Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Decision approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 7, 2025

Purpose:

Content: OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE   TUESDAY  7 October2025   RESOLUTIONS   The following are the resolutions made by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at the above meeting.   Please note that these are not the full minutes, which will be published at a later date.   Date of resolutions: 7 October 2025   If you have any queries about any matters referred to in this notice, please contact: Artemis Kassi, Head of Scrutiny and Governance (artemis.kassi@newham.gov.uk).     Item 4: Call In of Cabinet Decision: Manor Park Gym – Capital Fit Out   i)  That the Cabinet Decision on 16 September 2025 concerning Manor Park Gym be referred back to Cabinet for reconsideration.   ii)  That the reasons for the referral to Cabinet be noted, as follows:   1.  Financial appraisals Noting various observations, the Committee expressed concerns about robustness and detail of financial documentation. The Committee was not satisfied that comprehensive financial appraisals had been undertaken to justify the £2.1 million expenditure on the facilities and equipment. The Committee recommended that Cabinet review this; and 2.  Exploration of Alternative Options The Committee further expressed concerns about the exploration of alternative options. The Committee was not satisfied that alternative funding sources other than the public purse had been explored or found to financing the fit out. The Committee recommended that Cabinet undertake review of this.