Councillor Carolyn Corben

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 17th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The London Borough of Newham's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss emerging matters in health and social care, hospital pressures, and alcohol misuse inequalities. The commission agreed to note submissions and comments made regarding hospital pressures and confirmed its intention to further examine reablement, step-down, and discharge support at a future meeting. Councillors also agreed to note reports on alcohol misuse and take forward observations and recommendations as part of ongoing scrutiny.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Council meeting on 17 July 2025. The agenda included an election of a chair, declarations of interest from councillors, and an exempt report regarding staffing matters. Members were also expected to discuss excluding the press and public from part of the meeting.

Council - Monday 14th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussions on a range of topics, from the council's culture and relationships to temporary accommodation and financial challenges. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a report from the Cross-Party Working Group, a response to a Best Value Notice, and a review of political proportionality. Members were also expected to address questions from the public and fellow councillors, and to consider two motions relating to free school meals and environmental safety.

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.

Local Development Committee - Monday 12th May 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Local Development Committee was scheduled to meet on Monday 12th May 2025, at Newham Town Hall. The agenda included a review of the minutes from the previous meeting and a discussion on a planning application concerning a property on Prince Regent Lane. The committee was also expected to note advice from the Head of Legal Services regarding the determination of planning applications.