Councillor · Newham
Councillor Mehmood Mirza
- Leader of Newham Independents Group
- Stories naming Mehmood
- 12
- Meetings we covered
- 25
- Latest story
- 15 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Mehmood Mirza proposed a motion calling for neighbourhood leadership arrangements to better reflect the democratic composition of wards. He argued that Newham is no longer a one-party borough and that the previous model was undemocratic. The councillor also moved a motion calling for an examination of pension fund investments, with a focus on ethical considerations. He stated that responsible investment and prudent investment go hand in hand and that the council should match its words on human rights with meaningful action.
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Stories naming Councillor Mehmood Mirza
- Newham councillors debate community neighbourhood leadership A motion calling for a revised approach to appointing neighbourhood leads was carried at a council meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026. The motion, proposed by Councillor Mehmood Mirza and seconded by Councillor Kelly Drake, argued that leadership arrangements should better reflect the democratic composition of wards...
- Newham Council to Audit Pension Fund for Ethical Investments The motion, proposed by Councillor Mehmood Mirza and seconded by Councillor Ibrahim Alom, calls for an examination of investments, with a particular focus on companies implicated in the arms trade...
- Newham Council Unanimously Pledges Unity Against Hatred and Extremism The motion was proposed by Councillor Simon Rush and seconded by Councillor Shantu Ferdous. Councillor Mehmood Mirza, Leader of the Newham Independence Group, supported the motion but called for...
- New Corporate Director of Adults and Health for Newham? The members of the Chief Officer Appointment Sub-Committee are Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Mayor of Newham; Councillor John Gray; Councillor Sarah Jane Ruiz, Deputy Mayor & Cabinet Member for Children’s...
- Newham Council to Provide Supported Housing for Young Adults The Local Development Committee, chaired by Councillor James Beckles, also discussed other planning applications, including proposals for a hotel, extra care units, and industrial buildings....
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Mehmood was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Newham Council to streamline planning with single Strategic Development Committee
- Newham Council to streamline planning decisions in line with new national legislation
- Newham Council's planning reforms raise transparency concerns among councillors
- Newham Council to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month
- Newham Council to review policies on immigration raids