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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Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024

...to adopt the latest Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) to fulfill the Council's statutory Lead Local Flood Authority function and act as the overarching flood risk management strategy.

Decision approved

46 Clova Road- Refurbishment and Single Homeless Accommodation Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024

...to proceed with the refurbishment and conversion of 46 Clova Road into single homeless accommodation, including procurement of refurbishment works, housing management and support services, acceptance of a grant, and allocation of funds from the Council's Capital Programme.

Decision approved

HIV Prevention & Support: Permission to establish an Open Framework Agreement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024

...to establish and maintain an open access framework for HIV Prevention & Support Services for up to eight years on behalf of all Local Authorities and Health Partners across London, commence the registration process for providers to join the Framework, and delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Adults, Health and Communities to approve the registration of suitably qualified providers onto the Framework.

Decision approved

Highways Contracts 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024

...to commence a procurement exercise for Highways Professional Services and a Framework Contract for Reactive Maintenance, Planned Schemes, and Works, estimated at £162m over six years, starting February 2026.

Decision approved

Executive Response to Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Report

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 10.30 a.m. - September 03, 2024

...to note the Executive Response to the Relationship between Black Boys and the Borough Task and Finish Scrutiny Commission report from June 4th, 2024, Phase 1, acknowledging the work undertaken over the past three years.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 45

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 119