https://www.newham.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:07:16 +0000 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:07:16 +0000 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/1410/celebrating-eid-al-fitr-in-newham As Ramadan continues across the borough, residents will soon be preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +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 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1536/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 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:52:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1535/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. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:35:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1534/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. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:36:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1533/-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. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:19:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1532/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) Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:11:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1531/newham-council-budget-and-council-tax-approved-for-2026-27 Newham Council’s 2026/27 budget passed, protecting services, keeping Council Tax low, investing in homes, streets, and libraries, and supporting the borough’s most vulnerable. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:29:00 +0000 https://www.newham.gov.uk/news/article/1530/two-affordable-homes-for-newham-schemes-shortlisted-for-2026-riba-awards Newham celebrates as two Affordable Homes for Newham schemes are shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA London Awards, adding to seven borough projects also recognised by the Pineapple Awards. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:35:00 +0000