Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: For the reasons set out in the report and its appendices Cabinet RESOLVED to note:   i)  The Best Value Notice issued to the London Borough of Newham on 8 May and the implications for all officers and Members arising from it; ii)  The update on how the Council is responding to it, building on progress made so far across the range of improvement activity that has been underway for some time; iii)  The steps taken with its independent Chair, Rob Whiteman, to strengthen the Newham Transformation & Improvement Board to provide the Council with support, challenge and assurance as well as to provide independent assurance to MHCLG; and iv)  that regular updates will be provided to Cabinet, Council, Overview & Scrutiny and Audit & Governance Committee on how we are working to deliver best value for our residents across the council following quarterly meetings with MHCLG.   Alternatives Considered   N/A