Rokhsana Fiaz OBE
Email: rokhsana.fiaz@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
350 meetings · Page 1 of 70
Chief Officer Advisory Appointments Committee - Friday 1st May 2026 12.30 p.m.
The Chief Officer Advisory Appointments Committee is scheduled to convene to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Public Health for Newham Council. The meeting will involve the interview of shortlisted candidates for this crucial role, with recommendations to be made to the full Council.
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 16th April 2026 12.00 p.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council met on Thursday 16 April 2026 to interview candidates for the newly created role of Director of Young People and Opportunities. Following the interview process, the Sub-Committee decided not to make an appointment for the position.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 15th April 2026 6.30 p.m.
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 9th April 2026 1.00 p.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to appoint a new Director of Digital, Data and Technology. Following interviews, the committee recommended Hemanth Shanthigrama for the role, subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The majority of the meeting was held in private to discuss exempt information relating to the candidates.
Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday 7th April 2026 10.00 a.m.
The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to establish a sub-committee for the appointment of a Director of Young People and Opportunities. The committee agreed on the membership of this sub-committee, which will be responsible for the recruitment process.
Decisions from Meetings
103 decisions · Page 1 of 21
Newham Council; CQC Local Authority Assessment
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...noted the CQC report and resolved that a more comprehensive report would be presented to the Cabinet at a later date.
Decision approved
2026/27 Draft Budget Proposals: Creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...agreed an average 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and service charge increases as set out in the report, for the purposes of scrutiny and engagement.
Decision approved
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to approve the updated Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan, a 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and tenant service charges, effective from 1st April 2026, and the Rent Setting Policy.
Decision approved
Quarterly update to Cabinet on Housing Service Improvement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Chief Executive to agree terms for a Voluntary Undertaking with the Regulator of Social Housing, note progress on the Council's response to the Regulator's report, and update the Housing Services Improvement Programme plan to strengthen service delivery and compliance.
Decision approved
Populo Living 2026/27 Business Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to approve Populo Living's 2026/27 Business Plan, adjust investment loan facilities for the Didsbury, Plaistow, and Brickyard packages to account for accrued interest, and allocate funding and GLA grant to Populo Homes for the purchase of affordable homes on the Brickyard Development.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 350
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 103 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.