Taking action to drive out street racing
The Council is consulting with residents on plans to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle vehicle gatherings, street racing and stunts. Cllr Carleene Lee-Phakoe, Cabinet Member for Crime and Community Safety, said:“Vehicle nuisance is dangerous, distressing and harming neighbourhoods. “The Council and the police have been carrying out our own reports into […]
Taking action to tackle unsafe cladding
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has written to the owners, developers and managers of all privately owned tall blocks to step up efforts to remove unsafe cladding. Mayor Fiaz said “Progress to make private tall blocks safe is unacceptable. That’s why I have told companies to get it sorted or face prosecution by Newham Council.” Read the […]
Cash boost to improve the Greenway
Newham Council has been awarded £50,000 from The Mayor of London’s Rewild London Fund for The Greenway Pollinator Trail. This will create new habitats for bees, butterflies and pollinators across the Greenway. A successful pilot of the wildflower verges took place in 2021. Cllr James Asser, Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainable Transport said: “I […]
Mayor Fiaz announces ‘Get Stuff Done’ Cabinet to Build a Fairer Newham
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE has announced her Cabinet and Deputy Cabinet member arrangements for the first municipal year of her second term (2022/2033) following her re-election as the Mayor of Newham at last week’s local elections. The executive arrangements announced by Mayor Fiaz today (Thursday 12th May) signals the largest number of women appointed at […]
Fly-tipping Action on Day One
Following her re-election on May 5, Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz was out on day one taking action on fly-tipping as part of her manifesto plans to build a Fairer Newham. Mayor Fiaz said: “Tacking action on the things that matter to our residents and making sure the Council gets on with the job of […]
Election 2022: Rokhsana Fiaz OBE re-elected as Mayor with a mandate to build a fairer Newham.
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE has been elected to serve as the Mayor of Newham for a second term following Mayor and Borough wide councillor elections on 5 May 2022. Speaking after her electoral victory Mayor Fiaz said: “It has been the privilege of my life to serve as your Labour Mayor of Newham for the […]
