Councillor Pushpa Dipaklal Makwana

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.

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.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Monday 1st December 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for C K Off Licence and Groceries at 111 Romford Road, Stratford. The review was triggered by an application from a local resident, citing concerns across all four licensing objectives. Councillors were also expected to confirm the meeting's procedure and declare any relevant interests.

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.

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.