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Newham Council Stands United Against LGBTQ+ Hate Crime on Public Transport
As latest findings from London TravelWatch reveal the urgent need to tackle abuse and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals on the capital’s transport network, Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz affirms the commitment of Newham Council to play its role in addressing these pressing concerns.
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New 10 year management contract agreed for Newham’s leisure centres
Mayor Fiaz and her Cabinet have approved a new contract with the non-profit organisation, Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), to manage Newham’s leisure centres.
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Cabinet agrees strategy to tackle damp and mould for thousands in Newham
• A new strategy to improve homes and health for thousands of residents by tackling the blight of damp and mould in homes across the rented housing sector in Newham.
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London Legacy Development Corporation powers to return to Newham Council
• Approval to transfer powers from London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) will bring back control of planning to Newham
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Newham Council agrees financial measures to tackle unprecedented challenges
•November Cabinet paper sets out the Council’s financial position •Spending controls & other measures will drive down council overspend •Calls for housing crisis to be addressed by Central Government.
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Mayor Fiaz OBE responds to government’s King’s Speech of ‘missed opportunities and nothingness’
Mayor Fiaz OBE responds to government’s King’s Speech of ‘missed opportunities and nothingness’
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National School Meals Week - Newham calls for investment into pupils’ food
• Front-running Eat for Free scheme serves 23,000 meals daily in Newham • National School Meals Week marks its 30th year
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Over 30,000 Newham households supported with ongoing pressures of the rising cost of living crisis
Local MP Sir Stephen Timms visited Our Newham Money last week to learn about the vital services being provided to Newham residents in need of support
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Newham Council unveils programme to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month
• Islamophobia Awareness Month launches this November • ‘Muslim Stories’ set to celebrate Newham’s communities • Events include a film screening, workshops and a variety show
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£100,000 in fake goods seized in Newham as part of London Trading Standards Week
• Raids uncover Aladdin’s cave of “knock-off” designer wear
