Councillor Aktharul Alam
Email: Aktharul.Alam@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Aktharul Alam's council service, as recorded, shows a recent focus on budgetary matters, particularly in 2025. His most significant recorded action in recent years was voting in favor of the recommendations for the Final Budget Proposals for 2025/26 during the March 24th Council Meeting. This indicates a direct engagement with the council's financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year.
Prior to this, 2024 shows no recorded activity for Aktharul Alam in council meetings, including specific instances like the Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee meeting. This absence of documented participation in 2024 contrasts with his more recent engagement in 2025.
While his overall recorded presence and speaking engagements appear limited, especially in the latter half of 2025 where he was present but not actively speaking in Audit and Governance Committee meetings, his vote on the budget in 2025 highlights a key priority in fiscal responsibility and resource allocation. The limited data suggests a potential evolution towards more focused engagement on critical financial decisions, with a notable absence of activity in the preceding year. His contributions, therefore, are most prominently seen in his direct involvement with the council's financial proposals in the most recent year of record.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2025, Aktharul Alam's recorded activities primarily centered around council meetings. In March, he was present at the Council Meeting on March 24th and voted in favor of the recommendations for the Final Budget Proposals for 2025/26. His participation was less evident in other months, with no recorded activity or statements in April, and no recorded speaking or actions during the Audit and Governance Committee meetings in July and November.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Aktharul Alam's participation was noted in one council meeting. Specifically, during the Audit and Governance Committee meeting on November 5th, 2025, there is no record of Aktharul Alam speaking or taking any action.
Meetings in November 2025
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Aktharul Alam had no recorded activity or statements during the Audit and Governance Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
Meetings in July 2025
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Aktharul Alam attended the Council meeting on May 22, 2025. Although he did not speak, he was acknowledged and thanked as part of the hard-working team by an unnamed speaker.
Meetings in May 2025
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During April 2025, Aktharul Alam did not have any recorded activity or statements in the council meetings.
Meetings in April 2025
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During March 2025, Councillor Aktharul Alam was present at the Council Meeting on March 24th and voted in favor of the recommendations regarding the Final Budget Proposals for 2025/26.
Meetings in March 2025
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During February 2025, Aktharul Alam did not have any recorded activity in the council meetings.
Meetings in February 2025
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 11th March 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving a new Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and its associated policies, and reviewing the council's annual audit results. The committee also discussed the council's risk management strategy and received an update on fraud investigations.
Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to review the Council's Annual Governance Statement for 2024/2025 and the draft financial statements for the same period. The meeting also received updates on internal audit progress, risk management, counter fraud activities, and the Council's Delivering Best Value for Our Residents
plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 0