Council research reveals sharp geographic divides, from 66 per cent in Stratford and West Ham to just 39 per cent in Forest Gate — as the borough's over-65 population is set to grow by a fifth within five years
Mayor Forhad Hussain has recommended Maria Christofi as the town hall's new chief executive, with a full council vote due next month. If approved, she would be Newham's third chief executive in three years
