Councillor Irim Ali
Email: irim.ali@newcastle.gov.uk
Council: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
18 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Business, Cabinet - Monday 20th April, 2026 6.00 pm
Safe Newcastle Board - Monday 23rd March, 2026 2.30 pm
Business, Cabinet - Monday 16th March, 2026 6.00 pm
City Council - Wednesday 4th March, 2026 6.00 pm
Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
66 decisions · Page 4 of 14
Place Strategy - Housing pipeline
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...accepted NECA grants for the first phase of the housing delivery plan, noted upcoming bids to Homes England, approved a contract variation with New Tyne West Development Company LLP for the Walker masterplan, and delegated authority to finalize contract details.
Recommendations Approved
Medium-term financial plan for 2026-27 to 2028-29
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...agreed to recommend the medium-term financial planning for 2026-27 to 2028-29 to the meeting of City Council on 4 March to approve the 2026-27 revenue and capital budget, endorse the budget proposals for 2026-27, approve a core Council Tax increase of 2.99% and use the additional income generated to avoid further service reductions, and approve the application of the government's 2% Council Tax precept for adult social care.
Recommendations Approved
Cabinet Response to Recycling Spotlight Task and Finish Review Session
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...agreed to implement recommendations aimed at improving recycling efforts through enhanced behaviour change, clearer communications, better data utilization, expanded pop-up recycling centres, and a stronger commitment to the waste hierarchy.
Recommendations Approved
Rent and Service Charges
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
...increase council housing rents and service charges by 4.8%, freeze garage rents, and increase the heating infrastructure charge in line with rents, all effective from April 1st, 2026, while also approving the updated Rent Setting Policy.
Recommendations Approved
Property Licensing Designation Byker and High Cross September 2026 - 2031
From: Business (Budget), Cabinet - Monday 16th February, 2026 6.00 pm - February 16, 2026
... designated the Byker and High Cross areas for a selective property licensing scheme for five years, commencing September 30, 2026, and authorized its implementation.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 66