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Free Events to mark Climate Action Week
Newham Council is delighted to announce a range of events this winter focused on sustainability and energy-saving.
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Newham Council shows support for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2024
Newham Council has joined a national campaign to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Newham safe.
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) introduced as temperatures plummet
• The Greater London Authority has triggered a severe weather response for rough sleepers, as temperatures have hit zero degrees or below
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Newham Council investigation leads to £60,000 fine for overcrowding landlord
A successful investigation by Newham Council’s Environmental Health Officers has resulted in a £60,000 fine for a landlord who placed families in a dangerously overcrowded property.
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Newham celebrates National School Meals Week
• National School Meals Week runs between 11 and 15 November • This year’s theme focuses on Mindful Meals
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Worship open to all this Interfaith Week
For residents who are curious and interested in the many and diverse forms of worship that take place across Newham, this weekend’s series of inaugural ‘Open House’ events is for you.
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Property outside Newham could be sold, so Council can concentrate on assets in the borough
• The Debden Centre Grade II listed building and campsite in Essex may be sold by Newham Council • Council to concentrate resources on assets in the borough and safeguard essential services • Fairplay House will continue to provide outdoor learning experiences for Newham’s children and young people
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Cabinet approves purchase to reduce costs of temporary accommodation
• Newham Cabinet approves plan to buy flats to reduce pressure on temporary accommodation budget • Purchase will unlock potential to redevelop site to increase to more than 120 properties
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Disused garage site to support affordable housing in Newham’s first Community Land Trust partnership
• Cabinet approves 250 year lease on disused garage site at cost of £10 • Community Land Trust to seek planning permission and community support for nine homes • Flats and maisonettes would remain affordable in perpetuity as part of scheme
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Response to Chancellor’s Autumn budget statement
In response to the Chancellor’s Autumn budget statement, the Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz OBE said:
