Zulfiqar Ali - Councillor for Newham (Plaistow North)

Councillor Zulfiqar Ali

Cabinet Member for Finance

Labour Plaistow North Newham

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Standards Committee

Standards Committee - Wednesday, 2 September 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

September 02, 2026
Council

Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

July 13, 2026
Standards Committee

Standards Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

The Standards Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 17 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Member Induction and Development Programme, a discussion on the proposed work programme for the upcoming municipal year, and the presentation of the Annual Report.

June 17, 2026
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 June 2026 - 3.00 p.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 16 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the 2025/26 financial outturn, an annual procurement forward plan, and updates on the Highways Planned Maintenance Plan and the Housing Services Improvement Programme. Additionally, discussions are scheduled regarding the Little Ilford Pride in Place Programme and the acceptance and distribution of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) for 2026-2029.

June 16, 2026
Council

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Annual Council meeting saw the election of Councillor Nate Higgins as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as Vice Chair. The meeting also addressed the composition of the council's committees and the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.

May 20, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Newham Council; CQC Local Authority Assessment

From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026

...noted the CQC report and resolved that a more comprehensive report would be presented to the Cabinet at a later date.

Decision approved

2026/27 Draft Budget Proposals: Creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham

From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026

...agreed an average 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and service charge increases as set out in the report, for the purposes of scrutiny and engagement.

Decision approved

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025

...to approve the updated Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan, a 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and tenant service charges, effective from 1st April 2026, and the Rent Setting Policy.

Decision approved

Quarterly update to Cabinet on Housing Service Improvement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025

...to delegate authority to the Chief Executive to agree terms for a Voluntary Undertaking with the Regulator of Social Housing, note progress on the Council's response to the Regulator's report, and update the Housing Services Improvement Programme plan to strengthen service delivery and compliance.

Decision approved

Populo Living 2026/27 Business Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025

...to approve Populo Living's 2026/27 Business Plan, adjust investment loan facilities for the Didsbury, Plaistow, and Brickyard packages to account for accrued interest, and allocate funding and GLA grant to Populo Homes for the purchase of affordable homes on the Brickyard Development.

Decision approved