Councillor Lakmini Shah

The Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) of Newham Council approved the allocation of £1,110,770.50 to 134 People Powered Places projects on 29 April 2026. This decision also approved the withdrawal of the Plaistow Eco Hub project and continued support for the Walton Road Community Garden project for a three-month feasibility period.

The Cabinet of Newham Council resolved to note the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Resolution Notice on 21 July 2026. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee resolved to appoint Councillor Matthew Carlile as Vice-Chair and to note the minutes of a previous meeting. The Committee also made recommendations to Cabinet regarding the scope, governance, language, renaming, delegated authority, stakeholder engagement, financial impact, evidence base, kerbside use, disabled parking bays, housing estates, and signage of the Parking Review.

The Cabinet decided to approve the Terms of Reference and Scope for the Parking and Kerbside Space Review on 21/07/2026. The review will assess current parking policies and operations to ensure they remain fit for purpose, fair, and responsive to future needs. Delegated authority was granted to the Corporate Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Environment, to consider and approve updates to out-of-scope items and deferred recommendations.

The Officer Key Decision maker approved the acceptance and distribution of the Crisis Resilience Fund on 29/04/2026. The decision approved the acceptance of £24.6m over three years and the distribution of this fund via a specified approach. This includes the allocation of £1.5m for resilience advice delivery through commissioned VCFS organisations.

The Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) approved the allocation of £1.111m to 134 People Powered Places projects on 29 April 2026. This funding comprises NCIL, rollover underspends, and a Royal Docks Team contribution. The decision also approved the withdrawal of the Plaistow Eco Hub project and a three-month feasibility period for the Walton Road Community Garden project.

The Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services approved the invitation to tender for refurbishment works at Abbey Lane Children's Centre on 20th May 2026. This decision approves a procurement process for works estimated at £0.920m to ensure the building meets regulatory, safeguarding, and accessibility standards for its designation as a Family Hub.