Councillor James Beckles
Email: james.beckles@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.00 p.m.
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Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9th December 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including the council's response to climate change, the Mayor's transport priorities, and community safety. The meeting will also cover air quality monitoring and enforcement, as well as updates on the 'Cleaner, Greener, Safer' campaign.
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.
Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 25th November 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission met to discuss temporary accommodation and homelessness prevention, and to review the strategic housing delivery programme. Councillor Lester Hudson, Chair of Overview and Scrutiny, was scheduled to welcome attendees and introduce the agenda.
Decisions from Meetings
2 decisions
Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG
From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025
...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.
Decision approved
409 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6TL
From: Local Development Committee - Monday 23rd September 2024 6.30 p.m. - September 23, 2024
...to approve the construction of a part-three, part-four storey building including a House in Multiple Occupation and a mixed-use co-working space/café at 409 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6TL, subject to a legal agreement and conditions outlined in the report.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 2