Mayor of Newham
Newham Council is currently aligning its health and social care strategies with the Mayor's vision, while the Mayor also participates in senior staff appointments.
Newham Council is currently aligning its health and social care strategies with the Mayor of Newham's vision for residents to age well. In June 2026, the Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed the Better Care Fund 2026-27, a £234.8 million programme for integrating health and social care, which aligns with this vision. The council is also implementing a neighbourhood health approach to tackle health inequalities.
The Mayor, as the elected head of Newham Council, also participates in senior staff appointments. The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee, which includes the Mayor, interviewed candidates for the Corporate Director of Adults and Health in December 2025. This sub-committee, including Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, also interviewed candidates for the Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport in July 2025.
Key facts
- The Mayor of Newham's vision for residents to age well aligns with the Better Care Fund 2026-27. Source
- The Better Care Fund 2026-27 is set to receive £234.8 million. Source
- The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee interviewed candidates for Corporate Director of Adults and Health in December 2025. Source
- Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE was part of the Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee in July 2025. Source
- The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee interviewed candidates for Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport in July 2025. 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.