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.
71 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 9.30 a.m.
The Cabinet of Newham Council is scheduled to consider a new Social Value Procurement Policy, which aims to ensure that the council's spending delivers maximum benefit to residents. The meeting's agenda also includes discussions on the Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Air Quality Action Plan, and proposals for new Public Spaces Protection Orders.
Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to discuss the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, including proposed savings and growth allocations. Key areas for discussion included the Housing Revenue Account budget, the Council Tax setting for 2026/27, and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for the next five years. The meeting also included reports on the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Investment Strategy, and proposed changes to fees and charges.
Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Wednesday 18th February 2026 1.30 p.m.
The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to discuss the establishment of sub-committees for the appointment of several key chief officer roles. The meeting's agenda focused on agreeing the size and membership of these sub-committees, which will be responsible for making appointments to significant positions within the council.
Decisions from Meetings
121 decisions · Page 9 of 25
Quarterly Update to Cabinet on Social Housing Improvement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...the Cabinet of Newham agreed to note the progress on the Council's response to the Regulator of Social Housing's report and the plans to improve social housing services to meet regulatory consumer standards.
For Determination
Community Opportunities
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...to establish a four-year Community Opportunities Framework, with a possible four-year extension, valued at up to £28.2m annually (up to £4.7m for Newham), and delegated authority for supplier admission and contract awards to the Corporate Director for Adults and Health.
For Determination
LGA Action Plan Progress Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...to note the progress made on the LGA Action Plan since the December 2023 peer challenge and the October 2024 progress visit, and to acknowledge that quarterly Best Value progress reports will be presented to the Mayor and Cabinet in response to the non-statutory Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
For Determination
Executive Response to the Juniper Ventures Call In
From: Call In, Cabinet - Thursday 29th May 2025 9.15 a.m., PROVISIONAL - May 29, 2025
...to note the Overview & Scrutiny Committee's recommendations regarding the Juniper Ventures call-in, agree to the Executive's response, confirm the original Officer Key decision of April 15, 2025, and note that the Juniper Ventures Business Plan will detail matters raised in exempt Appendix 21.
Decision approved
Food Waste Service - Release of Capital and Procurement of Materials
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - May 06, 2025
...to agree to the release and acceptance of DEFRA grant funding totaling £2.712 million for the delivery of a weekly food waste service, approve the procurement of associated items costing up to £998,800, and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport to finalize procurement details and award contracts.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 121