budget Newham Council spending plans branded 'austerity by another name' Opponents from the Newham Independents group slammed the plans, saying they would increase strain on already struggling families By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 3 Mar 2026
Central Park Community Centre East Ham charity battles council in bid to run breakfast club The council's planning officers argued extension of opening hours 'would result in a significant increase in harmful noise and disturbance' to local residents By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 7 Oct 2025
Plaistow The Plaistow South by-election result - what bodes? The big question is what will happen in the May 2026 local elections By Newham Citizen / 23 Sep 2025
by-election Newham Independents win Plaistow South by-election Md Nazrul Islam took the seat with 44.3 per cent of the vote By Newham Citizen / 19 Sep 2025
plaistow south Plaistow South by-election: Six candidates vie for vacant seat The vote, set to take place on 18 September, was triggered by the recent death of Labour councillor Neil Wilson By Newham Citizen / 22 Aug 2025
Newham Council Newham Council passes budget Savings include axing festival lights and street decorations for cultural celebrations such as Christmas and Eid By Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 3 Mar 2025
