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Data Protection Statement

The Data Controller is the London Borough of Newham and we are responsible for the collection and processing of your personal information. Processing includes the organisation, retrieval, consultation, use and deletion or destruction of information and its disclosure to other agencies. A full list of what information we control and process and for what purposes is set out in the Council's data protection notifications filed annually with the Information Commissioner. The information you provide will be processed mainly in connection with the administration of newham.com run by the London Borough of Newham. All information collected will be processed and held securely under the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For further information on data protection, the Council's use of information sharing, please contact the Information Governance Team on 020 8430 3737 or information.governance@newham.gov.uk

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Abuse and Harassment Statement

Newham Council has clear principles we aspire to which are defined through our shared values. These include valuing our colleagues, working with honesty and integrity and engaging with and valuing our community. The council will not tolerate abusive or harassing behaviour directed at our staff. Using the council's intranet or the internet to send abusive or threatening messages is clearly unacceptable.

Our Legal Obligation

The council has statutory duties:

  • To act in accordance with the European Convention of Human Rights [Human Rights Act 1998, particularly Article 8 and 14]
  • To provide for the well being of its citizen [Local Government Act 2000]
  • To do all it reasonably can to prevent crime and disorder [Crime and Disorder Act 1998]
  • To eliminate unlawful discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity [Race Relations [Race Relations Amendment] Act 2000], Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended) and Equalities Act 2006].
  • To look after the welfare of its staff in accordance with Health and Safety laws.

Our Action

Anyone experiencing harassment or abuse should be supported and protected from further abuse. We will therefore record and investigate any incidents from the Internet, email or any other electronic system and where appropriate take action, which may include, covert or overt monitoring, blocking, removal of any potentially offensive material, disciplinary action, injunctive action by the council and reporting the matter to the police.

Service availability

While we shall endeavour to make this site available at all times, we will not be liable if, for any reason, the site is unavailable for any period of time. Access to this site may be suspended at any time without prior notice being given.

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Contacts

Information Governance Team

Tel: 020 8430 3737

Email: information.governance@newham.gov.uk

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Newham events calendar

What's on in Newham?

There's so much to do in Newham, from going to the theatre or cinema, to sports and fitness activities. For the latest visit the Newham Events Calendar. More > What's on in Newham?

Audio/Video

Local News

Newham welcomes the world as a host borough to the next summer Olympic Games

Be inspired...

On 24 August 2008 the Beijing Olympic Games came to a close. The eyes of the world are now on London - and Newham - as hosts of the next summer Olympic Games. To mark the occasion films have been produced starring Newham people performing Olympic-inspired feats and reflecting on their dreams and ambitions for 2012.

More > Be inspired...

Mayor

Sir Robin Wales

Sir Robin Wales welcomes you to Newham

A very warm welcome to Newham.com, a website dedicated to all things Newham.

More > Sir Robin Wales welcomes you to Newham

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Have your say about improvements to the children's play area in Forest Lane Park, 5 - 6 September 2008

Help us to improve Forest Lane Park

Newham Council is improving the children's play area in Forest Lane Park in Magpie Close, Forest Gate as part of a £15 million investment in leisure facilities and parks. More > Help us to improve Forest Lane Park

What's on

Michael Rosen at Statford Circus, 3pm, Saturday 6 September 2008

Michael Rosen

As part of Stratford Circus Book Launch Programme Newham Bookshop in partnership with Stratford Circus presents Michael Rosen.

More > Michael Rosen

Local News

Boris Johnson visits Stratford City

Mayor of London visits Westfield Stratford City

With the Olympic spotlight now on London, Mayor Boris Johnson today (2 September) paid his first visit to east London since the Beijing Olympics and reviewed progress at Westfield's Stratford City development that will serve as the gateway to the Olympic Park and deliver a critical part of East London's Games legacy. More > Mayor of London visits Westfield Stratford City

Local News

Sandal Street Games Area in Stratford

Newham announces £15 million investment in leisure facilities and parks

The council worked with partners to secure the investment which will benefit 16 projects across Newham, upgrading existing facilities and introducing several new developments over the next year. More > Newham announces £15 million investment in leisure facilities and parks