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)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 8 of 10

Strategic Development Committee

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 4th February 2025 6.00 p.m.

This meeting was about deciding whether to approve three planning applications. Two of the applications had previously been approved by the London Legacy Development Corporation before those powers were transferred back to Newham Council. Councillors were also asked to consider a report on an application to change the use of two buildings at Royal Albert Dock from offices to student accommodation.

February 04, 2025
Cabinet CANCELLED

Cabinet - Tuesday 28th January 2025 10.30 a.m.

This meeting has been cancelled.

January 28, 2025
Strategic Development Committee

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 21st January 2025 6.00 p.m.

This meeting included a report on changes to a major previously approved development in TwelveTrees Park, and an application for detailed permission for a phase of a major previously approved development at Silvertown Quays.

January 21, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Thursday 9th January 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Thursday 09 January 2025 to approve a ten-year Sex Work Strategy and accompanying action plan, and to discuss and approve draft budget proposals for 2025/26. The meeting also addressed the significant financial challenges facing the council, including the rising costs of temporary accommodation.

January 09, 2025
Strategic Development Committee

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 17th December 2024 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee approved two planning applications: one for the retention of temporary classrooms at Upton Cross Primary School and another for the appearance and landscaping of a self-storage warehouse on Romford Road.

December 17, 2024

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