Joshua Garfield - Councillor for Newham (Stratford)

Councillor Joshua Garfield

Labour & Co-Operative Stratford Scrutiny Commission Chair

Email: Joshua.Garfield@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Member) Audit Committee Council (Member) Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission (Chair) Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission (Member) SACRE Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Commission Pensions Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 16th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the council's transformation programme, review the implementation of scrutiny recommendations, and receive the Phase II report of the Relationship Between Black Boys and the Borough Scrutiny Commission.

December 16, 2025
Crime, Environment and Transport Scrutiny Commission Chair

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.

December 09, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Council Member

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.

December 08, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several key issues, including emergency preparedness, council tax collection rates, and the committee's work programme. Councillors were also expected to receive updates from the chairs of the various scrutiny commissions.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Call In of Cabinet Decision: Carpenters Estate Regeneration Project Update report

From: Call-in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 8.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025

...to send the Cabinet's decision regarding the Restoration and Regeneration of the Carpenters Estate programme update back to Cabinet for reconsideration, recommending an independent financial review, a governance review and strengthened governance arrangements for Populo, an internal audit of Populo's procurement processes, and greater alignment between Populo and Affordable Homes for Newham.

For Determination

Call In of Cabinet Decision:Development of the People Powered Places programme 2025-27

From: Call-in,, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 6.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025

...to reconsider the Cabinet's decision regarding the Development of the People Powered Places Programme 2025-2027, specifically concerning the allocation of NCIL funding and proposing alternative approaches for its distribution.

For Determination

Any other business

From: SACRE - Wednesday 23rd October 2024 6.30 p.m. - October 23, 2024

...to approach Stephen Saxby to see if he would be willing to be nominated as a co-optee for the Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission, representing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 10