Councillor Blossom Young
Email: Blossom.Young@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
47 meetings · Page 5 of 10
Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m.
The Newham Council cabinet met on 17 June 2025, and among the items discussed were the progress on the Local Government Association (LGA) action plan, updates to the social housing improvement plan, and the establishment of a community opportunities framework. The cabinet agreed to note the progress made on the LGA action plan, the social housing improvement plan, and to establish a framework for community opportunities, with amendments to ensure greater oversight and accountability. Councillor Blossom Young was also appointed to the West Ham ecclesiastical trust charitable trust.
Call In, Cabinet - Thursday 29th May 2025 9.15 a.m., PROVISIONAL
The Newham Council Cabinet met to discuss the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's (OSC) call-in regarding proposed changes to employee terms and conditions at Juniper Ventures, a council-owned company. The Cabinet addressed the OSC's recommendations, agreeing with some and partially or fully rejecting others. They ultimately voted to approve the Executive Response to the Juniper Ventures Call In.
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00 p.m.
The annual council meeting for the London Borough of Newham convened on 22 May 2025, featuring the election of Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Imam Haque as the Vice-Chair. Councillors also discussed the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year, political proportionality, and several annual reports from council committees.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee was scheduled to meet on 20 May 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for a retail park, a waste management facility, a school, and a goods yard. The committee was also expected to discuss an application for temporary planning permission for the continued use of a hotel.
Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m.
This meeting has been cancelled.
Decisions from Meetings
108 decisions · Page 1 of 22
2026/27 Draft Budget Proposals: Creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...agreed an average 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and service charge increases as set out in the report, for the purposes of scrutiny and engagement.
Decision approved (subject to call-in)
Newham Council; CQC Local Authority Assessment
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...noted the CQC report and resolved that a more comprehensive report would be presented to the Cabinet at a later date.
Decision approved
Executive Response to Scrutiny Report - Fit For Purpose? Newham’s Leisure Inequalities and The Borough’s Plans to Address Them
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to note the recommendations from the Health and Social Care Scrutiny Committee's report on leisure inequalities and the Executive's response to those recommendations, while also partially accepting some recommendations and declining others based on considerations of best value, legal constraints, and the utilization of existing data sources.
For Determination
Capsticks LLP Investigation Report into Consumer Standards Compliance
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to note the final report by Capsticks LLP regarding Consumer Standards Compliance, including its recommendations, which will inform the Council's Housing Services Improvement Programme and be circulated to relevant committees, boards, and the Regulator of Social Housing.
For Determination
Hamara Ghar Refurbishment Modernisation and Retrofit Project - Revised Scope and Cost
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to award Mulalley & Co Ltd an £8.1 million contract, funded by a total £9 million budget, for the refurbishment, modernisation, and retrofit of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered housing scheme, excluding mechanical and electrical upgrades, delegating authority for budget variations to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 47
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 108