Statement from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE on Newham’s May 2026 mayoral election
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE announced that she is not standing as a candidate for the Mayor of Newham in next May’s mayoral elections.
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Tackling the rough sleeper crisis in Stratford
Newham Council is today announcing a range of measures to tackle the growing public health crisis for rough sleepers and residents which has developed in Stratford.
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Young people of Newham give the Council their ideas to tackle climate emergency
Over 100 young people put their views on the climate emergency, and what can be done to tackle it, to the Mayor of Newham at Full Council after energetic discussions at a Youth Assembly.
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Residents encouraged to give views on the future of Balaam Leisure Centre
Newham Council wants residents help to decide and shape the future of Balaam Leisure Centre in Plaistow.
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Residents come together for the first Newham Climate Now! Open Forum
More than 60 residents attended the borough’s first ever Newham Climate Now! Open Forum to look at how they could help tackle the ongoing climate emergency.
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Newham Council crack-down on anti-social behaviour in Stratford
Responding to complaints from residents, officers from Newham Council have led a joint operation to tackle the menace of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in some Stratford hotspots.
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Newham Council pleased to announce two Corporate Director appointments
Newham Council is pleased to announce the appointments of Jessica Crowe as permanent Corporate Director of People, Policy and Performance, and Jamie Blake as permanent Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport.
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Newham marks Black History Month
Newham Council has organised a programme of events to celebrate the cultural contributions of many of its communities as part of Black History Month.
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Streets closed to mark World Car Free Day
Nine streets were closed to traffic on Sunday (22 September) as part of Newham Council’s activities to mark World Car Free Day.
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Statement regarding Ellie the dog
Statement
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Mayor of Newham explores alternative housing models on visit to London Community Land Trust site with Newham Citizens
Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has paid a visit to St Clements Avenue Community Land Trust (CLT), a successful housing pilot which provides a possible solution to the ongoing housing crisis.
