Councillor · Newham
Councillor Zulfiqar Ali
Labour
Plaistow North ward
Newham
- Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation
- Stories naming Zulfiqar
- 6
- Meetings we covered
- 17
- Latest story
- 6 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Zulfiqar Ali proposed a motion welcoming investment in faith burial provision. He presented the updated medium-term financial strategy, noting improvements in the council's financial position. The councillor attributed financial challenges to government policies and stated that the council aimed to have a best value notice withdrawn within 12 months. He also explained that a proposed council tax increase was based on Newham's relatively low council tax.
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Stories naming Councillor Zulfiqar Ali
- Newham Council invests £750k in faith burial provision Councillor Zulfiqar Ali, Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation, proposed the motion, which was seconded by Councillor Mahmood Mirza. The motion welcomed the significant investment and reaffirmed the Council's dedication to finding lasting solutions.
- Newham Council Adopts Updated Medium-Term Financial Strategy with Reduced Budget Gap Councillor Zulfiqar Ali, Cabinet Member for Finance, presented the updated strategy, noting that the council's financial position has improved since the February 2026 forecast. The MTFS aims to...
- Newham Considers Selling Debden House to Balance Budget Councillor Zulfiqar Ali, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, attributed the financial challenges to the Conservative's mismanagement of the economy and cuts to public services from the new...
- Newham Council Proposes 9.99% Council Tax Hike and Seeks Government Support Amid Financial Crisis The proposed hike aims to address the rising costs of temporary accommodation and other statutory services, which, according to Councillor Zulfiqar Ali, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources,...
- Newham Faces £115M Budget Shortfall by 2029, Public Consultation Planned Councillor Zulfiqar Ali, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, and Environment, emphasized the need to scrutinise government announcements and make necessary adjustments to...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Zulfiqar was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Newham Council to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month
- Newham Council to review policies on immigration raids
- Newham councillors debate community neighbourhood leadership
- Mandatory DBS checks for Newham councillors approved
- Newham Cabinet Approves 'Community Neighbourhoods' Model for Enhanced Local Engagement