Directly elected mayor of Newham

The directly elected mayor of Newham is a directly elected mayor responsible for the executive function of Newham London Borough Council in east London, England. The position is different from the previously existing and largely ceremonial, annually appointed mayors of Newham, known as 'Civic Ambassador' from 2002 until the office was discontinued in 2009.The incumbent since the post was created on 2 May 2002 is Robin Wales.

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