PSPO PSPOs introduced across Newham in anti-social behaviour crackdown Public space protection orders give council enforcement officers the power to issue on the spot fines of up to £100 By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 21 Mar 2026
Newham Council Risk over Newham Council's £2 billion debt 'brewing', expert warns The independent chair of the council’s transformation and improvement board said it is on course to spend a third of its budget on servicing its debts By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 20 Mar 2026
divestment London’s mega-pension fund faces calls to divest from any firm 'enabling Israeli violations' A cross-party group made up of 150 councillors from across London boroughs is demanding the London Collective Investment Vehicle set a timeline for total divestment By Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter / 18 Mar 2026
housing Mid-rise housing developments could solve London's housing crisis The Mayor of London has been told the developments must be included in the new London Plan By Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter / 17 Mar 2026
diversity Diversity in Newham is 'something to value', study finds A council-funded study found most people see Newham's diversity as an 'asset to the area' By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 17 Mar 2026
property Property developer accused of 'mis-selling' homes to Newham residents Residents of Royal Wharf in Silvertown said they had expected land, which developers now hope to turn into a tower block, would be green space By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 12 Mar 2026
