Councillor Femi Falola
Email: Femi.Falola@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 4 of 9
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00 p.m.
The annual council meeting for the London Borough of Newham convened on 22 May 2025, featuring the election of Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Imam Haque as the Vice-Chair. Councillors also discussed the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year, political proportionality, and several annual reports from council committees.
Local Development Committee - Monday 12th May 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Local Development Committee was scheduled to meet on Monday 12th May 2025, at Newham Town Hall. The agenda included a review of the minutes from the previous meeting and a discussion on a planning application concerning a property on Prince Regent Lane. The committee was also expected to note advice from the Head of Legal Services regarding the determination of planning applications.
Council - Monday 28th April 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Newham Council meeting on 28 April 2025 focused on the theme of Our Young People, Our Future.
Councillors discussed and approved a report outlining the council's commitment to young people, debated motions related to youth services and safety, and heard updates from partner organisations and cabinet members. The council also approved the submission of a new local plan.
Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 15th April 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Crime, Environment, and Transport Scrutiny Commission met to discuss parking policy, sustainable transport, major projects and highways. Councillors reviewed updates to the borough's parking policy, examined the implementation of the sustainable transport strategy, and evaluated major transport and highway projects. The commission also reviewed and noted its work programme for the year.
Local Development Committee - Monday 7th April 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Local Development Committee was scheduled to meet on 7 April 2025, to discuss a planning application and confirm the minutes from a previous meeting. Councillor James Beckles, Local Development Committee Chair, was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
2 decisions
Any other business
From: SACRE - Wednesday 23rd October 2024 6.30 p.m. - October 23, 2024
...to approach Stephen Saxby to see if he would be willing to be nominated as a co-optee for the Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission, representing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood.
Decision approved
409 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6TL
From: Local Development Committee - Monday 23rd September 2024 6.30 p.m. - September 23, 2024
...to approve the construction of a part-three, part-four storey building including a House in Multiple Occupation and a mixed-use co-working space/café at 409 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6TL, subject to a legal agreement and conditions outlined in the report.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 2