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Art & Culture
People’s Picture: Thousands of selfies needed for giant mosaic artwork
Largest exhibition and conference centre ExCeL is calling on the events industry – including public visitors, organisers, exhibitors and suppliers – to share images they’ve taken in and around the venue for potential inclusion in a new permanent artwork.
Business
The Living Wage accreditation: good for the community, better for business
Over 30 Royal Docks based employers, including ExCeL, London City Airport, Tate & Lyle Sugars and University of East London have signed up to become Living Wage accredited, demonstrating their commitment to paying a fair wage for all their employees, including those in their supply chains.
Regeneration news
600 more homes approved at Silvertown
Plans for 600 new homes at Silvertown in the heart of the Royal Docks have been approved by Newham Council’s Planning Committee. The new homes will include affordable housing and will be delivered in collaboration with The Guinness Partnership.
Regeneration news
Affordable housing milestones in Royal Albert Wharf: landmark development welcomes its first residents
Gallions Green, a key development site in Royal Albert Wharf, is welcoming its first residents as it reaches practical completion, with the final handovers due to take place later this month.
Community news
Royal Docks Charity: 100,000 young people engaged in 15-Year Partnership with Metropolitan Police
Royal Docks based charity Newham All Star Sports Academy (NASSA) is celebrating its 15-year partnership with the Metropolitan Police on their award-winning ‘Carry A Basketball Not A Blade’ (CABNAB) initiative.
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