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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This Year’s Summer Reading Challenge aims to get 38,000 Newham kids reading
Newham Council urges children and families to maintain their good work in the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge that aims to get tens of thousands of Newham children reading over the holidays.
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Newham residents urged to take up their vaccines as part of Walk-in Week
Vaccine clinics across Newham are gearing up for Walk-in Week starting this Monday (19 July), when all remaining restrictions will be removed by the Government.
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Newham Legend Dame Vera Lynn honoured with new mural
A new mural of Newham legend Dame Vera Lynn was unveiled this week by Virginia Lewis-Jones, Dame Vera’s daughter.
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Newham calls for community to continue to wear masks to keep us safe
Newham calls for community to continue to wear masks to keep us safe
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Newham launches the country's first permanent Citizen's Assembly this weekend
Newham launches the country's first permanent Citizen's Assembly this weekend
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New fund launched to support young people achieve their ambitions
Newham Council has launched a new fund to support children and young people achieve their ambitions and help remove financial barriers.
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Newham Council’s Children’s Services continue to improve
Newham Council’s Children’s Services continue to improve
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Statement by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz - Vaccinations
Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz has called for the Government to commit to ensuring every adult Londoner receives at least one vaccination by July 19.
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Newham Council fights for workers’ rights with new Employment Rights Hub
Newham Council’s Employment Rights Hub, the first of its kind in the UK, was launched this week by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz at a Full Council meeting.
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Thank a Teacher Day
On thank a teacher day, the council recognises the contributions of Head Teacher Ben Levinson-OBE.
