Chaudhry Tabraiz Aurah
London :Newham Mayor Forhad Hussain has taken a positive step by giving opposition councillors the opportunity to take leadership roles in the Community Neighbourhoods programme.
After facing criticism over the original plan, the Mayor has agreed to include opposition councillors. This is a good move towards working together for the benefit of local people.
Two opposition councillors have been appointed as Community Neighbourhood Leads,Councillor Moniba Khan East Ham and Wall End.Councillor Nasreen Shamima Manor Park, Plashet and Little Ilford.
These appointments give opposition councillors a chance to raise local issues, listen to residents and help improve their neighbourhoods.Although there has been some criticism about the appointment process, it is good to see the Mayor making an effort to bring different political groups together.Political differences are part of democracy, but when it comes to serving local people, everyone should work together.
Mayor Forhad Hussain has also promised to bring clearer rules and accountability arrangements by January 2027. Residents will now expect him to fulfil this promise.
Newham needs better services, stronger communities and councillors who listen to local people.At the end of the day, it does not matter which political party someone belongs to. What matters is what they do for the people. Newham residents must always come first.
