The Officer Key Decision of Newham Council on 29 April 2026 approved the allocation of £1.111m to 134 People Powered Places projects for 2025-27. The decision maker was Maria G. Christofi, Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer). The decision also approved the withdrawal of the Plaistow Eco Hub project and a three-month feasibility period for the Walton Road Community Garden project.