Forhad Hussain made the revelation in response to a question over how the council plans to "reinstate derelict land for residents in the borough"
Private investors sought for council-owned development sites across Newham, says mayor
It’s a new pub but with a mighty history - and it has the support of a West Ham legend as Phil Mellows discovers
Simon Shaw has his doubts
In his latest On The Ball column, Mickey Ambrose pays tribute to the football legend and national treasure Kevin Keegan
Phil Mellows on the role of the pub in keeping the kids happy during the holidays
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