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
112 decisions · Page 6 of 23
Delivering Best Value For Our Residents
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to address a Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, the Cabinet noted the implications, the Council's response, the strengthening of the Newham Transformation & Improvement Board, and the plan for regular updates following quarterly meetings with MHCLG to deliver best value for residents.
For Determination
Acceptance of Grant Funding for the Connect to work Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to accept £5.47 million in Connect to Work grant funding from Local London to support residents with disabilities and long-term health conditions into employment between June 2025 and March 2030, and to delegate authority for accepting additional funding and revising the delivery plan.
For Determination
Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
... the Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030, outlining the strategy and action plan for inclusive economic growth in the borough, was approved.
For Determination
Independent Living Support Service - Contract Award
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to extend current purchasing arrangements to October 6, 2025, establish a five-Lot Independent Living Support Service Framework Agreement commencing on that date, delegate authority for contract extensions and procurements under the agreement, and award contracts to specific suppliers under each Lot and sub-category.
For Determination
July Finance Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
... to proceed with a public consultation by the autumn to seek views on which services should be prioritised, and to find more savings, including through zero-based budgeting, to reduce the budget gap.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 61
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 112