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 14 of 14

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee POSTPONED

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Tuesday 25th June 2024 10.00 a.m.

This meeting has been postponed.

June 25, 2024
Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Thursday 20th June 2024 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee of Newham Council met on Thursday 20 June 2024 to discuss several licensing applications and related issues. Key decisions included the approval of a new premises licence for Pier One and the review of existing licences for two other establishments.

June 20, 2024
Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 4th June 2024 7.00 p.m.

June 04, 2024
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 23rd May 2024 7.00 p.m.

May 23, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

9 decisions · Page 1 of 2

Call-in of the Cabinet Decision: Manor Park Gym - Capital Fit Out

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m. - October 07, 2025

...to refer the Cabinet Decision of September 16, 2025, regarding the Manor Park Gym capital fit-out back to Cabinet for reconsideration due to concerns about the robustness of financial appraisals and the exploration of alternative funding options.

Decision approved

Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures

From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025

...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.

Item Deferred

CALL IN OF OFFICER KEY DECISION - JUNIPER VENTURES

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025

...the committee adjourned the Call In meeting regarding the Officer Key Decision on Juniper Ventures due to insufficient and incomplete information, postponing it to a later date.

Item Deferred

Welcome and introductions

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025

For Determination

Call In of Cabinet Decision: Populo Living 2025/26

From: Call-In, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th March 2025 7.30 p.m. - March 25, 2025

...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Populo Living 2025/2026 Business Plan, citing concerns related to the plan's strategic direction, financial assumptions, and oversight, and outlining specific actions needed, including a five-year strategic business plan, a moratorium on new developments, and a forensic audit.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 69

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 9