Councillor Mumtaz Khan

Themed, Council - Monday 21st October 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Newham Council approved two motions, one regarding the establishment of a special task force to examine the causes of and possible solutions to the borough's temporary accommodation crisis, and one in support of the Labour government's national house building agenda. A motion calling on the council to adopt a number of policies advocated by the Green Party, including ending right to buy, introducing rent controls, and reforming council tax, was defeated.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday 7th October 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting accepted the North East London Integrated Care System's case for change on maternity and neonatal services, subject to a later review of its public engagement strategy. The Board also noted the production of a patient leaflet signposting people to the right health service for their needs, and noted the Newham Health Equity programme's work on diabetes.

Council - Monday 16th September 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council approved motions on the provision of public toilets in the borough, the transfer of planning powers from the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to the Council, and a motion cracking down on knife crime. The Council also approved the allocation of seats on council committees, and the adoption of a revised complaints procedure. A Green motion on child poverty and a Green amendment to the London City Airport motion were both defeated.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 1st August 2024 6.00 p.m.

The meeting reviewed the North East London Integrated Care System's (ICS) strategic approaches to meeting new population needs, received an update from Healthwatch Newham, and discussed action on diet for better health outcomes. Finally, it reviewed the Newham Health Equity Programme and the North East London Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy. The board noted the recommendations in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy and noted all other reports discussed.

Council - Monday 22nd July 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council approved the delegation of planning powers from the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to Newham Council, appointed a new Monitoring Officer and made appointments to several committees. The Council also debated a motion relating to comments about the Bangladeshi community made by the Labour Party leader, Sir Keir Starmer. An amendment to the motion, proposed by the Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz, was passed and the substantive motion, as amended, was agreed. A motion on child poverty was withdrawn. The Council also agreed a motion on the Newham dental crisis and a motion on temporary accommodation.