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)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

90 meetings · Page 18 of 18

Chief Officer Appointment Committee

Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday 18th June 2024 1.30 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council convened to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Public Realm. The committee reviewed the job description, candidate qualifications, and the importance of diverse recruitment panels. A decision was made to proceed with the appointment process, adhering to the council's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

June 18, 2024
Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4th June 2024 7.00 p.m.

June 04, 2024
Local Development Committee

Local Development Committee - Wednesday 29th May 2024 6.30 p.m.

May 29, 2024
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 23rd May 2024 7.00 p.m.

May 23, 2024
Chief Officer Appointment Committee

Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday 21st May 2024 12.00 p.m.

May 21, 2024

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: 90

Average per Month: 4.5

Decisions Recorded: 11