Councillor Blossom Young
Email: Blossom.Young@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
57 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 21st April 2026 6.00 p.m.
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Tuesday 24th March 2026 3.00 p.m.
Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council of Newham will convene on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss a range of significant reports, including the findings of the Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging and the progress and achievements of the Building a Fairer Newham
initiative. The meeting will also address the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's work programme and consider questions from the public and council members.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 9.30 a.m.
The Cabinet of Newham Council is scheduled to consider a new Social Value Procurement Policy, which aims to ensure that the council's spending delivers maximum benefit to residents. The meeting's agenda also includes discussions on the Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Air Quality Action Plan, and proposals for new Public Spaces Protection Orders.
Decisions from Meetings
108 decisions · Page 8 of 22
Acceptance of Grant Funding for the Connect to work Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to accept £5.47 million in Connect to Work grant funding from Local London to support residents with disabilities and long-term health conditions into employment between June 2025 and March 2030, and to delegate authority for accepting additional funding and revising the delivery plan.
For Determination
Newham Living: Stratford & Forest Gate Assets Refurbishment Proposals
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to allocate up to £2,054,000 and £1,140,000 from the Council’s HRA Capital Programme for the refurbishment of Property A in Stratford and Property B in Forest Gate, respectively, to provide supported accommodation for single vulnerable adults, and to commence procurement for a contractor to deliver the capital works.
For Determination
Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
... the Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030, outlining the strategy and action plan for inclusive economic growth in the borough, was approved.
For Determination
July Finance Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
... to proceed with a public consultation by the autumn to seek views on which services should be prioritised, and to find more savings, including through zero-based budgeting, to reduce the budget gap.
For Determination
Grant Funding Award from Warm Homes Social Housing, 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to improve energy efficiency and address damp and mould issues in 359 council homes in North Woolwich, East Ham, and Canning Town, the Cabinet accepted £1,520,471 in grant funding, approved entering into related legal agreements, delegated authority for further agreements and contract awards, and authorized a procurement exercise for associated works.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 108