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Newham London
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London Borough of Newham
Websiteurl
newham.gov.uk
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Private
Founded yearint
1965
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Newham London, formally the London Borough of Newham, is a statutory local government authority in East London established in 1965 under the London Government Act 1963. It is governed by an elected Mayor (Forhad Hussain, elected May 2026) and 66 elected councillors, operating from its headquarters at Newham Dockside with supporting venues at East Ham Town Hall and the Old Town Hall Stratford. The council provides statutory public services to borough residents and businesses across housing, education, social care, waste management, planning, transport, community safety, and environmental health, delivered through a digital portal (My Newham), a library network, community venues, and direct council channels.

The council's product portfolio is service-oriented rather than technology-product oriented: the My Newham online portal for council tax, housing rent, PCN, and benefit payments; a School Finder tool for admissions; Council Tax, Housing, Waste and Recycling, Planning and Development, and Business Support service lines; and the newer Community Lending Hub Network launched in July 2026 with three delivery partners across Stratford, Canning Town, Forest Gate, and Silvertown. Technology is explicitly characterised as not applicable — the entity delivers public services rather than technology products — and no proprietary technology stack, AI, or integration ecosystem is disclosed. The council is GDPR-compliant and registered as a data controller with the ICO (registration Z5808736), with a designated Data Protection Officer.

Commercially, the council does not operate a traditional revenue model. Funding is drawn from council tax levied on properties within valuation bands A-H, central and Greater London Authority grants, and fees from planning applications, building control, licensing, and bulky waste collection. Most core services are provided free at point of use. The council is currently advancing a major regeneration agenda: planning permission was granted in October 2025 to St William/Berkeley Group for a £250m, 2,900-home Beckton Gasworks scheme; the council is supporting TfL's DLR extension consultation that could unlock 145 hectares of brownfield land, 30,000 new homes, 10,000 jobs and £15.6bn in economic benefits; and the UK's first Circular Construction Hub launched in the Royal Docks in March 2026. These regeneration programmes, alongside strategic partnerships with the GLA, Tipping Point East, Innovate UK, Homes England, Lendlease, and ELWA, define the council's forward strategic direction.

Short descriptiontext

Newham London is the London Borough of Newham, a statutory East London local government authority serving residents and businesses with statutory services including housing, education, social care, waste, and planning, funded primarily through council tax and central government grants.

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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersNewham, United Kingdom
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Newham
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United Kingdom
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
local government services, council tax administration, waste management services, public housing services, community regeneration programs
Industry4 codes
1Mayor/City Manager & General Administration
CodeBPAIACAAPrimaryYes
2Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local)
CodeBPAIACANPrimaryNo
3Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local)
CodeBPAIACADPrimaryNo
4Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs)
CodeBPAIACAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development9251
  • Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support921
  • Administration of Housing Programs925110
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Management Services8741
  • Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings7340
Product category
Local Government Public Services
Revenue model3 records
1Council Tax
TypeOthers
Description

Property-based local taxation levied on residential and commercial properties within the borough to fund council services

newham.gov.uk
2Government Grants and Funding
TypeGrants Donations
Description

Central government grants, Greater London Authority (GLA) funding, and Homes England support for regeneration and development projects

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3Planning and Development Fees
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Revenue from planning applications, building control, and development-related fees and charges

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others
Pricing details2 tiers
1Council Tax bands based on property valuation
ModelOtherBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Council tax rates set according to valuation band (A-H). Additional charges may apply for specific services.

newham.gov.uk
2Community Lending Hub membership and hire fees
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Community lending hubs expected to operate on membership and hire fee model to become self-sustaining over 18 months of initial funding

newham.gov.uk
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B2B and B2C
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Newham London (London Borough of Newham) is a local government authority delivering statutory and community public services to residents and businesses in East London. Core offerings include council tax administration, social and council housing, waste and recycling collections, planning and building control, business licensing, education services, and adult social care. The council also runs regeneration programs, community lending hubs, and a digital services portal (My Newham) for service access and payments.

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Functional benefit
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  • £15.6 billion in economic benefits projected from DLR extension
+4 more records
Product overview1 text field

Newham London is a local government authority providing comprehensive public services to residents. The council operates a unified digital services platform through its website and My Newham portal, offering services including council tax, housing, education, waste management, planning, and transportation. The council's service portfolio is delivered through a network of digital and physical channels, including libraries, community facilities, and regeneration programs.

Product and service1 record
1My Newham Portal
Scale indicator10 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership6 partners
1East London Waste Authority (ELWA)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-07-01
Description

ELWA jointly funding the community lending hub network with Newham Council to support sharing, reuse and waste reduction across the borough.

2Ambition, Aspire, Achieve (AAA)
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2026-07-01
Description

Selected through competitive process to establish community lending hub providing residents access to household items, DIY tools, and equipment at low cost.

3One Newham in partnership with ReSpace
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2026-07-01
Description

Selected through competitive process to establish community lending hub providing borough-wide coverage from Stratford, Canning Town, Forest Gate and Silvertown.

4Newham Libraries
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2026-07-01
Description

Selected through competitive process to establish community lending hub extending access through library network across the borough.

newham.gov.uk
5Tipping Point East
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-03
Description

Charity partnering with Newham Council and Greater London Authority on Circular Economy Village initiative. Tipping Point East bringing expertise in circular economy and sustainable development to the partnership.

6Lendlease
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-03
Description

Lendlease leading the Silvertown development of 7,000 houses which will be supported by the Circular Construction Hub for sustainable construction materials and waste reduction.

Recent move10 records

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Expansion highlight6 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers6 records

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Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Newham London

Local Government Public Servicesnewham.gov.uk

Newham London is the London Borough of Newham, a statutory East London local government authority serving residents and businesses with statutory services including housing, education, social care, waste, and planning, funded primarily through council tax and central government grants.

What Newham London does

Newham London, formally the London Borough of Newham, is a statutory local government authority in East London established in 1965 under the London Government Act 1963. It is governed by an elected Mayor (Forhad Hussain, elected May 2026) and 66 elected councillors, operating from its headquarters at Newham Dockside with supporting venues at East Ham Town Hall and the Old Town Hall Stratford. The council provides statutory public services to borough residents and businesses across housing, education, social care, waste management, planning, transport, community safety, and environmental health, delivered through a digital portal (My Newham), a library network, community venues, and direct council channels.

The council's product portfolio is service-oriented rather than technology-product oriented: the My Newham online portal for council tax, housing rent, PCN, and benefit payments; a School Finder tool for admissions; Council Tax, Housing, Waste and Recycling, Planning and Development, and Business Support service lines; and the newer Community Lending Hub Network launched in July 2026 with three delivery partners across Stratford, Canning Town, Forest Gate, and Silvertown. Technology is explicitly characterised as not applicable — the entity delivers public services rather than technology products — and no proprietary technology stack, AI, or integration ecosystem is disclosed. The council is GDPR-compliant and registered as a data controller with the ICO (registration Z5808736), with a designated Data Protection Officer.

Commercially, the council does not operate a traditional revenue model. Funding is drawn from council tax levied on properties within valuation bands A-H, central and Greater London Authority grants, and fees from planning applications, building control, licensing, and bulky waste collection. Most core services are provided free at point of use. The council is currently advancing a major regeneration agenda: planning permission was granted in October 2025 to St William/Berkeley Group for a £250m, 2,900-home Beckton Gasworks scheme; the council is supporting TfL's DLR extension consultation that could unlock 145 hectares of brownfield land, 30,000 new homes, 10,000 jobs and £15.6bn in economic benefits; and the UK's first Circular Construction Hub launched in the Royal Docks in March 2026. These regeneration programmes, alongside strategic partnerships with the GLA, Tipping Point East, Innovate UK, Homes England, Lendlease, and ELWA, define the council's forward strategic direction.

Newham London firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Newham London
Legal name
London Borough of Newham
Website
https://newham.gov.uk
Company type
Private
Founded year
1965
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
Newham London is the London Borough of Newham, a statutory East London local government authority serving residents and businesses with statutory services including housing, education, social care, waste, and planning, funded primarily through council tax and central government grants.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Newham London industry classification

Industry
Product category
Local Government Public Services
NAICS
Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs (925110)
SIC
Services-Management Services (8741), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)
akta.pro primary industry
Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

  • Local government services
  • Council tax administration
  • Waste management services
  • Public housing services
  • Community regeneration programs

Where Newham London is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Newham
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

Newham London business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

  1. Council Tax: Property-based local taxation levied on residential and commercial properties within the borough to fund council services
  2. Government Grants and Funding: Central government grants, Greater London Authority (GLA) funding, and Homes England support for regeneration and development projects
  3. Planning and Development Fees: Revenue from planning applications, building control, and development-related fees and charges

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherAnnualCouncil Tax bands based on property valuation
SubscriptionMonthlyCommunity Lending Hub membership and hire fees

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Newham London product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Newham London (London Borough of Newham) is a local government authority delivering statutory and community public services to residents and businesses in East London. Core offerings include council tax administration, social and council housing, waste and recycling collections, planning and building control, business licensing, education services, and adult social care. The council also runs regeneration programs, community lending hubs, and a digital services portal (My Newham) for service access and payments.

Product overview

Newham London is a local government authority providing comprehensive public services to residents. The council operates a unified digital services platform through its website and My Newham portal, offering services including council tax, housing, education, waste management, planning, and transportation. The council's service portfolio is delivered through a network of digital and physical channels, including libraries, community facilities, and regeneration programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • My Newham Portal

Quantifiable outcome

  • £15.6 billion in economic benefits projected from DLR extension
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Newham London

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Newham London technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Newham London partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • East London Waste Authority (ELWA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026ELWA jointly funding the community lending hub network with Newham Council to support sharing, reuse and waste reduction across the borough.
  • Ambition, Aspire, Achieve (AAA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026Selected through competitive process to establish community lending hub providing residents access to household items, DIY tools, and equipment at low cost.
  • One Newham in partnership with ReSpacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026Selected through competitive process to establish community lending hub providing borough-wide coverage from Stratford, Canning Town, Forest Gate and Silvertown.
  • Newham LibrariescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026Selected through competitive process to establish community lending hub extending access through library network across the borough.
  • Tipping Point EastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Charity partnering with Newham Council and Greater London Authority on Circular Economy Village initiative. Tipping Point East bringing expertise in circular economy and sustainable development to the partnership.
  • LendleasecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Lendlease leading the Silvertown development of 7,000 houses which will be supported by the Circular Construction Hub for sustainable construction materials and waste reduction.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Newham London competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Newham London social profiles

Digital presence

Newham London compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

Newham London financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Newham London leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Newham London funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Newham London M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Newham London

What does Newham London do?

Newham London (London Borough of Newham) is a local government authority delivering statutory and community public services to residents and businesses in East London. Core offerings include council tax administration, social and council housing, waste and recycling collections, planning and building control, business licensing, education services, and adult social care. The council also runs regeneration programs, community lending hubs, and a digital services portal (My Newham) for service access and payments.

Is Newham London a public or private company?

Newham London is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Newham London founded?

Newham London was founded in 1965. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Newham London based?

Newham London is headquartered in Newham, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does Newham London make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Council Tax is the primary driver. The others are government Grants and Funding and planning and Development Fees.

Does Newham London have an API?

No public API is recorded for Newham London.

What industry is Newham London in?

Newham London's product category is Local Government Public Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAA, Mayor/City Manager & General Administration, with a secondary code of BPAIACAN, Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local). Its NAICS code is 9251 and its SIC code is 8741.

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Property manager Nnenna Muoma testified that restricted features should have been installed to limit window opening, acknowledging the family's prior complaints about the accommodation's suitability for their autistic child.The SunChild ‘heard counting down 3, 2, 1’ before boy, 5, fell to death from ‘faulty’ 15th floor windowA five-year-old boy, Aalim Ahmed, died after falling from a 15th-floor window in an East London housing block, with audio evidence suggesting he jumped voluntarily. The family blames Newham Council for the tragedy, alleging they were placed in a top-floor flat with faulty windows that could not be locked and had reported these safety hazards repeatedly. An inquest determined there was no evidence of foul play, noting the child's autism contributed to his lack of danger awareness.The IndependentAalim Ahmed inquest: Boy, 5, who fell to death from 15th-floor flat ‘could have been trying to reach biscuits’A coroner's inquest concluded that five-year-old Aalim Ahmed fell to his death from a 15th-floor flat in east London, with investigators determining he jumped of his own accord without external force. His parents blamed Newham Council for placing the autistic child in an unsafe top-floor property with faulty window restrictors, despite their repeated safety complaints.LetsrecycleCircular Construction Hub launches in NewhamLondon launched the Circular Construction Hub in Newham to promote reuse and recycling of construction materials and reduce waste sent to landfills. The hub, part of a broader Circular Economy Village project, aims to support London's goal of becoming a zero-carbon city by 2030 and is expected to be the largest of its kind in Europe.Circular Online‘UK’s first’ circular construction hub to launch in Royal DocksThe UK's first Circular Construction Hub is launching in the Royal Docks as part of a wider Circular Economy Village initiative in the London Borough of Newham. The hub aims to divert at least 950 tonnes of materials from landfill over five years and will support sustainable construction of new homes, including the Lendlease-led Silvertown development approved for 7,000 houses. The project is being delivered through a partnership between Newham Council, the charity Tipping Point East, and the Greater London Authority, with initial activation supported by Innovate UK funding.NewhamGreenway Pollinator Trail – Newham CouncilNewham Council has launched the Greenway Pollinator Trail, a 6km route featuring wildflower verges and habitat areas designed to enhance biodiversity along a traffic-free path in Newham. The project was funded by The Mayor of London’s Rewild London Fund and developed in partnership with conservation organizations including Butterfly Conservation and Bumblebee Conservation Trust.BBCWoolwich foot tunnel lift repair to start shortly, council saysRepair work on the northern lift of the Woolwich foot tunnel will begin shortly, with the lift out of service since August 2022. The repair, funded equally by Greenwich and Newham councils, was originally hoped to be completed by January 2025, but Newham is awaiting a signed agreement. The tunnel serves about 300,000 pedestrians and cyclists annually.NelondonerNewham Council could lose free staff tea and coffee over black hole in financesNewham Council is facing a projected £175 million budget shortfall over the next three years, leading to consultations on cuts including potentially ending free tea and coffee for staff. The council's leadership has cited increased demand for temporary housing and a need for significant savings, with potential funding cuts impacting Christmas and Eid lights as well. Discussions are ongoing with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for Exceptional Financial Support to address these financial challenges.NewhamGiant Jimi Hendrix mural marks launch of the bold Colours of Newham street art series – Newham CouncilA giant 9.78m by 11.73m mural of Jimi Hendrix was unveiled in Forest Gate, marking the launch of the first installment in Newham Council’s 'Colours of Newham' street art series. Painted by artist Zabou on the site of the former Uppercut Nightclub, the project commemorates the venue's historical role in hosting legendary musicians and fostering London's Afro-Caribbean community. The initiative, developed in collaboration with local residents, plans to install 11 additional murals across the area by autumn 2024 to celebrate local culture and diversity.