Council

Council - Monday 14th December 2026 7.00 p.m.

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Council - Monday 2nd November 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Newham Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 2 November 2026, with a meeting agenda that includes a significant discussion on "Our Newham Local Plan - Adoption". Additionally, members will consider updates on the "Constitution Updates; Pl...

Council - Monday 5th October 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 05 October 2026 saw a robust debate on the proposed Community Neighbourhoods model, ultimately resulting in a motion calling for leadership arrangements to reflect the democratic composition of the wards. The motion was carried with 3...

Council - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 13 July 2026 saw the appointment of Maria Christofi as the new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. Key discussions also included a motion to stand united against hatred and extremism, and a debate on ethical investment and dives...

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

Councillor Nate Higgins was elected as the new Chair of the Council, and Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta was elected as Vice Chair. The meeting also saw the Mayor, Forhad Hussain, announce his new Cabinet appointments.

Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusi...

Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, s...

Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 8 December 2025 saw significant announcements regarding the borough's future, including Newham being chosen as the preferred new home for London's historic Billingate and Smithfield markets, and the designation of the Youth Empowermen...

Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

Newham Council is holding an extraordinary meeting where they will consider nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards. The council will also address standard meeting procedures such as apologies for absence and declarat...

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Newham convened on Monday 10 November 2025 to discuss a range of significant issues, including the borough's approach to growth, waste management, and housing affordability. The meeting agenda included updates from Cabinet members, a review o...

Council - Thursday 9th October 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 09 October 2025 addressed a range of public concerns and policy updates, including a new Statement of Licensing Policy for gambling premises, the Council's Treasury Management outturn for 2024/25, and the allocation of seats on counci...

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Council meeting on 17 July 2025. The agenda included an election of a chair, declarations of interest from councillors, and an exempt report regarding staffing matters. Members were also expected to dis...

Council - Monday 14th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussions on a range of topics, from the council's culture and relationships to temporary accommodation and financial challenges. Councillors were scheduled to discuss a report from the Cross-Party Worki...

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00 p.m.

The annual council meeting for the London Borough of Newham convened on 22 May 2025, featuring the election of Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Imam Haque as the Vice-Chair. Councillors also discussed the calenda...

Council - Monday 28th April 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Newham Council met on Monday 28 April 2025, with the meeting's theme being "Our Young People, Our Future." Key discussions included the council's strategies for supporting young people, addressing child poverty, and the adoption of a new loca...

Council - Monday 24th March 2025 7.30 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 24 March 2025 included discussions on belonging and inclusion in Newham, and the adoption of a reviewed statement of licensing policy. The council also agreed to provide Councillor Mohammed Gani with a dispensation for non-atte...

Council - Tuesday 4th March 2025 7.30 p.m., WITHDRAWN

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Council - Thursday 27th February 2025 7.00 p.m.

Newham Council approved its annual budget for 2025/26 which included a council tax rise of 8.99%. Two amendments to the budget, one from the Newham Independent Group and one from the Green Group were rejected.

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.

Council - Monday 16th December 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Council voted to approve the minutes of the last meeting, a range of treasury management proposals, amendments to the procedural rules, the new [polling districts and polling places review](https://mgov.newham.gov.uk/documents/s176752/241206FINAL_Pollin...