Councillor James Beckles
Email: james.beckles@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 p.m.
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Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including the council's response to climate change, the Mayor's transport priorities, and community safety. The meeting will also cover air quality monitoring and enforcement, as well as updates on the 'Cleaner, Greener, Safer' campaign.
Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The council is scheduled to discuss a review of its constitution, changes to committee membership, and the appointment of independent members to the Audit and Governance Committee. Members will also consider motions related to Newham becoming a borough of sanctuary, supporting carers, and responsible immigration policies.
Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Council of Newham is holding an extraordinary meeting. The agenda includes receiving apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and considering nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards.
Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 25th November 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission met to discuss temporary accommodation and homelessness prevention, and to review the strategic housing delivery programme. Councillor Lester Hudson, Chair of Overview and Scrutiny, was scheduled to welcome attendees and introduce the agenda.
Decisions from Meetings
2 decisions
Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG
From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025
...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.
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: 53
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 2