Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: For the reasons set out in the report and its appendices Cabinet RESOLVED to Agree to note:   i)  The progress made since the LGA Peer Challenge in December 2023 and subsequent progress visit in October 2024, outlined in this report and its appendix. ii)  That this report provides a progress update, separate to the usual quarterly Building a Fairer Newham performance report, which will be presented to Cabinet in July 2025 and will include progress updates as it relates to delivery against the Building a Fairer Newham Corporate Plan and implementation of the Transforming Newham for the Future plan. iii)  That in response to the non-statutory Best Value Notice issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Mayor and Cabinet will be receiving quarterly Best Value progress reports to provide assurance on the Council’s progress against the areas highlighted as areas of concern. Additionally there will be regular reports presented to Full Council.   Alternatives Considered   a)  The alternative to not publishing current information would be a continuing lack of transparency about the Council’s performance. That would undermine the ability of members and residents to understand how well the organisation is performing, and whether resources are being used effectively.