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Hello Everyone, Yesterday marked one week since we learnt the heart-breaking news about the tragic death of five-year-old Aalim Makail Jibril at Jacobs House in Plaistow. I know that, like me, many of you are still trying to comprehend what happened, and feel ongoing anguish and sadness. In particular, our thoughts continue to be with Aalim’s family for the unimaginable heartache they must be feeling at this time of hurt, trauma and grief. There are no words that can express the sorrow we feel or that can take away their pain. I have been touched by the way local residents and the wider community have been united in grief for a young life taken far too soon. I know there have been many vigils and prayers for Aalim and his family. Last night it was our annual meeting of council, that marks the start of the new council year. We met in the shadow of Aalim’s death and held a one-minute’s silence in his memory, a demonstration of our collective sorrow, and an opportunity as a Council to offer our heartfelt condolences. We are all still in disbelief that such a tragic accident could happen. I told you last week the Council had established an investigation to establish the facts about what happened. I made a statement yesterday, with an update about the Council’s investigation, you can read it here. The investigation is being carried out by the Council’s internal audit team, which is legally required to be independent. It will conclude by 12 June. The investigation will look at a number of issues, including: the management of the property in question; an examination of correspondence concerning windows specifically, as well as repairs and maintenance. Additionally, the internal audit team will also consider all contractors used; assess their qualifications and relevant safety accreditations; and examine whether the housing services department followed the Council’s policies of inspecting and assessing all work carried out after they were completed. The Council intends to make the findings of the investigation public, and will of course, provide Aalim’s family with advance sight of the report. The Council continues to offer Aalim’s devastated family our full support at this difficult time, as well as other families living in Jacobs House and the local community. I will be meeting members of the Somali community tomorrow to share in their grief and offer assurance that I will continue to ask questions of the Council, and to ensure any lessons that need to be learnt will be. As Mayor of Newham, I am committed to truth, justice and candour. I will advocate on your behalf, and on behalf of Aalim, and for his family.
Take care, and please look out for each other. Best wishes, Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE Follow what I am up to via X/Twitter: @rokhsanafiaz |
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Major road closures on Sunday 26 May – Ford Ride London
Major road closures will affect Newham on Sunday 26 May from 4am - 7.30pm due to Ford Ride London. Residents are urged to plan journeys ahead and avoid parking along the route.
Ford Ride London will see over 100 miles of closures, impacting central and East London.
Approximately 25,000 cyclists will travel through Central London, Essex, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest before concluding at Tower Bridge.
See the list of road closures here > |
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| Free app to manage bills and debts
SuperFi have provided residents with access to their easy-to-use mobile app which can help people to better manage their bills and debts. From receiving reminders on your monthly bills (such as Council Tax or utilities), accessing discounts from your favourite retailers, easily viewing and/or cancelling your subscriptions to even checking if you’re receiving all of the government benefits you’re entitled to, SuperFi aims to help residents manage all their bills and debts in one place. SuperFi is now available on iOS and Android The unique code for Newham 564914 |
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Join our ‘People Powered Places – Our Projects’ events.
Have you signed up for the ‘People Powered Places - Our Projects’ events in your neighbourhood? The events will run from 6 - 8 pm at these locations: - June 3: Custom House and Canning Town, Canning Town Library
- June 5: Beckton and Royal Docks, Beckton Globe Library
- June 6: East Ham, East Ham Library
- June 10: Green Street, Katherine Road Community Centre
- June 12: Manor Park, Kensington Primary School
- June 13: Plaistow, Plaistow Library
- June 20: Forest Gate & Maryland, The Gate Library
- June 25: Stratford & West Ham, Stratford Library
Don’t miss out! Sign up here > |
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| Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Windrush Day this June!"
We are excited to announce this year's Windrush Day programme, which will include a series of events starting on June 15 and ending with a grand celebration on Windrush Day, June 22 at East Ham Town Hall.
Our lineup features a variety of vibrant activities and performances that highlight Caribbean culture through music, dance, and delicious food. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, so we invite you to join us in commemorating Windrush Day 2024.
Sign up and explore the full programme here > |
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Celebrating 20 Years of our Volunteers Programme and 40 Years of National Volunteers Week!
National Volunteer’s Week & The Big Help Out takes place from 3 - 9 June 2024. Newham’s Volunteers Team together with Voluntary, Community & Faith Sector organisations, will celebrate and thank Volunteers in Newham. Throughout the week, volunteer achievements will be recognised and volunteer programmes across the borough will be promoted while highlighting some amazing volunteer opportunities. So why don’t you join us in the celebrations and make a pledge. Click to find out more about what’s available > |
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Stop smoking support available at World No Tobacco Day event We are calling on smokers in Newham to use World No Tobacco Day as an opportunity to quit.
Quit Well Newham is partnering with our drug and alcohol service, Change Grow Live Newham Rise, to offer advice, information and support at a dedicated event. It will see Quit Well Newham advisors highlighting the benefits of the free stop smoking service. It offers 12 weeks of expert advice and support for smokers and smokeless tobacco users, including offering free vape starter kits to help adult smokers quit.
Please join us at the World No Tobacco Day Outreach at Change Grow Live (CGL) in Canning Town on Friday 31 May, between 10am-12pm.
For more information, visit www.wellnewham.org.uk/stop-smoking > |
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| Celebrating 15 years of Newham’s Eat for Free scheme
Newham’s pupils, teachers, school cooks and council are celebrating 15 years of Eat for Free in Newham. The scheme has ensured that every primary school child, regardless of their family income, has been offered a hot nutritious lunch since 2009.
Over the past five years, the pioneering programme has also focused on developing grant conditions and principles that have seen Newham primary schools working to deliver whole school approaches to food, including growing and food literacy.
For more information, visit www.newham.gov.uk/eatforfree > |
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