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Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 June 2026 - 3.00 p.m.
June 16, 2026 Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Cabinet of Newham Council met on Tuesday 16 June 2026. The meeting approved the 2025/26 Financial Outturn Report, which noted a balanced General Fund revenue outturn of £491.434m and an underspend in the Housing Revenue Account of £12.533m. The Cabinet also approved the Annual Procurement Forward Plan for 2026/27 and the Highways Planned Maintenance Plan for 2026-27. An update on the Housing Services Improvement Programme was received, and a new Housing Diverse Needs Strategy was adopted.
2025/26 Financial Outturn Report
Cabinet approved the 2025/26 Financial Outturn Report. The report noted a balanced General Fund Revenue Outturn position of £491.434m. It was also highlighted that £32.063m (82%) of the planned savings for 2025/26 were achieved, with the remaining £7.004m (18%) rolled forward to 2026/27. The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) reported an underspend of £12.533m, and the Dedicated Schools Budget (DSB) had an underspend of £6.252m. Reserves stood at £152.232m. Cabinet also agreed to increase the Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping, with the full penalty cost rising from £528 to £1,000 from 1 September 2026, and the discounted early payment rate increasing from £420 to £750.
Annual Procurement Forward Plan
The Annual Procurement Forward Plan for 2026/27 was approved, outlining procurements listed in Appendix 1. Authority was delegated to the relevant Corporate Director, in consultation with the Lead Cabinet Member and other officers, to implement these procurements. Cabinet also noted the mitigations set out in paragraph 4.3 of the report.
Highways Planned Maintenance Plan Report
Cabinet approved the proposed list of schemes for the 2026-27 Highways Planned Maintenance Plan. These schemes will utilise funding approved in February 2026 and accept £0.932m in Department for Transport (DfT) funding, plus an incentive fund of £0.569m. A bid will be made to the DfT's Structures Maintenance Fund. Additionally, £0.314m in Transport for London (TfL) funding was accepted for resurfacing schemes and highway structures. Delegated authority was granted to the Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, to make alterations to the programme as needed.
Housing Services Improvement Programme - Quarterly Update
Cabinet received an update on the Housing Services Improvement Programme, noting the Council's performance against targets. It was confirmed that the Council had entered into a voluntary undertaking with the Regulator of Social Housing. The new Housing Diverse Needs Strategy, along with its supporting research, consultation report, and equalities impact assessment, was adopted. The strategy aims to improve how the Council identifies, records, responds to, and reviews tenants' diverse needs over five years.
Little Ilford Pride in Place Programme
Cabinet agreed to enter into agreements with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to receive up to £20m in grant funding over 10 years for the Little Ilford Pride in Place Programme. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing and Culture, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, to manage procurement, contract awards, and grant allocations for the delivery of the Little Ilford Neighbourhood Plan.
Acceptance and Distribution of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) 2026 - 2029
Cabinet accepted the Council's allocation of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) totalling £24,658,204 over three years. The distribution of the fund will follow the approach outlined in Appendix 1. A specific allocation of £1.5 million over the three years is dedicated to resilience advice, for which a procurement process will be undertaken. Delegated authority was granted to the Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy and Housing to award contracts for resilience advice and to amend fund allocations as necessary, within the total approved fund.
Other Decisions
Cabinet also approved the adoption of Newham's Air Quality Action Plan 2025-2030, and the Built Leisure Needs Assessment and Playing Pitch Strategy. Decisions were made regarding the upgrade of the London Borough of Newham CCTV system, the introduction of three new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for street harassment, misuse of car parks, and misuse of fireworks, and the Executive's response to the Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission - Phase II Report
. Additionally, Cabinet noted the Chief Executive's Best Value progress assessment and endorsed the Delivering Best Value for Residents Plan 2026/27
. The progress and achievements of the Building a Fairer Newham 2022-26
Corporate Delivery Plan were also noted.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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The Officer Key Decision maker approved the acceptance and distribution of the Crisis Resilience Fund on 29/04/2026. The decision approved the acceptance of £24.6m over three years and the distribution of this fund via a specified approach. This includes the allocation of £1.5m for resilience advice delivery through commissioned VCFS organisations.
The Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) approved the allocation of £1.111m to 134 People Powered Places projects on 29 April 2026. This funding comprises NCIL, rollover underspends, and a Royal Docks Team contribution. 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.
The Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services approved the invitation to tender for refurbishment works at Abbey Lane Children's Centre on 20th May 2026. This decision approves a procurement process for works estimated at £0.920m to ensure the building meets regulatory, safeguarding, and accessibility standards for its designation as a Family Hub.
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Highways Planned Maintenance Plan Report
Decision approvedThe Cabinet decided to approve the Highways Planned Maintenance Plan Report on 16/06/2026. The decision approved the proposed list of schemes for 2026-27, accepted Department for Transport and Transport for London funding, and granted delegated authority for programme alterations.
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Annual Procurement Forward Plan
Decision approvedThe Cabinet decided to approve the Annual Procurement Plan for 2026/27 and delegate authority for procurement strategy and initial activity to the relevant Corporate Director. This decision was made on 16 June 2026. The plan includes mitigations for potential issues and notes that further reports will be brought to Cabinet as necessary.
The Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) decided to approve the allocation of £1,110,770.50 to 134 People Powered Places projects for 2025-27. This decision was made on 29 April 2026. The decision also includes approving the withdrawal of the Plaistow Eco Hub project and continued support for the Walton Road Community Garden project for a three-month feasibility period.
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Housing Services Improvement Programme - Quarterly Update
Decision approvedThe Cabinet of Newham Council resolved to approve the Housing Services Improvement Programme quarterly update on 16 June 2026. This included noting the Council's performance against programme targets, its voluntary undertaking with the Regulator of Social Housing, and the adoption of the new Housing Diverse Needs Strategy. The decision also approved the summary of research and consultation reports, and the Equalities Impact Assessment for the new strategy.
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2025/26 Financial Outturn Report
Decision approvedThe Cabinet decided to approve the 2025/26 Financial Outturn Report on 16 June 2026. The decision included agreeing to increase Fixed Penalty Notices for fly-tipping and updating the Council's Fees and Charges schedule. The Cabinet also delegated to the Section 151 Officer any actions arising from the audit process to finalise the 2025/26 Outturn position.
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Little Ilford Pride in Place Programme
Decision approvedThe Cabinet decided to approve the Little Ilford Pride in Place Programme on 16 June 2026. This decision allows the council to receive up to £20 million in grant funding over 10 years. The programme will establish a Neighbourhood Board to determine how the funding is spent, with initial delivery potentially managed by council teams.
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