Blossom Young - Councillor for Newham (Beckton)

Councillor Blossom Young

Labour Beckton Cabinet Member for Council Housing Improvements

Email: Blossom.Young@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Strategic Development Committee (Member) Council (Member) Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 16th December 2025 10.30 a.m.

The Newham Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss several key issues, including the potential closure of a primary school, responses to scrutiny reports on leisure inequalities and housing standards, updates on housing service improvements and the Housing Revenue Account, and the Populo Living business plan. Additionally, they will consider the refurbishment of Hamara Ghar, a sheltered living scheme. Some of these discussions may be held in private due to the disclosure of exempt information.

December 16, 2025
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 p.m.

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December 09, 2025
Council Member

Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 8 December 2025 addressed a range of issues, including community safety, pension fund investments, the council's constitution, and climate change initiatives. Councillors approved recommendations for the 2025 Civic Awards, reviewed the Just Transition Programme, and engaged in debates regarding responsible immigration policies and support for unpaid carers. Additionally, members discussed concerns about crime rates, housing standards, and the implementation of fair parking systems.

December 08, 2025
Council Member

Extraordinary, Council - Monday 8th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

Newham Council is holding an extraordinary meeting where they will consider nominations for Honorary Alderperson and Honorary Freedom of the Borough Awards. The council will also address standard meeting procedures such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest.

December 08, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 18th November 2025 11.30 a.m.

Here is a briefing on the Cabinet meeting of Newham Council held on 18 November 2025.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Pre-Procurement Services for Microsoft Licensing Agreement (EA)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9.30 a.m. - December 03, 2024

...to award a three-year contract worth approximately £6.51 million to Pheonix Software for a Sovereign Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) to renew Newham's Microsoft licensing.

Decision approved

Scrutiny Report: Meeting Newham's Future Needs

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9.30 a.m. - December 03, 2024

...to note that an Executive Response to the scrutiny recommendations regarding meeting Newham's future needs be prepared for Cabinet consideration.

Decision approved

Sustainable Transport Strategy (STS) and Local Implementation Plan (LIP) 2025/26 to 2027/28

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9.30 a.m. - December 03, 2024

...to approve the Sustainable Transport Strategy 2024-2038 and the submission of the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) 2025/26 to 2027/28 to Transport for London (TfL), while also delegating authority for public consultation and non-material amendments to the Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport.

Decision approved

Pre Procurement Report in respect of the DfE`s School Capital Condition Programme 2025/2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9.30 a.m. - December 03, 2024

... to procure a £3.55m capital condition programme for the council's maintained schools in 2025/2026, including a £300,000 contingency, with authority delegated to manage funding shortfalls or excesses and project variations.

Decision approved

Keeping Our Residents Safe - Fire Risk Assessment Requirements to High Rise Blocks

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3rd December 2024 9.30 a.m. - December 03, 2024

...to approve a programme of fire risk assessment remedial works to council housing and delegate authority to commence procurement for up to five contracts, not exceeding £20m, to undertake these works.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 106