Councillor Harvinder Singh Virdee
Email: Harvinder.SinghVirdee@Newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The council is scheduled to discuss a review of its constitution, changes to committee membership, and the appointment of independent members to the Audit and Governance Committee. Members will also consider motions related to Newham becoming a borough of sanctuary, supporting carers, and responsible immigration policies.
Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Council of Newham is holding an extraordinary meeting. The agenda includes receiving apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and considering nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards.
Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Monday 1st December 2025 10.00 a.m.
The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for C K Off Licence and Groceries at 111 Romford Road, Stratford. The review was triggered by an application from a local resident, citing concerns across all four licensing objectives. Councillors were also expected to confirm the meeting's procedure and declare any relevant interests.
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.
Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5th November 2025 1.00 p.m.
Here's a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Newham Council Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee meeting on Wednesday 5 November 2025. The meeting will be held at the Newham Town Hall in East Ham. The main item for consideration is a new premises licence application for Mazz Café.
Decisions from Meetings
1 decision
Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG
From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025
...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 1