Congratulations to Labour’s newly elected councillors for Beckton and Little Ilford
Congratulations to Labour’s newly elected councillors for Beckton and Little Ilford. Returning Officer Abi Gbago announced that Blossom Young and Akhtarul Alam, both Labour, have been elected as Newham councillors for the Beckton and Little Ilford wards. Returning Officer Abi Gbago has announced that Blossom Young of the Labour Party has been elected as a […]
Congratulations to Labour’s newly elected Members of Parliament for East Ham, West Ham & Beckton and Stratford & Bow following stunning Labour landslide at the general election
Following Labour’s landslide at the general election: Returning Officer Abi Gbago has announced Sir Stephen Timms of the Labour Party has been elected as MP for the East Ham constituency with 19,570 votes. Returning Officer Abi Gbago has announced that Uma Kumaran of the Labour Party has been elected as MP for Stratford and Bow, […]
Congratulations to Labour’s newly elected councillors for Maryland and Forest Gate North
Following Labour’s landslide at the general election: Returning Officer Abi Gbago announced that Melanie Onovo and Liz Cronin, both Labour, have been elected as Newham councillors for the Maryland and Forest Gate North wards. Melanie Onovo – “I’m deeply honoured to have been elected Councillor for Maryland. I am so moved by the faith residents […]
Little Ilford by-election candidate selected
Local campaigner Akhtarul Alum is selected by Labour to stand as the party’s Little Ilford by-election candidate. The Little Ilford by-election is on Thursday 18th July 2024. Voting will take place from 7am to 10pm and a reminder to bring identification to vote.
Former Newham Labour Councillor challenged to step down and trigger a by-election to give Canning Town residents a choice at the ballet box.
A Newham Labour Group spokesperson said: “It is disappointing that one of the councillors in Canning Town North – elected as a Labour councillor for the first time just two years ago – is undermining trust in democracy by ignoring the democratic decision of voters in Canning Town North. While he’s chosen to join another […]
Mayor Rokhsana’s Fiaz’s article in ‘The House’ Magazine

Rokhsana Fiaz, Labour Mayor of Newham has written for ‘The House’ magazine about the housing crisis in East Ham. Read it in full by clicking here >>>
No Waste on Streets initiative reduces flytipping

In Vicarage Lane three waste storage facilities were installed for residents.This has resulted in a 72% reduction in fly tips and a buildup of waste from local businesses. Cllr James Asser, Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainable Transport said:“Residents want us to take action to reduce fly tipping and No Waste on Streets is one […]