Zulfiqar Ali - Councillor for Newham (Plaistow North)

Councillor Zulfiqar Ali

Labour Plaistow North Statutory Deputy Mayor & Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources

Email: zulfiqar.ali@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Council (Member) Chief Officer Appointment Committee Standards Advisory Committee Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

48 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Cabinet Member

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.

December 16, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Cabinet Member

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.

November 18, 2025
Council Member

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.

November 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Annual Complaints Report 2023-24

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024

...to note the Council's 2023-24 complaints handling performance and approve updated complaints policies and related self-assessment/action plans, contingent on the phased implementation of a new case management system.

Decision approved

278 Oxlow Lane -63 Unit Acquisition

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024

...to acquire the freehold interest of 63 units at 278 Oxlow Lane in Dagenham, lease the property to a third-party housing organization, and delegate authority to relevant officers to finalize the acquisition and letting arrangements.

Decision approved

46 Clova Road- Refurbishment and Single Homeless Accommodation Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024

...to proceed with the refurbishment and conversion of 46 Clova Road into single homeless accommodation, including procurement of refurbishment works, housing management and support services, acceptance of a grant, and allocation of funds from the Council's Capital Programme.

Decision approved

Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024

...to adopt the latest Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) to fulfill the Council's statutory Lead Local Flood Authority function and act as the overarching flood risk management strategy.

Decision approved

Adaptive Street Lighting Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 10.30 a.m. - September 03, 2024

... to approve the implementation of an adaptive lighting policy that adjusts street lighting levels to minimize energy consumption while maintaining sufficient light across the borough's public highway network, and to delegate authority for policy alterations to the Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport in consultation with the Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Environment, Sustainable Transport, Children Services and Education.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 119