Madeleine Sarley Pontin - Councillor for Newham (Forest Gate South)

Councillor Madeleine Sarley Pontin

Labour Forest Gate South

Email: Madeleine.SarleyPontin@newham.gov.uk

Council: Newham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Newham Schools Forum (Member) Strategic Development Committee (Member) Council (Member) Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

37 meetings · Page 2 of 8

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
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 11th November 2025 6.00 p.m.

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Strategic Development Committee meeting.

November 11, 2025
Council Member

Themed, Council - Monday 10th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Newham Council meeting scheduled for 10 November 2025 included discussion of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s work programme, a themed report on growth, and the East London Joint Waste Plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions relating to housing and developer contributions, and to answer questions from both the public and council members. The council was also scheduled to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Futures on the work of the Commission for the Future of Belonging & Inclusion in Newham.

November 10, 2025
Strategic Development Committee Member

Strategic Development Committee - Thursday 23rd October 2025 6.00 p.m.

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October 23, 2025
Newham Schools Forum Member

Newham Schools Forum - Monday 13th October 2025 4.00 p.m.

October 13, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG

From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025

...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.

Decision approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 37

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 1