Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz statement on the hate crime at Stratford Islamic Centre Mosque
Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Mayor of Newham speaks out against an incidence of hate crime in our borough.
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Over 30,000 Newham households supported with ongoing pressures of the rising cost of living crisis
Local MP Sir Stephen Timms visited Our Newham Money last week to learn about the vital services being provided to Newham residents in need of support
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Newham Council unveils programme to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month
• Islamophobia Awareness Month launches this November • ‘Muslim Stories’ set to celebrate Newham’s communities • Events include a film screening, workshops and a variety show
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£100,000 in fake goods seized in Newham as part of London Trading Standards Week
• Raids uncover Aladdin’s cave of “knock-off” designer wear
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Newham libraries extend opening hours to become Warm Havens during the cold winter months
• Extended library opening hours till March 2024 providing a warm, inclusive, safe space for everyone
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Firm that delayed removing flammable cladding ordered to pay £60,000
• Chaplair Ltd given £30,000 fine and told to pay £30,000 costs for delay in cladding removal after successful prosecution by Newham Council
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Newham’s BIG VOTE puts £1.6 million in the hands of residents to improve local communities
• Trailblazing programme gives residents the opportunity to decide how £1.6m will be spent in their local communities
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Newham Council awarded £86,541 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to make significant improvements to Forest Lane Park and celebrate its heritage
• Council has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the development of Forest Lane Park.
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Planning secured for Grade II listed former Canning Town Library redevelopment
On Monday 23 October 2023, the Newham Local Development Committee approved the full planning application and granted Listed Building Consent for the former Canning Town Library.
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Housing Estates Enhanced as important programme improvement programme continues
• Communal areas on Newham housing estates given a new lease of life through Council’s estate improvements programme
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Heartfelt moment of reflection at Newham interfaith vigil calling for unity and hope
On Sunday 22 October 2023, community and faith leaders led a Moment of Reflection in Stratford as part of Interfaith candlelight vigil bringing residents together from across Newham.
