Councillor Jane Barbara Lofthouse

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 8th October 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Council Staff Pension Committee met to discuss pension administration, the budget, employer admissions, and investment strategies. The committee approved the Pension Administration budget for 2025-26 and the updated Admission Policy, and also discussed freedom of information requests related to fund investments. They also agreed to attach a note about a previous adjourned meeting to the minutes of this meeting.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 1st October 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to review the premises licence for NKS Food Centre at 185 Altmore Avenue, following an application from a local resident, Mr Abraham, citing concerns over crime, disorder and public nuisance. After hearing from all parties, the committee decided to modify the licence to include additional conditions, including mandatory thorough staff training within the next month, working closely with the council's licensing team.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Thursday 18th September 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to consider a variation to a premises licence, and to confirm the procedure for the meeting. Councillors were also expected to declare any relevant interests at the start of the meeting, in accordance with the Members' Code of Conduct.

Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Wednesday 17th September 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Licensing Act 2003[^2] subcommittee of Newham Council met to review the premises licence for Stratford Food and Wine, located at 7 Church Street, Stratford, London E15 3HU, following an application by the council's licensing authority. The committee decided to modify the licence with additional conditions, which will be detailed in a decision letter sent to the applicant within five working days. The applicant, responsible authorities, and interested parties have the right to appeal this decision at the Magistrates Court within 21 days.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 17th September 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss hospital pressures, alcohol harm, and the council's work plan. Key decisions included noting submissions on hospital pressures and confirming the intention to examine reablement, step-down, and discharge support in a future meeting. The commission also agreed to note reports on alcohol harm and inequalities, with observations and recommendations to be recorded.