Councillor Anthony McAlmont

Local Development Committee - Wednesday 16th July 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Local Development Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a planning application and the minutes of the previous meeting. The committee was also expected to note the advice from the Head of Legal Services regarding planning applications.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 16th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee convened to discuss a range of reports, including updates on GDPR compliance, contract waivers, internal audit findings, risk management, counter-fraud measures, and savings delivery. The committee reviewed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) annual report, quarterly reports on contract waivers, internal audit updates, risk management, counter-fraud progress, and savings delivery, as well as the year ahead forward plan. Several action plans were criticised for lacking specificity, and officers were asked to rewrite and resubmit them with more detail.

Council - Monday 14th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussions on a range of topics, from the council's culture and relationships to temporary accommodation and financial challenges. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a report from the Cross-Party Working Group, a response to a Best Value Notice, and a review of political proportionality. Members were also expected to address questions from the public and fellow councillors, and to consider two motions relating to free school meals and environmental safety.

Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 30th June 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council convened to discuss a range of critical issues, including the election of a vice-chair, review of past minutes and action logs, and updates on the LGA peer review, treasury management, external audit plans, and the draft statement of accounts. A key focus was the progress made on the LGA peer review action plan and the council's financial strategy amid ongoing economic challenges.

Local Development Committee - Monday 23rd June 2025 6.30 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Local Development Committee meeting on 23 June 2025. The committee was expected to discuss several planning applications, including the demolition of an existing building and erection of a new six-storey building, and a Section 73 application to modify the wording of a condition attached to a previous planning permission. Councillors were also scheduled to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting and to note the Head of Legal Services' advice on determining planning applications.