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

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Restoration and regeneration of the Carpenters Estate; programme update

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to continue the Carpenters Estate Restoration and Regeneration scheme, including approving an updated strategy, a draft Section 106 Agreement, revisions to the residential buy backs program, an updated strategy for Phase 2, an increased budget for the James Riley Point development, and delegating authority for various related actions.

Item Called In

Investing in our Homes - Procuring Decent Homes' Works' for Tenants

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to approve Decent Homes Standard improvement works to the Council's HRA housing stock, delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing & Culture to procure up to four contracts for these works, up to a total of £18 million.

Decision approved

Corporate Security Services Contract

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to begin an open tender process for a three-year corporate security services contract, with a possible two-year extension, and to authorize the Corporate Director of Resources to award the contract and any extensions.

Decision approved

Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme Grant 2025-2028

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to accept a grant of approximately £2 million from the Department for Education to deliver the Holiday Activity and Food Programme in 2025, and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Children and Young People to accept grant funding for the programme from 2026-2028.

Decision approved

Development of the People Powered Places programme 2025-27

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to continue the People Powered Places programme for 2025-27, allocating £1.6 million in funding to community neighbourhoods and delegating authority for the program and funding dispersal.

Item Called In

Summary

Meetings Attended: 61

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 119