Councillor Rita Chadha

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.

Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Newham Council cabinet met on 17 June 2025, and among the items discussed were the progress on the Local Government Association (LGA) action plan, updates to the social housing improvement plan, and the establishment of a community opportunities framework. The cabinet agreed to note the progress made on the LGA action plan, the social housing improvement plan, and to establish a framework for community opportunities, with amendments to ensure greater oversight and accountability. Councillor Blossom Young was also appointed to the West Ham ecclesiastical trust charitable trust.

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00 p.m.

The annual council meeting for the London Borough of Newham convened on 22 May 2025, featuring the election of Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Imam Haque as the Vice-Chair. Councillors also discussed the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year, political proportionality, and several annual reports from council committees.

Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Newham Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss a call-in regarding a key officer decision concerning Juniper Ventures. Following deliberations, the committee agreed to refer the decision back to the Cabinet for reconsideration, outlining several recommendations. These recommendations included a review of the council's governing documents, a commercial and financial review of Juniper Ventures, and a call for contractors providing preschool meals to pay the London Living Wage.