Councillor Terence Paul
Email: terence.paul@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
69 meetings · Page 10 of 14
Extraordinary, Council - Monday 16th December 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Council voted unanimously to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to Lyn Brown and Paulette Watson MBE. No one was awarded the title of Honorary Alderman.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 7.00 p.m.
Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 21st November 2024 7.00 p.m.
Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 19th November 2024 7.00 p.m.
This meeting was scheduled to consider two reports: a review of the borough’s parks and green spaces, and an evaluation of the Recycling, Waste and Street Cleansing Strategy. It was also scheduled to set the date of the next meeting.
Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 14th November 2024 7.00 p.m.
This meeting included an update on the Council’s response to the Inquiry Report of the Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission, as well as reports on the inequality, disproportionality and inequity that young black boys and men experience in the borough. The meeting also included discussion on what Newham Council is doing to empower young black men, reduce their involvement in the criminal justice system, and promote targeted and universal youth provision. The meeting closed with a discussion on Newham's Young People’s Charter[^2].
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
Welcome and introductions
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025
For Determination
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: 69
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 9