Councillor Belgica Guaña

Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 21st November 2024 7.00 p.m.

Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 14th November 2024 7.00 p.m.

This meeting included an update on the Council’s response to the Inquiry Report of the Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission, as well as reports on the inequality, disproportionality and inequity that young black boys and men experience in the borough. The meeting also included discussion on what Newham Council is doing to empower young black men, reduce their involvement in the criminal justice system, and promote targeted and universal youth provision. The meeting closed with a discussion on Newham's Young People’s Charter[^2].

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 29th October 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting on 29 October 2024 was scheduled to include a review and adoption of the 'Meeting Newham’s Future Needs' scrutiny report, an update on the Newham Safeguarding Adults Board, and the consideration of a report on the provision and development of 0-19 health services.

Themed, Council - Monday 21st October 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Newham Council approved two motions, one regarding the establishment of a special task force to examine the causes of and possible solutions to the borough's temporary accommodation crisis, and one in support of the Labour government's national house building agenda. A motion calling on the council to adopt a number of policies advocated by the Green Party, including ending right to buy, introducing rent controls, and reforming council tax, was defeated.

Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 10th October 2024 7.00 p.m.

This meeting has been cancelled.