Councillor Neil Wilson

Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 22 July 2025, and addressed a range of issues from responding to a best value notice, to approving a growth plan, and making decisions on housing and social care. The cabinet approved recommendations regarding outside bodies, best value, finance, transformation, growth, employment, housing and social care.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 18th July 2025 11.30 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health, but ultimately decided not to make an appointment. The committee interviewed two candidates, but after careful consideration, concluded that neither was suitable for the role.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Council meeting on 17 July 2025. The agenda included an election of a chair, declarations of interest from councillors, and an exempt report regarding staffing matters. Members were also expected to discuss excluding the press and public from part of the 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.

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.