https://www.newham.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:26:41 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:26:41 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1555/people-powered-places-local-projects-announced-across-newham Over 130 community projects funded across Newham through People Powered Places Thu, 28 May 2026 15:54:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1554/mayor-of-newham-holds-first-annual-council-meeting Mayor of Newham Forhad Hussain has promised to “put power back in the hands of the people” at the first Annual Council Meeting where some of key positions were filled.  Fri, 22 May 2026 10:10:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1410/celebrating-eid-al-adha-in-newham Eid al-Adha follows the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage period, and is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice". Thu, 21 May 2026 11:22:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1553/council-reinforces-its-commitment-to-pension-fund-management The Mayor of Newham has outlined the council’s pension fund management with a pledge to be open and transparent with the public markets investments.  Tue, 19 May 2026 22:31:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1552/newham-scoops-top-honours-for-affordable-homes-at-the-2026-riba-london-awards Newham wins top honours at the 2026 RIBA London Awards, with Plashet Road and Noele Gordon House recognised for sustainable, high-quality affordable housing benefiting local residents. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:48:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1551/mayor-hussain-unveils-his-first-cabinet Mayor Forhad Hussain has appointed a new cabinet focused on better services, affordable homes and giving residents a stronger voice, with four councillors leading key portfolios across Newham. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:37:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1550/young-newham-care-leaver-encourages-residents-to-transform-a-child-s-life-by-fostering A 25-year-old Newham man is calling on residents from the borough to consider fostering after having a “very positive experience”. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:54:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1549/labour-s-forhad-hussain-becomes-the-new-mayor-of-newham Newham has returned Labour's Forhad Hussain as the new Mayor to lead the borough for the next four years. Fri, 08 May 2026 13:14:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1548/newham-council-to-introduce-new-tool-to-aid-blind-and-partially-sighted-residents-to-vote The “McGonagle Reader” is being rolled out across the borough for the first time for the 7 May local elections for councillors and Mayor of Newham. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1547/stratford-dog-owner-banned-from-keeping-a-dog-for-five-years A Stratford dog owner has been ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and banned from keeping a dog for five years for animal cruelty. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:19:00 +0100 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1546/newham-hosts-major-apprenticeship-fair-as-hundreds-explore-career-opportunities Newham’s annual Apprenticeship Fair brought together hundreds of job seekers with employers to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1545/newham-unveils-48-new-affordable-homes-at-burgoynes-depot-east-ham Newham has delivered 48 new genuinely affordable, energy‑efficient homes at Burgoyne’s Depot in East Ham, preserving heritage while supporting its goal of 1,000 new council homes by 2027. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:42:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1544/newham-secures-20-million-for-little-ilford-in-landmark-pride-in-place-investment-for-10-years Newham secures £20m for Little Ilford through a 10-year Pride in Place programme, supporting resident-led improvements, stronger communities, and thriving local high streets. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1543/newham-delivers-81-new-affordable-homes-at-greenhill-centre-in-manor-park Newham has delivered 81 genuinely affordable homes at Greenhill Centre in Manor Park, providing high-quality housing for residents on the borough’s housing waiting list. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1541/newham-unveils-28-new-100-affordable-homes-at-neil-wilson-house-in-plaistow-in-honour-of-the-late-cllr-neil-wilson Newham Council has delivered 28 affordable homes at Neil Wilson House in Plaistow, providing family-sized, low-rent housing and honouring a long-serving local councillor. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:27:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1540/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. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1539/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. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1542/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). Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1538/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 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:29:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1537/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. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000