Councillor Sarah Jane Ruiz

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Wednesday 20th November 2024 9.00 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to interview candidates for the position of Director of Public Realm and to recommend one of the candidates for the role. Two candidates were interviewed having previously been shortlisted from a field of seventeen. The Sub-Committee was also asked to recommend to the Chief Executive that they agree to the appointment.

Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m.

The meeting approved a proposal to remove the ‘Renegotiate trade union officer facility time’ saving from the budget. Cabinet also approved the disposal of a 250 year lease to E16 Community Land Trust to provide community-led housing on a disused garage site in Canning Town North. The meeting also approved the sale of the council’s IPv4 address range and the appointment of Adecco UK Limited to provide temporary workers for the council from 14 March 2025.

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.

Cabinet - Tuesday 15th October 2024 10.30 a.m.

Newham Council’s cabinet met on the 15th of October 2024 and agreed to note the council's first quarter performance for 2024/25. They also agreed to an updated Housing Revenue Account (HRA) business plan, and to begin consultations on proposals to address a projected £175 million budget gap over the next three years.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday 7th October 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting accepted the North East London Integrated Care System's case for change on maternity and neonatal services, subject to a later review of its public engagement strategy. The Board also noted the production of a patient leaflet signposting people to the right health service for their needs, and noted the Newham Health Equity programme's work on diabetes.