Councillor Lakmini Shah
Email: Lakmini.Shah@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
62 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 17th March 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the council's strategic approach to addressing obesity in Newham, a review of the draft Annual Scrutiny Report for 2025/26, and consideration of the council's Best Value Self-Assessment.
Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 10th March 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Education Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to review several key areas concerning the borough's children and young people. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the delivery of the SEND and Inclusion Strategy, the annual Child Protection report, national developments in children's social care, and the sufficiency of foster carer recruitment and placements.
Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday 26 February 2026 was set to discuss the borough's budget for the upcoming financial year, including proposed savings and growth allocations. Key areas for discussion included the Housing Revenue Account budget, the Council Tax setting for 2026/27, and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for the next five years. The meeting also included reports on the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Investment Strategy, and proposed changes to fees and charges.
Decisions from Meetings
9 decisions · Page 2 of 2
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
Exempt Appendices: Carpenters Estate Regeneration Project Update report Part Two
From: Call-in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th February 2025 8.00 p.m. - February 18, 2025
Decision approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 9