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.
89 meetings · Page 1 of 18
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
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].
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 p.m.
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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.
Decisions from Meetings
11 decisions · Page 2 of 3
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
Call In of Cabinet Decision (4 February 2025): Restoration and Regeneration of the Carpenters Estate: programme update
From: Call-in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 8.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025
For Determination
Call In of Cabinet Decision:Development of the People Powered Places programme 2025-27
From: Call-in,, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 6.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025
...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Development of the People Powered Places Programme 2025-2027, specifically concerning the allocation of NCIL funding and proposing alternative approaches for its distribution.
For Determination
Exempt Appendices: Carpenters Estate Regeneration Project Update report Part Two
From: Call-in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 8.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025
Decision approved
Call In of Cabinet Decision: Carpenters Estate Regeneration Project Update report
From: Call-in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 8.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025
...to send the Cabinet's decision regarding the Restoration and Regeneration of the Carpenters Estate programme update back to Cabinet for reconsideration, recommending an independent financial review, a governance review and strengthened governance arrangements for Populo, an internal audit of Populo's procurement processes, and greater alignment between Populo and Affordable Homes for Newham.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 89
Average per Month: 4.5
Decisions Recorded: 11