Councillor Pushpa Dipaklal Makwana

Council - Monday 28th April 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 28 April 2025 focused on the theme of Our Young People, Our Future. Councillors discussed and approved a report outlining the council's commitment to young people, debated motions related to youth services and safety, and heard updates from partner organisations and cabinet members. The council also approved the submission of a new local plan.

Council - Monday 24th March 2025 7.30 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 24 March 2025 included discussions on belonging and inclusion in Newham, and the adoption of a reviewed statement of licensing policy. The council also agreed to provide Councillor Mohammed Gani with a dispensation for non-attendance at meetings until 20 October 2025 due to ill health.

Council - Thursday 27th February 2025 7.00 p.m.

Newham Council approved its annual budget for 2025/26 which included a council tax rise of 8.99%. Two amendments to the budget, one from the Newham Independent Group and one from the Green Group were rejected.

Licensing Committee - Thursday 20th February 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Committee met to discuss the proposed Statement of Licensing Policy for 2025-2030. They approved the policy and noted that, if approved by full council, it will take effect for 5 years.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 5th February 2025 10.00 a.m.