Statement by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE at the passing of Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church.
Today Catholics around the world are in mourning as they begin the 9-day Novendiale following the passing of Pope Francis.

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Check live pollution levels with Air Aware
Residents across Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets are now able to check live air pollution levels near them by using a new online tool developed by the three boroughs.
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Newham Council delivers first-ever Passivhaus genuinely affordable development in Upton Park
• ‘Plashet Road’ development is the first and largest most energy-efficient affordable new homes development completed • Delivering 65 genuinely affordable apartments high-quality low-cost for Newham residents and families to move into future-proofed Council homes
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Newham Council Supports Children’s Mental Health Week
Newham Council Supports Children’s Mental Health Week
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Newham residents set to benefit from Healthier Food Advertising Policy
• Prevents the promotion of products high in fat, salt & sugar • Supports the Building a Fairer Newham corporate plan • We are amongst just a handful of others in London to have taken this approach
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Newham Council Cabinet approves Masterplan for Beckton Parks
Newham Council Cabinet approves Masterplan for Beckton Parks
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Newham Council welcomes the government’s plan to ban disposable vapes
Newham Council welcomes the government announcing plans to ban disposable vapes. This is a move we have been calling for, echoing the Local Government Association’s position.
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Three new senior leadership appointments announced by Newham Council
• Corporate Director of Children and Young People • Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing and Culture • Chief Marketing Officer
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Letter by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE to administrators of Stratford Market Village
Requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the future of Market Village traders
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Statement following discovery of new born baby girl on the Greenway
A newborn baby girl has been found wrapped in a towel in Newham.
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Landmark case win as Newham Council’s campaign against Rogue Landlords achieves major milestone
• Newham Council win’s appeal case against rogue landlord convicted of seven housing offences in Newham; • National banning order upheld by court marks a major milestone in the Council’s campaign against rogue landlords; • Council accelerates work to protect Newham residents living in private rented sector.