the Council’s reliance on costly, insecure, nightly-let accommodation
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Newham Council agrees acquisition of Wakeling Court for pioneering vulnerable adults’ accommodation
• Proposed acquisition to become first Newham Living scheme, a new distinctive high-quality supported accommodation for vulnerable adults • This support the rising demand for Care Homes in the
