London-wide policies from City Hall could potentially undermine Newham Council's move towards more free parking in the borough
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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
It’s the first time such an alert has been issued since the UK temperature record was broken four years ago
Nakhon Thai in Silvertown would be replaced under plans submitted to Newham Council reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter
Council planning policy says there cannot be more than three takeaways within 400 metres of each other
The site owners are proposing to create a food, drink and culture venue as a "prelude" to a permanent redevelopment of the Stratford Junction site
The woman accrued rent arrears after the council failed to set her up with a payment account and was then evicted without support from children's services
Peter Landman on the post-election set up at the town hall
Daisy Miles and Aidan White on apparent deal between Labour and the Greens
Councillors claim event management plan for Windrush Festival "does not go far enough to address the concerns"
However the Greens were accused by Newham Independents leader Mehmood Mirza of striking "last-minute dodgy deals"
The East Africa Muslim Cultural Group (EAMCG) in Plashet failed to overturn a council planning enforcement notice in January
Fatima Yusuf has been told she must obtain planning permission to be able to continue running her bakery business from her Forest Gate home
Win a pair of Soccer Aid for UNICEF tickets, which takes place on Sunday 31st May at the London Stadium.
Plans say the new building will reflect "the local traditional character" of the surrounding area





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