Ellen Kemp

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the council's Best Value Self-Assessment, the strategic approach to addressing obesity in Newham, and to review the draft Annual Scrutiny Report. Key decisions included noting the council's progress assessment and the Delivering Best Value for Residents Plan 2026/27 , and the committee's agreement to delegate authority to the Chair to finalise the Annual Scrutiny Report.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17th February 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to review the council's scrutiny work programme for 2025-2026 and to consider the final budget proposals for the upcoming financial year. The committee approved the proposed scrutiny work programme and made recommendations regarding the final budget proposals.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12th February 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider the findings and recommendations of the Budget Scrutiny Commission regarding the council's draft budget proposals for 2026/27. The committee was also set to review the council's work programme and discuss its forward plan.

SACRE Member

SACRE - Wednesday 4th February 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Newham Council met on Wednesday 4th February 2026 to discuss the annual report, priorities for the upcoming year, and student RE matters. Key decisions included the agreement of the 2025-2026 SACRE priorities and noting the findings from the NASACRE publication on annual reports.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.00 p.m.