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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Armed Forces Day 2019
Newham Council will be hoisting flags at its Town Halls in East Ham and Stratford on Saturday (29 June) to show support and appreciation for all current members and veterans of the armed forces.
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Unlocking the future of housing delivery with Red Door Ventures
Deborah Heenan confirmed as permanent Chief Executive
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Faith leaders join together to discuss social integration in Newham
More than 100 faith leaders, representing Newham’s diverse communities, united at a special event.
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Establishing a task force to look at the specific challenges surrounding street homelessness
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has announced her intention to establish a task force to look at the specific challenges surrounding street homelessness, particularly at Stratford Mall and surrounding areas.
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Taking a stand against knife crime and violence
Young people and adults from across east London have taken part in an event attended by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz to take a stand against knife crime and violence.
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Climate Emergency – Clean Air Day 2019
The pupils and staff at Salisbury Primary school in Manor Park have been marking Clean Air Day with a campaigning march and demonstration to urge parents and other residents to ditch the car and switch to sustainable transport like walking, scooting and cycling.
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New ward boundaries strengthen resident voices
Newham Council is committed to putting residents at the heart of everything it does and giving them a voice. To keep pace with the borough’s growing population, the council put forward a case to increase the total number of councillors from 60 to 66 in 2022.
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Newham Council secures £25,000 to improve Queen’s Market for local residents and traders
Newham Council have been awarded £25,000 by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to help improve Queen’s Market, as part of a programme of work to restore the market and improve the wider Green Street area for the benefit of local residents, traders and small businesses.
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Threat of industrial action in Newham by refuse workers is suspended
Proposed industrial action in Newham by refuse workers who are members of the Unite trade union has been suspended.
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Newham goes green for Grenfell
Newham Council has gone green for Grenfell to commemorate those who lost their lives in the tragic fire two years ago.
