Newham mayor to stand down after eight years in office
Rokhsana Fiaz reveals she will not seek re-election in May 2026
Rokhsana Fiaz
Paul Martin made interim council chief following resignation of Abi Gbago
Martin becomes sixth person to hold the post in seven years following Gbago's swift departure
Newham Council passes budget
Savings include axing festival lights and street decorations for cultural celebrations such as Christmas and Eid
No change to Carpenters Estate plans despite raising of financial concerns
Councillors' recommendations for the Carpenters Estate project in Stratford are rejected
Council tax in Newham could rise to 9.99 per cent
Town Hall asks government for permission to increase rate beyond current maximum of 4.99 per cent
Applecart Arts announces closure 'with heavy hearts'
'It was a family, a collective, and a challenge to local leaders, showing what could be achieved if the local authority placed more faith and investment in its grassroots organisations.'
Newham set for major changes in 2025 - here is what to expect
New homes, better transport links and a huge data centre are part of upcoming plans for the borough
East London gymnastics school bids for community value status in last-ditch attempt to survive
If approved, Newham's mayor Rokhsana Fiaz confirmed that this would then give the charity the opportunity to buy the building
Petition launched to save East London Gymnastics Centre from closure as developers eye site
Charity that leases the building told it has until end of year to leave the premises