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Council

Newham Council is the local authority responsible for providing public services and political leadership within the London Borough Of Newham.
  • Political make-up

    The political make-up of the Council is made up of the Mayor (Sir Robin Wales - Labour) and 60 Councillors (currently 54 are Labour, 3 are Christian Peoples Alliance and 3 are Respect).

  • Photo of Newham Town Hall clock tower.
  • Mayor and Executive

    The Mayor is responsible for all executive decisions and provides strategic leadership.

  • Councillors

    Councillors or 'Members' help the Mayor run the council on behalf of the community.

  • Voting and Elections

  • Browse the Council's Forward Plan

    The Forward Plan tells you what key decisions will be made by the Mayor or by officers over the coming months.

  • Agenda and Minutes of Council Meetings

    Agenda and Minutes of council, committee and sub-committee meetings. This page lists the currently active committees including Full council meetings.

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