Councillor Rita Chadha

Council - Thursday 9th October 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 9 October 2025 included discussion of gambling regulation, temporary accommodation safeguarding, and updates from scrutiny committees. The council approved the appointment of three co-opted members to the Standards Committee, and also received updates on the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's work programme.

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th September 2025 10.30 a.m.

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council on 16 September 2025, incorporating key decisions and discussions:

Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 22 July 2025, and addressed a range of issues from responding to a best value notice, to approving a growth plan, and making decisions on housing and social care. The cabinet approved recommendations regarding outside bodies, best value, finance, transformation, growth, employment, housing and social care.

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.