Mayor of Newham Statement - Jacobs House
Following the tragic death of 5-year old Aalim Makail Jibril
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Newham Council calls on government to implement recommendations to increase funding and improve special education provision
Newham Council has today welcomed the publication of a report by MPs criticising the government’s implementation and funding for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for young people.
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Carpenters Estate restoration options to be determined by residents
Residents on the Carpenters Estate will have their say on different options for the estate’s restoration as they reach a key milestone with the council.
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Mayor of Newham opens new walkway linking Newham with Tower Hamlets
The Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz, has marked the opening of a new walkway that will increase access for pedestrians and cyclists travelling between Canning Town Riverside and the River Lea.
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Mayor of Newham raises concerns over possible environmental impacts of London City Airport’s Draft Master Plan
The Mayor of Newham has raised her concerns with London City Airport’s Draft Master Plan stating that issues relating to ‘noise, air quality and climate change have not been fully addressed’.
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To the moon, stars and Royal Docks - fireworks return to Silvertown
Newham’s annual free fireworks extravaganza makes a triumphant return to the Royal Docks next month, celebrating 50 years since the historic Apollo 11 adventure which put the first man on the moon.
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Newham Council gains input from voluntary sector to develop social integration strategy
Newham Council is working with residents, volunteers and partners to increase social integration across the borough. An event held by Newham Council at its Dockside offices gave members of the voluntary sector the chance to shape the council’s new social integration strategy.
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Newham Council appoints first Children and Young People's Commissioner
Newham Council has announced the appointment of Geeta Subramaniam-Mooney as its first Children and Young People’s Commissioner who will support Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and her administration in their commitment to keep young people safe.
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Statement regarding murder in Stratford
A Newham Council spokesperson said: “We are saddened by the news of the fatality in Stratford. Any death is a tragedy but it is particularly heartbreaking when the victim is so young. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
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Tackling the rough sleeper crisis in Stratford
Newham Council is today announcing a range of measures to tackle the growing public health crisis for rough sleepers and residents which has developed in Stratford.
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Young people of Newham give the Council their ideas to tackle climate emergency
Over 100 young people put their views on the climate emergency, and what can be done to tackle it, to the Mayor of Newham at Full Council after energetic discussions at a Youth Assembly.