Lester Hudson - Councillor for Newham ( Wall End)

Councillor Lester Hudson

 Labour & Co-Operative  Wall End  Chair of Overview and Scrutiny

Email: lester.hudson@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission (Chair) Budget Scrutiny Commission 2024 Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission (Member) Pensions Committee Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

69 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chair

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

December 16, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission Chair

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.

November 25, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Chair

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several key issues, including emergency preparedness, council tax collection rates, and the committee's work programme. Councillors were also expected to receive updates from the chairs of the various scrutiny commissions.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Call In of Cabinet Decision: Carpenters Estate Regeneration Project Update report

From: Call-in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 8.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025

...to send the Cabinet's decision regarding the Restoration and Regeneration of the Carpenters Estate programme update back to Cabinet for reconsideration, recommending an independent financial review, a governance review and strengthened governance arrangements for Populo, an internal audit of Populo's procurement processes, and greater alignment between Populo and Affordable Homes for Newham.

For Determination

Call In of Cabinet Decision:Development of the People Powered Places programme 2025-27

From: Call-in,, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 6.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025

...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Development of the People Powered Places Programme 2025-2027, specifically concerning the allocation of NCIL funding and proposing alternative approaches for its distribution.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 9