Councillor Zulfiqar Ali

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.

Council - Monday 16th September 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council approved motions on the provision of public toilets in the borough, the transfer of planning powers from the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to the Council, and a motion cracking down on knife crime. The Council also approved the allocation of seats on council committees, and the adoption of a revised complaints procedure. A Green motion on child poverty and a Green amendment to the London City Airport motion were both defeated.

Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday 11th September 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee agreed their proposed work programme, noted the lack of declarations of gifts and hospitality, and noted the declarations of interest made. The committee also discussed the Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge feedback report and action plan and how to address some of the issues raised.