Councillor Melanie Onovo
Email: Melanie.Onovo@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 7.30 p.m.
The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving a new Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and its associated policies, and reviewing the council's annual audit results. The committee also discussed the council's risk management strategy and received an update on fraud investigations.
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.
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 7.30 p.m.
The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to discuss the revised terms of reference for the committee and to consider the Annual Governance Statement for 2024/2025. The committee was also scheduled to review the final statement of accounts for 2024/25 and the external auditor's report.
Decisions from Meetings
14 decisions · Page 3 of 3
Special Educational Needs and Disability Capital Investment
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to approve £8.9 million in funding for various Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) capital investment projects, including expansions at JFK Special School, Ranelagh Primary School, and Gallions Primary School, as well as smaller inclusive learning environment projects.
Decision approved
Executive Response to Adults & Health Scrutiny Report on Meeting Newham's Future Needs
From: Part Two, Cabinet - Tuesday 4th February 2025 10.00 a.m. - February 04, 2025
...to approve the executive response to the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission regarding the report on Meeting Newham's Future Needs.
Decision approved
December 2024 Finance Review: Draft Budget Proposals for 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday 9th January 2025 10.30 a.m. - January 09, 2025
...to agree on draft budget proposals for 2025/26, including a request for a 9.99% council tax referendum limit, a potential 9.99% council tax increase, revisions to the MTFS, allocation of the Dedicated Schools Grant and Public Health Grant, updates to the Housing Revenue Account, and a draft Capital Programme, all for the purposes of scrutiny and public engagement.
Decision approved
Sex Work Strategy 2025-2035
From: Cabinet - Thursday 9th January 2025 10.30 a.m. - January 09, 2025
...to adopt the Newham Sex Work Strategy 2025-2035 and its accompanying action plan, and to approve the use of five high-level outcomes to measure the strategy's effectiveness quarterly.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 14