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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Tattoo product warning
Newham Council is warning residents and businesses that a batch of a branded tattoo ink should not be used after links to cancer were uncovered.
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Recruitment now underway for biggest expansion for a generation in London's Youth Services
Newham Council has started the search for talented, dedicated youth workers as part of the biggest expansion in youth services since the 2007 financial crash.
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Clean air idols
Pupils at North Beckton Primary school have been learning about smart ways to tackle air pollution in the borough.
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Pioneering proposals for new cultural offer for Newham's young people given green light
A new cultural offer for Newham’s young people involving world renowned institutions and with more opportunities to showcase talent has been given the go ahead by Newham Council.
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Balaam Leisure Centre latest
Balaam Leisure Centre remains closed following the discovery of a water leak through the concrete pool tank which also forms the ceiling of the basement gym.
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Mayor of Newham wishes residents a heartfelt Eid Mubarak
The Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz, has wished residents of the borough celebrating Eid ul-Fitr a ‘heartfelt Eid Mubarak’.
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Newham Council wants residents to help shape the future of Green Street
Newham Council wants to hear from residents and businesses of Green Street to help shape the future of the area.
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New entrance at Stratford station moves a step closer
A new entrance into the Carpenters Estate at Stratford station has moved a step closer after the Mayor of Newham and councillors gave the green light for a £1m contribution to the scheme.
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Mayor of Newham exceeds ambitious housing targets with more than 200 new council homes started in first year
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has today confirmed that she has exceeded a key housing pledge made last May by starting to build 227 new council homes.
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Mayor marks first year in office
Today marks a year since I stepped into office as Mayor of Newham. I wanted to say thank you for giving me and my administration the opportunity to put you at the heart of everything we do as a Council.
