Newham Council announces Breakthrough Budget to deliver financial sustainability and a Fairer Newham
Newham Council’s 2026/27 draft Budget ends emergency support, keeps council tax among London’s lowest, and invests in services residents value most.
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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
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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 will consider a £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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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‘Progress with the People’ as Newham celebrates Community Heroes at 2026 Civic Award
Mayor Fiaz honoured Newham’s unsung heroes at the 2026 Civic Awards, celebrating volunteers, young talent and community champions whose work strengthens and inspires the borough.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Five Newham projects shortlisted for prestigious 2026 Pineapple Awards
Newham celebrates five shortlisted Pineapple Award projects, highlighting its national recognition for regeneration, better homes, stronger neighbourhoods and long‑term community value.
