As Cabinet Housing Member I am pleased with what has been done in Newham Housing Services since May 7 but there is still a long way to go. “Over the last few months, we’ve been continuing our work to tackle housing improvements and addressing the …Read more…
Newham Labour Group “thank you” to 2026 Candidates & Organisers
Last month we had a genuinely lovely and informal evening bringing together candidates and organising staff from the May 2026 Council elections. It was exactly what everyone needed — good company, good humour, and some very good Italian food.Not …Read more…
Newham Council Annual General Meeting 2026
A belated report on the AGM last week in the beautiful main hall of East Ham (also referred to as Newham but disputed by West Ham) Town Hall. We are not in my view really into “pomp and circumstance” in Newham but this is the formal Annual G…Read more…
🚲 A Sunday Morning in West Ham: Community, Conversation and a Rossi with the Mayor
Sunday started early with a cycle over to my ward and a hearty breakfast at the Plaistow Café — the kind of place where the tea is strong, the portions generous, and the conversations even better.From there I joined local residents for a site vis…Read more…
Newham Cabinet Announcement – Proud to be called to serve
Yesterday evening, I was honoured to be appointed by newly elected Executive Mayor, Forhad Hussain, as his Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Housing. I’m grateful to Forhad for his trust and confidence, and I’m excited to work alongside him…Read more…