Director of Highways, Parking & Transportation
Newham Council is currently seeking to appoint a Director of Highways, Parking & Transportation to lead its transport network.
Newham Council is seeking a Director of Highways, Parking & Transportation to lead the borough's highways and transportation network. In October 2025, the Chief Officer Appointment Committee discussed establishing an appointment sub-committee for the role within the Environment & Sustainable Transport directorate. The role's salary is budgeted within this cost centre.
The Director role is responsible for leading and managing the borough's highways and transportation network, with key areas including Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and Healthy School Streets. This includes overseeing responses to significant infrastructure issues, such as the ongoing closure of The Greenway, which Newham Council's Cabinet agreed to address with a diversion scheme in September 2026.
Key facts
- Newham Council's Cabinet agreed to progress plans for a Greenway Diversion Emergency Safety Scheme in September 2026. Source
- Newham Council is seeking a Director of Highways, Parking & Transportation. Source
- The Chief Officer Appointment Committee discussed establishing an appointment sub-committee for the role in October 2025. Source
- The Director role's salary is budgeted within the Environment & Sustainable Transport cost centre. Source
- The Greenway closure between Upper Road and Channelsea Path is expected to continue until at least 2028. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.