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Sir Robin named among most influential people running London Newham Mayor's Diwali message Over 30,000 people enjoy Newham's free four-day music gig Beckton Playday creates lots of fun in the sun Farewell thanks to departing head teachers Thousands Celebrate Summer at Mayor's Newham Show Topping Out of Olympic department store at Westfield Stratford City Mayor opens new £4.5 million multi-sport centre in Olympic borough Mayor's Newham Show to kick-off free summer of fun Mayor delivering parks for greener Newham neighbourhoods West Ham and England legend joins Mayor to open new Memorial Park sports pitch Minister sees good work to rid crime from estate Flag raised for Bangladesh Independence Day Mayor goes back to school to sample award winning school dinner Mayor's Contract with residents of Newham Council house rent cut – statement from Sir Robin Wales Metropolitan Stratford House of Lords judgement on Ahmad v Newham Second NDC building wins prestigious award Newham Council’s freeze approved Newham raises the flag for Gambia Spectacular singers sparkle at the Mayor's Festival of Choirs ‘Freeze on Council Tax’ Moves a step closer In the mood for romance at the Mayor’s Valentine’s dance Vision for East London after 2012 revealed Dance through the generation gap Massive housing improvements package agreed Minister backs Newham's credit crunching measures Romance at the Mayor’s Valentine’s dance GCSE results continue to rise Mayor's Christmas message 2008 Boost for residents during economic downturn Mayor supports worthy christmas toy appeal Mayor Opens Outreach Children's Centre in Youthful Newham Christmas lights switched on at Forest Gate Young Mayor advises Prime Minister on knife crime Free guided winter walks around Newham Prime Minister sees Newham's pioneering approach towards strong communities Tribute to honorary Alderman James Riley Newham remembers victims of Mumbai Terror attacks Congratulations Councillor Jenkins Extra Star for Newham's Adult Services Tribute to Former Mayor and Alderman Arthur Edwards Lord Adonis visits Newham to launch links to Stratford International Call to challenge racism is on the ball Plans to improve schools get go-ahead Lights are going on for Christmas Council’s birthday welcome is fit for a prince Britain's war dead honoured on Remembrance Sunday Mayor’s praise for a specialist school John celebrates 100th job with Mayor’s help Newham prepares to welcome the world with Workplace Baroness Scotland visits Newham to see the Diamond Initiative in action Newham raises the flag for Dominica Diwali wishes Mayor’s floral tribute to fallen police officer New Young Mayor for Newham adiZone arrives in Newham Newham and Barnsley partnership launched Two mayors launch new youth facility Mayor’s Question Time Truant Crackdown Newham Film Office website goes live Question Time Event Nigerian Independence Day is celebrated The search is on for the 1998 Shining Through award winners Game on - Stratford multi use games area is launched Blind judo club launched Council pioneers mobile phone technology Celebrations as the Beijing Paralympic Games closes Hundreds of residents book a place at the Malayalam reading group Eco-Market comes to Stratford Newham on the verge of a prestigious tourism award Carnival youngsters are praised by the mayor How green are you Older people do like to be beside the sea It’s time to nominate Newham’s shining stars Knitters for charity are honoured by the mayor Paralympic handover celebrations How green are you Sir Robin? New games facility launched in Canning Town Plans to improve performance in schools Newham takes centre stage in Government childcare launch Music spectacular heralds 2012 Handover Lights, camera, action on new tri-borough film fund Mayor congratulates Golden girl Christine Stolen and vandalised life belts threat to safety Care home visits hits right note with the mayor Mayor helps students do the business Independence days marked with flag-raising Agreement to improve the quality of life Mayor sees the future at the motor show Mayor does the honours at 'Graduation’ Farewell thanks to departing head teachers New state-of-the-art sports facility for Memorial Park Council seeks partner for multi-million pound regeneration projects Thousands flock to Mayor's Newham Show Newham welcomes world class athletes Motor Show Music Festival offer for Newham residents Newham youngsters make tonnes of difference to the environment Future Newham showcases at the Mayor's Newham Show Prime Minister announces cycling festival for Newham Knife surrender by Newham shopkeeper Mayor opens new therapeutic garden Mayor welcomes Casey Report on engaging communities in fighting crime Mayor’s Salute for the armed services Mayor opens new base for recycling firm Mayor gets people on their bikes for good causes Minister sees how residents tackle fuel bill rises Thousands volunteer to help make Newham a good neighbourhood Newham Leisure Centres undergo massive facelift Children’s artwork unveiled on new Olympic Site hoardings Mayor salutes bomb disposal experts New chief executive promises swift action on services Canning Town is the place to be Forum football final is the ultimate score Mayor orders crackdown on "illegal homes" Workplace celebrates its first birthday New City Primary gets into the swing of Walk to School Week Mayor outlines vision for the borough Mayor urges schools to consider screen and search Mayor hands out prizes at Dock Regatta Mayor helps bring Forest Gate into focus Ministerial visit marks phenomenal success of workplace Positive Parenting in Newham makes a difference Be A Local Tourist proves a runaway success Newham celebrates St George's Day Sir Robin welcomes study on elected mayors Final farewell to former Mayor Mayor Salutes Career Opportunities in the Army Mayor’s Statement on Olympic Torch Relay Newham raises the flag for Bangladesh independence Queen visits Tate & Lyle factory Secondary schools show year on year improvements Newham school wins Olympic design competition Residents are first choice for Olympic Park build Moscow education advisers visit Newham Mayor’s statement on post office closure threats Mayor sees exciting plans for Stratford City Children start the debate on future education Mayor gets in the mood for love Newham gives a warm welcome to Lithuanians Planting event a huge crowd pleaser Chinese new year celebration in Beckton The Olympic Games inspire school's artists Mayor’s statement on Sharia law New police office set to help reduce crime and asb Mayor accepts donation straight from lion’s mouth Mayor greets Duchess at University of East London New Young Mayor for Newham Pioneering pilot to get more Newham people into work Mayor pays floral tribute to fallen officer A new generation in politics Mayor bowled over by Indian cricket stars Mayor helps deliver a crushing warning to car tax evaders Indian flag raised in Newham to celebrate independence day Newham raises the flag for Pakistan's special day Mayor joins scouts for centenary promise Mayor applauds tenants who want more of a say Airport funday was out of this world Passion for politics as search for Young Mayor of Newham begins Praying for peace Dazzling carnival parade to launch Mayor's Newham Show spectacular Budding artists Make it 2 UEL exhibition Distance learning: Newham creates Cuban connection Classic Collaboration Mayor congratulates TV's Joseph choir Airport art awards are a soaraway success Mayor welcomes visitors from 2008 Games host city Mayor gets lesson from pupils in slavery issues Millions to help Newham's vulnerable Mayor promotes good school attendance Mayor welcomes visitors from German twin town Event is a splash hit with young swimmers Newham raises the flag of St George Mayor joins celebrations to mark a new year Mayor is a radio tonic for hospital patients The Mayor’s festival message Newham raises the flag for Bangladesh independence People gather to remember effects of slave trade Newham plays a part in historic signing on ‘slavery’ Mayor encourages council staff to kick the habit Stop means stop Flag tribute for former mayor Bert Taylor Mayor kicks-off hearty charity cycle ride Ghana Independence Day Left hook for the Mayor East Ham Care Centre officially opened Mayor raises a cheer with the eagles Budget offers affordable council tax rise Mayor of Seoul checks on 2012 Games progress It's payback time for offenders in Newham Mayor promotes bright idea towards reducing climate change Newham named as a possible site for a large casino Holocaust Memorial Day New chapter for library in North Woolwich Mayor switches on Pongal lights Still time to recycle real Christmas trees Mayor accuses Thames Water over main burst Mayor looks to help achieve Garth's goal Councillor is 'champion' with Newham's youngsters Mayor makes a point of saying thank you Charlotte, 100, has double reason to celebrate Mayor gets into the Christmas party mood Mayor brings cheer to children in hospital Mayor tucks into a Christmas treat with pupils Mayor's Christmas Message Stratford traders help Mayor brighten up Christmas Tribute to former councillor Doris Maxwell Welcome back to Newham, Alan Canning Town Christmas celebrations Christmas lights switch on in Stratford Salute for top class head teachers Christmas lights go on in Forest Gate Christmas lights switch-on Flags mark national days Awards recognise Newham's young shining lights Mayor denies 'idle' residents claim Mayor supports appeal for toys Light fantastic Question Time for the Mayor: November 29 Mayor welcomes global travel industry to Newham Mayor gets a grilling from pupils Thousands turn out for fireworks night Remembrance services Proposed mosque: Memorandum of Agreement The Mayor's Diwali Message Mayor joins Tessa Sanderson to launch Sports Academy Raising the flag for Nigeria Mayor welcomes new enterprise to Newham Blessed Ramadan Mayor calls on Newham to help praise young achievers Mayor congratulates award-winning Kaizen Primary School Sports Mela attracts thousands Mayor joins national clean up campaign New Zealand Police chief visits Newham Mayor surprises wedding party Newham welcomes Minister from Kerala Thousands flock to Under The Stars Free fun day out for older people Mayor welcomes a procession of faith Silence remembers victims of Mumbai bombings Pakistan Independence Day Mayor sees the future at the Motor Show Mayor opens new grassroots centre Chinese guests share Olympic experiences Hello Petal! Mayor drops in on Liz aged 103 Mayor offers Newham's sympathies to Mumbai victims Mayor helps police in seeing thieves come unstuck Living the Olympic dream: one year on Water liberty! Mayor hits out over leaky pipes Mayor's call to pull plug on drought order bid Mayor is critical of inspection process Games and play area is boost for sport Foster care exhibition launched Local space move will benefit the homeless LOCOG appointment for Sir Robin Chancellor views Stratford Olympics site Mayor is ready for any questions Mayor joins centenarian for birthday party Newham sets lowest Council Tax increase ever Track 12 - the journey begins Mayor's visit day has a Chinese flavour Comedian Eddie is star guest at Burns Supper Prime Minister backs The Big Sunday Mayor makes the job connection Tribute to Councillor Sardar Ali Home Secretary joins Mayor to launch Respect Action Plan Come to Big Sunday on 5 February and win a trip to New York Mayor leads tribute to Tony Banks You Say, We Listen on Queens Market New era as Newham homes goes live Get set for the Big Sunday spectacular