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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The trans flag flown to recognise Trans Day of Remembrance at Newham’s Town Halls
To mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on 20 Nov, Newham Council is flying the trans flag from its town hall buildings as an act of remembrance & solidarity with the trans community worldwide.
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Mayor unveils “dream team” Cabinet
The Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, has announced further changes to her Cabinet team.
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Newham Council calls for hate crime targeting women to be officially recognised
Newham Council is to campaign to have misogyny, the hatred of women and girls, added to the list of hate crimes currently recognised in law.
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Boundary Commission Electoral Review of Newham
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has today published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements for Newham Council.
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Newham Council to clarify potential “Committee model” arrangements
A team of councillors that will explore in detail how a “Committee model” of council governance would work is to be set up by Newham Council.
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Newham Council warns residents over the council tax support scheme scam
Newham Council warns residents over the council tax support scheme scam.
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Diabetes in a time of Covid – Know your risks
Saturday 14 November marks World Diabetes Day, and with Newham and the rest of the UK in the grip of another Covid-19 lockdown, it’s more important than ever that everyone is alert to health risks.
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Planning a brighter future for Newham school children
The future of shape of education in Newham was discussed at Cabinet (Tuesday 3 November) as the council plans what type, where & how many school places young people will need over the next five years.
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East Village, Stratford E20 Fire safety in tall residential buildings
Work to remove cladding from 11 tall buildings at Stratford’s East Village is underway following a review led by Newham Council, with all cladding on track to be removed by the end of the year.
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Cabinet agrees new Social Integration Strategy to improve quality of life
Creating a more engaged community where residents can enjoy a better quality of life is at the heart of a new Social Integration strategy approved this week by Newham Council’s Cabinet.