Councillor Caroline Adaja

Standards Committee - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Council Standards Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025, to discuss a range of topics including an overview of the committee's role, its workplan, and updates to the ethical framework. The committee will also consider the government's response to a consultation on strengthening standards and conduct for local authorities. Additionally, there will be an update on complaints and a review of compliance with the non-statutory Best Value Notice[^2].

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.

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.

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.

Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Friday 24th October 2025 2.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointment Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the recruitment of several chief officer positions, and the process for recruiting a permanent Chief Executive. The committee was asked to agree on the size and membership of sub-committees responsible for these appointments. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss delegating the appointment of a non-statutory Chief Officer to a panel of officers.