Cutting edge Newham initiative shortlisted for ‘Inspiring the Next Generation’ at Tech Awards
Newham Data has been named a finalist in the prestigious Tech Impact Awards 2025 for its work inspiring young people to explore careers in data and technology.
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Newham Trading Standards seize almost £350,000 illegal tobacco and vape products in just nine months
• Newham Officers and specialist dog teams sniff out rogue traders and stop under age sales
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Newham Kings and Queens of chess are crowned
Rising chess players battle it out in local tournament
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Major League Baseball swings into Newham
• Newham Trading Standards and Major League Baseball, welcome over 65,000 visitors to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Stadium
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Running Out of Time relay
• ‘Running Out of Time’ relay to visit Olympic Park, Greenway and Royal Victoria Dock to raise awareness of climate action
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Urban forests to flourish in Newham under £500,000 green scheme
• Biodiverse “pocket forests” will green urban landscapes in schools and communities
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Residents’ views invited on Newham’s plans to upgrade social housing
• Consultation opens into Housing Asset Management Strategy to make homes warmer, greener and safer
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Newham’s Libraries and Community Assets Manager is honoured with an MBE
• Caroline Rae has been named in His Majesty the King’s birthday 2023 Honours List of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
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Caroline Boswell appointed as Independent Chair of Education Board
Following a rigorous recruitment process, Caroline Boswell has been appointed to champion Newham’s education system.
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Newham’s Principal Social Worker to be awarded an OBE
Beverley Halligan commended for her services to the public sector
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One month left for Newham landlords to save £350 on property licenses
• Early-bird discount available until 14 July for Selective Licenses, which help raise standards in rented homes
