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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Big Clean Up brightens housing estates across Newham
• Residents and council staff join forces to freshen up estates as part of borough-wide cleaning campaign
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Apply Now: Grants of up to £20,000 available for community-led projects
• People Powered Placed Fund closes on 3 September • Up to £20,000 available for voluntary, community and faith sector groups • Newham residents can apply for up to £5,000
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Chewing gum litter in Newham to be further reduced thanks to second grant
• Council awarded second grant from Chewing Gum Task Force • Last year’s grant has helped deliver an 80% reduction in gum litter
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Enjoy Newham’s local architecture at this year’s Open House Festival
• The 31st Open House festival is centred around enabling access, learning and celebration of London’s best neighbourhoods
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Deadline approaches for landlords to apply for mandatory license
• Newham landlords have until end of August to apply for Selective Licenses, which help raise standards in rented homes
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Be Connected programme targets isolation in Newham
• Chatty Cafés, Chatty Benches and Men in Sheds pilots set to launch in September • More than 30 businesses and community groups pledge support
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Newham Trading Standards continue the fight against illicit trade in illegal tobacco
• £25,000 in illegal products seized in a single weekend
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Latest update for residents of the Carpenters Estate provided at Summer Drop-in
• The drop-in session took place on Friday 4 August at The Dovetail, the resident hub on The Carpenters Estate.
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Community-led projects receive £80,000 boost from The Royal Docks Team
Community-led projects receive £80,000 boost from The Royal Docks Team
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Newham Council celebrates Love Parks Week
Newham celebrated Love Parks Week with hundreds of parks across the country from 28 July to 6 August.
