Mehmood Mirza - Councillor for Newham ( Boleyn)

Councillor Mehmood Mirza

 Newham Independents  Boleyn  Leader of Newham Independents Group

Email: mehmood.mirza@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Member) Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member) Strategic Development Committee (Member) Council (Member) Local Development Committee (Member) Budget Scrutiny Commission 2024 Chief Officer Appointment Committee (Member) Standards Advisory Committee (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

89 meetings · Page 1 of 18

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

December 16, 2025
Standards Advisory Committee Member

Standards Committee - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Council Standards Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025, to discuss a range of topics including an overview of the committee's role, its workplan, and updates to the ethical framework. The committee will also consider the government's response to a consultation on strengthening standards and conduct for local authorities. Additionally, there will be an update on complaints and a review of compliance with the non-statutory Best Value Notice[^2].

December 10, 2025
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 p.m.

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December 09, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

11 decisions · Page 1 of 3

Call-in of the Cabinet Decision: Manor Park Gym - Capital Fit Out

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m. - October 07, 2025

...to refer the Cabinet Decision of September 16, 2025, regarding the Manor Park Gym capital fit-out back to Cabinet for reconsideration due to concerns about the robustness of financial appraisals and the exploration of alternative funding options.

Decision approved

Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures

From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025

...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.

Item Deferred

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

CALL IN OF OFFICER KEY DECISION - JUNIPER VENTURES

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025

...the committee adjourned the Call In meeting regarding the Officer Key Decision on Juniper Ventures due to insufficient and incomplete information, postponing it to a later date.

Item Deferred

Summary

Meetings Attended: 89

Average per Month: 4.5

Decisions Recorded: 11