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.

56 meetings · Page 1 of 12

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
Council Member

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

March 23, 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

Decisions from Meetings

108 decisions · Page 8 of 22

Acceptance of Grant Funding for the Connect to work Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

...to accept £5.47 million in Connect to Work grant funding from Local London to support residents with disabilities and long-term health conditions into employment between June 2025 and March 2030, and to delegate authority for accepting additional funding and revising the delivery plan.

For Determination

Newham Living: Stratford & Forest Gate Assets Refurbishment Proposals

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

...to allocate up to £2,054,000 and £1,140,000 from the Council’s HRA Capital Programme for the refurbishment of Property A in Stratford and Property B in Forest Gate, respectively, to provide supported accommodation for single vulnerable adults, and to commence procurement for a contractor to deliver the capital works.

For Determination

Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

... the Newham Growth Plan 2025-2030, outlining the strategy and action plan for inclusive economic growth in the borough, was approved.

For Determination

July Finance Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

... to proceed with a public consultation by the autumn to seek views on which services should be prioritised, and to find more savings, including through zero-based budgeting, to reduce the budget gap.

For Determination

Grant Funding Award from Warm Homes Social Housing, 2025-2028

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10.30 a.m. - July 22, 2025

...to improve energy efficiency and address damp and mould issues in 359 council homes in North Woolwich, East Ham, and Canning Town, the Cabinet accepted £1,520,471 in grant funding, approved entering into related legal agreements, delegated authority for further agreements and contract awards, and authorized a procurement exercise for associated works.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 108