Centre for Cities Regeneration drives sharp fall in East London's deprived neighbourhoods New data shows East London spearheading the capital’s transformation. By Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter / 27 May 2026
beckton park 'Deeply disappointed': Organiser hits out as Newham blocks Beckton Park Windrush Festival Radiate Festival had hoped to bring the event to Beckton Park after previous outings south of the river By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 22 May 2026
para-swimming Newham's young para-swimmers power to bronze at London Youth Games 76 young swimmers from 13 London boroughs went head-to-head By Newham Citizen / 22 May 2026
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
