Rokhsana Fiaz OBE -  for Newham

Rokhsana Fiaz OBE

Labour & Co-Operative Mayor of Newham

Email: rokhsana.fiaz@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Chair) Chief Officer Appointment Committee (Chair) Council (Member) Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Chair, Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

61 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Newham Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the potential closure of a primary school, responses to scrutiny reports on leisure inequalities and housing standards, updates on housing service improvements and the Housing Revenue Account, and the Populo Living business plan. Additionally, they will consider the refurbishment of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered living scheme. Some of these discussions may be held in private due to the disclosure of exempt information.

December 16, 2025
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee Chair

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.

December 12, 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
Council Member

Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

Newham Council is holding an extraordinary meeting where they will consider nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards. The council will also address standard meeting procedures such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest.

December 08, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.

Here is a briefing on the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council held on 18 November 2025.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

119 decisions · Page 14 of 24

Asset Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025

...to implement a new asset strategy encompassing asset review criteria, investment governance, commercial asset disposal delegation, maintenance expenditure reduction, and future school provision planning.

Decision approved

Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Delivery Plan Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025

...to approve revisions to the Corporate Delivery Plan and the revised Performance Framework, including updates to Key Performance Indicators, to better align with funding, feasibility, and the Council's strategic priorities for 2025/26.

Decision approved

Stratford Island- Lease reorganisation and development agreement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025

...to enter into new leases with the current leaseholder to allow comprehensive redevelopment of Stratford Island in line with Community Wealth Building objectives, including an option for Newham Council to relocate to Morgan House.

Decision approved

2025/26 Budget Setting Report: Sustaining a Fairer Newham and addressing the financial challenge ahead

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025

...to recommend a balanced budget of £496m for the 2025/26 financial year to Full Council, including an 8.99% council tax increase, changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, a capital programme, and various other financial and strategic measures.

Decision approved

Budget Scrutiny Commission Report 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025

...to note the Budget Scrutiny Report 2025 and agree to the Executive Response.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 61

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 119