Liz Cronin

Council

Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the council's Best Value Self-Assessment, the strategic approach to addressing obesity in Newham, and to review the draft Annual Scrutiny Report. Key decisions included noting the council's progress assessment and the Delivering Best Value for Residents Plan 2026/27 , and the committee's agreement to delegate authority to the Chair to finalise the Annual Scrutiny Report.

Local Development Committee

Local Development Committee - Monday 9th March 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Local Development Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss two planning applications. The first concerned a waste transfer facility in Canning Town, and the second involved a change of use for a building in Stratford to a large-scale house in multiple occupation (HMO).

Council

Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.