Blossom Young - Councillor for Newham ( Beckton)

Councillor Blossom Young

 Labour  Beckton  Cabinet Member for Council Housing Improvements

Email: Blossom.Young@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Strategic Development Committee (Member) Council (Member) Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m.

December 16, 2025
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 p.m.

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December 09, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.

Here is a briefing on the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council held on 18 November 2025.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Investing in our Homes - Procuring Decent Homes' Works' for Tenants

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to approve Decent Homes Standard improvement works to the Council's HRA housing stock, delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing & Culture to procure up to four contracts for these works, up to a total of £18 million.

Decision approved

Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme Grant 2025-2028

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to accept a grant of approximately £2 million from the Department for Education to deliver the Holiday Activity and Food Programme in 2025, and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Children and Young People to accept grant funding for the programme from 2026-2028.

Decision approved

Restoration and regeneration of the Carpenters Estate; programme update

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to continue the Carpenters Estate Restoration and Regeneration scheme, including approving an updated strategy, a draft Section 106 Agreement, revisions to the residential buy backs program, an updated strategy for Phase 2, an increased budget for the James Riley Point development, and delegating authority for various related actions.

Item Called In

Renewal of Public Space Protection Orders

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to address anti-social behaviour related to alcohol and dogs, the Cabinet agreed to implement borough-wide Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Alcohol Control and Dog Control, effective from February 23, 2025, to February 22, 2028.

Decision approved

Overall Financial Position 2024/25 Quarter Three Budget Monitoring (Period 8)

From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025

...to note the report and its appendices regarding the Overall Financial Position for 2024/25 Quarter Three Budget Monitoring (Period 8) and the management actions to reduce the overspend.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 99