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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Newham backs Formula E racing
Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz attended the first ABB FIA Formula E World Championship races in the borough and presented the winner’s trophy to a British driver.
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More progress on delivering affordable homes as work starts at Plashet Road
Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz visited the site of the Council’s latest housing project where 65 new affordable homes for local families will be built in Plaistow .
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Newham residents find innovative ways to green the borough
The country’s first permanent Citizens’ Assembly has presented a range of creative ideas to make Newham’s green spaces better, and more accessible.
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Newham Council brings Street and Estate-cleansing services back into full Council control
Newham Council is making a major change with its street and estate cleansing services by bringing them back in-house.
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Make the most of Newham’s beautiful parks, urges Mayor
Newham residents should take the chance to enjoy their wonderful parks this summer, Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz said.
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Flooding in Newham - July 2021
If you have been affected by the recent flooding (25 July) you can call our contact centre on 020 8430 2000 for help and advice.
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Creative future set for historic Stratford building following Council funding boost
Creative future set for historic Stratford building following Council funding boost.
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Plan to end holiday hunger and child food poverty launched by Newham council
A bold and broad plan to tackle food poverty and holiday hunger faced by almost one third (32%) of Newham’s children has been launched today (21 July) by the borough’s Mayor.
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Newham Council has voted 'no confidence' in Government decision to drop facemask restrictions
Last night Newham Council debated and passed an emergency resolution stating that it has ‘no confidence’ in the Government’s decision to drop mandatory wearing of facemasks in public.
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Happy Eid-al-Adha from Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz
The Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz wants to wish Eid Mubarak to all residents celebrating Eid-al-Adha today.