Councillor Mehmood Mirza

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20th January 2026 7.00 p.m.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 13th January 2026 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee is scheduled to discuss a significant hybrid planning application for a mixed-use development at the Thames Road Industrial Estate in Silvertown. The committee will also review advice from the Head of Legal Services regarding the determination of planning applications.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the scrutiny work programme, transformation progress, the implementation of scrutiny recommendations, and the Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission report.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 12th December 2025 9.30 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health. The recommendation of the committee was scheduled to be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss declarations of interest from members.

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.