Charlene McLean - Councillor for Newham (West Ham)

Councillor Charlene McLean

Labour & Co-Operative West Ham Cabinet Member for Resident Engagement & Resident Experience

Email: charlene.mclean@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Council (Member) Chief Officer Appointment Committee Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

45 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Cabinet Member

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.

December 16, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Cabinet Member

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.

November 18, 2025
Council Member

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.

November 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Commissioning Intentions for Specialist SRH Services (2025-2030)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m. - November 05, 2024

...to approve commissioning intentions for Specialist Sexual and Relationship Health (SRH) Services for 2025-2030, including a direct award of an eight-year contract to Barts Health NHS Trust, and delegate authority for contract award and extensions.

Decision approved

Future use of Debden House and Campsite

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m. - November 05, 2024

...to market Debden House and Campsite for sale, delegating authority to the Corporate Director of Resources and the Corporate Director of Children & Young People to conclude the sale process, subject to offers not being materially lower than predicted.

Decision approved

Assisted Living for Older Adults - Wakeling Court

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m. - November 05, 2024

...to increase the capital funds for Wakeling Court's acquisition and refurbishment to £4.3m and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Adults and Health to manage the refurbishment procurement and property letting arrangements.

Decision approved

Community Led Housing: Grant of long leasehold interest in Land within Canning Town North

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m. - November 05, 2024

...to grant a 250-year lease of land in Canning Town North to E16 CLT for community-led housing, subject to conditions including planning permission and viability assessment, after appropriating the land for planning purposes and delegating authority to finalize the agreement.

Decision approved

Procurement of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (LEVI Pilot & ORCS) - Appointment of Preferred Bidder

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m. - November 05, 2024

...to appoint Liberty Charge Ltd, trading as Believ, as the preferred Charge Point Operator to deliver, operate, and maintain 320 electric vehicle chargers for a 15-year concession period.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 112