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Weight Management Programmes

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Newham Council is implementing a strategy to address high obesity rates, focusing on children and young people.

Newham Council is currently implementing its '50 Steps to a Healthier Borough strategy' to tackle high obesity rates, particularly among children and young people. The council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed this comprehensive, whole-system approach in March 2026, which aims to help individuals reduce or control their body weight.

Data presented to the committee in March 2026 revealed that nearly half of Year 6 children and 70% of adults in Newham have an unhealthy weight. This strategy aligns with corporate priorities and involves various directorates and partners.

Key facts

  1. Newham Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed its obesity strategy in March 2026. Source
  2. Data showed nearly half of Year 6 children in Newham have an unhealthy weight in March 2026. Source
  3. Data showed 70% of adults in Newham have an unhealthy weight in March 2026. Source
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  1. Newham Council Faces Obesity Challenge: Strategy Outlined Newham Council is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle the borough's high rates of obesity, with a particular focus on children and young people. Newham 22 March 2026