Councillor Madeleine Sarley Pontin

Newham Schools Forum - Monday 6th July 2026 4.00 p.m.

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

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 28th April 2026 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss four major planning applications. These included a hybrid planning application for a mixed-use development at Land at Knights Road, Silvertown, a phased development of residential units at Land at Brunel Street and Shirley Street in Canning Town, proposed works to the Holiday Inn Express in Canning Town, and the redevelopment of 1 Stansfeld Road in Beckton for residential accommodation.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 21st April 2026 6.00 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved the mooring of a floating hotel in the Royal Docks, despite objections regarding its scale and impact on heritage assets. They also approved amendments to a residential development at 36 New Barn Street to meet Passivhaus standards, and granted reserved matters approval for Phase 1 of the Pudding Mill Lane development, which will deliver a significant number of affordable homes and community facilities.

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.