east africa muslim cultural group East Ham religious community centre defies council enforcement notice as third planning bid fails The East Africa Muslim Cultural Group has run out of options after Newham Council and government inspectors repeatedly rejected its residential headquarters. By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 21 May 2026
Newham Council 'Mandate sold': Newham Independents turn on Greens over Labour power-sharing pact" 'I thought the Green party were going to stand for change. It’s clear they are standing for the status quo', says Mehmood Mirza By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 21 May 2026
housing affordability City Hall to launch probe into impact of high service charges on housing affordability The GLA has launched an investigation into how skyrocketing service charges are worsening the capital’s housing crisis. By Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter / 18 May 2026
planning dispute Baker loses bid to run cake business from home Fatima Yusuf, owner of Forest Gate bakery The Bakeress, has lost a battle with Newham Council and the Planning Inspectorate. By Ellie Waterhouse / 15 May 2026
local elections 2026 Labour holds Newham as Forhad Hussain elected mayor Newham Independents and the Greens make significant council gains By Newham Citizen / 11 May 2026
local elections 2026 Local elections 2026: polls open today – don’t forget to vote The polls are open until 10.00pm on Thursday 7 May for the local elections By Newham Citizen / 7 May 2026
