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
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Newham Council publishes draft 2025/26 Budget report ahead of New Year decision by the Mayor and Cabinet
• Draft 2025/26 Budget proposals to be discussed by Mayor of Newham and her Cabinet on 9 January 2025 • Report highlights projected Budget forecast gap over next three-years reduced from £175m to £157m by 2027/28, with £32m savings in the coming 2025/26 financial year • London-wide housing crisis remains biggest driver financial pressures facing the Council • As part of Newham’s application for Exceptional Financial Support, Council will look at increasing Council Tax by 10 percent with an assumption of 80 percent Council Tax Relief Scheme for eligible households • Newham’s Council Tax will still remain well below the London Average
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Christmas comes early to Stratford!
• Over 300 elders, carers and volunteers enjoy fun and festivities at our annual Christmas lunches
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Two Newham residents banned from keeping animals for life – after Newham Animal Welfare Officers rescue five dogs
George, 80, and Georgina Reynolds, 58, both pled guilty to charges of animal cruelty at Thames Magistrates Court in relation to five dogs, who were discovered in appalling conditions.
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Newham Council helps 155 pensioners claim a total of over £600,000 in unclaimed Pension Credit
• Over £600,000 delivered in Pension Credit to Newham pensioners • Collaborative outreach effort brings lasting financial relief
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Stay Safe from Scams This Festive Season – Advice from Newham Council
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and giving. But with the Christmas rush in full swing, it can also be a time when opportunistic scammers prey on the goodwill and busy schedules of residents.
