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Cabinet - Thursday 20th July 2023 10.00 a.m.

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The Cabinet of Newham Council was scheduled to consider the council's overall financial position and review funding for health and leisure services. Discussions were also planned regarding a new leisure centre, allotment policy, and a traffic order.

Overall Financial Position - July Finance Review

The Cabinet was scheduled to review the council's overall financial position for July. This item included exempt appendices, meaning that detailed financial information was likely to be discussed in private. The Local Government Act 1972 outlines procedures for excluding the public and press when sensitive information is being considered.

GP Public Health and Prevention Services: Proposal for Contract Award

A proposal for the award of a contract for GP Public Health and Prevention Services was scheduled for consideration. This would involve reviewing the terms and conditions of a new contract aimed at enhancing public health initiatives delivered through general practitioners.

Department for Work and Pensions Grant Funding - Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC)

The meeting agenda indicated a discussion regarding grant funding from the Department for Work and Pensions for the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) scheme. This initiative aims to support individuals with health conditions to find and maintain employment.

Proposed Canning Town Leisure Centre

Plans for a new leisure centre in Canning Town were scheduled for discussion. The extensive documentation associated with this item suggests a detailed review of the proposal, potentially covering design, cost, and operational aspects.

Leisure Centres Capital Programme - Pre-procurement Approval

The Cabinet was set to consider pre-procurement approval for the Leisure Centres Capital Programme. This stage typically involves authorising the council to begin the process of seeking tenders for major works related to the development or refurbishment of leisure facilities.

Allotment Policy and Improvement Plan

A review of the Allotment Policy and an associated Improvement Plan was on the agenda. This would likely involve discussions on how to manage and enhance the council's allotment sites, ensuring they meet the needs of residents and promote community gardening.

Stratford Mall Traffic Order

The meeting was scheduled to address a proposed traffic order for Stratford Mall. Further details on this item were to be provided in a report to follow.

Procurement of Major Works Contract for Brading Crescent, E11

The procurement of a major works contract for Brading Crescent, E11 was listed on the agenda. This indicates a plan to award a contract for significant construction or refurbishment work at this location.

Appointments to Outside Bodies

The agenda included a discussion on appointments to outside bodies. This refers to the process of selecting representatives from the council to sit on external organisations and committees.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Joshua Garfield
Councillor Joshua Garfield Scrutiny Commission Chair • Labour & Co-Operative • Stratford
Profile image for Rokhsana Fiaz OBE
Rokhsana Fiaz OBE Mayor of Newham • Labour & Co-Operative
Profile image for Councillor Charlene McLean
Councillor Charlene McLean Cabinet Member for Resident Engagement & Resident Experience • Labour & Co-Operative • West Ham
Profile image for Councillor Zulfiqar Ali
Councillor Zulfiqar Ali Statutory Deputy Mayor & Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources • Labour • Plaistow North
Profile image for Councillor Neil Wilson
Councillor Neil Wilson  Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care •  Labour & Co-Operative •  Plaistow South
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Jane Ruiz
Councillor Sarah Jane Ruiz Deputy Mayor & Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Sustainable Transport • Labour & Co-Operative • Custom House
Profile image for Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe
Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe Labour & Co-Operative • Plaistow South
Profile image for Councillor Shaban Mohammed
Councillor Shaban Mohammed Labour • Canning Town North
Profile image for Councillor Amar Virdee
Councillor Amar Virdee Deputy Mayor & Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Housing Need, Homelessness & Private Rented Sector • Labour & Co-Operative • Green Street West

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 20th-Jul-2023 10.00 Cabinet.pdf
Supplementary Agenda Two 20th-Jul-2023 10.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 20th-Jul-2023 10.00 Cabinet.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 20th-Jul-2023 10.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Cabinet Report_GP Public Health Services_July 2023_v8_Final for publication.pdf
Cabinet Report- Canning Town Leisure Centre- July 23 Final Cabinet v.2.pdf
Appendix 4- Canning Town LC Feasbility_120623 003.pdf
Cabinet Allotment Paper final July 2023.pdf
Cabinet Report Brading Crescent Major Works 15.6.23 003 Final MG cleared.pdf
July Finance Review 2.pdf
Appendix 4 - Public Health Grant Outturn 22-23.pdf
DWP IPSPC April 23 DB v2 2.3.pdf
Cabinet Report Leisure Centres - Capital Programme.pdf
Appendix 1- Balaam Leisure Centre Consultation Report v1.pdf
Appendix 5 Park 3-5 Beckton Road_Feasibility Study_Draft 002.pdf
Allotment policy consultation final.pdf
Appendix 2 Co-Create survey responses.docx.pdf
Appendix 3 - Allotment Improvement Plan.pdf
Newham APSE Review FINAL.pdf
APPENDIX 1.EQIA-529085757.pdf
Cabinet Report - Stratford Mall 2023 V10.pdf
Background paper.Disability data summary.pdf
Cabinet Supplement 20th-Jul-2023 10.00 Cabinet.pdf
Decisions 20th-Jul-2023 10.00 Cabinet.pdf
Declaration of Interest Guidance.pdf
Annex 1 - BUDGET MONITORING REPORT 2022-23 Outturn.pdf
Appendix 1 MTFS Savings Tracker Outturn 2022-23.pdf
Appendix 2 - Supplementary reports HRA DSB Outturn.pdf
Appendix 3 Capital Outturn Position.pdf