Rokhsana Fiaz OBE -  for Newham

Rokhsana Fiaz OBE

Labour & Co-Operative Mayor of Newham

Email: rokhsana.fiaz@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Chair) Chief Officer Appointment Committee (Chair) Council (Member) Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Chair, Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

64 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Health and Wellbeing Board Chair

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 21st January 2026 6.30 p.m.

January 21, 2026
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday 20th January 2026 10.30 a.m.

January 20, 2026
Cabinet Chair

Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m.

January 08, 2026
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Newham Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the potential closure of a primary school, responses to scrutiny reports on leisure inequalities and housing standards, updates on housing service improvements and the Housing Revenue Account, and the Populo Living business plan. Additionally, they will consider the refurbishment of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered living scheme. Some of these discussions may be held in private due to the disclosure of exempt information.

December 16, 2025
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee Chair

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 12th December 2025 9.30 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health. The recommendation of the committee was scheduled to be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss declarations of interest from members.

December 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

121 decisions · Page 8 of 25

Independent Living Support Service - Contract Award

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

...to extend current purchasing arrangements to October 6, 2025, establish a five-Lot Independent Living Support Service Framework Agreement commencing on that date, delegate authority for contract extensions and procurements under the agreement, and award contracts to specific suppliers under each Lot and sub-category.

For Determination

Acceptance of Grant Funding for the Connect to work Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

...to accept £5.47 million in Connect to Work grant funding from Local London to support residents with disabilities and long-term health conditions into employment between June 2025 and March 2030, and to delegate authority for accepting additional funding and revising the delivery plan.

For Determination

Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

... the Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030, outlining the strategy and action plan for inclusive economic growth in the borough, was approved.

For Determination

July Finance Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

... to proceed with a public consultation by the autumn to seek views on which services should be prioritised, and to find more savings, including through zero-based budgeting, to reduce the budget gap.

For Determination

Grant Funding Award from Warm Homes Social Housing, 2025-2028

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

...to improve energy efficiency and address damp and mould issues in 359 council homes in North Woolwich, East Ham, and Canning Town, the Cabinet accepted £1,520,471 in grant funding, approved entering into related legal agreements, delegated authority for further agreements and contract awards, and authorized a procurement exercise for associated works.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 64

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 121