Newham Committees

Cabinet

Cabinet

Recent meetings

245 meetings · Page 2 of 25

08 Jan 2026

Additional Cabinet, Cabinet - Thursday 8th January 2026 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Thursday 8 January 2026 to discuss the 2026-27 draft budget proposals and received an update on the CQC assessment of the council's adult social care services. The Cabinet approved the draft budget proposals, which aim t...

16 Dec 2025

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 i...

18 Nov 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 18 November 2025 to discuss several key issues, approving funding for the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme, the Schools' Capital Condition Programme, and the Pride in Place Impact Fund. The Cabinet also ...

23 Oct 2025

Cabinet - Thursday 23rd October 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Thursday 23 October 2025 to discuss a range of significant issues, including the council's financial position, housing and homelessness strategies, and plans for regeneration and infrastructure. Key decisions included th...

22 Jul 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 22 July 2025 to discuss a range of critical issues, including the council's response to a non-statutory Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and the significant f...

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...

About

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.

Members

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Amar Virdee · Member
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Blossom Young · Member
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Charlene McLean · Member
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Dr John Whitworth · Member
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Rita Chadha · Member
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Sarah Jane Ruiz · Member
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Zulfiqar Ali · Member