Councillor Anthony McAlmont

Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The council is scheduled to discuss a review of its constitution, changes to committee membership, and the appointment of independent members to the Audit and Governance Committee. Members will also consider motions related to Newham becoming a borough of sanctuary, supporting carers, and responsible immigration policies.

Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Council of Newham is holding an extraordinary meeting. The agenda includes receiving apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and considering nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards.

Local Development Committee - Monday 24th November 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Local Development Committee was scheduled to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for a community centre, industrial buildings, supported accommodation, extra care units, and a hotel. Councillor James Beckles, Local Development Committee Chair, was expected to chair the meeting.

Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 13th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission met on 13 November 2025 to review the commission's phase two report, and to receive verbal reflections and concluding remarks from key stakeholders. The meeting was scheduled to take place at Newham Dockside, and members of the public were invited to watch via YouTube. The report pack for the meeting included the draft minutes from meetings held on 14 November 2024 and 21 November 2024.

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.