Councillor Areeq Chowdhury

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 20th May 2026 7.00 p.m.

Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 11th March 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving a new Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and its associated policies, and reviewing the council's annual audit results. The committee also discussed the council's risk management strategy and received an update on fraud investigations.

Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to review the Council's Annual Governance Statement for 2024/2025 and the draft financial statements for the same period. The meeting also received updates on internal audit progress, risk management, counter fraud activities, and the Council's Delivering Best Value for Our Residents plan.