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Memorial to 'unforgettable dance star' unveiled in Newham
• The plaque to Corey Junior Davis was unveiled by his mother Keisha McLeod and Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz • Police renew public appeal to help find those who killed him
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Newham Council marks COVID-19 anniversary with a Service of Reflection
Newham residents, council members and staff marked the fourth anniversary of COVID-19 with a Service of Reflection dedicated to those who lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. The event took place at the Covid Memorial Garden in Plaistow Park, honouring Newham's residents who lost their lives and the staff, volunteers, and residents who supported the community during the pandemic. Four years since the first lockdown was declared in March 2020, Newham Council continues to offer families and individuals who lost loved ones and those living with the lasting impact the pandemic support.
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East Ham High Street South resurfacing works made possible by reallocated HS2 funding
Newham’s East Ham High Street South resurfacing works have been made possible by HS2 funding.
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Charitable social enterprise GLL to operate Newham Leisure Centres from 1 April
Newham Council is due to start a new 10-year partnership with GLL, the UK’s leading leisure and cultural charitable staff-owned trust, which runs services under the Better brand. The collaboration promises to increase physical activity levels and improve the customer experience for residents in one of London’s fastest growing boroughs.
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Newham reaffirms commitment to unleash Borough's Creative talent through exciting Cultural Programme
Cultural participation at the heart of plans to accelerate the delivery Building Newham’s Creative Future cultural strategy in 2024
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Parks and Street Cleansing teams sweep up awards and praise
• National recognition for Newham teams • Cleaner streets and better greenspaces
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Transformative vision agreed for Royal Docks to deliver 36,000 new homes and 55,000 new jobs at Royal Docks
More than £2bn of public and private sector investment planned in Newham
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Newham’s Muslim community encouraged to attend free events promoting healthy fasting
• High-risk fasting groups to be offered dedicated advice and support • Healthcare professionals from Newham Council and the NHS will be present • Ramadan will run from Sunday 10 March for 29 or 30 days
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Large majority of pupils in Newham get one of top three preferred secondary schools
Just over 94 per cent of all pupils in Newham have been offered one of their first three preferred secondary schools on National Offer Day (Friday 1 March).
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Statement from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE following antisemitism at a meeting of full council Thursday 29 February 2024
Freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and here in Newham we will defend it at all costs. But not at the expense of turning a blind eye to hate.
