Mehmood Mirza - Councillor for Newham (Boleyn)

Councillor Mehmood Mirza

Newham Independents Boleyn Leader of Newham Independents Group

Email: mehmood.mirza@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Member) Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member) Strategic Development Committee (Member) Council (Member) Local Development Committee (Member) Budget Scrutiny Commission 2024 Chief Officer Appointment Committee (Member) Standards Advisory Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

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.

December 16, 2025
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee Member

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.

December 12, 2025
Standards Advisory Committee Member

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.

December 10, 2025
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 p.m.

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December 09, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025

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

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