Councillor Zulfiqar Ali

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.

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00 p.m.

The annual council meeting for the London Borough of Newham convened on 22 May 2025, featuring the election of Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Imam Haque as the Vice-Chair. Councillors also discussed the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year, political proportionality, and several annual reports from council committees.

Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m.

This meeting has been cancelled.

Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday 29th April 2025 6.00 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss its work programme, ethical framework, and member development programme. The committee was also expected to consider its annual report to the annual meeting of the council.