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Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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27 Oct 2026

6:30 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 27th October 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider progress on the council's "Delivering Best Value for Our Residents" plan and to review proposals for the disaggregation of legal services and elections from the OneSource shared...

20 Oct 2026

6:30 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20th October 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider a call-in of a recent Cabinet decision regarding the Community Neighbourhoods Model. The committee was also scheduled to review the council's Forward Plan of Key Decisions and a...

06 Jul 2026

7:00 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 6 July 2026 to consider a report on the borough's parking services and to review the council's progress on its Best Value Notice. The committee was also scheduled to revie...

17 Mar 2026

7:00 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the council's Best Value Self-Assessment, the strategic approach to addressing obesity in Newham, and to review the draft Annual Scrutiny Report. Key decisions inc...

17 Feb 2026

7:00 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to review the council's scrutiny work programme for 2025-2026 and to consider the final budget proposals for the upcoming financial year. The committee approved the propos...

16 Dec 2025

7:00 pm

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

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss the implementation of previous scrutiny recommendations, progress on the council's transformation programme, and receive a report on the relationship between Black boys and the b...

18 Nov 2025

7:00 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 18 November 2025 to review the council's emergency preparedness and corporate resilience, and to examine council tax collection rates. The meeting also included a review of the committee's...

23 Oct 2025

6:30 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 23rd October 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Thursday 23 October 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's work programme, the October finance review, and the annual complaints report. Key decisions made included t...

07 Oct 2025

7:30 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss a call-in of a Cabinet decision regarding the capital fit out of [Manor Park Gym](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Manor+Park+Gym+Newham+Council/). The committee ultimately decided to refer the decis...

22 Jul 2025

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 22 July 2025 to discuss the council's financial position, its work programme, and the non-statutory Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. K...

08 May 2025

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m.

The London Borough of Newham's Opinion Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a call-in regarding Juniper Ventures, receive a transformation update, and review the draft annual scrutiny report. The committee adjourned the Juniper Ventures meeting du...

About

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee provides oversight and coordination for the council's scrutiny work programme. It reviews and scrutinises decisions and actions taken by the council, and can make reports and recommendations to the full council or the executive. The committee also considers matters affecting the local area and its residents, and has the power to call in executive decisions that have not yet been implemented for further review.

Members

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Lester Hudson · Chair
Ellen Kemp · Member
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Joshua Garfield · Member
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Lakmini Shah · Member
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Liz Cronin · Member
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Mehmood Mirza · Member
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Rohima Rahman · Member
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Susan Masters · Member
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Terence Paul · Member