Councillor Femi Falola

Local Development Committee - Monday 24th November 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Local Development Committee for Newham Council met on 24 November 2025, to consider a number of planning applications, including one concerning the Central Park Education & Welfare, and another concerning the Greenleafe Hotel which is located within Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area.

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

The Newham Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss preparations for Inter Faith Week, review pupil survey results, and consider priorities for the coming year. The council was also scheduled to discuss a briefing paper on Ramadan, and a student RE project.

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.

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.

Local Development Committee - Monday 6th October 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Local Development Committee of Newham Council met on 6 October 2025. During the meeting, attendees were scheduled to discuss a planning application relating to 269 High Street South, and to elect a vice-chair. The committee was also expected to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting.