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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Director of Children and Young People’s Services.
Director of Children and Young People’s Services.
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Stratford Station Investment Bid So East London Continues To Thrive
A coalition of public and private sector bodies is supporting plans for a major redevelopment of one of the country’s busiest train stations, submitted to Government today Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
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East Ham neighbourhood made cleaner and safer through estate improvement scheme
• Flytipping removed, new footpath laid and communal space upgraded during works to freshen up exterior of Durban Court
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Summer swings into action as Newham’s Community Fun Days get underway
• Hundreds of residents attend first of four fun days hosted by Newham Council’s Housing Services team
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Newham’s Community Safety Day of Action
In the month of July, our Community Safety Day of Action was dedicated to tackling fly tipping and anti-social behaviour in Newham.
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Newham residents to benefit as new leisure centre approved for Canning Town
Newham residents to benefit as new leisure centre approved for Canning Town
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Joint enforcement action ends nuisance neighbour’s anti-social behaviour
• Neighbours suffered harassment and intimidation after Council flat was used for drug dealing and prostitution
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Newham celebrates the return of UK Black Pride to Queen Elizabeth Park
Borough welcomes the world’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American & Middle Eastern descent taking place at Queen Elizabeth Park on Sat 19 August 2023.
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Newham Council agrees on the distribution model for new employment funding secured for vulnerable residents
• Agreed proposed distribution will see £1,926,811 total grant shared with Hackney, Tower Hamlet and Waltham Forest Councils
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Newham Council launches new official Facebook account
The account replaces the Council’s previous Facebook account which, due to technical issues, will no longer be used.