Councillor Salim Patel

Themed, Council - Monday 21st October 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Newham Council approved two motions, one regarding the establishment of a special task force to examine the causes of and possible solutions to the borough's temporary accommodation crisis, and one in support of the Labour government's national house building agenda. A motion calling on the council to adopt a number of policies advocated by the Green Party, including ending right to buy, introducing rent controls, and reforming council tax, was defeated.

Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 26th September 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Education, Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission noted the contents of the Youth Justice and Youth Empowerment reports and asked for more detailed data on school attendance to be provided to them at a future meeting. The meeting was the first of the 2024-2025 municipal year.

Local Development Committee - Monday 23rd September 2024 6.30 p.m.

This meeting was about whether to grant planning permission for developments at three sites in Newham.

Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 17th September 2024 7.00 p.m.

This meeting has been postponed.

Council - Monday 16th September 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council approved motions on the provision of public toilets in the borough, the transfer of planning powers from the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to the Council, and a motion cracking down on knife crime. The Council also approved the allocation of seats on council committees, and the adoption of a revised complaints procedure. A Green motion on child poverty and a Green amendment to the London City Airport motion were both defeated.