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Welcome from the Mayor

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Mayor Sir Robin Wales

Newham is a great place to live and work. I am very proud to have been elected for a third term as Mayor of the borough.

As one of only a few elected mayors in the country, I am directly accountable to the people I serve. I am responsible for shaping the vision of this borough and delivering on the things that matter most to the residents of Newham, from education to housing, street cleaning and parks.

As well as responsibility for council services within the borough, as Mayor I also represent Newham to organisations and people outside the borough, championing Newham's interests to Central Government, the business sector and other public bodies.

I was very involved in the Bid that won London the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but I am principally concerned to ensure that there is a lasting legacy from the Games for the residents of Newham. To help ensure this I serve on the Boards of several organisations that are involved in staging the 2012 Olympic Games and shaping the local legacy.

I have an ambitious vision for this borough, and that's because Newham's people are ambitious and forward-looking too. I'm determined to deliver the very best services and make sure local people get the most out of the Olympics and regeneration of the borough.

Have a look at the rest of the site and feel free to get in touch with me, I want to know what you think.
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