Mayor Forhad Hussain
Executive Mayor of Newham
Mayor Forhad Hussain was elected Mayor of Newham in May 2026. A lifelong Plaistow resident, he attended local schools before studying at Newham Sixth Form College (NewVic) and going on to read Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College London. Mayor Hussain currently lives in Plaistow with his young family.
Mayor Hussain served as a Labour councillor for Plaistow North from 2010 to 2018, holding senior roles including Cabinet Member for Commercial Opportunities, Cabinet Member for Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour, and Chair of the Audit and Pensions Committee.
Alongside his public service career, which has included roles in the NHS, education and infrastructure, Mayor Hussain previously worked as a Principal Consultant helping to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing project.
An ECB Level 2 cricket coach, Mayor Hussain has supported grassroots cricket and community initiatives across east London through work with Essex County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board Trust. As Mayor, he is focused on delivering cleaner and safer streets, improving housing services, supporting young people and families, and ensuring local people's voices shape the future of Newham.
