London Borough of Newham
Little Ilford ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for London borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most London wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
London boroughs are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
18 candidates stood in the Little Ilford ward.
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Musawwar Alam
Labour Party
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Abul Bashar Syed
Labour Party
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Mahbu Bullah
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Sharon Chawda
Labour Party
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Freya Coakley
Green Party
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Andy Dumitriuc
Reform UK
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Janet Hill
Reform UK
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Francis Ho
Green Party
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Samuel Kazibwe
Christian Peoples Alliance
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Saverimuthu Joseph Mariadas
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Ian McClelland
Green Party
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Tahir Mirza
Newham Independents Party
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Peter Murengera
Christian Peoples Alliance
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Showkat Osman
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Sinan Ozdemir
Liberal Democrats
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Oli Rahman
Newham Independents Party
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Pauline Rose
Christian Peoples Alliance
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Nasreen Shamima
Newham Independents Party
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