Councillor Caroline Oladapo

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 20th May 2026 7.00 p.m.

Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Tuesday 7th April 2026 10.00 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 7 April 2026 to establish a sub-committee for the appointment of a Director of Young People and Opportunities. The committee agreed on the membership of this sub-committee, which will be responsible for the recruitment process.

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

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.

Standards Committee - Wednesday 11th March 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Standards Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss and approve the Member Induction and Development Programme for 2026/27, and to review proposed work programmes for the upcoming municipal years. The committee also received updates on dispensations granted by the Monitoring Officer and discussed guidance regarding pre-election publicity.

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

The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.