London Borough of Newham
The London Borough of Newham (/ˈnjuːəm/ ⓘ) is a London borough created in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963. It covers an area previously administered by the Essex county boroughs of West Ham and East Ham, authorities that were both abolished by the same act. The name Newham reflects its creation and combines the compass points of the old borough names. Situated in the Inner London part of East London, Newham has a population of 387,576, which is the fourth highest of the London boroughs and also makes it the 26th most populous district in England. The local authority is Newham London Borough Council.
"Newham" redirects here. For other uses, see Newham (disambiguation).
London Borough of Newham
1 April 1965
East Ham
Mayor and Cabinet (Labour)
Rokhsana Fiaz (Labour)
Unmesh Desai (Labour) AM for City and East
Lyn Brown (Labour)
Stephen Timms (Labour)
13.98 sq mi (36.22 km2)
268th (of 296)
15,662 sq mi (40,560 km2)
350,626
26th (of 296)
25,000/sq mi (9,700/km2)
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It is 5 miles (8 km) east of the City of London, north of the River Thames (the Woolwich Ferry and Woolwich foot tunnel providing the only crossings to the south), bounded by the River Lea to its west and the North Circular Road to its east. Newham was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium, and also contains the London City Airport. Major districts include East Ham, West Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, Forest Gate, Beckton and Canning Town.
The borough is covered by the following ecclesiastical parishes of the Church of England:
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Newham is twinned with: