Former councillor · Newham
Areeq Chowdhury
Green
Canning Town North ward
Newham
Former councillor
- Stories naming Areeq
- 9
- Meetings we covered
- 8
- Latest story
- 10 Dec 2025
In brief
Councillor Areeq Chowdhury spoke in favour of a motion reaffirming Newham's status as a borough of sanctuary. The councillor also proposed a motion calling on the government and the Mayor of London to enable rent controls and fair rents, and lift borrowing caps. The councillor attended meetings of the Audit Committee and other committees reviewing treasury management, counter fraud measures, savings delivery, complaints handling, and contract waivers.
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Stories naming Areeq Chowdhury
- Newham Council Reaffirms Borough of Sanctuary Status, Advocates for Responsible Immigration Policies Other councillors, including Councillor Areeq Chowdhury and Councillor Terence Paul, spoke in favour of the motion, stressing the importance of treating refugees with dignity and addressing the root causes of displacement. The motion was carried, reaffirming Newham's commitment to being a welcoming place for those...
- Newham Council Debates Developer Giveaways and Affordable Housing Targets Amid Government Package Concerns Councillor Areeq Chowdhury and Councillor Nate Higgins proposed a motion outlining several key points. The motion stated that Newham Council should oppose any reduction of borough-level CIL and...
- Newham Council Pushes for Rent Control Powers from Government The council meeting also addressed a motion concerning housebuilding in London. The Green Group motion, proposed by Councillor Areeq Chowdhury and Councillor Higgins, called on the government and...
- Newham Council Audit Committee Reviews Treasury Management, Best Value Response, and Other Key Updates The committee, including Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe, Councillor Aktharul Alam, Councillor Melanie Onovo, Councillor Thelma Odoi, Councillor Anthony McAlmont, Councillor Anamul Islam, Councillor...
- Newham Council Reviews Counter Fraud Measures, Including Housing Tenancy Fraud The committee, including Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe, Councillor Aktharul Alam, Councillor Melanie Onovo, Councillor Thelma Odoi, Councillor Anthony McAlmont, Councillor Anamul Islam, Councillor...
From meetings they attended
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- Newham Council to Review Progress on Just Transition Plan
- Newham Council to Appoint New Audit Committee Members
- Newham Council Reviews Rules for Councillors, Political Proportionality, and Committee Appointments
- Newham to Honour Wilson & Pringle with Civic Awards
- Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge Lifts to Remain Closed Until 2029