Rev. Canon Ann Easter

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.

SACRE - Thursday 13th November 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) meeting scheduled for 13 November 2025 was set to cover a range of topics concerning religious education in Newham schools. Key discussions were planned around the council's priorities for the upcoming year, the results of a pupil survey on religious education, and guidance for schools on observing Ramadan.

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Newham convened on Monday 10 November 2025 to discuss a range of significant issues, including the borough's approach to growth, waste management, and housing affordability. The meeting agenda included updates from Cabinet members, a review of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's work programme, and consideration of a themed report on Growth with a Purpose: Homes, Jobs, and Inclusive Communities. A key item was the proposed submission of the East London Joint Waste Plan to the Secretary of State, alongside discussions on two motions submitted by the Green Group and the Labour Group.

Council - Thursday 9th October 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting on 9 October 2025 included discussion of gambling regulation, temporary accommodation safeguarding, and updates from scrutiny committees. The council approved the appointment of three co-opted members to the Standards Committee, and also received updates on the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's work programme.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Thursday 17th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Council meeting on 17 July 2025. The agenda included an election of a chair, declarations of interest from councillors, and an exempt report regarding staffing matters. Members were also expected to discuss excluding the press and public from part of the meeting.