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Recent meetings

21–40 of 249 meetings

17 Jun 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday 17th June 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Newham Council cabinet met on 17 June 2025, and among the items discussed were the progress on the Local Government Association (LGA) action plan, updates to the social housing improvement plan, and the establishment of a community opportunities framewo...

29 May 2025

Call In, Cabinet - Thursday 29th May 2025 9.15 a.m., PROVISIONAL

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Thursday 29 May 2025 to discuss the Executive Response to the Juniper Ventures Call In. The meeting resulted in the approval of the Executive Response, which included noting recommendations from the Overview & Scruti...

01 Apr 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday 1st April 2025 11.30 a.m.

Newham Council's cabinet met to mark the borough's 60th anniversary and address key issues, including highway maintenance, housing, and technology. The cabinet approved the Highway Maintenance Plan, responded to an overview and scrutiny committee regarding ...

04 Mar 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday 4th March 2025 10.30 a.m.

Cabinet noted the Council's progress in improving its social housing service and its business plan for the wholly-owned housing delivery company, [Populo Living](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Populo+Living+Newham/). The cabinet also approved a new Stat...

24 Feb 2025

Call In, Cabinet - Monday 24th February 2025 2.00 p.m.

The meeting was to consider two decisions of the Cabinet made on 4 February 2025. Both decisions were referred back to Cabinet by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, following the Council's Call-In procedure. The Cabinet voted to confirm the original dec...

18 Feb 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th February 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet agreed to adopt the [Asset Strategy](https://mgov.newham.gov.uk/documents/s178497/250207+Cabinet+Draft-+Asset+Strategy+070225+v.6+with+amends+10.2.25.pdf), [Final Budget](https://mgov.newham.gov.uk/documents/s178479/Final+Budget+Setting+Report+1...

04 Feb 2025

Part One, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m.

This meeting was for the Cabinet of Newham Council to consider a number of finance reports. It included updates on the Council's spending and income, how well it is doing at delivering savings, and the money it holds in reserve. It also considered reports o...

04 Feb 2025

Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Cabinet approved the [Executive Response](https://mgov.newham.gov.uk/documents/s178298/Cabinet+Report+Scrutiny+response+002.pdf) to the recent Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission Report, "Meeting Newham's Future Needs". It also approved th...

09 Jan 2025

Cabinet - Thursday 9th January 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Thursday 9 January 2025 to discuss and approve a ten-year strategy for addressing sex work within the borough, alongside the draft budget proposals for 2025-26. The meeting also covered various other council matters, inc...

03 Dec 2024

Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9.30 a.m.

This meeting included a range of topics that affect all Newham residents, including the council's response to a negative report about housing, budgets for large building projects, and plans to improve transport and air quality.

05 Nov 2024

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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/E16+Community+Land+...

15 Oct 2024

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

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 15 October 2024 to discuss the council's performance, financial position, and housing revenue account. Key decisions included noting the Building a Fairer Newham Quarterly Performance Report, approving updates to...

01 Oct 2024

Cabinet - Tuesday 1st October 2024 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 01 October 2024, approving a new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, a significant refurbishment project for single homeless accommodation, and the acquisition of 63 residential units. The meeting also saw the ...

03 Sep 2024

Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 10.30 a.m.

The meeting decided to accept the Executive Response to the Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Report, to approve the acquisition of Chantler Close, to approve the proposed Adaptive Street Lighting Policy, to note the renewal ballot for the Stratford Busin...

06 Aug 2024

Cabinet - Tuesday 6th August 2024 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet agreed to adopt the 'Transforming Newham for the Future Plan', a new operating model that will involve £5.9 million in one-off investment costs and £13 million in recurring savings. Cabinet also approved a report that detailed a £22.2 million ov...

16 Jul 2024

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th July 2024 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council agreed to begin procurement processes to appoint contractors to install electric vehicle charging points and cycle hangars. They also agreed to market the [Rex Theatre](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Rex+Theatre+Newham/) in...

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The Cabinet, appointed by the Mayor and comprising between two and nine elected councillors, is responsible for making key strategic decisions for Newham Council. It considers policy and budgetary framework documents, and reviews reports from scrutiny bodies. Decisions are made collectively by the Mayor and Cabinet members, with each member overseeing a specific portfolio. The Cabinet's work directly impacts council policy and budget, with agendas and decisions published for public access.

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