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Statement on the death of Cllr Neil Wilson

We are sad to announce the death of Cllr Neil Wilson, Cabinet Member for Health and Adults Social Care, and ward member for Plaistow South.

Published: 30 Jul 2025

Update about Coronavirus (Covid-19): From Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz 28 April 2020

Details of horrific murder of NHS worker David Gomoh on the day we find out that 214 people have died because of Covid-19 in our borough

Published: 28 Apr 2020
Newham Council joins minutes silence in honour of fallen key workers

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz today led councillors, staff and officers of Newham Council in observing a minute’s silence.

Published: 28 Apr 2020
Mayor's appeal to find killers of NHS worker

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has offered her condolences to the family of 24-year-old NHS worker David Gomoh who was killed in a stab attack in Custom House on Sunday evening.

Published: 28 Apr 2020
Update about Coronavirus (Covid-19): Lockdown Britain week 6: 935 cases of confirmed infections in Newham on the day the PM comes back urging patience with restrictions to prevent a second wave- From Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz 27 April 2020

Dear Newham Resident,

Published: 27 Apr 2020
Update about Coronavirus (Covid-19): 912 confirmed cases of Covid-19 infections in Newham, BAME communities and leaked cabinet report confirms lack of 'prepare' - From Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz 24 April 2020

Dear Newham Resident,

Published: 24 Apr 2020
Update about Coronavirus (Covid-19): Grieving in lockdown, Scottish Government publishes its Covid-19 plan hopeful signs plus #ClapForCarers and #ClapForKeyWorkers at 8pm - From Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz 23 April 2020

Dear Newham Resident,

Published: 23 Apr 2020
Update about Coronavirus (Covid-19): Earth Day during the Covid-19 global health emergency as UK deaths reach 18,100; 885 infected in Newham and Muslims in Newham prepare for a ‘Lockdown Ramadan’ - From Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz 22 April

Dear Newham Resident,

Published: 22 Apr 2020
Update about Coronavirus (Covid-19): 20% of Covid-19 deaths happen in the community; we’ve lost a local GP and teacher; but we must be hopeful as trials for a vaccine start this Thursday - From Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz 21 April 2020

Dear Newham Resident,

Published: 21 Apr 2020
Newham businesses are warned about latest scams

Newham businesses are being warned of a new emerging scam that targets them applying for the Government’s Small Business Grants programme.

Published: 20 Apr 2020
Update about Coronavirus (Covid-19): 16,509 Covid-19 death in the UK, NHS and Care Workers still waiting for PPE, over 144,000 businesses apply for ‘furlough’ scheme and the Government has to be held to account - From Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz 20 April 2020

Dear Newham Resident,

Published: 20 Apr 2020

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