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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Diwali and Bonfire Night – Be Responsible with Fireworks and Keep Your Pets Safe!
Residents are being told to be responsible and safe with fireworks and keep pets safe as Diwali at the end of October and Bonfire Night approach on the 5 November.
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Newham Animal Welfare team working with Met Police to keep residents safe following XL bully ban
Two recent incidents involving dogs attacking members of the public have led to an increase in community concern about dangerous dogs.
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Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz statement on the fatal car collision on Barking Road
The Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has released a statement following the news that a young woman has lost her life in a fatal car collision on Barking Road yesterday (Tuesday 15 October) at around 3:44pm.
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Newham pledges faster housing improvement journey - following regulator’s report
Newham Council is apologising to tenants following the publication of a Judgement by the Regulator of Social Housing.
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Statement from Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE on the report of the Social Housing Regulator
Report of the Social Housing Regulator statement.
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A statement from the Mayor of Newham
“Following the death of Raish Ahmed after the profoundly concerning incident in Custom House, my deepest condolences to his family as the police continue with their investigations about this serious crime.
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Newham Launches Islamophobia Awareness Month ‘Seeds of Change’ Programme
• Newham announces the launch of Islamophobia Awareness Month with the theme "Seeds of Change" to combat prejudice and raise awareness. • The month-long programme includes exhibitions, workshops, and a culminating SHAAM Nasheed concert, all aimed at fostering understanding and unity within the community.
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Newham housing crisis leads to £70million of savings and income measures identified to bridge Council budget gap
• Budget gap of £175m predicted over three years, with £100m caused by temporary accommodation costs rising in Newham because of homelessness. • Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and Cabinet working hard to protect vital services as part of building a fairer Newham budget challenge. • Series of public engagement events start so local residents and partners can find out more.
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Newham Leisure Centre’s sports hall upgraded, thanks to Newham Council’s investment
• Sports hall floor replaced with surface approved by Sport England • Facilities available to community grassroots and elite athletes • Up to 13,000 visitors use the sports hall each month
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Mayors Statement one year on from events on 7 October in Israel
Mayor Rokshana Fiaz Statement, one year on from the devastating events that unfolded on 7 October in Israel.
