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Cost of homelessness in Newham directly responsible for forecast budget overspend, Cabinet report states
Newham’s budget ended £22.2m in the red last year– caused by spiralling costs of homelessness, and despite allocating additional money this year, demand is already forecast to outstrip resources.
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Have Your Say on the East London Joint Waste Plan
Consultation opens on policy which will determine how waste is strategically managed in East London
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A statement from the Mayor of Newham
In welcoming Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s words today, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Mayor of Newham, said:
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Residents celebrate the opening of Beckton Meadows
• Meadows provides sanctuary for wildlife, wild bees and other insects • Meadows designed through the development of the Beckton Parks Masterplan • Over 50 residents helped bring the vision for the new meadows to life
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Newham reaches another affordable housing milestone with topping out ceremony at new Greenhill Centre scheme
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE has led the ‘Topping Out’ ceremony at the Greenhill Centre in Manor Park, celebrating the new residential development reaching its highest point.
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Heat-health alert for Newham
• Residents encouraged to stay alert for people who may be more vulnerable and need help to stay safe
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Big ‘YES’ vote as residents greenlight £500m estate regeneration scheme to deliver 1,700 homes in Canning Town
• Following a two-year co-production process, almost 70% of local residents have voted yes to Newham Council’s regeneration plans for the Canning Town Estate; • The Canning Town Estate regeneration scheme is the third positive estate regeneration ballot outcome as part of Newham Council’s ambitious Affordable Homes for Newham programme.
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Six Newham parks awarded the coveted Green Flag Award
Newham is celebrating after receiving six Green Flag Awards, once again achieving this international quality mark for parks and green spaces in the borough.
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Statement from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE following assault at the Al-Karam Mosque on Katherine Road E7
Statement from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE following assault at the Al-Karam Mosque on Katherine Road E7.
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Mayoral Statement on Forest Gate Pride Flags
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, convened an urgent meeting with members of the local LGBTQ+ community on Tuesday (23rd July)
