Councillor Caroline Oladapo

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Friday 12th December 2025 9.30 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet to interview candidates for the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health, and to make a recommendation for appointment. This recommendation will then be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The Sub-Committee will also consider excluding the press and public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.

Standards Committee - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Standards Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to meet on 10 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues related to ethical governance and conduct within the council. The agenda included an overview of the committee's role, a review of its workplan, an update on the ethical framework, and a discussion of the government's response to a consultation on strengthening standards in local authorities. The committee was also expected to discuss complaints and consider excluding the press and public from certain items.

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.

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.

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

The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.