Rokhsana Fiaz OBE

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 12.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council met on Thursday 26 March 2026 to interview candidates for the position of Director of Transformation. After considering the candidates, the Sub-Committee decided not to make an appointment for the role at this time.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Tuesday 24th March 2026 3.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to interview candidates for the role of Director of Strategy, Policy and Communications. Following interviews and a closed session, the sub-committee recommended Juliane Weseman for the position, subject to consultation with Cabinet members.

Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.

Cabinet - Tuesday 17th March 2026 9.30 a.m.

The Newham Cabinet met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting the borough. Key decisions included the adoption of a new Social Value Procurement Policy, the approval of the Newham Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-2031, and proposals for upgrading the borough's CCTV network. The Cabinet also reviewed progress on the Housing Services Improvement Programme and discussed the adoption of the Newham's Air Quality Action Plan 2025-2030.

Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.