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.
47 meetings · Page 1 of 10
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
121 decisions · Page 5 of 25
Proposed 5 Year Procurement of Council's Fleet & Plant
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
...to approve a five-year vehicle procurement programme, replacing up to 500 vehicles at a maximum cost of £25 million, and delegate authority for contract decisions to the Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport.
Decision approved
Increasing Affordable Temporary Accommodation Supply and Tackling Homelessness in Newham
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
...to address homelessness and reduce temporary accommodation expenditure, the Cabinet approved a multi-faceted approach including enhanced prevention, accelerated housing duty discharges, cost reduction measures, income increases, a revised Housing Placement Policy, additional funding for the Homelessness Response Programme, a review of the Social Housing Allocations Policy, and a comprehensive review of all households in temporary accommodation.
Decision approved
October Finance Review Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
...to note the updated financial situation, re-profile the capital program, consult on changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, and launch a public engagement campaign regarding difficult budget choices for 2026/27.
Decision approved
Building a Fairer Newham Performance Report (Period 5 25/26)
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
...to note the progress made in the 25/26 Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Delivery Plan, as detailed in the report and its appendices.
Decision approved (subject to call-in)
Independent Living Support Service - Permission to Extend Framework Agreement
From: Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m. - October 23, 2025
...to ensure continuity of care, the Cabinet agreed to extend the Independent Living Support Service Framework Agreement, the Home Care Dynamic Purchasing System, and the Dynamic Purchasing System platform until May 31, 2027, while a flawed procurement process is re-run under new regulations.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 47
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 121