Councillor Liz Cronin

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 15th July 2025 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several planning applications, including the redevelopment of the Carpenters Estate, modifications to previously approved plans for Glory House, and reserved matters for data centre buildings at the Former Paint Factory site. The committee was also expected to appoint a deputy chair and confirm the minutes of a previous meeting.

Council - Monday 14th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussions on a range of topics, from the council's culture and relationships to temporary accommodation and financial challenges. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a report from the Cross-Party Working Group, a response to a Best Value Notice, and a review of political proportionality. Members were also expected to address questions from the public and fellow councillors, and to consider two motions relating to free school meals and environmental safety.

Local Development Committee - Monday 23rd June 2025 6.30 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Local Development Committee meeting on 23 June 2025. The committee was expected to discuss several planning applications, including the demolition of an existing building and erection of a new six-storey building, and a Section 73 application to modify the wording of a condition attached to a previous planning permission. Councillors were also scheduled to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting and to note the Head of Legal Services' advice on determining planning applications.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss several key issues impacting the borough, including food strategy, safeguarding, health equity, and neighbourhood development. The board agreed to note the progress being made in testing integrated neighbourhood working in Newham and the further development of population health approaches to target and improve health outcomes for residents. They also agreed to note the contents of a report from Healthwatch Newham on community safeguarding.

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.