The start of winter traditionally sees a rise in people catching a cold or fl u. Free fl u jabs are offered to a range of people in Newham to help avoid this potentially serious illness. See some of the handy tips on how you can stay well (p8).
For the ninth year in a row Newham’s young people have been to the polls and have voted 15-year-old Alex Jarrett to be our Young Mayor for the next 12 months. She is looking forward to her year in office (p12). You can also see how Newham youngsters are benefiting from the legacy of Rugby World Cup 2015 (p14). From collecting waste to teaching, the services Newham Council offers will be brought to life in a national tweet-a-thon (p17). London City Airport are also celebrating getting more than 500 Newham residents into work (p18).
Finally, help us catch those who rubbish our borough (p27) and see how young chess players are making all the right moves (p29).
