Councillor Mehmood Mirza
Email: mehmood.mirza@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
90 meetings · Page 1 of 18
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the council's transformation programme, review the implementation of scrutiny recommendations, and receive the Phase II report of the Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission.
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 12th December 2025 9.30 a.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health, and to make a recommendation for appointment. This recommendation will then be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The Sub-Committee will also consider excluding the press and public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.
Standards Committee - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Standards Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues related to ethical governance and conduct within the council. The agenda included an overview of the committee's role, a review of its workplan, an update on the ethical framework, and a discussion of the government's response to a consultation on strengthening standards in local authorities. The committee was also expected to discuss complaints and consider excluding the press and public from certain items.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 p.m.
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Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Newham Council meeting on 8 December 2025 addressed a range of issues, including community safety, pension fund investments, the council's constitution, and climate change initiatives. Councillors approved recommendations for the 2025 Civic Awards, reviewed the Just Transition Programme, and engaged in debates regarding responsible immigration policies and support for unpaid carers. Additionally, members discussed concerns about crime rates, housing standards, and the implementation of fair parking systems.
Decisions from Meetings
11 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Call-in of the Cabinet Decision: Manor Park Gym - Capital Fit Out
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m. - October 07, 2025
...to refer the Cabinet Decision of September 16, 2025, regarding the Manor Park Gym capital fit-out back to Cabinet for reconsideration due to concerns about the robustness of financial appraisals and the exploration of alternative funding options.
Decision approved
Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures
From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025
...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.
Item Deferred
Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG
From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025
...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.
Decision approved
Welcome and introductions
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025
For Determination
CALL IN OF OFFICER KEY DECISION - JUNIPER VENTURES
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025
...the committee adjourned the Call In meeting regarding the Officer Key Decision on Juniper Ventures due to insufficient and incomplete information, postponing it to a later date.
Item Deferred
Summary
Meetings Attended: 90
Average per Month: 4.5
Decisions Recorded: 11