Terence Paul - Councillor for Newham (Stratford)

Councillor Terence Paul

Labour & Co-Operative Stratford

Email: terence.paul@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Member) Audit Committee (Vice-Chair, Member) Strategic Development Committee (Member) Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission (Member, Vice-Chair) Budget Scrutiny Commission 2024 Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

71 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20th January 2026 7.00 p.m.

January 20, 2026
Audit Committee Vice-Chair

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 14th January 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 14 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy, alongside an update on the Year Ahead Forward Plan.

January 14, 2026
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 13th January 2026 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee is scheduled to discuss a significant hybrid planning application for a mixed-use development at the Thames Road Industrial Estate in Silvertown. The committee will also review advice from the Head of Legal Services regarding the determination of planning applications.

January 13, 2026
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the scrutiny work programme, transformation progress, the implementation of scrutiny recommendations, and the Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission report.

December 16, 2025
Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission Vice-Chair

Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including the council's response to climate change, the Mayor's transport priorities, and community safety. The meeting will also cover air quality monitoring and enforcement, as well as updates on the 'Cleaner, Greener, Safer' campaign.

December 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

9 decisions · Page 1 of 2

Call-in of the Cabinet Decision: Manor Park Gym - Capital Fit Out

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m. - October 07, 2025

...to refer the Cabinet Decision of September 16, 2025, regarding the Manor Park Gym capital fit-out back to Cabinet for reconsideration due to concerns about the robustness of financial appraisals and the exploration of alternative funding options.

Decision approved

Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures

From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025

...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.

Item Deferred

CALL IN OF OFFICER KEY DECISION - JUNIPER VENTURES

From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025

...the committee adjourned the Call In meeting regarding the Officer Key Decision on Juniper Ventures due to insufficient and incomplete information, postponing it to a later date.

Item Deferred

Call In of Cabinet Decision: Populo Living 2025/26

From: Call-In, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th March 2025 7.30 p.m. - March 25, 2025

...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Populo Living 2025/2026 Business Plan, citing concerns related to the plan's strategic direction, financial assumptions, and oversight, and outlining specific actions needed, including a five-year strategic business plan, a moratorium on new developments, and a forensic audit.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 3.4

Decisions Recorded: 9