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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.
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Renovation works at the Canning Town Old Library have officially begun - help us name Newham's Heritage Centre
Newham Council has reached an important milestone in its project to transform Canning Town Old Library into a heritage centre that celebrates Newham’s history and stories.
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Newham’s Cabinet agree to invest up to £20m for immediate fire safety work for Council housing
Newham’s Cabinet has agreed to spend up to £20m on works to improve fire safety in housing blocks across the borough, improving measures to keep residents safe.
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Council Introduces Clean Air Parking Charges to Tackle Air Pollution and Support a Greener Future
• New Clean Parking Charges to be introduced • Initiative to help tackle poor air quality in the borough • Residents supported to move greener transport options
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Newham Council to ear-mark £1 million contingency fund for school improvements – ahead of the Department for Education grant funding announcement
• The Council is making the funds available now to ensure vital maintenance projects can progress in good time • The £1 million of council funds will only be required if central government funding falls short of expected levels
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Cabinet updated on housing inspection improvement measures
• Progress being made to deliver housing improvements • Improvement board to feature independent members, and feedback from tenants • £12m to be spent on building safety, as part of a £63m three year programme
