Councillor Mehmood Mirza

Local Development Committee - Monday 23rd June 2025 6.30 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Local Development Committee meeting on 23 June 2025. The committee was expected to discuss several planning applications, including the demolition of an existing building and erection of a new six-storey building, and a Section 73 application to modify the wording of a condition attached to a previous planning permission. Councillors were also scheduled to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting and to note the Head of Legal Services' advice on determining planning applications.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Monday 23rd June 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Director of Housing Needs. The recommendation of the committee was scheduled to be subject to consultation with Cabinet members, in line with the council's constitution. The Public reports pack includes background information on the recruitment process and the role.

Standards Committee - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.30 p.m.

At a meeting of the Standards Committee of Newham Council, Councillor Steve Brayshaw was appointed Chair, and a discussion was held on the composition of the committee, specifically regarding the possibility of having a committee comprised entirely of independent members. The committee also reviewed the government's consultation outcome on remote attendance and proxy voting in local authorities, and received a quarterly report on member training attendance.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Monday 16th June 2025 1.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director Environment and Sustainable Transport, but ultimately decided not to make an appointment. The committee interviewed two candidates but concluded that neither was suitable for the role.

Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Thursday 12th June 2025 12.30 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Committee met to establish sub-committees responsible for appointments to several chief officer posts. These sub-committees are responsible for making appointments to the posts of Corporate Director, Environment & Sustainable Transport, Corporate Director, Adults & Health, Director of Housing Needs, and Director of Housing Services. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the size and membership of these sub-committees.