Cabinet agrees to cap ground rent for leasehold home owners

Newham Council’s Cabinet has agreed to a new maximum cap of leaseholder charges for residents living in private residential developments built on Newham Council owned land. The Council will support private residential development leasehold owners where high ground rents are affecting their ability to sell their homes and impacting on their cost of living due […]

Hundreds have their say on the future of Newham at a series of budget engagement events

Residents have been at the heart of shaping how the Council will spend its 2023/4 budget this year at a series of eight budget events attended by residents, partners and stakeholders. Over 160 people have already taken part in summit sessions with additional meetings taking place with key organisations representing the business, voluntary, community and […]

Council opens welcoming Warm Havens across Newham

Grants now available to help partners offer Warm Havens. Latest step in borough wide response to the cost of living crisis. Newham Council has launched the first phase of its network of Warm Havens available in libraries and community centres. Operating according to the Warm Havens charter developed with residents and voluntary sector partners, the […]