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 3 of 21
Report from the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission on "Fit for Purpose? Newham's Leisure Inequalities and The Borough's Plans To Address Them"
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m. - November 18, 2025
The Cabinet of Newham Council resolved to consider and respond to the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission's report on leisure inequalities and the borough's plans to address them on 18 November 2025. They also resolved to provide an Executive Response to the recommendations made. The Cabinet agreed to consider and respond to the report and its recommendations, and to provide an Executive Response.
Decision approved
Proposed 5 Year Procurement of Council's Fleet & Plant
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
The Cabinet of Newham Council decided to approve the replacement of council vehicles over a five-year period at a maximum cost of £25 million. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport to make decisions and enter into contracts for this purpose. This decision was made on 23/10/2025.
Decision approved
Award of Highways Frameworks Contracts 2026
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
The Cabinet of Newham decided to approve the award of the Highway Professional Services Contract 2026 to Project Centre Limited for an estimated £12.0m and two Highways Works contracts to Marlborough Highways Ltd. and Kenson Highways Ltd. for an estimated £150.0m. The decision was made on 23/10/2025. Delegated authority was granted to the Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport to exercise extensions and vary works split, and the Council will continue to use TfL's Highways Maintenance and Projects Framework Agreement as a contingency.
Decision approved
Annual Complaints Report for 2024-5
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
The Cabinet of Newham Council resolved to note the Council's performance in complaints handling for 2024-25 and agreed to improvement actions for 2025-26. This decision was made on 23/10/2025. The agreed actions include noting performance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding early resolution for residents.
Decision approved
October Finance Review Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
The Cabinet of Newham Council decided to note the council's financial situation, agree to reprofile and reduce the capital programme, and consult on changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. They also agreed to launch a public engagement campaign on difficult choices facing the council.
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.