Councillor Zulfiqar Ali
Email: zulfiqar.ali@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
50 meetings · Page 10 of 10
Cabinet - Tuesday 16th July 2024 10.30 a.m.
The Cabinet of Newham Council agreed to begin procurement processes to appoint contractors to install electric vehicle charging points and cycle hangars. They also agreed to market the Rex Theatre in Stratford, and to enter into a development agreement with Hollybrook Homes to develop housing at the adjacent 'Island Site'. Additionally, they noted a scrutiny report on the experience of black boys in the borough, and the latest performance report for the council.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday 4th June 2024 10.30 a.m.
The meeting began with the announcement of new appointments and a formal welcome to the new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Seraroos, and Deputy Cabinet Member, Councillor Madeleine Solly Pointin. The meeting also included a discussion on the Right Care Right Person initiative and the local plan regulation.
Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday 21st May 2024 12.00 p.m.
Decisions from Meetings
121 decisions · Page 1 of 25
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 (subject to call-in)
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
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
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
Executive Response to Scrutiny Report - Fit For Purpose? Newham’s Leisure Inequalities and The Borough’s Plans to Address Them
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to note the recommendations from the Health and Social Care Scrutiny Committee's report on leisure inequalities and the Executive's response to those recommendations, while also partially accepting some recommendations and declining others based on considerations of best value, legal constraints, and the utilization of existing data sources.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 121