Councillor Joy Laguda MBE

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday 20th May 2026 7.00 p.m.

Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.

Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss learning disability services, prevention and early intervention strategies, and to review the council's work programme. Key discussions included the identification and support of residents with learning disabilities, the effectiveness of preventative health measures, and the ongoing development of the council's health and social care services.

SACRE - Wednesday 4th February 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Newham Council met on Wednesday 4th February 2026 to discuss the annual report, priorities for the upcoming year, and student RE matters. Key decisions included the agreement of the 2025-2026 SACRE priorities and noting the findings from the NASACRE publication on annual reports.