The government issued a 'best value notice' to the local authority in May last year – a warning that it was concerned with the way the council was running
Plans to build thousands of new homes along with offices, restaurants, bars, and other amenities, were due to be considered at Newham Council yesterday, but councillors voted to delay their decision
The council's planning officers argued extension of opening hours 'would result in a significant increase in harmful noise and disturbance' to local residents
