Blossom Young - Councillor for Newham (Beckton)

Councillor Blossom Young

Labour Beckton Cabinet Member for Council Housing Improvements

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

55 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 28 May 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

May 28, 2026
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 6.00 p.m.

April 21, 2026
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 9.30 a.m.

The Cabinet of Newham Council is scheduled to consider a new Social Value Procurement Policy, which aims to ensure that the council's spending delivers maximum benefit to residents. The meeting's agenda also includes discussions on the Domestic Abuse Strategy, the Air Quality Action Plan, and proposals for new Public Spaces Protection Orders.

March 17, 2026
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss three planning applications. The committee was scheduled to consider proposals for a new residential building at Royal Wharf, an extension to a hotel on Dockside Road, and variations to an existing planning permission for residential units on New Barn Street.

March 10, 2026
Council Member

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

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to discuss the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, including proposed savings and growth allocations. Key areas for discussion included the Housing Revenue Account budget, the Council Tax setting for 2026/27, and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for the next five years. The meeting also included reports on the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Investment Strategy, and proposed changes to fees and charges.

February 26, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

108 decisions · Page 20 of 22

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

Delivering new homes at Pier Rd & Cyprus

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

...to approve increased development budgets for the Pier Road and Cyprus Gardens developments, authorize Populo to enter into contracts with Hill Partnerships with a Notice to Proceed mechanism, and delegate authority for final contract approvals and issuing the Notice to Proceed.

Decision approved

Procurement of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (LEVI Pilot & ORCS) - Appointment of Preferred Bidder

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m. - November 05, 2024

...to appoint Liberty Charge Ltd, trading as Believ, as the preferred Charge Point Operator to deliver, operate, and maintain 320 electric vehicle chargers for a 15-year concession period.

Decision approved

Community Led Housing: Grant of long leasehold interest in Land within Canning Town North

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th November 2024 10.30 a.m. - November 05, 2024

...to grant a 250-year lease of land in Canning Town North to E16 CLT for community-led housing, subject to conditions including planning permission and viability assessment, after appropriating the land for planning purposes and delegating authority to finalize the agreement.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 108