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How Newham is Governed

Newham Council is the local authority responsible for providing public services and political leadership within the London Borough of Newham.
  • Coat of arms

    Introduction

    The council is made up of the Mayor and 60 locally elected councillors who make decisions on how to provide local services on behalf of local people.

  • Picture of the Mayor Sir Robin Wales

    The Mayor and Executive

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

  • Picture of people in the street

    Involving You

    Most of the major decisions about the council's business are made at meetings which are open to the public.

  • Council in Focus: Constitution and Budget

  • The Forward Plan

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

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