Council tax in Newham could rise to 9.99 per cent
Town Hall asks government for permission to increase rate beyond current maximum of 4.99 per cent
Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter
Outrage over council plan to sell off ‘valuable’ Essex conference centre and campsite
Thousands sign petition opposing Debden House sale, which is part of Town Hall's wider plans to save £70m
Gymnastics club forced out of home after 27 years
East London Gymnastics Club has temporarily moved into Newham Leisure Centre while it looks for somewhere permanent
Applecart Arts announces closure 'with heavy hearts'
'It was a family, a collective, and a challenge to local leaders, showing what could be achieved if the local authority placed more faith and investment in its grassroots organisations.'
Newham set for major changes in 2025 - here is what to expect
New homes, better transport links and a huge data centre are part of upcoming plans for the borough
East London gymnastics school bids for community value status in last-ditch attempt to survive
If approved, Newham's mayor Rokhsana Fiaz confirmed that this would then give the charity the opportunity to buy the building
Plans to convert listed Victorian warehouse into 'thriving arts hub' set for thumbs-up
Create London is looking to transform the space into a community arts venue
Custom House murder: Neighbour criticises council for lack of support for affected families
Hasan says that he feels scared whenever he goes out, and is constantly looking over his shoulder because he feels unsafe
Restaurant has licence suspended for two months following fatal stabbing
Saley Beya was attacked outside Bronze Royale on Romford Road in Forest Gate
Petition launched to save East London Gymnastics Centre from closure as developers eye site
Charity that leases the building told it has until end of year to leave the premises
Plan to transform house into 28-room co-living space given thumbs down
Council planning officer said information about the plans was ‘sadly lacking’ and advised councillors to refuse the application
Plans afoot to turn 16-room home into co-living space for up to 56 residents
The property has already been divided up and currently consists of accommodation for young and vulnerable people
Green opposition councillor calls on Newham's mayor to resign as cabinet member quits over housing crisis
'Ultimately, the buck stops with the mayor', says Cllr Areeq Chowdhury
Former Olympic stadium to be powered by solar roof
The installation will enable the stadium to generate enough energy to power all the venue’s major events
Newham data centre gets the go-ahead
Construction is set to begin next year with a planned opening date of 2027.
Newham Council to consult residents on £70 million 'savings' proposals
'We make no apologies for what we are doing and we will continue engaging with our residents to explain what we are intending to do'