Councillor Zulfiqar Ali

Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9.30 a.m.

This meeting included a range of topics that affect all Newham residents, including the council's response to a negative report about housing, budgets for large building projects, and plans to improve transport and air quality.

Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m.

The meeting approved a proposal to remove the ‘Renegotiate trade union officer facility time’ saving from the budget. Cabinet also approved the disposal of a 250 year lease to E16 Community Land Trust to provide community-led housing on a disused garage site in Canning Town North. The meeting also approved the sale of the council’s IPv4 address range and the appointment of Adecco UK Limited to provide temporary workers for the council from 14 March 2025.

Themed, Council - Monday 21st October 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Newham Council approved two motions, one regarding the establishment of a special task force to examine the causes of and possible solutions to the borough's temporary accommodation crisis, and one in support of the Labour government's national house building agenda. A motion calling on the council to adopt a number of policies advocated by the Green Party, including ending right to buy, introducing rent controls, and reforming council tax, was defeated.

Cabinet - Tuesday 15th October 2024 10.30 a.m.

Newham Council’s cabinet met on the 15th of October 2024 and agreed to note the council's first quarter performance for 2024/25. They also agreed to an updated Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan, and to begin consultations on proposals to address a projected £175 million budget gap over the next three years.

Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m.

The meeting saw the adoption of the Council's new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, a procurement exercise agreed for the 278 Oxlow Lane development in Barking & Dagenham, and decisions made about the future use of two council-owned properties, 46 Clova Road and 28 Oxlow Lane.