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.
63 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 12th December 2025 9.30 a.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health. Following interviews, the committee may make a recommendation, which will then be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The Public reports pack contains details of the candidates, but this information is exempt from public access.
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.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.
Here is a briefing on the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council held on 18 November 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
42 decisions · Page 5 of 9
Royal Victoria Docks Bridge - Updated Recommendations
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September 2025 10.30 a.m. - September 16, 2025
...to approve the allocation of up to £6.9m from Section 106 funding towards the Royal Victoria Docks Bridge, subject to certain conditions including a full funding package being in place.
Decision approved
Royal Victoria Docks Bridge - Executive Response
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September 2025 10.30 a.m. - September 16, 2025
...to note the Overview & Scrutiny Committee's recommendations regarding the Royal Victoria Docks Bridge, acknowledge the Executive's response, and revoke the prior decision from June 4th, 2024, with a new financial allocation recommendation for the bridge to be presented at the same meeting.
Decision approved
Review of the Borough's Statement of Licensing Policy - Gambling Act 2005
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September 2025 10.30 a.m. - September 16, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of the draft revised Statement of Gambling Policy, including any comments from the statutory consultation feedback, as a policy framework document.
Decision approved
Grant Funding Award from Warm Homes Social Housing, 2025-2028
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
...to improve energy efficiency and address damp and mould issues in 359 council homes in North Woolwich, East Ham, and Canning Town, the Cabinet accepted £1,520,471 in grant funding, approved entering into related legal agreements, delegated authority for further agreements and contract awards, and authorized a procurement exercise for associated works.
For Determination
Newham's Transformation and Improvement: Building a Fairer Newham Integrated Performance Report 2024-2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025
... the Cabinet of Newham noted the progress made in delivering the Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Delivery Plan and the Transforming Newham for the Future Plan during 2024/25, and agreed to the new Building a Fairer Newham KPI targets for 2025/26.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 42