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New Family Hub opens in Manor Park
• New Family Hub has opened in Manor Park, providing a 'one stop shop' for various family services as part of Newham Council’s Family Hub network. • The hub offers services such as maternity care, health visitors, youth services, and early education. • Councillor Sarah Ruiz praised the hub’s addition, highlighting it as a valuable resource for families and a key investment in Newham's children and young people.
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Unused IT assets sale likened to ‘cash in the attic’ to be considered by Newham Council
• Unused IT addresses could raise considerable sums for Council services, cabinet to be told • Sale of addresses – allocated at no cost to council – would have no effect on services • Newham determined to leave no stone unturned in finding income and savings to bridge budget gap not of its own making
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Newham Council delivers physical activity packs to Newham children
• Packs include a skipping rope, frisbee and plastic tennis rackets. • Funded by the Council’s leisure provider, GLL. • Plans support ambition to help all Newham residents get and stay active.
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Commonwealth Parliamentarians discuss Newham’s Domestic Abuse Strategy
• MPs and legislative drafters from the Commonwealth meet the Mayor of Newham to discuss approach to domestic abuse • Action forms part of efforts to address gender-based violence and strengthen existing laws to fulfil their purpose
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Newham celebrates success of jobs fair promoting employment, training and support for residents
• Over a thousand residents attended jobs fair held at Stratford Town Hall
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Newham Council awarded Borough of Sanctuary status
• Title recognises Council’s commitment to creating a culture of welcome for all seeking sanctuary. • Supports Newham’s history of welcoming people fleeing conflict and persecution.
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Exciting Opportunity to Lease Prime Spaces in Stratford’s Cultural Quarter: Unit 2, Gerry Raffles Square & the former Stratford East Picturehouse building
The London Borough of Newham (LBN) is offering a unique opportunity to lease both or one of two prime spaces in the heart of Stratford’s vibrant Cultural Quarter
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October half-term activities to help Newham families keep fit and healthy
• Range of free and paid-for sessions available, in partnership with GLL • Indoor and outdoor sessions available
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Newham Libraries to launch inaugural Festival of Stories: A celebration of community narratives.
• Newham Libraries launches its inaugural “Festival of Stories,” a 12-day celebration from 11 to 22 November 2024. • The festival will feature 50 free activities across multiple libraries, showcasing prominent speakers and authors such as Dame Zandra Rhodes, Paterson Joseph, Tom Percival and Vaseem Khan. • Newham’s Festival of Stories is supported by funding from Arts Council England and contributions from partner organisations.
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Newham representatives elected to UK Youth Parliament
More than 1,000 young people in Newham cast their votes last week electing Zara Achhodi and Isa Rafiq to represent them in the UK Youth Parliament.
