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Newham legends honoured at South Asian Heritage Month celebrations

• Newham celebrated South Asian Heritage Month from 18 July to 17 August with a vibrant and diverse programme under the theme 'Free to be Me.’ • Two Pioneer Awards were presented to DJ Ritu MBE and Mr Surrinder Parwana to honour their remarkable contributions to British Asian music and culture.

Initial Statement by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE

Mayor Fiaz welcomes victory on weekend flight curfews but remains concerned about increase flights following Government’s decision on London City Airport.

Newham students celebrating BTEC and A Level results

Students in Newham are celebrating after achieving their BTEC, T Level and A Level results.

Giant Jimi Hendrix mural marks launch of the bold Colours of Newham street art series

• Jimi Hendrix mural installed as the first in a series of 12 street art pieces across Newham. • ‘Colours of Newham’ street art project is another milestone in the Council’s Building Newham’s Creative Future cultural strategy. • Residents co-produce mural design with celebrated street artist Zabou, to commemorate the former Uppercut Nightclub in Forest Gate which hosted an array of famous singers and musicians.

UK Black Pride returns to Newham’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the third year running on 11 August 2024

• The world’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern descent returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London, on Sunday, 11 August 2024.

Heat SWEP active in Newham to protect vulnerable residents

• Yellow heat-health alert in force for London until 9am on Wednesday 14 August • Residents encouraged to stay alert for people who may be more vulnerable and need help to stay safe

Puppy Love! Seven pups saved by Newham Animal Welfare Team

• Seven young pups abandoned to die in a sealed box rescued • Youngsters on their way to forever homes

Residents celebrate new look Jack Cornwell Community Centre as £40 million of investment delivers building a fairer Newham plans

Celebrating the re-opening of the Jack Cornwell Community Centre by residents (Saturday 3 August 2024), Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE said: “It’s been brilliant seeing the local community enjoy their new look community venue. With a well-designed and vibrant main hall, upgraded meeting rooms, brand new kitchen facilities and improvements to the outdoors it’ll be a well-used community space for local residents in the years to come."

Update from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz on Safeguarding our Communities in Newham and Defying Far-right Extremist Hate

Hello Everyone,

Statement by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE reassuring our communities

Following the tragedy in Southport and far-right extremist violence.