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Free car parking: a hard road ahead
Aidan White on the challenge of implementing a controversial campaign pledge
Work begins on Forest Gate cycle lanes
The new lanes are at the intersection of Romford Road, Upton Lane and Woodgrange Road reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter
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Cut to sports events at London stadium but with “no impact” on West Ham matches
Stadium bosses want to increase the number of music events held in attempt to reduce losses reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter
East Ham pub up for rent after failed gambling venue bid
The Denmark Arms is being advertised to let at £125,000 a year
Beauty salon owner appeals for help as business costs escalate
The owner of Suli Divine Hair and Beauty Spa is asking Newham Council for help
Council considers axing ‘travel buddy’ scheme for children with Send
Town hall insists no child will be "left without appropriate travel assistance as a result of this review"
London Stadium costing taxpayers £19m each year – even before West Ham’s relegation
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
Council launches parking review amid uncertainty over election promises
The review will look at how parking rules and provision currently work in Newham and what needs to change
Flats above pub permitted after several years of unauthorised residential use
Two floors above The Boleyn Tavern were converted into flats without planning permission over five years ago
Newly-elected councillor suspended by Labour after sex assault charge
Beckton councillor Syed Hussain Ahmed appeared in court today where he pled not guilty to committing the offence
New London Plan includes housing target lower than government’s own aim for the capital
City Hall's draft spatial development strategy also sets a lower affordable housing target of 25% for Newham borough
Government oversight of Newham Council to continue until November at least
The council has been under observation since May 2025 when the town hall was issued with a 'best value notice' amid numerous governance concerns
Costs of securing long-closed leisure centre could reach £180k per year, council admits
Balaam Leisure Centre in Plaistow was first closed in December 2018 after it was deemed unsafe
Fears over with clash with Khan following council parking policy changes
London-wide policies from City Hall could potentially undermine Newham Council's move towards more free parking in the borough
Councillors back motion calling for review of pension investments linked to war crimes
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"
Forest Gate man admits murdering his mother
Richard Clayton strangled his mum Angela in their own home and then rang police
Traffic restrictions around Newham schools could be eased, leading councillor says
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 residents
Is Vodafone down? Users report issues with broadband and mobile internet
VodafoneThree users have reported issues with the broadband provider.
Council parking review criticised for not including Labour election pledges
Newham Labour promised to introduce an hour's free parking for residents and to give them a free parking permit for their first car