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 9 of 25
Quarterly Update to Cabinet on Social Housing Improvement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...the Cabinet of Newham agreed to note the progress on the Council's response to the Regulator of Social Housing's report and the plans to improve social housing services to meet regulatory consumer standards.
For Determination
Community Opportunities
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...to establish a four-year Community Opportunities Framework, with a possible four-year extension, valued at up to £28.2m annually (up to £4.7m for Newham), and delegated authority for supplier admission and contract awards to the Corporate Director for Adults and Health.
For Determination
LGA Action Plan Progress Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m. - June 17, 2025
...to note the progress made on the LGA Action Plan since the December 2023 peer challenge and the October 2024 progress visit, and to acknowledge that quarterly Best Value progress reports will be presented to the Mayor and Cabinet in response to the non-statutory Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
For Determination
Executive Response to the Juniper Ventures Call In
From: Call In, Cabinet - Thursday 29th May 2025 9.15 a.m., PROVISIONAL - May 29, 2025
...to note the Overview & Scrutiny Committee's recommendations regarding the Juniper Ventures call-in, agree to the Executive's response, confirm the original Officer Key decision of April 15, 2025, and note that the Juniper Ventures Business Plan will detail matters raised in exempt Appendix 21.
Decision approved
Stratford Vision - Property & Project Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - May 06, 2025
...to dispose of the Rex Theatre on a freehold basis to Columbo Group Ltd, including a 15-year restrictive covenant to operate it as a cultural music venue, associated offices, and affordable workspace, and to accept £2.9m in National Lottery Heritage Funding for Phase 2 works to Alice Billing House.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 47
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 121