Councillor Charlene McLean
Email: charlene.mclean@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m.
The Newham Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the potential closure of a primary school, responses to scrutiny reports on leisure inequalities and housing standards, updates on housing service improvements and the Housing Revenue Account, and the Populo Living business plan. Additionally, they will consider the refurbishment of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered living scheme. Some of these discussions may be held in private due to the disclosure of exempt information.
Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.
Newham Council is holding an extraordinary meeting where they will consider nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards. The council will also address standard meeting procedures such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest.
Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Newham Council meeting on 8 December 2025 addressed a range of issues, including community safety, pension fund investments, the council's constitution, and climate change initiatives. Councillors approved recommendations for the 2025 Civic Awards, reviewed the Just Transition Programme, and engaged in debates regarding responsible immigration policies and support for unpaid carers. Additionally, members discussed concerns about crime rates, housing standards, and the implementation of fair parking systems.
Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.
Here is a briefing on the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council held on 18 November 2025.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
112 decisions · Page 14 of 23
Special Educational Needs and Disability Capital Investment
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to approve £8.9 million in funding for various Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) capital investment projects, including expansions at JFK Special School, Ranelagh Primary School, and Gallions Primary School, as well as smaller inclusive learning environment projects.
Decision approved
Executive Response to Adults & Health Scrutiny Report on Meeting Newham's Future Needs
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to approve the executive response to the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission regarding the report on Meeting Newham's Future Needs.
Decision approved
Overall Financial Position 2024/25 Quarter Three Budget Monitoring (Period 8)
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to note the report and its appendices regarding the Overall Financial Position for 2024/25 Quarter Three Budget Monitoring (Period 8) and the management actions to reduce the overspend.
Decision approved
Renewal of Public Space Protection Orders
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to address anti-social behaviour related to alcohol and dogs, the Cabinet agreed to implement borough-wide Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Alcohol Control and Dog Control, effective from February 23, 2025, to February 22, 2028.
Decision approved
Restoration and regeneration of the Carpenters Estate; programme update
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to continue the Carpenters Estate Restoration and Regeneration scheme, including approving an updated strategy, a draft Section 106 Agreement, revisions to the residential buy backs program, an updated strategy for Phase 2, an increased budget for the James Riley Point development, and delegating authority for various related actions.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 112