Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz statement on the hate crime at Stratford Islamic Centre Mosque
Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Mayor of Newham speaks out against an incidence of hate crime in our borough.
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Council Plans to Expand and Regulate Dockless Cycle Hire in Newham
The Council is set to discuss a new initiative on 4 February to boost cycling in the borough by improving dockless cycle hire and ensuring streets stay clear and safe.
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Newham Council to renew and enhance Public Space Protection Orders
• Dog control orders tightened • Street drinking measures renewed across the borough
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Cabinet to look at Continuation of People Powered Places Participatory Budgeting Programme
Newham Council’s Cabinet will be looking at the continuation of People Powered Places, the borough’s flagship participatory budgeting programme.
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Thousands of Newham pupils could soon benefit from government funding
Thousands of Newham’s pupils could soon benefit from government funding as Newham Council’s Cabinet members prepare to discuss a Department for Education grant on 4 February.
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Local Area SEND & CQC Inspection Update: Our SEND Strategic Action Plan
On 23rd September 2024, our Local Area received notice of its Ofsted and CQC Local Area SEND inspection which finished on 11th October 2024.
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Newham Launches its LGBT+ History Month 2025 Programme
We are excited to announce that Newham’s LGBT+ History Month 2025 programme will launch with the annual flag raising event at East Ham Town Hall on 1 February 2025, where the progressive flag will be raised. The event will be led by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE and Councillors, signalling the start of a month of activities to celebrate LGBT+ history.
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Mayor of Newham and Cabinet agree draft 2025/26 Budget and signals start of engagement with residents
• Draft Budget report highlights projected gap reduced from £175m to £157m by 2027/28, with £32m savings delivered in the coming 2025/26 financial year. • London-wide housing crisis remains biggest driver on financial pressures facing the Council. • As part of Newham’s application for Exceptional Financial Support, the Council will consider increasing Council Tax by 10 percent with an assumption of 80 percent Council Tax Relief Scheme for vulnerable households. • If agreed by Full Council, Newham’s Council Tax forecast to remain 7th lowest in London.
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Newham Council to introduce 10-year Sex Work Strategy
Newham Council’s Cabinet has approved a 10-year Newham Sex Work Strategy (2025-2035), alongside a one-year action plan.
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Newham Rolls Out Adaptive Street Lighting Across the Borough
• Adaptive street lighting system launched, helping to reduce carbon emissions while saving £500,000 annually by 2025/26 • Central control makes it easier to manage streetlight timings and adjust lighting levels • Lighting remains unchanged in critical areas such as town centres, transport hubs, and key pedestrian pathways
