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 3 of 11
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.
Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 24th September 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission met to discuss food waste collection, the East London Waste Authority (ELWA) contract re-procurement, and the council's parking strategy. The commission agreed to a number of recommendations, including requesting a report from the Section 151 Officer[^1] regarding spending decisions related to food waste collection, and requesting a budget proposal from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to reconfigure bin stores in council housing. The commission also voted to approve the work programme for the next municipal year, with one objection noted.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 9th September 2025 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee was scheduled to meet on 9 September 2025 to discuss a planning application concerning solar panels at 36 New Barn Street. The committee was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting and to note the advice from the Head of Legal Services regarding the determination of planning applications.
Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 9th September 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission met on 9 September 2025, to discuss the repairs and maintenance service, and to receive an update on the C4 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). The commission also reviewed and agreed its work programme for the next meeting.
Local Development Committee - Monday 8th September 2025 6.30 p.m.
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