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 5 of 11
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday 22nd May 2025 7.00 p.m.
The annual council meeting for the London Borough of Newham convened on 22 May 2025, featuring the election of Councillor Dr Rohit Kumar Dasgupta as the new Chair of Council and Councillor Imam Haque as the Vice-Chair. Councillors also discussed the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year, political proportionality, and several annual reports from council committees.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee was scheduled to meet on 20 May 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for a retail park, a waste management facility, a school, and a goods yard. The committee was also expected to discuss an application for temporary planning permission for the continued use of a hotel.
Local Development Committee - Monday 12th May 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Local Development Committee was scheduled to meet on Monday 12th May 2025, at Newham Town Hall. The agenda included a review of the minutes from the previous meeting and a discussion on a planning application concerning a property on Prince Regent Lane. The committee was also expected to note advice from the Head of Legal Services regarding the determination of planning applications.
Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 6th May 2025 6.00 p.m.
This meeting has been postponed.
Council - Monday 28th April 2025 7.00 p.m.
The Newham Council meeting on 28 April 2025 focused on the theme of Our Young People, Our Future.
Councillors discussed and approved a report outlining the council's commitment to young people, debated motions related to youth services and safety, and heard updates from partner organisations and cabinet members. The council also approved the submission of a new local plan.
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