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Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the council's Best Value Self-Assessment, the strategic approach to addressing obesity in Newham, and to review the draft Annual Scrutiny Report. Key decisions inc...
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th February 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider the findings and recommendations of the Budget Scrutiny Commission regarding the council's draft budget proposals for 2026/27. The committee was also set to review the council's...
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.00 p.m.
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Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss the implementation of previous scrutiny recommendations, progress on the council's transformation programme, and receive a report on the relationship between Black boys and the b...
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 18 November 2025 to review the council's emergency preparedness and corporate resilience, and to examine council tax collection rates. The meeting also included a review of the committee's...
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 23rd October 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Thursday 23 October 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's work programme, the October finance review, and the annual complaints report. Key decisions made included t...
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss a call-in of a Cabinet decision regarding the capital fit out of [Manor Park Gym](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Manor+Park+Gym+Newham+Council/). The committee ultimately decided to refer the decis...
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th September 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 16 September 2025 to review the council's progress on its "Building a Fairer Newham" strategy and the "Transforming Newham for the Future" programme. Key discussions focused on the council...
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 22 July 2025 to review the council's financial position and its response to a Best Value Notice. Key discussions included a significant projected budget gap of £115 million by 2028/29, dri...
Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Newham Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss a call-in regarding a key officer decision concerning Juniper Ventures. Following deliberations, the committee agreed to refer the decision back to the Cabinet for reconsideration, outli...
The Role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee The role of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee is to provide overall oversight and coordination of the delivery of the Scrutiny Work Programme and scrutiny commissions it establishes to undertake its work. General Role Within the relevant terms of reference, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and any Scrutiny Commission carrying out a review will: 1. Review or scrutinise any decisions made or action taken in connection with the discharge of any of the Council’s functions; 2. Make reports and/or recommendations to the full Council and/or the executive in connection with the discharge of any functions; 3. Consider any matter affecting the area or its inhabitants; 4. Exercise the right to call in, for reconsideration, decisions made but not yet implemented by the Executive.
