Artemis Kassi
Council: Newham
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings ยท Page 1 of 6
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the council's Best Value Self-Assessment, the strategic approach to addressing obesity in Newham, and to review the draft Annual Scrutiny Report. Key decisions included noting the council's progress assessment and the Delivering Best Value for Residents Plan 2026/27
, and the committee's agreement to delegate authority to the Chair to finalise the Annual Scrutiny Report.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to review the council's scrutiny work programme for 2025-2026 and to consider the final budget proposals for the upcoming financial year. The committee approved the proposed scrutiny work programme and made recommendations regarding the final budget proposals.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th February 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider the findings and recommendations of the Budget Scrutiny Commission regarding the council's draft budget proposals for 2026/27. The committee was also set to review the council's work programme and discuss its forward plan.
Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 6.00 p.m.
The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning housing and regeneration in Newham. Key topics included an investigation report into consumer standards compliance, the management and allocation of infrastructure funding, and the effectiveness of the council's property licensing schemes.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.00 p.m.
Decisions from Meetings
5 decisions
Call-in of the Cabinet Decision: Manor Park Gym - Capital Fit Out
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 7th October 2025 7.30 p.m. - October 07, 2025
...to refer the Cabinet Decision of September 16, 2025, regarding the Manor Park Gym capital fit-out back to Cabinet for reconsideration due to concerns about the robustness of financial appraisals and the exploration of alternative funding options.
Decision approved
Call In of Officer Key Decision: Juniper Ventures
From: Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m. - May 21, 2025
...to ensure public accountability and transparency, the committee referred the Officer Key Decision regarding Juniper Ventures back to Cabinet for reconsideration, citing concerns related to business plans, documentation, risk planning, school meals funding, the appropriateness of the Officer Key Decision process, commercial and financial review, partnership opportunities, and accountability and transparency.
Item Deferred
CALL IN OF OFFICER KEY DECISION - JUNIPER VENTURES
From: Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m. - May 08, 2025
...the committee adjourned the Call In meeting regarding the Officer Key Decision on Juniper Ventures due to insufficient and incomplete information, postponing it to a later date.
Item Deferred
Call In of Cabinet Decision: Populo Living 2025/26
From: Call-In, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th March 2025 7.30 p.m. - March 25, 2025
...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Populo Living 2025/2026 Business Plan, citing concerns related to the plan's strategic direction, financial assumptions, and oversight, and outlining specific actions needed, including a five-year strategic business plan, a moratorium on new developments, and a forensic audit.
Decision approved
Exempt Appendices: Carpenters Estate Regeneration Project Update report Part Two
From: Call-in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 8.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 5 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.