Councillor Sarah Jane Ruiz
Email: sarah.ruiz@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
68 meetings · Page 1 of 14
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.
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.
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.
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
112 decisions · Page 12 of 23
Report from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Restoration and Regeneration of the Carpenters Estate: Programme Update Executive Decision (Call In)
From: Call In, Cabinet - Monday 24th February 2025 2.00 p.m. - February 24, 2025
Decision approved
Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Delivery Plan Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025
...to approve revisions to the Corporate Delivery Plan and the revised Performance Framework, including updates to Key Performance Indicators, to better align with funding, feasibility, and the Council's strategic priorities for 2025/26.
Decision approved
Executive Response to Budget Scrutiny Commission Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025
...to note the Budget Scrutiny Commission's 2025 report and approve the Executive's response to it, as detailed in Appendices 1 and 2.
Decision approved
Budget Scrutiny Commission Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025
...to note the Budget Scrutiny Report 2025 and agree to the Executive Response.
Decision approved
Boleyn Heights -36 Unit Acquisition
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - February 18, 2025
...to acquire 36 homes at Boleyn Heights for affordable housing, delegate authority to finalize the acquisition and lease the property to a third-party housing organization.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 68
Average per Month: 3.4
Decisions Recorded: 112