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Environment

London City Airport expansion could harm neighbours’ health, Assembly member warns

Plans to expand London City Airport could expose thousands of residents to increased noise and air pollution, a London Assembly member has warned. The airport...
Newham

Newham set for new chief executive after mayor backs finance chief

A new chief executive could soon take charge at Newham Council after receiving the backing of Mayor Forhad Hussain. The mayor has recommended Maria Christofi,...
Community

“I needed to escape”: Photographer Imran shares how foster care changed his life

At nine years old, Imran Quayes made a decision that would alter the course of his life when he asked to enter foster care....
Newham

Conservative mayoral candidate says she offers ‘Real Change’ in Newham race

Of the eight candidates standing to be elected as mayor of Newham, one is in the Labour Party and three used to be. Aside from...
Housing

Councillor ‘Heartbroken’ over lack of affordable homes in major Silvertown development

A Newham councillor has said she is “dismayed and heartbroken” at the low level of affordable housing planned at a major new development in...
East London

Developer submits controversial build on flood-prone land in East Ham

The former East Ham Gasworks could become the site of an 800-home housing development, according to details submitted to Newham Council. Property developer St William...
Newham

‘People are underestimating the likelihood of a Green victory in this election’: Green candidate claims

Much commentary on Newham’s coming local elections focuses on the battle between the dominant Labour Party and the insurgent Newham Independents – but could...
Newham

Tall hotel building approved in Stratford despite overshadowing fears

Plans to build a 21-storey hotel in Stratford town centre have got the go-ahead from councillors despite neighbours’ concerns about overshadowing. Hotel company Staycity wants...
Crime

Newham Council housing officer suspected of ‘serious fraud’ involving 35 social homes

A Newham Council staff member “manipulated” its housing systems to give 35 homes to people not eligible for them, the town hall has revealed. The...
Newham

Councils commit £10m to long-awaited bridge linking Canning Town and Poplar

A long-hoped-for footbridge across the River Lea could be built in 2027, after nearly £10million was put up by two councils to fund it. The...
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