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.
61 meetings · Page 1 of 13
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
119 decisions · Page 17 of 24
Overall Financial Position 2024/25 Quarter Three Budget Monitoring (Period 8)
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to note the report and its appendices regarding the Overall Financial Position for 2024/25 Quarter Three Budget Monitoring (Period 8) and the management actions to reduce the overspend.
Decision approved
Renewal of Public Space Protection Orders
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to address anti-social behaviour related to alcohol and dogs, the Cabinet agreed to implement borough-wide Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Alcohol Control and Dog Control, effective from February 23, 2025, to February 22, 2028.
Decision approved
Sex Work Strategy 2025-2035
From: Cabinet - Thursday 9th January 2025 10.30 a.m. - January 09, 2025
...to adopt the Newham Sex Work Strategy 2025-2035 and its accompanying action plan, and to approve the use of five high-level outcomes to measure the strategy's effectiveness quarterly.
Decision approved
December 2024 Finance Review: Draft Budget Proposals for 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday 9th January 2025 10.30 a.m. - January 09, 2025
...to agree on draft budget proposals for 2025/26, including a request for a 9.99% council tax referendum limit, a potential 9.99% council tax increase, revisions to the MTFS, allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant and Public Health Grant, updates to the Housing Revenue Account, and a draft Capital Programme, all for the purposes of scrutiny and public engagement.
Decision approved
Treasury Management Mid Year 2024/25 Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9.30 a.m. - December 03, 2024
...to note the projected Treasury Management outturn for 2024/25, including prudential indicators and treasury limits, long-term borrowing drawn down from the PWLB, and to amend long-term borrowing permissions to allow flexibility between the Housing Revenue Account and General Fund within the £240m limit for new capital expenditure.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 61
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 119