Councillor Zulfiqar Ali

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Council meeting on 17 July 2025. The agenda included an election of a chair, declarations of interest from councillors, and an exempt report regarding staffing matters. Members were also expected to discuss excluding the press and public from part of the meeting.

Council - Monday 14th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussions on a range of topics, from the council's culture and relationships to temporary accommodation and financial challenges. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a report from the Cross-Party Working Group, a response to a Best Value Notice, and a review of political proportionality. Members were also expected to address questions from the public and fellow councillors, and to consider two motions relating to free school meals and environmental safety.

Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Newham Council cabinet met on 17 June 2025, and among the items discussed were the progress on the Local Government Association (LGA) action plan, updates to the social housing improvement plan, and the establishment of a community opportunities framework. The cabinet agreed to note the progress made on the LGA action plan, the social housing improvement plan, and to establish a framework for community opportunities, with amendments to ensure greater oversight and accountability. Councillor Blossom Young was also appointed to the West Ham ecclesiastical trust charitable trust.

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.

Call In, Cabinet - Thursday 29th May 2025 9.15 a.m., PROVISIONAL

The Newham Council Cabinet met to discuss the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's (OSC) call-in regarding proposed changes to employee terms and conditions at Juniper Ventures, a council-owned company. The Cabinet addressed the OSC's recommendations, agreeing with some and partially or fully rejecting others. They ultimately voted to approve the Executive Response to the Juniper Ventures Call In.