Rokhsana Fiaz OBE -  for Newham

Rokhsana Fiaz OBE

Labour & Co-Operative Mayor of Newham

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

71 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Council Member

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 28th May 2026 7.00 p.m.

May 28, 2026
Council Member

Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

March 23, 2026
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 9.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council is scheduled to consider a new Social Value Procurement Policy, which aims to ensure that the council's spending delivers maximum benefit to residents. The meeting's agenda also includes discussions on the Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Air Quality Action Plan, and proposals for new Public Spaces Protection Orders.

March 17, 2026
Council Member

Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to discuss the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, including proposed savings and growth allocations. Key areas for discussion included the Housing Revenue Account budget, the Council Tax setting for 2026/27, and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for the next five years. The meeting also included reports on the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Investment Strategy, and proposed changes to fees and charges.

February 26, 2026
Chief Officer Appointment Committee Chair

Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Wednesday 18th February 2026 1.30 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss the establishment of sub-committees for the appointment of several key chief officer roles. The meeting's agenda focused on agreeing the size and membership of these sub-committees, which will be responsible for making appointments to significant positions within the council.

February 18, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

121 decisions · Page 10 of 25

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - May 06, 2025

...to accept and drawdown Newham’s full UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation of £1.4 million, approve expenditure as outlined in Appendix 1, approve the increase of the capital budget by £905,000, and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing and Culture to take necessary actions to accept the funds and implement the projects.

Decision approved

Improving access to sexual health services: Cabinet permission to re-procure a Sexual Health E-Service via the London Sexual Health Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - May 06, 2025

...to procure a sexual health e-service via the London Sexual Health Programme, led by the City of London, for an initial five-year term with the option to extend for up to four additional years, at an estimated cost of £8-10 million.

Decision approved

East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for Consultation and publication of an updated Local Development Scheme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - May 06, 2025

... to publish the East London Joint Waste Plan Regulation 19 Submission Plan for Consultation, delegate authority to finalise it, and publish the updated Local Development Scheme 2025.

Decision approved

Stratford Vision - Property & Project Update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - May 06, 2025

...to dispose of the Rex Theatre on a freehold basis to Columbo Group Ltd, including a 15-year restrictive covenant to operate it as a cultural music venue, associated offices, and affordable workspace, and to accept £2.9m in National Lottery Heritage Funding for Phase 2 works to Alice Billing House.

Decision approved

Acceptance and Distribution of Household Support Fund April 2025 to March 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - May 06, 2025

... to accept the £5,885,232 Household Support Fund allocation and distribute it via a cross-departmental and cross-partner approach led by Our Newham to residents most in need between April 2025 and March 2026.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 121