Four Newham Schools among first in the country to roll-out free breakfast clubs to support pupils and parents
Pupils will get a free breakfast while parents enjoy an extra 30 minutes of free childcare before school starts
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Newham Council unites communities through interfaith visit.
• Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Chief Imam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi visited Newham on Thursday,19 September 2024 to address social challenges and enhance community cohesion. • The visit highlighted projects on homelessness, refugee support, human trafficking, and aiding exploited women, with visits to key community sites.
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Newham and Word 4 Weapons hail success as almost 500 lethal weapons removed from the streets.
• Weapons including knives, a gun and knuckle dusters deposited safely in Stratford in just 12 months • Hopes high for similar results for three new amnesty bins in the borough
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£50,000 Lyle’s Local Fund launched to support a safe, prosperous and healthy Newham.
Tate & Lyle Sugars is delighted to announce that the Lyle’s Local Fund 2024 will be launched on 3 October 2024.
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New Homes to be created for single young people
• Cabinet approves decision to refurbish vacant building on Clova Road • It will be used to create eight bedrooms for young people in need of accommodation
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Residents urged to safely dispose of dangerous waste after explosion injures refuse crew operative
‘Don’t be to blame, don’t start the flame - dispose of dangerous waste safely’ is the message Newham Council is issuing to their residents to ensure fires are prevented and lives are protected. Cllr Sarah Ruiz highlights the urgency of safely disposing of dangerous materials such as vapes, electrical items, batteries, gas canisters and bottles. Waste-related incidents are on the rise across the UK, with over 1,200 battery-related fires reported last year.
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Our recipe to successfully quit smoking this Stoptober!
• New campaign sharing residents’ recipes to successfully quit smoking • Earn rewards of up to £50 by quitting smoking this Stoptober with BetterPoints • Residents offered free vape starter kits under the Swap to Stop Scheme
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Newham’s third Ageing Well Festival set to celebrate residents aged 50+
• Free event will offer a range of activities, food, entertainment and information • Supports our plans to improve the health and wellbeing of residents aged 50+
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Newham Launches ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ Themed Black History Month Programme
• Newham’s Black History Month programme is set to launch on 4 October with an extraordinary lineup. • A variety of captivating and enlightening free talks, workshops, markets, and musical performances will be featured throughout the month to celebrate the rich and diverse tapestry of Black heritages.
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Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz’s statement to Full Council
Full Council statement: 16 September 2024 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY
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Newham Year 6 pupils ranked fourth nationally for reading, writing and maths
• Government statistics reveal Newham is currently fourth in England for reading, writing and maths • Provisional results are taken from Year 6 pupils taking SATs in May
