Aidan White on the challenge of implementing a controversial campaign pledge
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The new lanes are at the intersection of Romford Road, Upton Lane and Woodgrange Road reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter
Stadium bosses want to increase the number of music events held in attempt to reduce losses reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter
The Denmark Arms is being advertised to let at £125,000 a year
The owner of Suli Divine Hair and Beauty Spa is asking Newham Council for help
Town hall insists no child will be "left without appropriate travel assistance as a result of this review"
Stadium boss would “absolutely not” sign current deal with West Ham if it was on the table again but admits City Hall is now tied to for decades to come
The review will look at how parking rules and provision currently work in Newham and what needs to change
Two floors above The Boleyn Tavern were converted into flats without planning permission over five years ago
Beckton councillor Syed Hussain Ahmed appeared in court today where he pled not guilty to committing the offence
City Hall's draft spatial development strategy also sets a lower affordable housing target of 25% for Newham borough
The council has been under observation since May 2025 when the town hall was issued with a 'best value notice' amid numerous governance concerns
Balaam Leisure Centre in Plaistow was first closed in December 2018 after it was deemed unsafe
London-wide policies from City Hall could potentially undermine Newham Council's move towards more free parking in the borough
Following campaign led by pro-Palestine groups, councillors agree Newham Council's pension fund "must not be used to fund the machinery of war or genocide"
Richard Clayton strangled his mum Angela in their own home and then rang police
Labour councillor Susan Masters says council's 'healthy school streets' scheme has been a success but can be improved by widening vehicle access for some...
Newham Labour promised to introduce an hour's free parking for residents and to give them a free parking permit for their first car
In response mayor Forhad Hussain says he wants Newham "to be a borough where people can age well"
Talks between two councils on either side of the river have been hampered by costs and difficulties finding parts
London City airport is seeking permission to allow larger planes and to fly at lower heights
Planning committee claims conversion of The Denmark Arms into adult gaming centre would be an "overconcentration of gambling uses" for the area
Developer Landhaven Ltd has applied for planning permission to build an extension
Maria Christofi – currently in charge of council finances – has been put forward to fill the vacancy
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