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.
71 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 21st January 2026 6.30 p.m.
Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m.
The Newham Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the potential closure of a primary school, responses to scrutiny reports on leisure inequalities and housing standards, updates on housing service improvements and the Housing Revenue Account, and the Populo Living business plan. Additionally, they will consider the refurbishment of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered living scheme. Some of these discussions may be held in private due to the disclosure of exempt information.
Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 12th December 2025 9.30 a.m.
The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health. The recommendation of the committee was scheduled to be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The meeting was also scheduled to discuss declarations of interest from members.
Decisions from Meetings
121 decisions · Page 24 of 25
Annual Complaints Report 2023-24
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m. - October 01, 2024
...to note the Council's 2023-24 complaints handling performance and approve updated complaints policies and related self-assessment/action plans, contingent on the phased implementation of a new case management system.
Decision approved
Executive Response to Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 10.30 a.m. - September 03, 2024
...to note the Executive Response to the Relationship between Black Boys and the Borough Task and Finish Scrutiny Commission report from June 4th, 2024, Phase 1, acknowledging the work undertaken over the past three years.
Decision approved
Custom House - Acquisition of Chauntler Close
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 10.30 a.m. - September 03, 2024
...to acquire the freehold interest of 26 units at Chauntler Close and lease the property to a third-party housing organization.
Decision approved
Adaptive Street Lighting Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 10.30 a.m. - September 03, 2024
... to approve the implementation of an adaptive lighting policy that adjusts street lighting levels to minimize energy consumption while maintaining sufficient light across the borough's public highway network, and to delegate authority for policy alterations to the Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport in consultation with the Statutory Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Environment, Sustainable Transport, Children Services and Education.
Decision approved
Pre-Procurement Services for Microsoft Licensing Agreement (EA)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 10.30 a.m. - September 03, 2024
...to procure a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement via the Crown Commercial Service framework at an estimated cost of approximately £1.978 million per year.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 71
Average per Month: 3.4
Decisions Recorded: 121