Councillor Rita Chadha
Email: Rita.Chadha@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
124 meetings · Page 1 of 25
Chief Officer Advisory Appointments Committee - Friday 1st May 2026 12.30 p.m.
The Chief Officer Advisory Appointments Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to convene to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Public Health. The meeting's agenda included the consideration of candidates for this key public health role, with a recommendation to be made to the full Council.
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.00 p.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to convene to interview candidates for the significant role of Director of Adult Social Care. The meeting's agenda focused on the appointment process for this key position, with discussions and recommendations to be made regarding the successful applicant.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 6.30 p.m.
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 9th April 2026 1.00 p.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to appoint a new Director of Digital, Data and Technology. Following interviews, the committee recommended Hemanth Shanthigrama for the role, subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The majority of the meeting was held in private to discuss exempt information relating to the candidates.
Decisions from Meetings
36 decisions · Page 1 of 8
Newham Council; CQC Local Authority Assessment
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...noted the CQC report and resolved that a more comprehensive report would be presented to the Cabinet at a later date.
Decision approved
2026/27 Draft Budget Proposals: Creating the pathway to financial sustainability and delivering a Fairer Newham
From: Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m. - January 08, 2026
...agreed an average 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and service charge increases as set out in the report, for the purposes of scrutiny and engagement.
Decision approved
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to approve the updated Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan, a 4.8% rent increase on all Council-owned rented accommodation and tenant service charges, effective from 1st April 2026, and the Rent Setting Policy.
Decision approved
Quarterly update to Cabinet on Housing Service Improvement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to delegate authority to the Chief Executive to agree terms for a Voluntary Undertaking with the Regulator of Social Housing, note progress on the Council's response to the Regulator's report, and update the Housing Services Improvement Programme plan to strengthen service delivery and compliance.
Decision approved
Populo Living 2026/27 Business Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - December 16, 2025
...to approve Populo Living's 2026/27 Business Plan, adjust investment loan facilities for the Didsbury, Plaistow, and Brickyard packages to account for accrued interest, and allocate funding and GLA grant to Populo Homes for the purchase of affordable homes on the Brickyard Development.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 124
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 36 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.