Capital conditions
Weather in central London
Loading live conditions…
Topic
NewhamCouncil
13 stories, newest first.
Council & Politics · NewhamHeatstroke death at Forest Lodge care home prompts inquest
Zola Bitshuangu, 48, died of heatstroke after staff left him in the rear garden of Forest Lodge care home on 26 May 2026. An inquest opened on 10 September 2026, led by Senior Coroner Graeme Irvine, with the CQC named as an interested person.
Newham4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Property & Planning · NewhamResidents to be consulted on floating homes scheme at Royal Victoria Dock West
Royal Docks Waterways appointed consultants to assess a floating residential scheme covering 12 hectares at Royal Victoria Dock West. The nine‑month study is under way and a public engagement programme will start in October, inviting local input on the plan.
Newham3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 80 · Hype 35
Property & Planning · NewhamLendlease seeks approval for 782 homes while London Stadium pushes for 24 events a year
Lendlease has applied to Newham Council for a 782‑home scheme on Westfield Avenue, and London Stadium has asked for permission to increase non‑sport events from ten to 24 per year and raise the noise limit to 75 decibels. The council has logged two supportive comments on the housing plan.
Newham3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 35
Property & Planning · NewhamNewham Council faces LS185 request to double stadium concerts to 24 a year
London Stadium 185 has asked Newham Council to raise the number of non‑sport events from ten to 24 per year, increase concert capacity to 85,000 on eight days and lift noise limits. The stadium claims the changes are needed to offset £19 million in yearly losses.
Newham3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 76 · Hype 20
Council & Politics · NewhamLondon Stadium seeks more non-sport events to cut £19m losses
London Stadium 185 (LS185) has applied to Newham Council to host more concerts and other non-sporting events, aiming to address annual losses of approximately £19 million. The proposals include increasing the number of events and raising maximum attendance figures.
Newham3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 74 · Hype 20
Council & Politics · NewhamBoy, 5, died after falling from 15th-floor window
A five-year-old boy died after falling from a 15th-floor window in Plaistow. The assistant coroner concluded there was no basis for a report to prevent future deaths, despite concerns raised about the window's safety.
Newham4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 35
Transport & TfL · GreenwichLime bikes block Greenwich foot tunnel
Dozens of Lime e-hire bikes have been repeatedly dumped in the Greenwich foot tunnel, blocking access and prompting concerns from residents. Greenwich Council is working with neighbouring boroughs to address the ongoing issue.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Crime & Safety · NewhamNewham Council Knew Plaistow Tower Window Could Open Too Far Before Boy’s Death
An inquest heard Newham Council’s property manager said more restricted window features could have been installed at Jacobs House, Plaistow, where five-year-old Aalim Ahmed fell to his death on 16 May 2024. His parents had asked to be moved from the flat, which they said was unsafe for their autistic son.
Newham4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · NewhamNewham Council placed family in unsafe Plaistow tower block despite safety warnings
Sahra Osman warned Newham Council about broken window restrictors in Jacobs House, Plaistow, where her son Aalim Ahmed fell to his death on 16 May 2024. The inquest heard the council knew of the family’s safety concerns but did not treat them as urgent. No verdict has been reached.
Newham5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Local News · NewhamNewham A Level results show 71% A*-B grades at St Angela’s School
Newham students achieved record A Level results in 2026, with St Angela’s Ursuline School reporting 71% A*-B grades and St Bonaventure’s RC School a 100% pass rate. The borough ranked third nationally for average point score per entry in 2025, as the council urged students to explore local jobs and apprenticeships.
Newham4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 15
Property & Planning · NewhamLondon Stadium seeks to cut sports events and expand concerts in Newham
London Stadium has submitted plans to Newham Council to reduce sports events from 87 to 70 per year and increase concert days from 10 to 24. The move aims to address a £19 million annual operating loss, exacerbated by West Ham United’s reduced rent following relegation.
Newham5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · NewhamNewham Mayor Forhad Hussain visits London City Airport in first official tour
Newham Mayor Forhad Hussain made his first official visit to London City Airport on 31 July 2026, meeting staff and touring operations. CEO Andy Cliffe highlighted the airport’s economic impact, while Hussain emphasised its opportunities for young workers ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2027.
Newham4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · LondonV&A Storehouse staff in Newham vote unanimously for strike over breaks
Collections access officers at the V&A’s east London Storehouse, opened in 2025, voted 100% in favour of strike action over unpaid breaks and dehydration concerns. The dispute highlights wider pay and conditions grievances across the museum’s London sites.
London5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 30