Councillor Mehmood Mirza
Email: mehmood.mirza@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
123 meetings · Page 1 of 25
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved the development of a mixed-use neighbourhood on land at Knights Road, Silvertown, comprising 1,667 homes, commercial, and industrial spaces, alongside significant public realm improvements and flood defence upgrades. They also approved the construction of 176 new homes at 10-11 Brunel Street and 36-48 Shirley Street in Canning Town, featuring 35% affordable housing. Additionally, the committee granted permission for the refurbishment and extension of the Holiday Inn Express at 1-3 Silvertown Way, adding 153 bedrooms, and the redevelopment of 1 Stansfeld Road, Beckton, to provide 79 new homes, though this latter application was deferred for further information regarding developer profit, grant applications, and housing mix.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved the application for the Good Hotel in Royal Victoria, despite some objections regarding its scale and impact on the docks. They also approved amendments to the plans for 36 New Barn Street in Plaistow, which will allow the development to meet Passivhaus standards. Finally, the committee approved reserved matters for Phase 1 of the Pudding Mill Lane development in Stratford, which will deliver a significant number of new homes, including a high proportion of affordable housing.
Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday 7th April 2026 10.00 a.m.
The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to establish a sub-committee for the appointment of a Director of Young People and Opportunities. The committee agreed on the membership of this sub-committee, which will be responsible for the recruitment process.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
7 decisions · Page 1 of 2
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
Call In of Cabinet Decision: Populo Living 2025/26
From: Call-In, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th March 2025 7.30 p.m. - March 25, 2025
...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Populo Living 2025/2026 Business Plan, citing concerns related to the plan's strategic direction, financial assumptions, and oversight, and outlining specific actions needed, including a five-year strategic business plan, a moratorium on new developments, and a forensic audit.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 123
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 7 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.