Newham Council appoints Paul Martin as Interim Chief Executive
A full meeting of Newham Council this evening (17 July) appointed Paul Martin as Interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service for the Council.
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Statement from Chief Executive Abi Gbago
The Council wishes to announce that Abi Gbago, our Chief Executive, will be leaving us on 18 July.
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Check out the free summer activities available to Newham’s children and young people!
Explore Newham’s Summer Fun Guide! Free activities, meals, reading challenges & youth programmes for ages 4–25. Join the fun across libraries, Youth Zones & Family Hubs!
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Motion to Council 14 July 2025
Newham Council declined to accept a motion to the Full Council meeting of 14 July 2025.
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Boost for East Ham High Street
Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, has welcomed a boost for East Ham High Street with support from the Mayor of London’s £600,000 High Street Place Labs (HSPL) programme.
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Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE statement on the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide
Marking 30 years since the Srebrenica genocide, Mayor Fiaz honours victims, supports survivors, and urges action against hatred and division.
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Newham showcases data talent in the borough during London Data Week
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz showcased Newham’s Data Economy talent at the London Design and Engineering UTC to Howard Dawber, the Deputy Mayor of London for Business during London Data Week.
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Newham Heritage Centre’s New Logo Designed by Young People
Newham Council is delighted to unveil the new logo for Newham Heritage Centre — a cultural hub planned for the historic Canning Town Old Library.
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Triumph for Newham Health Streets Programme
This is the second award for Newham’s delivery of environmental improvements. Newham’s Climate Action team won the LGC Net Zero Award for its UK-first Just Transition Plan last month.
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Carpenters Dialogue Express Cafe Opens – a train carriage cafe with community, opportunity and inclusion at its heart
The Carpenters Dialogue Express Cafe is now open—an inclusive train carriage cafe in Stratford promoting BSL, community, and opportunity for all.
