Newham Council approves appointment of new permanent Chief Executive
Newham Council has formally appointed Maria G. Christofi as new permanent Chief Executive after a unanimous vote by members.
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Little Ilford Pride in Place holds first meeting to spearhead £20m improvements
Little Ilford’s new Pride in Place board begins planning how to invest £20million over the next decade, with residents helping shape local improvements and regeneration.
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Mayor launches Opportunity Newham with the message: "We are open for business"
Mayor Forhad Hussain launched Opportunity Newham, a new strategy to attract investment, deliver homes and jobs, and ensure local communities benefit from growth and prosperity.
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Newham opens the first Lending Hub to help save local people money
Newham’s first Lending Hub has opened, offering affordable access to tools and equipment to help residents save money, reduce waste and donate unwanted items.
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£50,000 Lyle’s Local Fund launched to support a safe, prosperous and healthy Newham.
Applications are open for the Lyle’s Local Fund 2026/27. Newham charities, schools, social enterprises and community groups can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support local projects.
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Green Street Library to open its new chapter
The newly completed Green Street Library will open on September 28.
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Newham launches Fly-Tipping Wall of Shame and £100 Reward Scheme to help catch fly-tippers
Newham launches a Fly-tipping Wall of Shame, publishing CCTV footage of suspected offenders and offering £100 rewards for information leading to successful enforcement action and cleaner streets now!
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Your street, your say: Mayor launches Newham’s biggest ever consultation of parking and kerbside spaces
Mayor of Newham Forhad Hussain has today announced Newham’s biggest conversation about parking and kerbside spaces, with a resident consultation launching on 17 September.
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Newham publishes Highway Maintenance Transparency Report
Newham’s 2026/27 Highway Maintenance Transparency Report details investment in roads, footways, drainage, lighting and repairs, showing how works are prioritised and funded across the borough.
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Mayor adds further expertise and experience to cabinet team
Mayor of Newham Forhad Hussain has bolstered his senior leadership team with the appointment of four new cabinet members to help focus on the issues that matter most to local people.
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Newham mayor returns to old college to celebrate stunning A Level results
Mayor Forhad Hussain returned to NewVic to celebrate A Level results, praising students across Newham and highlighting strong results at schools across the borough.
